Oceania Zonal Chess Championships 2027 – Christchurch, New Zealand
Oceania Zonal Chess Championships 2027
22-27 January 2027
https://sites.google.com/view/oceaniazonal2027
At the Town Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand
Invitation
Canterbury Chess Club, on behalf of the New Zealand Chess Federation, Oceania Chess Confederation, and FIDE, invite players from all Oceania National Chess Federations and associated members to participate in the 2027 Oceania Zonal Chess Championships to be held in Christchurch, New Zealand from the 22nd to the 27th of January 2027 (Blitz: 24 January)
Open & Women’s Zonals and a Blitz Championship
Note that it is important to enter and book accommodation quickly as it is still school holidays and a long weekend in Australia and Wellington. Also note that general entries to the Open Zonal are restricted to a maximum of 160 players + official players and GMs, WGMs, IMs and WIMs.
Update 2: Additional space is available – please register for the waitlist to avoid disappointment.
Update: General entries to the Open Zonal are currently closed as all 160 places have been taken. Options are being explored with the venue for additional space, but in the meantime, please register for the waitlist here: https://forms.gle/zbe29KvRAEBeGDhw9. Entries are still being accepted to the Women’s Zonal and blitz.
The official hotel is Carnmore Hotel Christchurch at 840-848 Colombo Street, Christchurch. Book directly on the hotel website to get special rates for a King, accessible King, or Twin Studio. The link includes the promo code, but the code is OCZNZ27 if needed. This is 400m or about 5-10 minutes walk to the venue, has an on-site restaurant and is 10 minutes walk to Riverside Market and the Terrace.
Alternatively, there are some other suggestions on the Venue and Accommodation page.
Organiser: AO, IA Craig Hall: canterbury@chess.org.nz or or +64 21 1289543 (phone & Whatsapp)
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The Queens’ Games only for Junior Girls is coming back on Sunday 6 September 2026！
Quote Originally Posted by Crown Chess View Post
‼️Chess Girls attention please!
👑The Queens’ Games only for Junior Girls is coming back on Sunday 6 September 2026！
Total $650 cash prize is sponsored by LINGLONG TIRE AUSTRALIA
Crystal trophies and medals for 4 groups
If you have a daughter who is interested in girls-only chess competition, you are welcome to sign it up via 🔗 this link.
As of today, we have over 40 girls registered for The Queens’ Games, which is taking place this Sunday.
We look forward to seeing many talented girl chess players at MacGregor State High School.
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Asian Seniors Championships 2026 – Osh, Kyrgyz Republic.
Dear Presidents, Delegates and Representatives of the National Chess Federations of Asia,
In response to requests received from National Chess Federations and interested players, the registration deadline for the Asian Seniors Chess Championships 2026 has been extended to 15 September 2026.
The Championships will take place from 15 to 25 October 2026 in Osh, Kyrgyz Republic, featuring Standard, Rapid and Blitz competitions in the 50+ and 65+ categories.
This email serves as official notice that the registration deadline specified in the Regulations has been extended to 15 September 2026. All other provisions of the Regulations remain unchanged.
Important visa information
Participants who require a visa to enter the Kyrgyz Republic are strongly advised to register and submit the required passport information as soon as possible, without waiting until 15 September. The extension of the registration deadline does not extend the time available for visa processing, and the timely completion of visa formalities cannot be guaranteed for late requests.
Federations intending to participate are also kindly requested to provide an approximate number of players as early as possible. This will assist the Organizing Committee in securing the necessary hotel accommodation. Final participant details may be submitted by the extended deadline.
Registration form:
https://forms.gle/PbeqFbouCTMrqHEu5
FIDE Calendar and official Regulations:
https://calendar.fide.com/calendar.php?id=15296
Tournament announcement on the Asian Chess Federation website:
https://asianchess.com/news/asian-se…sh-kyrgyzstan/
The Regulations and the tournament press release are attached in PDF format.
We kindly ask you to circulate this announcement among eligible players, chess clubs and senior chess communities in your country.
We look forward to welcoming players from across Asia to Osh and providing them with an enjoyable championship and a memorable experience of Kyrgyz hospitality.
For registration, visa assistance and other organizational matters, please contact:
Mr. Adilet Attokurov
Tournament Director
Email: asianseniors2026@outlook.com
WhatsApp messages only: +996 502 99 33 00
Yours sincerely,
Aizharkyn Shyngys kyzy
Vice President
Kyrgyz Chess Union
вт, 18 авг. 2026 г. в 22:27, Aijarkyn Shyngys kyzy
Dear Presidents, General Secretaries and Representatives of the National Chess Federations of Asia,
On behalf of the Kyrgyz Chess Union, under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), I have the honour to invite your federation to participate in two major Asian chess events to be held in the Kyrgyz Republic in 2026:
Asian Seniors Chess Championships 2026
15–25 October 2026
Osh, Kyrgyz Republic
4th Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities 2026
29 October – 8 November 2026
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
The official Regulations for both Championships, containing all relevant information and organisational details, are attached to this letter.
We kindly ask you to review the attached Regulations and circulate them among the relevant officials, players, coaches and representatives of your federation.
The Kyrgyz Chess Union is honoured to host these important Asian Championships. We look forward to welcoming the chess community of Asia to the Kyrgyz Republic and will do our utmost to ensure a well-organised, memorable and hospitable experience for all participants.
We are confident that these Championships will contribute to the further development of chess and strengthen friendship and cooperation among the National Chess Federations of Asia.
Should you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to contact us at any time.
We look forward to welcoming your delegation to Osh and Bishkek.
Yours sincerely,
Aizharkyn Shyngys kyzy
Vice President
Kyrgyz Chess Union
Mobile/WhatsApp: +996 558 555 092
Attachments:
Regulations for the Asian Seniors Chess Championships 2026
Regulations for the 4th Asian Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities 2026
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Next Move Chess Club – first event.
Next Move Chess Club – September Blitz
NMCC September Blitz Tournament
📅 Sunday, 13 September 2026
Where:
📍 Sunnybank Community Centre- 65 Gager St, Sunnybank QLD 4109
Format:
* 9 rounds of 3+2 Blitz
* Registration: 11:30 AM
* Round 1: 12:00 PM
* Prize giving: 3:00 PM
🏆 Prizes
🥇 1st: $100
🥈 2nd: $75
🥉 3rd: $50
Entry fee:
* $30 if paid in advance
* $40 for entry on the day
📝 Registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…Qv4Pg/viewform
Payment:
Transfer the entry fee to:
Name: NMCC
BSB: 034069
Account: 444289
This tournament marks the first-ever event hosted by Next Move Chess Club. Come along, compete, and help us kick off the club with a great day of chess! ♟️
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Aussie Juniors Hobart 26/26 entries as of August 30th
First name Last name Category State or Territory
Poshya Balaji U8 Girls Classical VIC
Daphne Goh U8 Girls Classical VIC
Nihira Kommina U8 Girls Classical VIC
Xiangyi (Aniya) Mao U8 Girls Classical QLD
Kayra Thusithana U8 Girls Classical VIC
Raina Xue U8 Girls Classical OS
Poshya Balaji U8 Open Classical VIC
Ian Chen U8 Open Classical QLD
Xiangyi (Aniya) Mao U8 Open Classical QLD
Shourya Tallapally U8 Open Classical NSW
Leo Yu U8 Open Classical QLD
Mishleen Kaur U10 Girls Classical VIC
Advaitha Madduluri U10 Girls Classical VIC
Fedra Simic U10 Girls Classical QLD
Anvika Singh U10 Girls Classical NSW
Jayden Gu U10 Open Classical VIC
Mingchen Han U10 Open Classical QLD
Max Mao U10 Open Classical ACT
Alden Shen U10 Open Classical QLD
Anvika Singh U10 Open Classical NSW
Daphne Goh U12 Blitz VIC
Bhavishya Kommina U12 Blitz VIC
Xiangyi (Aniya) Mao U12 Blitz QLD
Lucas Parker U12 Blitz VIC
Fedra Simic U12 Blitz QLD
Anvika Singh U12 Blitz NSW
Leo Yu U12 Blitz QLD
Echo Feng U12 Girls Classical ACT
Bhavishya Kommina U12 Girls Classical VIC
Zoe Meredith U12 Girls Classical TAS
Max Mao U12 Open Classical ACT
Lucas Parker U12 Open Classical VIC
Wesley Soon U12 Open Classical NSW
Poshya Balaji U12 Problem Solving VIC
Bhavishya Kommina U12 Problem Solving VIC
Nihira Kommina U12 Problem Solving VIC
Xiangyi (Aniya) Mao U12 Problem Solving QLD
Lucas Parker U12 Problem Solving VIC
Fedra Simic U12 Problem Solving QLD
Anvika Singh U12 Problem Solving NSW
Xinyao Fan U14 Open Classical VIC
Ryan Lo U14 Open Classical QLD
Mason Tay U14 Open Classical NSW
Alvis Gan U16 Open Classical NSW
William Searle U16 Open Classical QLD
Alvis Gan U18 Blitz NSW
Ryan Lo U18 Blitz QLD
Mason Tay U18 Blitz NSW
Vihaan Anup Kumar U18 Open Classical NSW
Qiming Niu U18 Open Classical NSW
Alvis Gan U18 Problem Solving NSW
Ryan Lo U18 Problem Solving QLD
Mason Tay U18 Problem Solving NSW
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https://uqchessclub.com – Check it out!
Contact Filip Simic for more details on any UQ event on the horizon.
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2026 MCC Junior Championship – RCC Juniors will meet these people in Hobart Aussie Junior Champs.!
2026 MCC Junior Championship
Melbourne – 23/07/2026, 17/09/2026
Standings at round 6
Pos N NAME g | FRtg NRtg Fed | Pts BH/M1 BH/C1 SB
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1 2 Wilford,Harry m | 1881 1774 VIC | 5.0 15.5 20.0 19.50
2 6 Ha,Aeson m | 1632 1317 VIC | 4.5 13.0 18.0 12.50
3 1 WFM Thurner,Anya f | 1902 1764 OS | 4.0 14.0 19.0 14.50
4 3 Chila,Jackson m | 1776 1490 VIC | 4.0 13.5 18.5 12.00
5 4 Batyrbekov,Kaisar m | 1703 1258 VIC | 4.0 11.5 16.5 11.50
6 11 Li,Harry m | 1465 901 VIC | 3.5 13.0 18.0 7.75
7 7 Thulasidas,Manish m | 1589 1176 VIC | 3.5 13.0 17.0 9.75
8 5 Batyrbekov,Aidan m | 1679 1126 VIC | 3.5 12.5 17.5 10.50
9 8 Zhang,Chi Long m | 1584 1202 VIC | 3.0 11.5 15.5 6.50
10 14 Subhash,Ryan m | 0 471 VIC | 3.0 11.0 14.5 4.50
11 12 Achuthan,Naraen m | 1418 850 VIC | 2.5 12.5 17.0 5.25
12 17 Lake,Logan m | 0 0 VIC | 2.5 12.5 16.0 5.75
13 9 Zhao,Oscar m | 1499 508 VIC | 2.5 9.5 14.0 4.25
14 18 Varun,Elil m | 0 0 VIC | 2.5 8.5 11.5 2.75
15 15 Balaji,Poshya f | 0 0 VIC | 1.5 11.0 15.5 1.75
16 13 Pabla,Arya f | 0 625 VIC | 1.0 4.0 8.0 1.00
17 16 Kappagantula,Eesha f | 0 0 VIC | 0.5 9.5 13.0 0.25
18 10 Ruaya,Rohan m | 1484 976 VIC | 0.5 2.0 2.5 0.25
Tie Break legend:
BH/M1 : Buchholz Median 1
BH/C1 : Buchholz Cut 1
SB : Sonneborn-Berger
Generated by Vega – www.vegachess.com
(copy licensed to: Benjamin Akok – AUS)
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Mike Dyer Memorial 2026 – Round 1 full results
Just a reminder for Round 2, the draw is still accelerated – so no easy warm up games!
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Mike Dyer Memorial starts tonight! 5 Rounds
Tournament chess for 5 weeks. ACF and QJ Rated.
All welcome!
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