South Island Rapid 2026
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South Island Rapid 2026
South Island Rapid 2026 is an official NZCF chess championships held over 6 rounds in Nelson at the Rutherford Hotel on Sunday 4th October 2026.
Results
Prizewinners
Prizewinners would be listed here.
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Webpages. (when available)
Live Game Broadcast
Link to broadcast of live games. (when available)
Photos available from
(when available)
Entry Details
Entry Fees
(To Be Advised)
Entry Instructions
(To Be Advised)
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
Sunday 4th October 2026
Venue
27 Nile Street West, Nelson
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 rated.
Time Controls
25 minutes each player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
(To be listed here when available)
Prize Fund
(To Be Advised)
Personnel
Organised by [organising organisation]
Chief Organiser: IO [Organiser name]
Chief Arbiter: IA [Arbiter name]
