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
Check out the Capital Classic Open tournaments, 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.
The Julian Mazur Memorial is concluding this Thursday 10th of September. Email wellingtonchessnz@gmail.com if you can't make this round or any round.
The annual Chess 960 tournament is now complete. Congratulations to Anthony Ker, who won the tournament convincingly with 5.5/6, conceding one draw to Matthew Keith in the last round (actually, I watched the end and it was more Matthew Keith conceded a draw to Anthony).
What's Coming Up
Kapiti Junior Chess Championship 2026 on August 29th. Check the NZCF website or Kapiti Chess Club website for details.
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: 10th August 2026
