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Hobby Chess Rapid June 2026

Hobby Chess Rapid June 2026 is part of a series of rapid chess tournaments played monthly in Hobsonville on a Sunday afternoon.

Summit Rapid June 2026 are three 6 round rapid chess tournaments that are held on a Sunday afternoon at Mount Eden War Memorial Hall, Auckland.

48th Trusts Open 2026 is a 6 round chess tournament held from 30th May to 1st June 2026 at the Te Pai Centre, Henderson, Auckland.

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

23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026 tournament will be held at the luxurious Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa, Thailand, 11th to 19th April.

Sydney International Open 2026 consists of 3 classical tournaments and 1 blitz tournament that are held at Novotel West HQ, Rooty Hill.

O2C Doeberl Cup 2026 is held 2nd to 6th April 2026 at Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden. Australia’s premier tournament since 1963.

North Island Rapid Championships 2025 held Saturday 29th November at Wellington Bridge Club, 17 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington.

Papatoetoe Rapid 2025 is a chess event incorporating the 38th Papatoetoe Rapid Open and 9th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid tournaments.