Local regional OPEN events chess calendar.
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A complete approach to a co-ordinated summation listing of various open Chess events from organisation/s updated as information is received and confirmed.
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listings contact: [email protected]
2025 June 22nd Sunday (subject to change)
Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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2025 July 13th Sunday (subject to change)
Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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2025 August 06th Wednesday
NZCF Series Event - (for SECONDARY School Year pupils)
Concept format: Between Teams
- winning groups derived from this
- players always play against someone from a different Team.
NZCF Series Event - (for SECONDARY School Year pupils)
Concept format: Between Teams
- winning groups derived from this
- players always play against someone from a different Team.
| bop_secondary_chess_entry_form_2025.docx |
Location: Western Bay of Plenty
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NZCF Series Event - (for INTERMEDIATE School Year pupils)
Concept format: Between Teams
- winning groups derived from this
- players always play against someone from a different Team.
Concept format: Between Teams
- winning groups derived from this
- players always play against someone from a different Team.
| bop_intermediate_chess_entry_form_2025.docx |
Location: Western Bay of Plenty
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2025 August 07th Thursday
NZCF Series Event - (for PRIMARY School Year pupils)
Concept format: Between Teams
- winning groups derived from this
- players always play against someone from a different Team.
NZCF Series Event - (for PRIMARY School Year pupils)
Concept format: Between Teams
- winning groups derived from this
- players always play against someone from a different Team.
| bop_primary_chess_entry_form_2025.docx |
Location: Western Bay of Plenty
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2025 August 17th Sunday (subject to change)
Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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2025 August 21st Thursday (subject to change)
Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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2025 August 22nd Friday (subject to change)
Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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2025 August 25th Monday (subject to change)
Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Western Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Western Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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2025 September 14 Sunday (subject to change)
Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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2025 October 19th Sunday (subject to change)
Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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2025 November 02nd Sunday (subject to change)
Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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2025 November 30th Sunday (subject to change)
Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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Chess Power Event - (for school age pupils)
Concept format: Between individuals
- winning groups derived from this
- players can play against someone from a different school
just as they can against someone from their same school.
Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535
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2026 February 28th Saturday
20th Bay of Plenty Rapid - (open to any player)
Location: Western Bay of Plenty
Concept format: Between individuals
Details: https://newzealandchess.nz/20th-bay-of-plenty-rapid-2026/
Organised by the local Chess club - Mount Maunganui RSA Chess Club
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20th Bay of Plenty Rapid - (open to any player)
Location: Western Bay of Plenty
Concept format: Between individuals
Details: https://newzealandchess.nz/20th-bay-of-plenty-rapid-2026/
Organised by the local Chess club - Mount Maunganui RSA Chess Club
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