Capital Chess Classic 2026
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Capital Chess Classic 2026
Capital Chess Classic 2026 is a 6 round chess tournament held over Labour weekend from 24th to 26th October at Amesbury School, 48 Amesbury Drive, Churton Park, Wellington.
Results
Prizewinners
| Category | Position | Points | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1st equal | 5.5/6 | CM Thomas Van der Hoorn |
| 1st equal | 5.5/6 | Matthew Keith | |
| 3rd equal | 4.5/6 | CM Justin Zhide Wang | |
| 3rd equal | 4.5/6 | FM Nicolas Croad | |
| 3rd equal | 4.5/6 | Finn O'Brien | |
| Under 1700 and Above 1400 | 1st equal | 4/6 | Ian J Shannon |
| 1st equal | 4/6 | Jin Tan | |
| 1st equal | 4/6 | Stanley Fitton | |
| Under 1400 | 1st equal | 4/6 | Sreenikesh Miriyala |
| 1st equal | 4/6 | Tanmay Khandelwal |
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Webpages.
Live Game Broadcast
Link to broadcast of games on Lichess.
Photos available from
(when available)
Entry Details
Entry Fees
$70 per player.
Entry Instructions
Wellington Chess Club account for payment: 06-0582-0096726-00 (Please include your name under particulars and “CC Classic” as reference).
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 24th to Monday 26th October 2026
Venue
48 Amesbury Drive, Churton Park, Wellington
Travel Arrangements
Eligibility
Open to all players.
Players must have FIDE ID issued by their chess federation.
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 | 8.30am | Saturday 24th October 2026 |
| Players meeting | 9am | Saturday 24th October 2026 |
| Round 1 | 9.30am | Saturday 24th October 2026 |
| Round 2 | 2.30pm | Saturday 24th October 2026 |
| Round 3 | 9.30am | Sunday 25th October 2026 |
| Round 4 | 2.30pm | Sunday 25th October 2026 |
| Round 5 | 9.30am | Monday 26th October 2026 |
| Round 6 | 2.30pm | Monday 26th October 2026 |
Prizegiving after completion of round 6.
Prize Fund
Minimum $1,000 prize fund.
Personnel
Organised by Wellington Chess Club
Chief Organiser: Elliot Grant
Chief Arbiter: Gordon Lyall
