Playing Internationally / Representing NZL
There are a number of opportunities for our players to play abroad:
- Asian Chess Federation (ACF) Tournaments (such as the Asian Individual Chess Championships)
- FIDE Events (such as World Senior Chess Championships)
- Tournaments in Australia
- Tournaments in other Countries
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 (to December 2026)
| Date Last Held | 2026 | Event | Official Places | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun-25 | 2026 – TBC | World Cup – U8, U10, U12 | Batumi, Georgia | Yes | Players selected & registered |
| Jul-25 | 7 August to 17 August 2026 | ASEAN+ AGE-GROUP Chess Championships | Singapore | No | Announced, players can enter directly |
| Aug-25 | 2026 – TBC | World Youth (Under 16) Olympiad | TBC | Yes | Awaiting regulations |
| Sept-25 | 10 November to 17 November 2026 | FIDE World Cadet U8, U10, U12 Championships | Batumi, Georgia | TBC | Awaiting regulations |
| Sept-25 | 2026 – TBC | FIDE World Junior U20 Rapid Chess Championship | TBC | Yes | Awaiting regulations |
| – | 16 August 2026 to 25 August 2026 | Asian Juniors & Girls Chess Championship | Mumbai, India | TBC | Awaiting regulations |
| Sept-25 | 2026 – TBC | FIDE World Junior U20 Blitz Chess Championship | TBC | TBC | Awaiting regulations |
| Jul-25 | 3 October to 16 October 2026 | FIDE World Junior U20 Chess Championships | Lima, Peru | Yes | Awaiting regulations |
| Oct-25 | 15 June to 28 June 2026 | FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Championships | Montesilvano, Italy | Yes | Players selected & registered |
| Oct-25 | 1 Oct to 10 Oct 2026 | Asian Schools Chess Championship | Tula, Russia | TBC | Awaiting regulations |
| Nov-25 | 15 July to 25 July 2026 | Asian Youth Chess Championship | Shenzhen, China | TBC | Awaiting regulations |
| Dec-25 | 20 October to 5 November 2026 | FIDE World U9-U17 Chess Championships | For Do Iquacu, Brazil | TBC | Awaiting regulations |
| Dec-25 | 2026 – TBC | FIDE World U9-U17 Rapid Chess Championships | TBC | TBC | Awaiting regulations |
| Dec-25 | 2026 – TBC | FIDE World U9-U17 Blitz Chess Championships | TBC | TBC | Awaiting regulations |