Welcome
The Wellington Chess Club meets every Thursday evening (excluding January) at the Wellington Bridge Club, 17 Tinakori Road Thorndon.
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Please don't park at the Bridge Club, there's plenty of parking on Thorndon Quay (under the motorway) just a short walk away (free in the evening only).
What's Hot Right Now
The Julian Mazur Memorial is over for another year with a somewhat surprising 'back to the future' result: IMs Dive and Ker came equal first after young guns Ryan Winter and Matthew Keith made most of the running through the tournament.
We are going casual for the next three weeks (17th,24th Sep, 1st Oct) with a Transfer tournament then the Club Blitz championship before serious battle recommences on Thursday nights with the annual club championships.
Check out the Capital Classic Open tournament, advertised in What's Coming Up below!
The inaugural Windy City Blitz on Saturday 5th September went very well. Congratulations to Matthew Keith on an exceptional result, with 15/16 a full three points clear of the strong field. Full Results. Thanks to Gordon Lyall for expert arbiting and Club Captain Elliot Grant for once again taking so much of the organisational load.
What's Coming Up
Capital Classic on Labour Weekend! Entry Form
The South Island Champs in Nelson from 30th September to 4th October. Check the NZCF website for details.
Last update: 17th September 2026
