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NZ Fischer-Random Championship 2026

NZ Fischer-Random Championship 2026 is the 4th national chess championship played according to Chess 960 rules held in Takapuna, Auckland.

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

South Island Rapid 2026 is an official NZCF chess championships held over 6 rounds in Nelson on Sunday 4th October 2026.

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

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

South Island Championships 2026 is an official NZCF chess championships held over 8 rounds in Nelson from 30th September to 3rd October 2026.

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.