South Island Championships 2026
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South Island Championships 2026
South Island Championships 2026 is an official NZCF chess championships held over 8 rounds in Nelson at the Rutherford Hotel from 30th September to 3rd October 2026.
Results
Prizewinners
| Position | Points | Player | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | |||
| 1st | 6.5/8 | CM Justin Zhide Wang | |
| Joint South Island Champion | 2nd equal | 6/8 | FM Michael V R Steadman |
| Joint South Island Champion | 2nd equal | 6/8 | CM John Stark |
| Under 1800 | |||
| 1st | 5.5/8 | Jakub Sobotka | |
| 2nd | 5/8 | Cory Broad | |
| Under 1500 | |||
| 1st | 4.5/8 | Edward Buisson-Hiriart | |
| 2nd equal | 4/8 | Akash Jayantkumar Patel | |
| 2nd equal | 4/8 | Fiona Chenxi Li |
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Results.
Live Game Broadcast
Link to broadcast of games on Lichess.
Photos available from
(when available)
Entry Details
| Entry Fees: | |
|---|---|
| Adult | $120 |
| Junior under 20 before 1st January 2026 |
$100 |
Entry Instructions
Use online entry form to enter.
New Zealand chess players who participate in any NZCF rated event 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 $20 per year.
Event Information
Summarised information available in printable PDF brochure.
Dates
Wednesday 30th September to Saturday 3rd October 2026
Venue
27 Nile Street West, Nelson
Travel Arrangements
Eligibility
Open to all players.
Players must have FIDE ID issued by their chess federation.
Format
8 round Swiss tournament, games may be FIDE rated.
Time Controls
90 minutes each player plus 30 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 9.30am | Wednesday 30th September 2026 |
| Round 2 | 2.30pm | Wednesday 30th September 2026 |
| Round 3 | 9.30am | Thursday 1st October 2026 |
| Round 4 | 2.30pm | Thursday 1st October 2026 |
| Round 5 | 9.30am | Friday 2nd October 2026 |
| Round 6 | 2.30pm | Friday 2nd October 2026 |
| Round 7 | 9.30am | Saturday 3rd October 2026 |
| Round 8 | 2.30pm | Saturday 3rd October 2026 |
Prize Fund
Minimum $1,000
Personnel
Organised by Chess in Nelson
Chief Organiser: Ramiro Riachi
Chief Arbiter: IA Richie Christie
