Congratulations to FM Bob Smith who won the Gold medal and CM Helen Milligan who won the Silver medal in the S60 (Seniors, 60+) category at the Commonwealth Championships being held in Malaysia. Full detailed NZL results (including Blitz) here: https://chess-results.com/tnr878985.aspx?lan=1&art=25&fedb=NZL&flag=30 Full tournament results here: https://chess-results.com/tnr878985.aspx?lan=1&art=0&flag=30
Read MoreGreetings Fellow Chess-players! The New Year is well underway with nearly all Clubs re-opening and traditional Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day tournaments completed! Congress at Palmerston North had an impressively large and strong entry and was well conducted by Organizer Mark Noble of Manawatu Knights C.C. and Chief Arbiter Ying
Read MoreThe Congress 2024 edition of the Chess Aotearoa Magazine is out! Credits for the photos used on page 2 go to the New Zealand Chess Federation facebook page.
Read MorePost republished from Rowan Wood’s ‘Rating News‘. Updated rating lists avaliable on the New Zealand Ratings page, files for arbiters and organisers avaliable on the Arbiters & Organisers page. Rating lists are now published quarterly. The four rating periods cover the calendar year, from January 1st to December 31st. Period
Read MoreAfter 20 years of offering higher-level training, Kasparov Chess Foundation (KCF) now has a programme available for beginners and aspiring club players alike. From complete beginners to experienced players, their programme offers four distinct levels to suit students’ needs: https://www.kcfacademy.org/programs/ has all the information and students can sign up there.
Read MoreCongratulations to FM Nicolas Croad, New Zealand Champion for 2024! As outright NZ champion, he has also earned automatic selection for the Olympiad Team if available. https://newzealandchess.co.nz/events/olympiad/ has more details and the Olympiad Team application form (applications will be open 14-28 January). Congratulations also to Dion Wilson, New Zealand Major
Read MoreHappy New Year 2024, everyone! The second issue of “Chess Aotearoa Magazine” is out! Packed with news, tournament reports, games, and puzzles. Happy reading on New Year’s Day.
Read MoreFirst, I wish all chess players and their families Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings! For those playing at Congress in Palmerston North – good luck! 2023 has been an excellent year for NZ chess with resumption of all tournaments after ending of Covid restrictions. Many Clubs have increased membership, and
Read MoreNZCF congratulates Luna Lu, winner of the Asian Youth Girls Under 10 Rapid Championship for 2023. The event crosstable is available here.
Read MoreUpdate: Applications have closed, and selections made as follows: Congratulations to the players and best wishes in the event! Players are invited to apply for selection to the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2023-24 in Melaka, Malaysia from 19-28 February 2024. These events have official places for NZ players (i.e. registered with FIDE
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