The annual Bay of Plenty Rapid Chess Tournament 2017 – Archive copy

To be held once again at the Arataki Community Centre on Saturday 25 February 2017, kicking off at 9:30am. The total prize pool is $1,400 (spread between three groups – strong players, not-so-strong players and junior players).

In the 2016 Rapid Chess Tournament, there was a total of 65 players; “Biggest one we’ve held yet”, said Chess Club Secretary Caleb Wright. “Interest in Chess definitely seems to be growing. We also think that our interactive club programme for casual players is having a positive impact on the ever-increasing numbers, but some people just like to call in for a game of Chess when they feel like it”.

Chess Clubs, meet in the Greerton RSA Friday evenings and Mount Maunganui RSA every Monday evening and are open to casual players. Either just pop-in for a casual visit at the times mentioned in our advertisement on this page, or for more information email Caleb at chess@baywaka.nz.