The Thailand Chess Association, under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), has the honor to invite all Asian National Chess Federations to participate in the 17th Asian Schools Chess Championships to be organized in Bangkok, Thailand from 1st (arrival) to 11th December
Read MoreRemember to check out our updated Olympiad page – with plenty of information and links.
Read MorePlease note the revised dates for this event are now: Saturday 9 November to Monday 11 November 2024
Read More2 short videos from the events on Saturday the 10th of August 2024.
Read MoreAuckland Saturday 10 August 2024 FIDE introduced an Olympic torch at the 2022 Chennai Olympiad and to celebrate FIDE’s 100th anniversary this torch went on a global journey spanning 5 continents, going from Chennai, India all the way to Budapest, Hungary where the 45th Chess Olympiad will take place in
Read MoreThis spectacular event will probably only happen once in my life, and I am grateful to have been part of it. As with all such events there are many people who gave time and money to thank. First & foremost, Paul Spiller, who was Organizer and overall coordinator. He also
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The latest issue of Chess Aotearoa is OUT! With the Olympiad fast approaching, within this issue, you will find a short introduction to the players selected to represent NZ, and a Q&A with WCM Yolanda Chang. Read on for reports on recent tournaments and more.
Read MoreObituary David Taylor was known as the grumpy old man by many and at many clubs around NZ, even in Wellington for many years when he was younger. He played at the Auckland Chess Centre and Howick for a while in the late 1970s. He then came to Papatoetoe Chess
Read MoreThe New Zealand Chess Federation (NZCF) is delighted to announce that it has received a generous grant from Pub Charity toward the costs of our webmaster and administrator. By ensuring that our online presence is maintained and expanded, and that our administrative operations run smoothly, this funding will significantly support
Read MoreBudapest Olympiad, 10-23 September 2024 Current Olympiad Appeal (updated 31/7/2024) Total $4,410.90 Updated 10/9/2024 Any money raised via this appeal goes directly to the players travelling to Budapest to help with their travel costs. Your support is greatly appreciated. Donations should be made directly to NZCF bank account with notation ‘Olympiad’:
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