AUCA Logo
AUCAChess Association

Auckland University Chess Association

Chess for everyone at the University of Auckland

Casual sessions, tournaments, and a friendly community that meets weekly on campus. Whether you are brand new or prepping for your next match, you are welcome.

What we do

A club for every kind of chess player

We keep things simple: weekly casual meetups, friendly tournaments, and a supportive student community that loves the game.

Casual Sessions

Drop in weekly to play, learn, and meet new players of all levels. Boards and clocks provided.

Tournaments

Rapid and blitz tournaments, plus friendly matches with other universities. Small prizes and good vibes.

Community

Make friends, review games, and share resources through our Discord and Instagram updates.

Upcoming events

Mark your calendar

We post events early so you can plan around exams and deadlines.

See all events

Opening Night

March 5, 2026 • 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us for the first chess night of the year! Meet the team, play casual games, and kick off the semester together.

Arts & Education Building Room 201-342 · Level 3 Seminar Room

Weekly Chess Night

Every Thursday • 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Drop in every Thursday to play chess, practice openings, and connect with the AUCA community.

Arts & Education Building Room 201-342 · Level 3 Seminar Room

Daily Challenge

Sharpen your tactics

Test your skills with today's puzzle from Chess.com. New puzzle every day.

Loading puzzle...

Contact

Say hello or ask about collabs

Email us or reach out on socials if you want to host a joint event, sponsor prizes, or just start playing.

Contact page

aucklandunichess@gmail.com

We usually reply within a day during semester weeks.