NZ Fischer-Random Championship 2026
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NZ Fischer-Random Championship 2026
NZ Fischer-Random Championship 2026 is the 4th national chess championship played according to Chess 960 rules. Held on Saturday 28th November 2026 at the Takapuna War Memorial Hall, 7 The Strand, Takapuna.
Results
Prizewinners
Prizewinners would be listed here.
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Entry Details
Entry Fees
A-grade $30 per player.
B-grade $20 per player.
GMs and IMs Free.
Entry Instructions
Entries and payment must be received before Friday 27th November 2026.
Club account for payment:12-3008-0301266-00 (state name & FRA or FRB as reference).
Use online entry form to enter.
Name of player entered would be listed in Vega Webpages. Links available in Results section of this webpage.
Please contact us if name is not listed more than a day after submission.
Event Information
Summarised information available in printable PDF brochure.
NZ Fischer-Random Championship 2026 is the 4th national chess championship played according to Chess 960 rules. Held on Saturday 28th November 2026 at the Takapuna War Memorial Hall, 7 The Strand, Takapuna.
Date
Saturday 28th November 2026
Venue
7 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland.
Travel Arrangements
Eligibility
Open to all chess players.
Format
There will be two six-round Swisses.
The A-grade is restricted to players familiar with Fischer-Random (Freeestyle Chess or Chess 960) rules; the B-grade is open to less experienced players (the Organisers reserve the right to move a player to an appropriate section, or to refuse entries).
We are using FIDE rapid ratings for seeding, and will apply FIDE rapid chess rules (eg 2nd illegal move loses the game).
Positions will be drawn at random and displayed. Players will be expected to set up the boards themselves.
Time Controls
The time control is 25 minutes each player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Players will be expected to set up the boards themselves, and there will be 5 minutes between the start of the round and the start of the clocks, for players to study the position (without moving any pieces).
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Players meeting | 11am | Saturday 28th November 2026 |
| Round 1 | 11.20am | Saturday 28th November 2026 |
| Round 2 | 12.40pm | Saturday 28th November 2026 |
| Lunch break | Saturday 28th November 2026 | |
| Round 3 | 2.30pm | Saturday 28th November 2026 |
| Round 4 | 3.50pm | Saturday 28th November 2026 |
| Round 5 | 5.10pm | Saturday 28th November 2026 |
| Round 6 | 6.30pm | Saturday 28th November 2026 |
The prizegiving will take place as soon as possible after the conclusion of the last round.
Prize Fund
We thank a generous anonymous sponsor for a massive contribution to the prize fund! The guaranteed fund of $3,240 will be allocated as follows:
| A Grade | B Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $600 | $300 |
| 2nd | $400 | $200 |
| 3rd | $300 | $150 |
| Grade prizes | 2x $150 | |
| Age prizes | 3x $80 |
Players may only win one of the prizes listed above. They may in addition win one of the following prizes, which will be awarded in the A-Grade:
The highest-placed eligible player(s) will be the 2026 NZ Fischer-Random Champion(s) and will hold (or share) the trophy for one year.
- NZ Fischer-Random Champion $150
- NZ Fischer-Random Women’s Champion $150
- NZ Fischer-Random Junior Champion $150
- NZ Fischer-Random Senior Champion $150
- NZ Fischer-Random Veteran Champion $150
There will also be book prizes.
Personnel
Chief Organiser: AO Dr. Helen Milligan
Chief Arbiter: IA Dr. Helen Milligan
