Papatoetoe Rapid 2025
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Papatoetoe Rapid 2025
Papatoetoe Rapid 2025 is a chess event incorporating the 38th Papatoetoe Rapid Open and 9th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid tournaments. The tournaments are held at the Papatoetoe Hunters Corner Bowling Club on:
- Saturday 29th November 2025, 38th Papatoetoe Rapid Open.
- Sunday 30th November 2025, 9th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid.
Results
Prizewinners
Prizewinners would be listed here.
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Entry Details
Entry Fees
| Before 28th November 2025 | 28th November 2025 onwards | |
|---|---|---|
| Open | $50 | $60 |
| B Grade | $50 | $60 |
| Junior | $35 | $45 |
Entry Instructions
All entries and payments must be received by 5pm Friday 28th November 2025.
Online payments only. No cheques or cash accepted.
Papatoetoe Chess Club account for payment: ASB 12-3028-0428483-00.
with Surname and First name as Reference.
Use online entry forms to enter.
New Zealand chess players who participate in more than one NZCF rated event in a year must be a member of a chess club that is affiliated or associated with NZCF (New Zealand Chess Federation). The Mount Maunganui RSA Chess Club offers memberships that fulfill this requirement from just $15.
Event Information
More information available in printable Papatoetoe Chess Club Webpage.
Dates
Saturday 29th November 2025, 38th Papatoetoe Rapid Open.
Sunday 30th November 2025, 9th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid.
Venue
247 Great South Road, Papatoetoe.
Travel Arrangements
Eligibility
Open to all players.
Non-NZL players must have FIDE ID issued by their chess federation.
NZL players without FIDE ID must provide full Date of Birth.
38th Papatoetoe Rapid Open:
- Open for players rated 1800 and above.
- B Grade for players rated under 1800.
The Organiser reserves the right to move players to a different tournament if they feel an inappropriate one has been entered.
9th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid:
- Players must be under the age of 20 years before 1st January 2024.
Format
38th Papatoetoe Rapid Open, two separate 6 round swiss system tournaments.
9th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid, a six round swiss system tournament.
All tournaments FIDE and NZCF rated where possible.
Time Controls
All tournaments, Rapid: 25 minutes per player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| 38th Papatoetoe Rapid Open | Start |
|---|---|
| Saturday 29th November 2025 | |
| Players Meeting | 9am |
| Round 1 | 9.30am |
| Round 2 | 10.45am |
| Round 3 | 12pm |
| Lunch | |
| Round 4 | 2pm |
| Round 5 | 3.15pm |
| Round 6 | 4.30pm |
| 9th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid Open | Start |
|---|---|
| Sunday 30th November 2025 | |
| Players Meeting | 9am |
| Round 1 | 9.30am |
| Round 2 | 10.45am |
| Round 3 | 12pm |
| Lunch | |
| Round 4 | 2pm |
| Round 5 | 3.15pm |
| Round 6 | 4.30pm |
Prizegiving as soon as possible after last game of the day is completed.
Prize Fund
| 38th Papatoetoe Rapid Open | Prize |
|---|---|
| Open | |
| 1st | $650 |
| 2nd | $400 |
| 3rd | $300 |
| 4th | $100 |
| Grade prizes | $160 |
| B Grade | |
| 1st | $400 |
| 2nd | $300 |
| 3rd | $150 |
| 4th | $60 |
| Grade prizes | $120 |
38th Papatoetoe Rapid Open prizefund of $2640 guaranteed prizes.
PLEASE NOTE:
- No player may claim more than one monetary prize.
- In the event of a tie, prize money will be shared.
- Players eligible for more then one prize in a tournament would receive the highest monetary value prize.
| 9th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid | Prize |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| 1st | $200 plus Trophy |
| 2nd | $150 |
| 3rd | $50 |
| Best Girl | $50 plus Trophy |
| Age Group 1st | |
| Under 18 | Medal |
| Under 16 | Medal |
| Under 14 | Medal |
| Under 12 | Medal |
| Under 10 | Medal |
| Under 8 | Medal |
8th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid, additional SPECIAL PRIZES awarded.
If tied, trophies and medals are subject to tiebreaks. Each player can only win one trophy/medal.
Winners names are engraved on Junior Championship Trophy and Best Girl Trophy. Winners take home engraved miniature cups.
Please Note:
- No player may claim more than one monetary prize.
- Tie-breaks only apply to trophies and medals. Monetary prizes are combined and shared if tied.
- In the event of joint overall champions, all names are engraved on championship trophy.
- Age group medals awarded in bands, e.g. a player eligible for under 14 cannot win under 16 prize.
Personnel
38th Papatoetoe Rapid Open Arbiter: IA Bruce Pollard
9th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid Arbiter: Alex Postma
