Merv Morrison Memorial 2026
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Merv Morrison Memorial 2026
Results
Prizewinners
| Category | Position | Points | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1st equal | 5.5/6 | FM Alphaeus Ang |
| 1st equal | 5.5/6 | CM Cohen Young | |
| 3rd | 4.5/6 | Philli Park-Tamati | |
| Under 1800, Merv Morrison Memorial Trophy |
1st equal | 4/6 | Jaden Jhia Xing Lee |
| 1st equal | 4/6 | Namlana Pakeeva | |
| Under 1700 and Above 1560 | 1st equal | 3.5/6 | Elena Moshakova |
| 1st equal | 3.5/6 | Kisara Hettiarachchi | |
| Under 1560 | 1st | 3/6 | Jacob Barry |
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 24th October 2026 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
Saturday 24th to Monday 26th October 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 | 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 |
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.
Merv Morrison Memorial 2026 prize distribution:
| Category | Position | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 1st | $500 |
| 2nd | $300 | |
| 3rd | $100 | |
| Under 1800 Merv Morrison Memorial Winner |
1st | $300 |
| 2nd | $100 | |
| Under 1700 and at or over 1560 | 1st | $100 |
| Under 1560 | 1st | $100 |
Personnel
Chief Organiser: IO Mike Steadman
Chief Arbiter: IA Keong Ang
Arbiter: Timothy Ha
