Taranaki Rapid Tournament 2026
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Taranaki Rapid Tournament 2026
Taranaki Rapid Tournament 2026 is a rapid chess tournament held on Sunday 20th September 2026 at Vogeltown Bowling Club, 26 Norman Street, Lower Vogeltown, New Plymouth.
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
$60 Adults, $45 Juniors under 20 years.
Entry Instructions
Entries close Thursday 17th September 2026.
Club account for payment: 15-3942-0001596-00 (state “RAPID” for Particulars and give last name and initials as Reference).
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.
Dates
Sunday 20th September 2026
Venue
26 Norman Street, Lower Vogeltown, New Plymouth.
Travel Arrangements
Eligibility
Open to all players.
Players must have FIDE ID issued by their chess federation.
Format
6 round Swiss tournament that may be FIDE rated.
Time Controls
25 minutes each player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Players meeting | 9.40am | Sunday 20th September 2026 |
| Round 1 | 10am | Sunday 20th September 2026 |
| Morning Tea | 11am | Sunday 20th September 2026 |
| Round 2 | 11.20am | Sunday 20th September 2026 |
| Round 3 | 12.30pm | Sunday 20th September 2026 |
| Lunch | 1.30pm | Sunday 20th September 2026 |
| Round 4 | 2.15pm | Sunday 20th September 2026 |
| Round 5 | 3.25pm | Sunday 20th September 2026 |
| Afternoon Tea | 4.25pm | Sunday 20th September 2026 |
| Round 6 | 4.45pm | Sunday 20th September 2026 |
Prize giving will commence as soon as possible after the final round. Morning and Afternoon Tea will be provided.
Prize Fund
85% of income after expenses will be paid as prizes with a Minimum Prize fund of $1,500 and a first prize of $350
Personnel
Organised by New Plymouth Chess Club
Chief Organiser: John Ansell
Chief Arbiter: John Ansell
