Playing Internationally / Representing NZL

There are a number of opportunities for our players to play abroad:

For the FIDE and ACF events there are often official places available which offer free accommodation for players. Each tournament has it’s own set of regulations which cover this and much more.

Most of these events require that you register through the NZCF – in which case we will pay upfront (for any fees and accommodation costs – you pay for flights) and invoice you once we have an NZD amount.

We have tried to list as many of these events on our own NZCF events calendar, but you will also find them on the FIDE calendar:

From time to time we will ask for expressions of interest in playing in a particular event, but if you are interested in anything coming up later in the year, let the NZCF Admin officer, Richie Christie know – admin@newzealandchess.co.nz

Upcoming Junior Events (Dec 2025 – Jan 2027)

Date Last HeldCurrentEventOfficial Places
Jan-2313-17 Dec 2025Oceania YouthYeshttps://newzealandchess.co.nz/event/oceania-youth-chess-championships-2025/
Mar-252026 – TBCWorld SchoolsNoTBC
Apr-252026 – TBCWorld Cadet & Youth Rapid & BlitzTBC
Jun-252026 – TBCWorld Cup – U8, U10, U12YesTBC
Jul-252026 – TBCASEAN+ AGE-GROUP Chess Championships 2025TBC
Aug-252026 – TBCFIDE World Schools Team Championship 2025YesTBC
Aug-252026 – TBCWorld Youth (Under 16) OlympiadYesTBC
Sept-252026 – TBCFIDE World Cadet U8, U10, U12 Championships 2025YesTBC
Sept-252026 – TBCFIDE World Junior U20 Rapid Chess Championship 2025TBC
Sept-252026 – TBCFIDE World Junior U20 Blitz Chess Championship 2025TBC
Oct-252026 – TBCFIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Championships 2025TBC
Oct-252026 – TBCAsian Schools Chess Championship 2025TBC
Nov-252026 – TBCAsian Youth Chess Championship 2025TBC
Dec-25April 2026 – TBCOceania YouthYesTBC
Dec-252026 – TBCFIDE World U9-U17 Rapid Chess Championships 2025TBC
Dec-252026 – TBCFIDE World U9-U17 Blitz Chess Championships 2025TBC