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Auckland Anniversary Weekender 2026

Auckland Anniversary Weekender 2026 is a 6 round chess tournament held from 24th to 26th January at Auckland Chess Centre.

Bob Wade Masters 2026 comprise the Bob Wade Memorial, Hilton Bennett Memorial, Peter Weir Memorial, Arthur Pomeroy Memorial, Masters.

21st Bay of Plenty Rapid 2027 comprise 2 separate rapid chess tournaments of 6 rounds at Bible Chapel cnr Bedford Pl and Monowai St, Arataki.

NZ Chess Congress 2026 held in Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill, from 2nd to 12th January is the 133rd New Zealand Chess Congress.

Merv Morrison Memorial 2026 is a 6 round chess tournament held from 24th to 26th October at Auckland Chess Centre.

Darling Downs Open 2026 incorporating Queensland Championships held 1-5 October at Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

Peter Stuart Memorial 2026 (formerly North Shore Open) is a chess tournament held from 10th to 12th July at The Spencer Hotel, Takapuna.

Auckland King’s Birthday Weekender 2026 is a 6 round chess tournament held from 30th May to 1st June at Auckland Chess Centre.

Auckland Anzac Weekender 2026 is a 6 round chess tournament held on 25th, 26th, 27th April at Auckland Chess Centre.

Melbourne International Open 2026 consists of a 9 round classic, a 9 round rapid, and a 9 round blitz held at the Melbourne Chess Club.