Auckland Knights Inaugural Rapid 2026
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Auckland Knights Inaugural Rapid 2026
Auckland Knights Inaugural Rapid 2026 is an open rapid chess tournament held on Saturday 7th November at the Fencible Lounge in Howick Library.
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
$20 per player.
Entry Instructions
Only first 80 fully paid player entries accepted due to space constraints.
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. (when available)
Dates
Saturday 7th November 2026
Venue
25 Uxbridge Road, Howick, Auckland
Travel Arrangements
Eligibility
Open to all players.
Players must have FIDE ID issued by their chess federation.
Format
7 round Swiss tournament.
Games may be FIDE Rapid rated.
Time Controls
15 minutes each player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| Start Time | |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 12.30pm |
| Round 2 | 1.15pm |
| Round 3 | 2pm |
| Round 4 | 2.45pm |
| Round 5 | 3.30pm |
| Round 6 | 4.15pm |
| Round 7 | 5pm |
| Prize giving | 6pm |
Prize Fund
| Position | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $60 plus Trophy | $60 plus Trophy |
| 2nd | $40 plus Trophy | $40 plus Trophy |
| 3rd | $30 plus Trophy | $30 plus Trophy |
| 4th | Medal | Medal |
| 5th | Medal | Medal |
| Best Under 10 | Medal | Medal |
| Best Under 8 | Medal | Medal |
Personnel
Organised by Auckland Knights Chess Club
Chief Organiser: Bharat Somaraju
Chief Arbiter: Barry R Hooton
Arbiter: Vyshnavi Bandi
