President’s Notices

This 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 met most of the up-fronts costs required, conscious as always of a limited NZCF budget. In fact, Paul got his whole family involved! His son Jason is a professional in

Greetings 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 Wang. In an exciting new development, Grant Kerr, Trustee of the Middle Game Chess Foundation announced its first allocation of funds to support Junior players and the Olympiad. Congratulations to:

First, 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 we have record numbers of players with NZCF ratings and rated games! I specially note the outstanding achievement of: We look forward to Congress in Palmerston North in the New