Chess in Nelson

02/09/2026

The South Island Chess Championships are just weeks away and you can be part of it.
Players from around the country will gather in Nelson.

🗓️ 30 Sep to 4 Oct
♟️ Classical & Rapid
🏆 $1,500 Prize Fund
📍 Rutherford Hotel

Last spots available: https://bit.ly/SICC-Classical

01/09/2026

Huge thanks to Kate Russell for this lovely write-up on the South Island Chess Championships!♟️

Want to play? Register at [email protected]

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4gufwBN

Nelson City Council Nelson Weekly Rutherford Hotel Nelson Nelson Tasman

South Island Chess Championships return to Nelson

25/08/2026

A clever play... but do you understand why it works?

25/08/2026

🏆 On Wednesday, 26 August, we'll be holding our Doubles Tournament at the Tahunanui Community Hub - Te Tari Hapori ki Tahunanui from 5:45 to 8:15pm.

Teams will be randomly paired on the night, making it a fun and social event for everyone.

Registrations: [email protected]

13/08/2026

♟️ Come and visit us this Saturday at My Time My Life 2026!

We'll be at Founders Heritage Park from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm with chess boards, puzzles, information about our programmes, and plenty of games for all ages and playing levels.

See you there!

11/08/2026

♟️ One of New Zealand's premier chess events is coming to Nelson.

Join us from 30 Sep to 4 Oct for the 33rd South Island Chess Championships.

🏆 Classical & Rapid
💰 $1,500 Prize Fund
📍 Rutherford Hotel, Nelson

Players of all ages and playing strengths are welcome.

Register today: https://bit.ly/SICC-Classical
Rutherford Hotel Nelson Nelson City Council Tahunanui Community Hub - Te Tari Hapori ki Tahunanui FIDE - International Chess Federation New Zealand Chess Federation Nelson Tasman

11/08/2026

10/08/2026

Brilliant move... but do you know why it works?

03/08/2026

Looking for a fun and engaging extracurricular activity?

Checkmate Knight is a weekly after-school chess programme where students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, concentration and confidence through interactive lessons, puzzles and games in a supportive environment.

The course is suitable for both beginners and students with previous chess experience, with activities tailored to different skill levels.

📍 Thursdays, 3:00–4:00 pm
📍 Nelson Intermediate School

Registrations: [email protected]

02/08/2026

NEW ZEALAND vs INDIA
We're excited to host our first-ever international online teams match!

📅 Saturday, 8 August
📍 Tāhunanui Community Hub
🕟 4:30–6:00 pm

✅ Players aged 18 and under
♟️ 5-round Swiss tournament
⏱️ 10 minutes per player
💲 Entry fee: $10

A big thank you to the Tahunanui Community Hub - Te Tari Hapori ki Tahunanui for supporting this event.

For more information or to register, contact us at [email protected]