Chess clubs in Auckland

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

11 clubs

3 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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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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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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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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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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Summit Chess Club

Auckland

Playing address
99a Gillies Ave, Epsom, Auckland
Sessions
Friday · 19:00–21:00 · WeeklyClub meeting
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Friday · 19:00–21:00 · 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
    openstreetmap.org

    Published venue location

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Waiheke chess group

Waiheke Island

Playing address
Oneroa Library, Waiheke Island
Sessions
Tuesday · 14:00–17:00 · WeeklyClub meeting
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Tuesday · 14:00–17:00 · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

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

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    loveyourlibrary.org.nz

    Published venue location

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Waitakere Chess Club

Auckland

Playing address
Sea Scout hall, 20 Albert Rd, Kelston, Auckland
Sessions
Thursday · 18:15 start · Weekly
Membership
Price not publishedAdults
Website
Sources6
Details

Schedule

Juniors

Thursday · 18:15 start · Weekly[3]

Adults

Thursday · 19:30 start · Weekly[3]

Adult club

Thursday · 19:30–22:30 · Weekly[4]

Junior club

Thursday · 18:15–19:15 · Weekly[5]

Costs

Trial visit

Child's trial evening
Available[5]

Trial visit

Child's trial evening
Free[5]

Who can join

Age groups
Most participants are aged 5–12; there are no age restrictions.[5]
Age groups
JuniorsJuniors[3]
AdultsAdults[3]
Adult clubAdult club[4]
Junior clubJunior club[5]
Playing levels
All levels[6]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Around 20 minutes of teaching, followed by games.[5]
Format
In person[3]Some house numbers are incomplete.
Unknown details

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

Sources 6

  1. 01
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Directory record

  2. 02
    waitakerechess.co.nz

    Club information, Published venue location

  3. 03
    compete.newzealandchess.co.nz

    Age groups, Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    waitakerechess.co.nz

    Age groups, Membership, Schedule

  5. 05
    waitakerechess.co.nz

    Age groups, Membership, Schedule, Teaching, Trial visits

  6. 06
    waitakerechess.co.nz

    Playing levels

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Use the city or club search, or choose a place from the Cities list. The club cards show the same details here and in each city directory. There are 11 listings on this page.

What does a club visit cost?

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Where can I see the meeting days?

Meeting days are recorded for 11 of the 11 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 8 of the 11 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.

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