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ACC Rapid, one-day event on 28/6

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/

I Love Chess Holiday Program Term 2 Holidays July 6th-10th

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.

ACC Rapid, one-day event on 14/6

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/

Autumn Rapid (25/5, 8/6) and Auckland King’s Birthday (30/5-1/6)

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/

Junior Club online May 9th & May 16th

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/

I Love Chess Term 1 Holiday Program Apr 6th-10th

Hi everyone, The I Love Chess Holiday Program Term 1 Holidays 2026 starts on Monday 6th April to Friday 10th April.


The I Love Chess Holiday Program Term 1 Holidays 2026
Dates: April 6th to April 10th
Time: 9AM to 3PM each day
Venue: Auckland Chess Centre, Mt Eden
Lecturer: CM Alex Huang
Levels: Club Player (Mon to Wed), Advanced (Thurs and Fri)
Cost: $50 for each day

To Register: Please email Alex at mcr.flw@hotmail.com or message him via Wechat ID: CrystNovA. You can scan the barcode (via Wechat) on the poster.

More information is available by request. Alex

ACC Double Weekends return for 2026

In 2025, we introduced a double-weekend format where eight games are played over two standard Saturday-Sunday weekends. This is convenient for planning as it requires no annual leave and avoids the complications of long weekends or public holidays. These are run as internal club events, allowing players to take as many half-point byes as needed. The time control is also 90+30, unlike evening games of 60+30.

Please use our calendar to see the dates, or click the following links to register for ACC Double Weekends 2026