Auckland Rapid 19July 2026
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Auckland Rapid 19July 2026
Auckland Chess Centre Rapid 19th July 2026 is a single day 6 round rapid chess tournament that is open to all players. Games are played using the normal New Zealand rapid time control of 25 minutes plus 5 seconds increment per move. While the tournament is unrated, it features a prize fund to reward players for their effort. This makes the event ideal for players who wish to play more games under such a time control to prepare for higher level rapid tournaments or the New Zealand Interschools National Finals.
Results
Prizewinners
| Category | Position | Points | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1st | 5.5/6 | FM Alphaeus Ang |
| 2nd equal | 5/6 | Ziyi Huang | |
| 2nd equal | 5/6 | CM Justin Wang Zhide | |
| 2nd equal | 5/6 | Sinura Alwis | |
| Best Female | 1st | 4.5/6 | Ziyu Huang |
| Under 1900 and Above 1700 | 1st equal | 4/6 | Lucas Zhang |
| Under 1900 and Above 1700 | 1st equal | 4/6 | Kelvin Wang Zi Yao |
| Under 1700 and Above 1600 | 1st | 3.5/6 | Jacob Barry |
| Under 1600 | 1st | 3.5/6 | Quinn Mason |
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Results.
Live Game Broadcast
Link to broadcast of live games on Lichess.
Photos available from
Entry Details
Entry Fees
$30 per player.
Entry Instructions
No entries accepted after 9am 19th July 2026 or when full.
Only first 50 fully paid player entries accepted due to space constraints.
All entries must be made online through TryBooking or through using the form below. Multiple players may be entered in the same booking, simply select number of players (tickets).
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.
Event Information
Summarised information available in printable PDF brochure.
Dates
Sunday 19th July 2026
Venue
17 Cromwell Street, Mt Eden, Auckland.
Travel Arrangements
Book Flights, Transport and Accommodation with
Eligibility
Open to all players.
Only first 50 fully paid player entries accepted due to space constraints.
Format
6 round unrated Swiss tournament.
Time Controls
25 minutes each player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Players meeting | 9.15am | Sunday 19th July 2026 |
| Round 1 | 9.30am | Sunday 19th July 2026 |
| Round 2 | 10.45am | Sunday 19th July 2026 |
| Round 3 | 12pm | Sunday 19th July 2026 |
| Round 4 | 2pm | Sunday 19th July 2026 |
| Round 5 | 3.15pm | Sunday 19th July 2026 |
| Round 6 | 4.30pm | Sunday 19th July 2026 |
No prize giving ceremony would be held. Players may leave after their last game is completed. Prizes would be paid to prize winners’ bank account online.
Prize Fund
The greater of $300 or half of entry fees ($750) would be paid out as prizes. Prize distribution to be determined on the first day of the tournament.
PLEASE NOTE:
- No player may claim more than one prize.
- In the event of a tie, prize money will be shared.
Players eligible for Open,or Grade Prize(s), would receive the highest monetary value prize.
Auckland Rapid 19July 2026 prize distribution:
| Category | Position | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 1st | $200 |
| 2nd | $150 | |
| 3rd | $100 | |
| Best Female | 1st | $150 |
| Under 1900 and Above 1700 | 1st | $50 |
| Under 1700 and Above 1600 | 1st | $50 |
| Under 1600 | 1st | $50 |
Personnel
Chief Organiser: Bruce Wheeler
Chief Arbiter: IA Keong Ang
Deputy Arbiter: IA Jamie Kenmure
Arbiter: Timothy Ha
