Author: Craig Hall

Recently, expressions of interest for Director of Training were sought by the NZCF Council. Following that process, I am delighted to announce that Gordon Lyall and Richard Christie have both been appointed by the NZCF Council. Both Gordon and Richard have grown their clubs significantly through junior development and tournaments,

Recently, expressions of interest for selector and convenor of selectors were sought by the NZCF Council. Following that process, selectors have been appointed by the NZCF Council as follows: Two new selectors and a new convenor – many thanks to Bob Smith and Saptorshi Gupta for putting their names forward.

On behalf of the NZCF Council, I am delighted to announce that Paul McAvoy has been appointed as Head of Delegation for the 2026 Olympiad in Uzbekistan. Paul has been involved in national and international chess administration and coaching for over 30 years, was awarded the FIDE Instructor title in

A reminder to clubs and others that submissions are due by 23:59 on Friday, 28 February. More information, including the submission form, is available here: https://compete.newzealandchess.co.nz/2024/12/nzcf-constitution-review-first-stage-consultation/

Queens’ Online Chess Festival 2025 returns in March for the 5th edition! To quote FIDE: The Queens’ Online Chess Festival is a series of continental women’s online blitz tournaments, open to all women chess players from around the world. In the last edition over 600 participants took part in the

NZCF Councillor, Jennya Charomova is involved in the FIDE Infinite Project including a local trial as part of her work, and recently presented at a FIDE international conference held in Abu Dhabi from 2 to 6 February 2025. (Added 17/2/25) Jennya reports: I had the honour of conducting workshops at

On behalf of the NZCF Council and Reregistration Subcommittee, below is the first stage consultation document for the review and rewrite (or replacement) of the constitution of the New Zealand Chess Federation (NZCF) – this has also been circulated to NZCF life and club members by email. Some regulations, particularly

Dear Chess players! We are saddened to learn of the sudden deaths of well-known chess players Peter Weir (b.1952) of Auckland and Bruce Gloistein (b.1938) of Otago. Chess players everywhere express their condolences to their families. Obituaries will follow but we have been advised that Peter’s funeral will be:St George’s