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The New Zealand Chess Federation, as part of FIDE’s ‘2025 – the year of social chess’, today held a inclusive chess tournament in Auckland for players with physical disabilities as well as those who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, ADHD or cognitive delay. ‘Chess for Champions of Determination’

Round 1 of the 2025 New Zealand Women’s Chess Championships in Auckland has been completed. This event, sponsored by Jane Street, continues tomorrow with three rounds (9am, 2pm and 7pm), followed by the final two rounds on Sunday the 12th (9am & 2pm). Round 1 results and Round 2 pairings

Organiser Paul Spiller MNZM is delighted to announce the final field for the Bob Wade Memorial Masters (IM &  GM norm event), headlined by former world number 4 and 9-time British Champion, Michael Adams. The final lineup is: The 2026 Bob Wade Memorial Masters will take place at the Waipuna

New Zealand Women’s Chess Championship 2025 – Starts 10th October! The stage is set for one of the most exciting events in New Zealand chess – the Women’s Championship, beginning 10th October. This is more than just a tournament – it’s a celebration of women and girls in chess, bringing

Tactics may win a game, but endgames win tournaments. Convert advantages to wins and save lost positions by joining FIDE Instructor Christoph Thurner for a practical online course designed for players rated 1200–1600. Master the essentials: Christoph Thurner Born in Germany, Christoph has been a professional chess coach in New

The Ulaanbaatar Chess Club, on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF), FIDE, and Mongolian Chess Federation, has the honor to invite all Asian National Chess Federations to participate in the Asian Schools Chess Championship 2025 and Asian Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships, to be held 24th October (arrival) –

The New Zealand Chess Federation (NZCF) is delighted to announce that it has received a generous grant of $6,000 from the Kiwi Gaming Foundation This will go towards the purchase of chess equipment for use by the NZCF and member clubs. https://www.cert.net.nz Kiwi Gaming Foundation is dedicated to making quality

The Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF), under the auspices of the Commonwealth Chess Association and FIDE, is pleased to invite National Chess Federations from all Commonwealth countries to participate in the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025, scheduled from 8 November (Arrival) to 17 November 2025 (Departure) at the Corus KLCC Hotel, Kuala

The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) is spearheaded by Hon. Chairman/President Prospero A. Pichay Jr with the collaboration of the province of Misamis Occidental under the leadership of Hon. Governor Henry S. Oaminal, is pleased to extend this formal invitation to all ASEAN+ Chess Federations, partner associates, and members to participate