Recommended Tournaments
A coach will be available at each of the tournaments listed below to provide game analysis, preparation, coaching, psychological and moral support as well as limited supervision. Squad members are encouraged to participate in at least 3 (three) Open Weekender events each year. If you are keen to participate in an event which is not listed, talk to your coach about what we can do to support you. Details of all of these events can be found on the Chess Calendar at www.newzealandchess.co.nz and on the Upcoming Auckland Tournaments or Upcoming Regional Tournaments at www.chesspower.co.nz. |
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Sarapu Cup Tournaments (2nd Sunday of each month)
In Auckland, many Chess Power Cluster tournaments are held through Term 2 and Term 3. In other locations, Chess Power regional tournaments are held in Term 2 and Term 3. Make sure your school enters a team!
February
Bay of Plenty Rapid, Tauranga
March
Auckland Chess Centre Weekenders
Howick-Pakuranga Annual Latvian Rapidplay
June
Trusts Chess Open
July
NZ Junior Rapid Championship
NZ Junior Championship
North Island Championship
September
Westfield Junior
North Shore Open
October
Merv Morrison Memorial
Chess Power Champions Trophy
Chess Power Teams National Finals (Your school will need to qualify to compete in this event)
December
Sarapu Cup Championship (Open to all but you will need to qualify to play in the Kings Championship Division)
Papatoetoe Rapid
January
NZ Rapid & Lightning Chess Championships
NZ Open