Kapiti Rapid Tournament 2026
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Kapiti Rapid Tournament 2026
Kapiti Rapid Tournament 2026 is a 6 round rapid chess tournament held on 23rd May 2026 at Paraparaumu College, Paraparaumu. Featuring a 6-round Swiss tournament format with a time control of 25 minutes plus 5 seconds per move that is open to players of all levels.
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
$60 per player.
(W)GM, (W)IM, (W)FM, free.
Entry Instructions
Payment to Kāpiti Chess Club bank account number 06 0730 0064954 00. Include your “Name” & “Rapid” 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 23rd May 2026
Venue
151 Mazengarb Road, Paraparaumu 5032
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 rapid rated.
Time Controls
25 minutes each player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Briefing | 9.10am | Saturday 23rd May 2026 |
| Round 1 | 9.30am | Saturday 23rd May 2026 |
| Round 2 | 10.45am | Saturday 23rd May 2026 |
| Round 3 | 12pm | Saturday 23rd May 2026 |
| Lunch Break | Saturday 23rd May 2026 | |
| Round 4 | 2pm | Saturday 23rd May 2026 |
| Round 5 | 3.15pm | Saturday 23rd May 2026 |
| Round 6 | 4.30pm | Saturday 23rd May 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 after the event.
Prize Fund
Prize fund of $1,500 in the following categories:
- Open / A Grade
- B Grade
- C Grade
- Junior over 12 and under 20
- Junior under 12
- Top Kāpiti Player (Flora Paul Memorial Trophy)
PLEASE NOTE:
- No player may claim more than one prize.
- In the event of a tie, prize money will be shared.
Personnel
Chief Organiser: Gordon Lyall
Chief Arbiter: Gordon Lyall
