Auckland Waitangi Weekender 2026
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Auckland Waitangi Weekender 2026
Results
Prizewinners
| Category | Position | Points | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1st | 6/6 | FM Alphaeus Ang |
| 2nd | 5/6 | FM Daqi Mao | |
| 3rd equal | 4.5/6 | Lucas Zhang | |
| 3rd equal | 4.5/6 | FM Leonard J McLaren | |
| Under 1900 and Above 1650 | 1st equal | 4/6 | Junqing Jerome Tao |
| 1st equal | 4/6 | Srirama Nimmakayala | |
| 1st equal | 4/6 | Oliver Sun | |
| Under 1650 and Above 1550 | 1st equal | 4/6 | Uri Mayer |
| 1st equal | 4/6 | Laeho Youn | |
| Under 1550 | 1st | 4/6 | Roger Luo |
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
$60 per player.
Entry Instructions
No entries accepted after 9am 6th February 2025 or when full.
Only first 50 fully paid player entries accepted due to space constraints.
All entries must be made online through TryBooking (available from 7th January 2026) 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.
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
Friday 6th to Sunday 8th February 2026
Venue
Auckland Chess Centre, 17 Cromwell Street, Mt Eden, Auckland.
Travel Arrangements
Book Flights, Transport and Accommodation with
Eligibility
Open to all players.
Players must have FIDE ID issued by their chess federation.
Only first 50 fully paid player entries accepted due to space constraints.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Players meeting | 9.15am | Friday 6th February 2026 |
| Round 1 | 9.30am | Friday 6th February 2026 |
| Round 2 | 2.30pm | Friday 6th February 2026 |
| Round 3 | 9.30am | Saturday 7th February 2026 |
| Round 4 | 2.30pm | Saturday 7th February 2026 |
| Round 5 | 9.30am | Sunday 8th February 2026 |
| Round 6 | 2.30pm | Sunday 8th February 2026 |
Prize Fund
Half of entry fees 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 Waitangi Weekender 2026 prize distribution:
| Category | Position | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 1st | $700 |
| 2nd | $300 | |
| 3rd | $200 | |
| Under 1900 and over 1650 | 1st | $100 |
| Under 1650 and over 1550 | 1st | $100 |
| Under 1550 | 1st | $100 |
Personnel
Chief Organiser: IO Mike Steadman
Chief Arbiter: IA Keong Ang
Arbiter: Timothy Ha
