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
Next Meeting: Tuesday, 12th April from 7:45pm
What’s Happening
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Oceania Youth Chess Championships 2026
The Oceania Youth Chess Championships is the premier junior chess event for the region, bringing together the strongest young players from countries including New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and other Pacific nations. This year the Championships will be held in Christchurch, New Zealand from the 9th to the 13th of April 2026. Open
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32nd Kapiti Rapid
The Kapiti Chess Club’s blue-ribbon event, the Kapiti Rapid, will be held on 23rd May 2026 at Paraparaumu College. The tournament features a 6-round Swiss format with a time control of 25 minutes plus 5 seconds per move, and will be FIDE rated. Open to players of all levels, the event offers a range of
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Mana Junior Rapid
The inaugural Mana Junior Rapid Chess Tournament, will be held at Mana College on 9th May 2026. The event is suitable for all playing levels, from new to chess to elite juniors. The event includes 4 playing divisions: Open: Under 20 as of 1/1/26, NZCF Rating 1200+(FIDE- and NZCF-rated)Senior: 13 years & overIntermediate: 11–12 yearsJunior:
Latest Club News
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James places at the Wellington Open
With a $10,000 total prize fund, this year’s Wellington Open attracted a very strong field. Despite facing higher-rated opposition in five of his six games, James performed admirably to finish equal third in the Under 1450 category. His excellent victory in round 5 against a 1600+ rated opponent set up a tense final-round clash against
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End of Term Team Event
It was a raucous final night of Term 1 at the junior club, finishing with a fun and competitive team event. Six teams of five players battled it out over three rounds in a fast-paced competition. When the dust settled, Team Alekhine, captained by Isaiah, claimed first place with a perfect score of three wins.
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T1 Presentation
Presentation of medals for the first internal junior tournament of the year, the T1 Rapid, took place at the Club on Tuesday, 24th March 2026. Champions Division:1st Gold medal – Isaiah Heta2nd Silver Medal – Stanley Fitton3rd Bronze Medal – Millar Wakefield Challengers Division:1st Gold medal – Ronan McGrath2nd Silver Medal – Ryder Henderson3rd Bronze