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 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).
That was a bit of fun but we're now back to the serious business of NZCF rated chess. The Julian Mazur Memorial starts on Thursday 23rd July and continues through to the 10th of September. 8 rounds of classical chess (75+30). One Swiss tournament, so no rated groups. Email wellingtonchessnz@gmail.com to enter, or get there nice and early before play commences.
What's Coming Up
The Julian Mazur Memorial, from 23rd July
Lawrence Farrington 1952-2026
Sadly we have learned that long time club member Lawrence Farrington passed away at the end of May. Lawrence was a very regular competitor, rarely missing a night. He was very passionate about his chess and always gave 100%. He was also one of a kind, a real character who will be greatly missed.