GM Darryl K Johansen claims the Queenstown Chess Classic 2012 The New Zealand Chess Federation organized the 2012 Queenstown Chess Classic on 15th-23rd January 2012, at the ballroom of the Millennium Hotel, Queenstown. The tournament was a nine round...
It’s a game for mates
Check out the chess – it’s a game for mates GRANT BRYANT IN QUEENSTOWNLast updated 05:00 23/01/2012 The stage is set for a thrilling finale at the Queenstown Chess Classic today as the final round of matches begin. Last...
Li Chao, Bojkov lead Queenstown Chess Classic after 4
Rank after Round 4 Rk. Name FED Rtg Pts. TB1 TB2 TB3 1 GM Li Chao B CHN 2693 4.0 0.0 4 2 2 GM Bojkov Dejan BUL 2553 4.0 0.0 4 2 3 GM Rozentalis Eduardas LTU 2592...
Nasty smash almost derails Queenstown chess classic
Nasty smash almost derails chess classic Paul Taylor 19 Jan 2012 A nasty car crash on the outskirts of town almost spelled disaster for the 2012 Queenstown Chess Classic. Organiser Paul Spiller, 54, and his wife Joanne were driving...
13 remain perfect after 3 at Queenstown International
Leaders after 3 rounds Rk. Name FED Rtg Pts. TB1 TB2 TB3 1 GM Li Chao B CHN 2693 3.0 0.0 3 2 2 GM Bojkov Dejan BUL 2553 3.0 0.0 3 2 3 GM Bischoff Klaus GER 2537...
Queenstown Chess Classic draws more than 100 players
Classic draws world’s chess playersBy James Beech on Mon, 16 Jan 2012News: Queenstown Lakes More than 100 of the world’s finest minds are battling for glory and cash prizes totalling $30,000 in the 2012 Queenstown Chess Classic, which began...
Queenstown Chess Classic 2012
Queenstown Chess Classic 2012 The New Zealand Chess Federation is delighted to announce official confirmation of the 2012 Queenstown Chess Classic, to be held 15th-23rd January 2012. The $50,000 sponsorship is being provided by New Zealand Chess Grandmaster Murray...
Strong Queenstown Chess Classic 2012
Strongest line-up yet for Chess ClassicQueenstown LakesBy James Beech on Fri, 9 Dec 2011 The strongest field of international chess players to be assembled in Queenstown will gather early in the new year to compete for honours and cash...
Queenstown Chess Classic
Leading chess players boost for event SARAH LAMONTLast updated 05:00 01/11/2011 An international chess tournament is returning to Queenstown for the third time, attracting some of the highest-ranked players it has ever seen. New Zealand Chess Federation president and...
Local success
Chess festival exploit amazesBy James Beech on Mon, 26 Jan 2009Your Town: Queenstown News: Queenstown Lakes An Australian International Master amazed spectators by beating six foreign grand-masters and scooping the top prize at the Queenstown Classic International Chess Festival,...