Chess player returns to Cathedral Square for first time since Christchurch earthquake EMILY SPINK Last updated 14:29, June 12 2016 For five years, chess veteran Ian Facer has had some “unfinished” business in Christchurch’s Cathedral Square. On February 22, 2011, Facer...
New Zealand Teams for Chess Olympiad in Baku
The New Zealand Chess Federation is pleased to announce the following teams in board order for the 2016 Chess Olympiad in Baku, Azerbaijan: Open Team 1. FM Alexei Kulashko 2. FM Scott Wastney 3. FM Luke Li 4. IM...
GM Gawain Jones wins 123rd New Zealand Open Championship
The traditional 123rd New Zealand Championship was held from 2nd January to 10th January, 2016, at the National Chess Center of Devonport, New Zealand. The event was played in 9 rounds, according to the FIDE Swiss system, while the...
New Zealand Girls Interschool Chess Championships
Checkmate for girls’ chess tournament JULIAN RAETHEL Last updated 12:33, August 21 2015 Intense concentration and strategic play created the perfect atmosphere for hundreds of young chess players in central Auckland. Mt Albert War Memorial Hall was packed with...
Big win for Zhao Xue at New Zealand Open
Zhao Xue convincing winner of 2015 New Zealand Open GM Zhao Xue (China) was the convincing winner of the 2015 New Zealand Open, finishing a point in front with 8/9. Zhao won 7 of her games and conceded draws...
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Zhao Xue leads New Zealand Open by a full point after 9 rounds
Full standings: http://www.newzealandchess.co.nz/Vega2015/wwwNZOpen/standing.html Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
New Zealand Open 2015 LIVE!
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
New Zealand Open 2015 LIVE!
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
New Zealand Open 2015 LIVE!
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar