Chess clubs in New Zealand

38 chess clubs in New Zealand. Search by name or place. Compare playing addresses, club nights and fees, then open a card for lessons, age groups and contact details.

38 clubs

28 cities

Auckland Central Chess Club

Auckland

Playing address
Adults: Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1000; juniors: Auckland Chinese Presbyterian Church, 25 Union Street, Auckland Central
Sessions
Wednesday · 16:30 start · WeeklyJuniors and Newbies
Membership
Price not publishedMembership
Website
Sources8
Details

Schedule

Juniors and Newbies

Wednesday · 16:30 start · Weekly[3]

Online teaching

Tuesday · Weekly[3]

Club night

Wednesday · 18:00 start · Weekly[4]

Juniors

Wednesday · 16:30–17:45 · Weekly[5]

Costs

Trial visit

Trial playing nights
Available[6]

Trial visit

Trial playing nights
Free[6]

Who can join

Age groups
Junior club has a coach[7]
Age groups
JuniorsJuniors[5]
Playing levels
All levels; casual games and interclub competitions.[6]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Junior club has a coach[7]
Format
In person & online[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Minimum age · Beginners · Review score

Sources 8

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    aucklandcentralchessclub.nz

    Club information

  3. 03
    aucklandcentralchessclub.nz

    Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    aucklandcentralchessclub.nz

    Schedule

  5. 05
    newzealandchess.co.nz

    Address, Age groups, Schedule

  6. 06
    aucklandcentralchessclub.nz

    Membership, Playing levels, Trial visits

  7. 07
    aucklandcentralchessclub.nz

    Age groups, Teaching

  8. 08
    aucklandcentralchessclub.nz

    Published venue location

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Auckland Chess Academy

Auckland

Playing address
Epsom Community Centre, 202 Gillies Avenue, Epsom, Auckland 1023
Sessions
Friday · Weekly
Single visit
Free
Website
Sources7
Details

Schedule

Open friendly games

Friday · Weekly[3]

Club meeting in Epsom

Friday · Weekly[4]

Free help for schoolchildren at Remuera Library

Tuesday · Weekly[4]

Sources differ. Check with the club.Sources differ. Check with the club.

Costs

Single visit

Friendly Friday games
Free[3]
Voluntary koha/donations welcome.

Single visit

Casual games in Epsom; voluntary donation.
Free[4]
Free regular attendance.

Who can join

Age groups
Private and school lessons with coaches[5]
Children's online programmes and school lessons[5]
Online programmes for children and school teaching[5]
Playing levels
Beginner to advanced; tournament preparation[5]
Playing levels
Beginner to advanced; tournament preparation[5]
All levels[4]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Private and school lessons with coaches[5]
Yes; in-person and online teaching are available.[6]
Format
Online[5]
Unknown details

Start time · End time · Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Review score

Sources 7

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    aucklandchessacademy.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    epsom-community-centre.org.nz

    Schedule, Single visits

  4. 04
    aucklandchessacademy.com

    Playing levels, Schedule, Single visits

  5. 05
    aucklandchessacademy.com

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Teaching

  6. 06
    aucklandchessacademy.com

    Teaching

  7. 07
    openstreetmap.org

    Approximate address location

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Auckland Chess Centre

Auckland

Playing address
17 Cromwell Street, Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand
Sessions
Monday · 18:45 start · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources7
Details

Schedule

Club rated tournaments

Monday · 18:45 start · Weekly[3]

Junior club

Saturday · 17:00–18:15 · Weekly[3]

Junior club

Saturday · 17:00–18:15 · Weekly[4]

Informal adult club

Wednesday · 19:00–21:00 · Weekly[5]

Adult Improvers with a coach

Tuesday · Weekly[5]

Adult Improvers: full evening

Tuesday · 19:00–21:00 · Weekly[6]

Adult Improvers lesson

Tuesday · 19:00–20:00 · Weekly[6]

Started 3 February 2026.

Costs

Trial lesson

Junior learning and playing session.
Allowed trial of junior coached/play session[4]

Who can join

Age groups
Juniors up to and including 14[4]
Age groups
Adult informal club on Wednesdays[5]
Adults with some experience: beginner-plus, with groups up to 1600 and above 1600.[6]Complete beginners are advised to attend other playing nights.
Playing levels
Wednesday: suitable for beginners; Tuesday: Adult Improvers with a coach[5]
Adults with some experience: beginner-plus, with groups up to 1600 and above 1600.[6]Complete beginners are advised to attend other playing nights.
Playing levels
Adults with some experience: beginner-plus, with groups up to 1600 and above 1600.[6]Complete beginners are advised to attend other playing nights.

Teaching & language

Teaching
A coach and a short teaching analysis are available.[4]
Format
In person & online[4]24.10.2026: online only.

Contacts

Unknown details

Membership · Single visit · Trial visit · Minimum age · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 7

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    aucklandchess.nz

    Club information

  3. 03
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Schedule

  4. 04
    aucklandchess.nz

    Age groups, Format, Schedule, Teaching, Trial lessons

  5. 05
    aucklandchess.nz

    Age groups, Playing levels, Schedule

  6. 06
    aucklandchess.nz

    Age groups, Playing levels, Schedule

  7. 07
    openstreetmap.org

    Approximate address location

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Auckland University Chess Association

Auckland

Playing address
University of Auckland, Science Building, Room 303-155, Auckland
Sessions
Wednesday · 18:00–20:30 · WeeklyWeekly Chess Night
Membership
Free
Website
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Weekly Chess Night

Wednesday · 18:00–20:30 · Weekly[2]

Costs

Membership

AUCA 2026 membership
Free[3]

Who can join

Playing levels
From beginners to grandmasters[4]
Informal meetings and tournaments for beginners and experienced players.[2]
Playing levels
Informal meetings and tournaments for beginners and experienced players.[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]
Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    aucklandunichess.org

    Address, Format, Playing levels, Schedule

  3. 03
    linktr.ee

    Membership

  4. 04
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Playing levels

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Canterbury Chess Club

Christchurch

Playing address
Unit 9, 27 Tyne Street, Christchurch
Sessions
Wednesday · 19:30 start · Weekly
Single visit
Price not published
Website
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Club tournaments: start of play

Wednesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[3]

Informal games

Thursday · 18:00 start · Weekly[3]

Room opens around 19:00.Ends around 21:00; approximate.

Costs

Trial visit

Informal games: first evening
Available[3]

Trial visit

Informal games: first evening
Free[3]

Who can join

Age groups
Junior coaching, ages 7–15[3]
Junior coaching is offered during term time.[3]
Playing levels
Beginners welcome at informal games[3]
Four courses: beginners, further basics, intermediate and advanced; competition preparation[4]
Playing levels
Beginners welcome at informal games[3]
Four courses: beginners, further basics, intermediate and advanced; competition preparation[4]
Lessons with experienced coaches[4]
Playing levels
Four courses: beginners, further basics, intermediate and advanced; competition preparation[4]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Junior coaching is offered during term time.[3]
Lessons with experienced coaches[4]
Lessons
In person at the club venue[4]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Membership · Trial lesson · Minimum age · Adults · Format · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    chess.org.nz

    Club information

  3. 03
    chess.org.nz

    Age groups, Playing levels, Schedule, Single visits, Teaching, Trial visits

  4. 04
    chess.org.nz

    Format, Playing levels, Teaching

  5. 05
    chess.org.nz

    Published venue location

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Counties Chess Club

Mauku

Playing address
Mauku Victory Hall, 430 Union Road, Mauku
Sessions
Wednesday · 18:30–20:30 · MonthlyClub meeting
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Wednesday · 18:30–20:30 · Monthly[2]

Club meeting

Wednesday · 18:30–20:30 · Monthly[2]

First week of the month.Third week of the month.

Who can join

Age groups
Young people and adults[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]Some house numbers are incomplete.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    ageconcernauckland.org.nz

    Age groups

  4. 04
    google.com

    Published venue location

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Eden Chess Club

Tuakau

Playing address
Eden Christian Academy, 131 Dominion Road, Tuakau 2342
Sessions
Friday · 13:30 start · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Daytime meeting

Friday · 13:30 start · Weekly[2]

Evening meeting

Friday · 18:00 start · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]Some house numbers are incomplete.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Format, Schedule

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Gisborne Eastern Knights

Gisborne

Playing address
October–November 2026 meeting series: Tauawhi Men's Centre, 71–73 Peel Street, Gisborne 4010
Sessions
Tuesday · 18:00–20:00 · WeeklyClub meeting
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Tuesday · 18:00–20:00 · Weekly[2]

Friendly club meeting

Tuesday · 18:00–20:00 · Weekly[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In personGisborne Eastern Knights[3]A meeting is dated 6 October 2026, with links for 27 October, 3 and 10 November.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Schedule

  3. 03
    gizzylocal.com

    Address, Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    google.com

    Published venue location

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Greymouth

Greymouth

Playing address
New Coasters office, Albert Mall, Greymouth
Sessions
Thursday · 18:30–20:30 · WeeklyClub meeting
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Thursday · 18:30–20:30 · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Age groups
All ages[2]
Playing levels
All levels; beginners receive instruction[2]
Beginner teaching is advertised.[2]
Playing levels
All levels; beginners receive instruction[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Beginner teaching is advertised.[2]
Format
In person[2]Some house numbers are incomplete.
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Schedule, Teaching

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Hamilton Chess Club

Hamilton

Playing address
Room E2, Hamilton Boys High School, entry off Argyle St, Hamilton
Sessions
Tuesday · 19:00 start · WeeklyClub meeting
Membership
Price not published
Website
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Tuesday · 19:00 start · Weekly[3]

Club night

Tuesday · 19:00–21:00 · Weekly[4]

Costs

Trial visit

First evening
Available[4]

Trial visit

First evening
Free[4]

Who can join

Age groups
Minimum age for new members: 11[5]Previous exceptions for strong younger players are temporarily suspended.
Minimum age
Minimum age for new members: 11[5]Previous exceptions for strong younger players are temporarily suspended.
Playing levels
Unsuitable for complete beginners; playing experience required[5]

Teaching & language

Lessons
In person, classroom E2, Hamilton Boys High School[4]
Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Tournament players · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    hamiltonchess.net

    Club information

  3. 03
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Schedule

  4. 04
    hamiltonchess.net

    Format, Membership, Schedule, Trial visits

  5. 05
    hamiltonchess.net

    Age groups, Playing levels

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Hawke’s Bay Chess Club

Havelock North

Playing address
Library, Havelock North High School, 153 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay 4130
Sessions
Wednesday · 18:00 start · WeeklyClub meeting
Fees
Unknown
WebsiteAll contacts
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Wednesday · 18:00 start · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]Some house numbers are incomplete.
In person[3]

Contacts

  • [1]
  • [1]
Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    hnhs.school.nz

    Address, Format

  4. 04
    openstreetmap.org

    Approximate address location

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Howick-Pakuranga Chess Club

Auckland

Playing address
Howick Bowling Club, 33 Selwyn Road, Cockle Bay, Auckland 2014
Sessions
Tuesday · 18:00–19:00 · Weekly
Membership
Price not published
Website
Sources6
Details

Schedule

Junior club

Tuesday · 18:00–19:00 · Weekly[2]

Tournament night: session start

Tuesday · 19:15 start · Weekly[2]

End time depends on the tournament. Sources differ. Check with the club.

Who can join

Age groups
School pupils in Years 0–12[4]
Age groups
Students and adults[4]
Playing levels
Junior Hour is mainly for beginners. Tournament night welcomes all levels, provided players know the rules and notation.[4]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Volunteers deliver a 15-minute interactive lecture, followed by games.[4]
Format
In person[5]Some house numbers are incomplete.
In person[2]
Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Review score

Sources 6

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    hpchessclub.org

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    sporty.co.nz

    Membership

  4. 04
    hpchessclub.org

    Age groups, Playing levels, Teaching

  5. 05
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Format

  6. 06
    openstreetmap.org

    Approximate address location

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Invercargill-Southland Chess Club

Invercargill

Playing address
Above XO Kids, 9 Tay Street, Invercargill
Sessions
Friday · 18:30–21:30 · WeeklyClub meeting
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources6
Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Friday · 18:30–21:30 · Weekly[3]

Club meeting

Friday · 18:30–21:30 · Weekly[4]

Club night

Friday · 18:30–21:30 · Weekly[5]

Who can join

Age groups
All ages[5]
Playing levels
All levels; informal and competitive games[5]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[3]Some house numbers are incomplete.

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Beginners · Teaching · Review score

Sources 6

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    iscc.nz

    Club information

  3. 03
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    newzealandchess.co.nz

    Schedule

  5. 05
    iscc.nz

    Age groups, Playing levels, Schedule

  6. 06
    openstreetmap.org

    Approximate address location

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Kapiti Chess Club

Paraparaumu

Playing address
Salvation Army rear Hall, 41 Bluegum Road, Paraparaumu Beach
Sessions
Tuesday · 18:30 start · Weekly
Single visit
Price not published
Website
Sources7
Details

Schedule

Juniors

Tuesday · 18:30 start · Weekly[3]

Adult club

Tuesday · 19:45 start · Weekly[4]

Youth lessons

Tuesday · 18:30–19:30 · Weekly[5]

Sources differ. Check with the club.During school term weeks

Costs

Trial visit

First two visits
Available[6]
Two free nights before joining.

Trial visit

First two visits
Free[6]
Two free nights before joining.

Who can join

Age groups
All ages and levels[4]
Youth programme from age 6[5]The minimum applies to this children's programme.
A junior attending both clubs pays one annual fee[6]
Minimum age
Youth programme from age 6[5]The minimum applies to this children's programme.
Age groups
All ages and levels[4]
Playing levels
Group coaching by ability; complete beginners are accepted.[5]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Group coaching by ability; complete beginners are accepted.[5]
Format
In person[3]Some house numbers are incomplete.
In person[4]Separate specific venue

Contacts

Unknown details

Trial lesson · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 7

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    kapitichess.club

    Club information

  3. 03
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    kapitichess.club

    Age groups, Format, Schedule

  5. 05
    kapitichess.club

    Age groups, Membership, Playing levels, Schedule, Teaching

  6. 06
    kapitichess.club

    Age groups, Membership, Single visits, Trial visits

  7. 07
    openstreetmap.org

    Approximate address location

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Kerikeri

Kerikeri

Playing address
Procter Library, 6 Cobham Road, Kerikeri 0230

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources3
Details

Who can join

Age groups
All ages[2]
Playing levels
All levels[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]The school's address does not apply to the club.
In person[3]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Beginners · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    springbank.school.nz

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels

  3. 03
    fndc.govt.nz

    Address, Format

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Mount Maunganui RSA Chess Club

Tauranga

Playing address
Mount Maunganui RSA, Maunganui Road, Tauranga
Sessions
Tuesday · 18:15–19:00 · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Early group

Tuesday · 18:15–19:00 · Weekly[3]

Late group

Tuesday · 19:00–21:30 · Weekly[3]

Exceptions: Excluding public holidays

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    westernbopchess.weebly.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Schedule

  4. 04
    mtrsa.co.nz

    Published venue location

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Nelson Chess Club

Nelson

Playing address
Tāhunanui Community Hub, 55/61 Muritai St, Nelson
Sessions
Wednesday · 18:00–20:00 · WeeklyClub meeting
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Wednesday · 18:00–20:00 · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]Some house numbers are incomplete.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    tahunanuicommunityhub.org.nz

    Published venue location

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New Plymouth Chess Club

New Plymouth

Playing address
11 Gilbert St, New Plymouth
Sessions
Tuesday · 18:30 start · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Juniors

Tuesday · 18:30 start · Weekly[2]

Adults

Tuesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Age groups
JuniorsJuniors[2]
AdultsAdults[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]Some house numbers are incomplete.

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Age groups, Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    openstreetmap.org

    Published venue location

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North Canterbury Chess Club

Rangiora

Playing address
Rangiora War Memorial Hall, Rangiora
Sessions
Tuesday · 19:00 start · MonthlyClub meeting
Membership
Price not published
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Tuesday · 19:00 start · Monthly[2]

Club night

Tuesday · 19:00 start · Monthly[3]

First and third Tuesday; ends around 21:30.

Who can join

Playing levels
Beginners and experienced tournament players[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]Some house numbers are incomplete.
In person[3]The federation names Rangiora War Memorial Hall.
Unknown details

End time · Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    sigillatus.github.io

    Format, Membership, Playing levels, Schedule

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North Shore Chess Club

Auckland

Playing address
Takapuna War Memorial Hall, 7 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland
Sessions
Wednesday · 19:45 start · Weekly
Single visit
Price not published
Website
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Club competitions

Wednesday · 19:45 start · Weekly[3]

Junior club

Friday · 19:00–20:30 · Weekly[4]

Who can join

Age groups
Junior playing club; usually lacks resources to teach absolute beginners.[4]
Age groups
Junior clubJunior club[4]
Playing levels
Junior playing club; usually lacks resources to teach absolute beginners.[4]

Teaching & language

Lessons
Playing club, not a chess course; complete beginners are usually not taught[4]Coaches may be present, but a regular lesson is not guaranteed.
Unknown details

Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    northshorechess.org.nz

    Club information

  3. 03
    northshorechess.org.nz

    Address, Membership, Record update, Schedule

  4. 04
    northshorechess.org.nz

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Schedule, Single visits

  5. 05
    northshorechess.org.nz

    Published venue location

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Oamaru Chess Club

Oamaru

Playing address
Oamaru Club, 32 Severn St, Oamaru
Sessions
Monday · 18:00 start · WeeklyClub meeting
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Monday · 18:00 start · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]Some house numbers are incomplete.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    openstreetmap.org

    Approximate address location

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Otago Chess Club

Dunedin

Playing address
7 Maitland St, Dunedin
Sessions
Friday · 18:30 start · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Junior club

Friday · 18:30 start · Weekly[3]

Club night

Wednesday · 19:00 start · Weekly[4]

Informal games

Sunday · 13:00–15:00 · Weekly[4]

Exceptions: School term weeksOfficial news of the move from Tuesday to Sunday.

Who can join

Age groups
Otago Junior Fridays: Term 4, 16 October–4 December 2026[4]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[3]Some house numbers are incomplete.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    otagochess.org

    Club information

  3. 03
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    otagochess.org

    Age groups, Schedule

  5. 05
    openstreetmap.org

    Approximate address location

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Otago University Chess Club

Dunedin

Playing address
Otago Students' Union, University of Otago, Dunedin
Sessions
Friday · 10:00–16:00 · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
All contacts
Sources4
Details

Schedule

University club

Friday · 10:00–16:00 · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Playing levels
Beginners and experienced players; students may play informally or competitively.[3]
Beginners are invited to learn the basics.[3]Hours for 84 Albany Street apply to the OUSA centre.
Playing levels
Beginners and experienced players; students may play informally or competitively.[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]Some house numbers are incomplete.

Contacts

  • [1]
  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    ousa.org.nz

    Playing levels

  4. 04
    google.com

    Building at this address

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Papatoetoe Chess Club

Auckland

Playing address
Papatoetoe/Hunters Corner Bowling Club, 247 Great South Road, Papatoetoe
Sessions
Wednesday · 18:15 start · Weekly
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Juniors

Wednesday · 18:15 start · Weekly[3]

Adults

Wednesday · 19:15 start · Weekly[3]

Who can join

Age groups
JuniorsJuniors[3]
AdultsAdults[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[3]Some house numbers are incomplete.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    papatoetoechessclub.org.nz

    Club information

  3. 03
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Age groups, Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    google.com

    Published venue location

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What does a club visit cost?

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Where can I see the meeting days?

Meeting days are recorded for 33 of the 38 listings. Read the session name as well as the time: lessons, casual play and tournaments can use different schedules. Dated events and venue opening hours are labelled separately in the details.

How can I find sessions for children or beginners?

Age-group information is available for 18 of the 38 listings. Check the minimum age and playing level in Details. If age or level is missing, it is not clear whether the club can accept a particular player; ask about the session you want to attend.

Can I try a session or take lessons?

Look for Teaching, Trial lesson and Trial visit in the expanded card. They describe different offers. If an offer is listed, check its programme and fee; if it is unknown, ask the club whether a first visit or lesson needs booking.

Which address should I use?

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How do I check or correct the information?

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