Arie Nijman Memorial 2026
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Arie Nijman Memorial 2026
Arie Nijman Memorial 2026 is a 6 round chess tournament named after the late Arie Nijman who was a stalwart of Canterbury, South Island, and New Zealand chess. The Arie Nijman Memorial 2026 chess tournament is held from 15th to 17th May 2026 at the Crockfords Bridge Club, Riccarton, Christchurch.
Results
Prizewinners
Prizewinners would be listed here.
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Webpages.
Live Game Broadcast
Link to broadcast of live games. (when available)
Photos available from
(when available)
Entry Details
Entry Fees
$70 per player.
$50 for Juniors (born on or after 1st January 2006), unwaged, and retirees.
Entry Instructions
Limited to first 64 entries.
All entries and payments may be made online with Humanitix or with the following online entry form.
Online banking payments to account name, Canterbury Chess Club Incorporated account number, 03 0802 0093915 000 (please include your name and “Nijman” as a reference).
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
Arie Nijman Memorial 2026 is a 6 round chess tournament named after the late Arie Nijman who was a stalwart of Canterbury, South Island, and New Zealand chess. The Arie Nijman Memorial 2026 chess tournament is held from 15th to 17th May 2026 at the Crockfords Bridge Club, Riccarton, Christchurch.
The legendary Arie Nijman was a life member of the Canterbury Chess Club and New Zealand Chess Federation and a stalwart of Canterbury, South Island and New Zealand chess.
Dates
Friday 15th to Sunday 17th May 2026
Venue
218 Riccarton Road, Christchurch
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.
Entries limited to first 64 players.
Format
6 round Swiss tournament, games may be FIDE Standard rated.
Time Controls
90 minutes each player plus 30 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Check in | 6pm to 6.30pm | Friday 15th May 2026 |
| Players Meeting | 6.30pm | Friday 15th May 2026 |
| Round 1 | 7pm | Friday 15th May 2026 |
| Round 2 | 9am | Saturday 16th May 2026 |
| Round 3 | 2pm | Saturday 16th May 2026 |
| Round 4 | 7pm | Saturday 16th May 2026 |
| Round 5 | 9am | Sunday 17th May 2026 |
| Round 6 | 2pm | Sunday 17th May 2026 |
| Prize giving | After completion of Round 6 games | Sunday 17th May 2026 |
Prize Fund
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $200 | $150 | $100 |
| Under 2000 | $100 | $50 | |
| Under 1700 | $100 | $50 | |
| Under 1400 | $100 | $50 | |
| All Canterbury Champion | $50 |
Total prize fund of $1000 is guaranteed. The highest-placed Cantabrian will be named the All Canterbury Champion.
Please note that players may only win one cash prize except that the prize for All Canterbury Champion is additional – prizes will be shared between eligible players on the same score.
Personnel
Chief Organiser: AO Craig Hall
Chief Arbiter: IA Craig Hall
