2020 Programme

This is the intended programme for 2020, although individual Lightnings and/or Grim Reapers may be replaced with other similar one-night events. All club tournaments are free to play in, but all participants of nationally-rated events need to be members of the club. Social Chess Evenings will be held on the first Thursday of the month from March to November, 7pm - 9pm.

For prospective members, the best night to attend the Club for the first time are the Social Chess evenings, Lightnings, Grim Reapers or the Gambit Tournament. Unrated tournaments such as these are played purely for fun, and are an excellent introduction to the club.

Date Event Date Event
Feb. 7 - Feb. 19 Summer Rapid July 1 - July 15 Gambit Tournament
Feb. 26 AGM July 22 Grim Reaper #2
March 4 Lightning #1 July 29 - Sept. 2 Eric Browne Shield
March 11 - April 15 Colthart Cup Sept. 9 Lightning #4
April 22 Grim Reaper #1 Sept. 12 - Oct. 28 Chas L Hart Cup
April 29 Lightning #2 Oct. 7 Closed for SI Champs
May 6 - June 17 Club Championships Nov. 4 Lightning #5
June 24 Lightning #3 Nov. 11 - Nov. 25 Arie Nijman Trophy (Rapid)

The Club Christmas Social will be held following the completion of the main programme on a Wednesday in December. Date, venue and other details will be announced once known. Please note that the club is closed on October 7 to allow players to travel to the South Island Championships.

Club nights are Wednesday nights from 6:15pm - 7:15pm (juniors and casual play) and from 7:15pm for the programme above, with most tournaments starting at 7:45pm. Additionally, Social Chess Evenings will be held on the first Thursday of the month from March to November, 7pm - 9pm. More information on the various tournaments is given in the tournament section of this site. For more information, contact our Secretary, Craig Hall.