Numbers are down during Covid but we are still meeting regularly if you want to join us for a friendly game or two. Latest meeting dates below:
Chess Sunday 22 May & News
Chess is on again this Sunday at the library (free, meet ground floor towards right, back) and again in two weeks when we return to meeting on 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month. And some exciting Tai Tokerau News: The Northland Chess Championship will be held in November 2022 (date and details to beContinue reading “Chess Sunday 22 May & News”
Chess dates in May = 8th, 22nd
I’m away the first Sunday 1st May and couldn’t find a backup, so play in May will be the 2nd and 4th Sunday, rather than the usual 1st and 3rd (there are 5 Sundays this month). I emailed our mailing list about not meeting on May 1 – apologies to those who are not onContinue reading “Chess dates in May = 8th, 22nd”
Sunday Chess at the Library
We are back at the Whangarei Central Library from March, 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month in 2022. Friendly games, no fees. We meet on tables on the ground floor, towards the back and right side. Remember to bring your vaccine pass as the library requires this at the door, plus masks inside.
Sunday chess returns
As the library is still closed to groups, chess is on this Sunday 6 February at the Whangarei Bridge Club, 1-4pm. Address is 17 North Street, the last street on the left heading away from town, just before the lights at corner of Maunu Road and the western bypass. Also on Wednesday 16 February, 7-10pm.Continue reading “Sunday chess returns”
Next meeting Wed 8 Dec
First chance to see our new venue at the Whangarei Bridge Club, 17 North Street, this Wednesday 8 November from 7pm. It’s the last street on the left as you head up Maunu Street away from town, just before SH1/Western Hills Rd. At the far end of North street the club and carpark are onContinue reading “Next meeting Wed 8 Dec”
Next Meeting at Level 1
Sorry, the Library is open for books but not events, and NZChess confirms we need to wait to Level 1 to play safely. I will email the mailing list and post here and on Facebook when we have a confirmed date. All the best 🙂
Next Meeting 4 July
Sunday 4 July, 10am to 1pm in the Whangarei Central Library. Friendly games, no fees. We meet on tables on the ground floor, towards the back and right side. Bring your own chess set and clock if you can, but not required.
Next Meeting 6 June
Sunday 6 June, 10am to 1pm in the Whangarei Central Library. Friendly games, no fees. We meet on tables on the ground floor, towards the back and right side. Bring your own chess set and clock if you can, but not required.

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