NZ Senior Championship 2025
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NZ Senior Championship 2025
NZ Senior Championship 2025 is an official New Zealand Chess Federation 6 round chess tournament held from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th November 2025 at 15 Cathedral Lane, Napier.
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.
Entry Instructions
Entries must be made by Wednesday 5th November 2025.
Club account for payment: 03-0658-0245215-00 (include your name
and ‘NZ Seniors’ as the 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
NZ Senior Championship 2025 is an official New Zealand Chess Federation 6 round chess tournament held from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th November 2025 at 15 Cathedral Lane, Napier.
Summarised information available in printable PDF brochure.
Dates
Friday 7th to Sunday 9th November 2025
Venue
15 Cathedral Lane, Napier South, Napier.
Travel Arrangements
Getting here and accommodation:
There are direct flights to Napier from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Cathedral Lane is off Tennyson Street in Napier CBD, with directions to the playing venue signposted on the day. There are plenty of accommodation options within walking distance of the venue.
Billeting options may be offered subject to availability.
Attractions:
Want to explore Hawke’s Bay while you are here? Some of the things that Hawke’s Bay has to offer are as follows:
- Consistent warm and sunny weather.
- Lots of wineries, with Hawke’s Bay being one of only 12 Great Wine Capitals in the world.
- Many natural attractions including, but not limited to, Cape Kidnappers, the Hawke’s Bay Trails, Te Mata Peak, Pekapeka Regional Park and Tutira Regional Park.
- Art Deco culture.
We can also 100% guarantee that no juniors will steal all your rating points while you are here!
Eligibility
Players must be over the age of 49 on 1st January 2025 (born before the year 1976).
Non-NZL players must have FIDE ID issued by their chess federation.
NZL players without FIDE ID must provide full Date of Birth.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Players Meeting | 9am | Friday 7th November 2025 |
| Round 1 | 9.30am | Friday 7th November 2025 |
| Round 2 | 2.30pm | Friday 7th November 2025 |
| Round 3 | 9.30am | Saturday 8th November 2025 |
| Round 4 | 2.30pm | Saturday 8th November 2025 |
| Round 5 | 9.30am | Sunday 9th November 2025 |
| Round 6 | 2.30pm | Sunday 9th November 2025 |
| Prize giving | ASAP after last round finishes | Sunday 9th November 2025 |
Half Point Byes
Up to two half point byes are available in any of the first four rounds. Notice should be given before the start of the tournament and can be given upon entering.
Prize Fund
| Prize | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $250 | $150 | $80 |
| Veteran | $250 | $150 | $80 |
| Top Female | $100 |
The highest placed New Zealand player shall the be the New Zealand Seniors Chess Champion.
The highest placed player over the age of 64 on 1st January 2025 (born before the year 1961) shall be the New Zealand Veterans Chess Champion.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Monetary prizes are subject to a minimum of 3 entrants in each prize group.
- No player may claim more than one prize.
- Prizes and titles will be shared equally in the event of a tie.
Personnel
Chief Organiser: Matthew Ashton
Chief Arbiter: Gordon Lyall
