Papatoetoe Rapid 2026
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Papatoetoe Rapid 2026
Papatoetoe Rapid 2026 is a chess event incorporating the 39th Papatoetoe Rapid Open and 10th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid tournaments. The tournaments are held at the Papatoetoe Hunters Corner Bowling Club on:
- Saturday 5th December 2026, 39th Papatoetoe Rapid Open.
- Sunday 6th December 2026, 10th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid.
Results
Prizewinners
Prizewinners would be listed here.
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Webpages. (when available)
Live Game Broadcast
Link to broadcast of live games. (when available)
Photos available from
(when available)
Entry Details
Entry Fees
(To be advised)
Entry Instructions
All entries and payments must be received by 5pm Friday 4th December 2026.
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.
Name of player entered would be listed in Vega Results. Link also available in Results section of this webpage.
Please contact us if name is not listed more than a day after submission.
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. (when available)
Dates
Saturday 5th December 2026, 39th Papatoetoe Rapid Open.
Sunday 6th December 2026, 10th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid.
Venue
247 Great South Road, Papatoetoe.
Travel Arrangements
Eligibility
Open to all players.
Players must have FIDE ID issued by their chess federation.
39th 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.
10th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid:
- Players must be under the age of 20 years before 1st January 2026.
Format
All tournaments, Rapid: 25 minutes per player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Time Controls
90 minutes each player plus 30 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| 39th Papatoetoe Rapid Open | Start |
|---|---|
| Saturday 5th December 2026 | |
| 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 |
| 10th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid Open | Start |
|---|---|
| Sunday 6th December 2026 | |
| 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
(To be listed here when available)
Personnel
Chief Organiser: IO [Organiser name]
Chief Arbiter: IA [Arbiter name]
