Join in!
We meet Tuesdays at the Salvation Army rear hall, 41 Bluegum Road, Paraparaumu Beach.
All ages and abilities welcome!
Come and check us out, your first two visits are free!
Junior Club
Every Tuesday during school terms from 6:30-7:30pm.
Senior Club
Meets every Tuesday from 7:45pm
What’s Happening
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Zonal Prep – Towards a Master Title
Presented by FIDE Trainer CM Tony Dowden With the Oceania Zonal taking place in Christchurch in January 2027, this course provides an opportunity to strengthen your chess and, importantly, learn how to train effectively and plan your own ongoing improvement. The course is suitable for players who do not currently have a coach, as well…
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FM Nic Croad to Give Simultaneous Exhibition at Kapiti Chess Club
FM Nic Croad will give a simultaneous exhibition at Kapiti Chess Club on Tuesday 29 September. The event is open to Kapiti Senior Club Members and Juniors in the Champions Grade. To register, please email Gordon@crazyhorsechess.co.nz. FM Nic Croad is one of New Zealand’s strongest and most experienced chess players. A six-time New Zealand Champion…
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South Island Chess Champs 2026
The 33rd South Island Chess Championship will be held in Nelson from 30 September to 4 October 2026. ♟️ South Island Chess Championship (Classical)30 September – 3 October More info ♟️ South Island Rapid Chess Championship4 October More info 📍 Rutherford Hotel, Nelson🏆 Guaranteed prize fund of $1,500 across both tournaments. Useful links:Events informationRegistrations
Latest Club News
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T3 Prizegiving
The latest T3 Junior Rapid provided another exciting day of competitive chess for our Junior Club players, with strong performances across both the Champions and Challengers Divisions. Champions Division In the Champions Division, Isaiah produced a perfect performance, winning all eight of his games to take the gold medal. Stanley finished two points behind in…
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Stanley wins at Windy City Blitz
🏆 Stanley Fitton Wins B Grade at Windy City Blitz! Congratulations to Stanley Fitton, who shared first place in the B Grade (1200–1600) at the inaugural Windy City Blitz, scoring an excellent 9/16. Stanley’s performance was particularly impressive, with two outstanding wins against much higher-rated opposition: Thomas van der Hoorn (2015) and Ryan Winter (2097).…
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Kāpiti Homeschoolers Shine
🏆 Kāpiti Homeschoolers Shine at 2026 Kāpiti Junior Chess Championship! The 2026 Kāpiti Junior Chess Championship was held on 29 August at Paraparaumu College, bringing together some of the region’s strongest junior players from across Kāpiti, Horowhenua and the wider Wellington region. It was a particularly successful day for Kāpiti players, with excellent results across…