Capital Chess Classic 2025
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Capital Chess Classic 2025
Capital Chess Classic 2025 is a chess tournament held from Saturday 25th to Monday 27th February 2025 at Strathmore Park Community Centre (Te Tūhunga Rau), 108 Strathmore Ave, Strathmore Park, Wellington.
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.
Entry Instructions
Entries limited to 64 players.
Additional entries will be placed on a waiting list in case of withdrawals.
Wellington Chess Club account for payment: 06-0582-00096726-000 (state your name and Classic as the payment reference).
Use online entry form to enter.
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
Summarised information available in printable PDF brochure.
Dates
Saturday 25th to Monday 27th October 2025
Venue
108 Strathmore Ave, Strathmore Park, Wellington.
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 64 players.
Format
6 round Swiss tournament, NZCF & FIDE rated where possible.
Time Controls
90 minutes each player plus 30 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Check in | 8.30am to 9.00am | Saturday 25th October 2025 |
| Players meeting | 9.00am | Saturday 25th October 2025 |
| Round 1 | 9.30am | Saturday 25th October 2025 |
| Round 2 | 2.30pm | Saturday 25th October 2025 |
| Round 3 | 9.30am | Sunday 26th October 2025 |
| Round 4 | 2.30pm | Sunday 26th October 2025 |
| Round 5 | 9.30am | Monday 27th October 2025 |
| Round 6 | 2.30pm | Monday 27th October 2025 |
Prizegiving after Round 6.
Prize Fund
| Category | Position | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 1st | $300 |
| 2nd | $200 | |
| 3rd | $100 | |
| Grade Prizes | 1st | $175 |
| 2nd | $125 | |
| 3rd | $100 |
PLEASE NOTE:
- No player may claim more than one prize.
- In the event of a tie, prize money will be shared.
Personnel
Organised by Wellington Chess Club
Chief Organiser: Daniel Winsley
Chief Arbiter: Gordon Lyall
