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We are running our junior club online at 5PM this Saturday. Instructions for Zoom and Lichess have been emailed to paid junior club members.

Our training series of eight classical games 90+30 in two weekends will continue in August.  Similar to Monday nights, you can take as many half point byes as necessary.  Please register online here: https://newzealandchess.nz/auckland-double-weekends-august-2026/

The playing dates are:

August 8 – rounds 1 & 2
August 9 – rounds 3 & 4
August 22 – rounds 5 & 6
August 23 – rounds 7 & 8

If you want to take byes in advance, please let us know via email after registration.  Thanks.

The Auckland Chess Centre Rapid (ACCR) continues this Sunday.  It’s a one-day rapid chess event with the time control of 25+5, the same one that is used at Interschool National Finals.  Come train with us and have fun.  We also offer a prize fund of at least 300 NZD or half of entry fees, whichever is larger.

Registration is online at https://newzealandchess.nz/auckland-rapid-19july-2026/

Rumour has it, we also have a very special guest visiting ACC on the day, so stay tuned for updates via email and/or social media 🙂

Auckland Chess Centre Rapid 28th June 2026 is a single day 6 round rapid chess tournament that is open to all players. Games are played using the normal New Zealand rapid time control of 25 minutes plus 5 seconds increment per move.

While the tournament is unrated, it features a prize fund to reward players for their effort. This makes the event ideal for players who wish to play more games under such a time control to prepare for higher level rapid tournaments or the New Zealand Interschools National Finals.

Register online at https://newzealandchess.nz/auckland-rapid-28june-2026/

Hi everyone, The I Love Chess Holiday Program (Term 2 Holidays) starts in less than 3 weeks. On Monday 6th July to Friday 10th July, from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. The cost is $50 per person for each day. There are two levels: Club Players (500-1200) and Advanced (1000-1600).

I Love Chess Holiday Program Term 2 Holidays
Venue: Auckland Chess Centre, 17 Cromwell St, Mt Eden
Schedule:
Each Day From 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Mon 6th Jul – Club Players Day 1
Tues 7th Jul – Club Players Day 2
Wed 8th Jul – Club Players Day 3
Thurs 9th Jul – Advanced Players Day 1
Fri 10th Jul – Advanced Players Day 2

Organiser/Lecturer: CM Alex Huang
Wechat: CrystNovA|Email: mcr.flw@hotmail.com|TXT: O21-O543891

Each day includes lectures, a practice tournament and chess related activities. If you would like to register, please contact Alex directly.

Auckland Chess Centre Rapid 14th June 2026 is a single day 6 round rapid chess tournament that is open to all players. Games are played using the normal New Zealand rapid time control of 25 minutes plus 5 seconds increment per move.

While the tournament is unrated, it features a prize fund to reward players for their effort. This makes the event ideal for players who wish to play more games under such a time control to prepare for higher level rapid tournaments or the New Zealand Interschools National Finals.

Register online at https://newzealandchess.nz/auckland-rapid-14june-2026/

Registration is open for the Winter Cup on Monday nights, nine rounds of 60+30 classical chess, from June 15 to August 10. Don’t miss out!

When you register, make sure you select the right event, but you can also play in the second part of the Autumn rapid, too, still three rounds to be played on June 8.

https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/18343

We are running our junior club online this weekend (Sat 30 May). I have already sent out our Zoom code via email. See you there. Alex

FM Alphaeus Ang won the ACC Autumn Cup on 7.0/7 with five players on 5.0/7 sharing second equal – Sai Somaraju, Jack McConnell, Eden Xu, Hunter Po’e-Tofaeono, and Grayson Po’e-Tofaeono.

Our next Monday night series is the Autumn Rapid on May 25 and June 8 — don’t forget to register via the club calendar page.

On King’s Birthday weekend we’ll also run an open tournament with prize money – register online here https://newzealandchess.nz/auckland-kings-birthday-weekender-2026/

Hi everyone. Due to a clash with the ADW tournament this weekend and next weekend, we will be running our junior club online on Sat 9th May and Sat 16th May at 5PM to 6:15PM. I have already sent out the Zoom code to those who have registered/paid for Junior Club Term 2 via Trybooking. If you haven’t paid it means you won’t get the details to join. But it is not too late to register to join, I will check tomorrow for new registrations. Any questions please contact Alex.

Trybooking Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BDFA
Check our Junior Club schedule: https://www.aucklandchess.nz/junior-club/