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South Island Championship 2025
Format: 8 Round Swiss, standard time limit of Game in 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. NZCF and FIDE rated. NZ Master points awarded.
Schedule: 24 September to 27 September. Play will commence at 9:30am and 3:00pm each day. Prize-giving after finish of the final round.
Venue: The Leviathan Heritage Hotel, 27 Queens Gardens, Dunedin 9054.
Entry Fees: $100 Adult, $55 Junior (under 20 at 1 January 2025). Entries accepted up until 17 September 2025. Players must check-in in person or by text with organiser between 8:00am and the players meeting at 9:00am on 24 September to be paired in the first round. Late Entry fee of $5 will apply after 10 September. Note: Venue capacity is 70 players and preference will be given in order of payment of entry fee.
For Further Details Contact: Quentin Johnson, 021 156 6789, email:otagochess@gmail.com
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View 2025 South Island Championship Pairings and standings, live broadcast on Lichess and livestream on twitch
South Island Rapid Championship 2025
Format: 6 Round Swiss, rapid time limit of 25 minutes plus 5 seconds per move. NZCF and FIDE rated.
Schedule: Sunday 28 September. Player's meeting 9:00am. Play will commence at 9:30pm. Prize-giving approximately 6:00pm.
Venue: The Leviathan Heritage Hotel, 27 Queens Gardens, Dunedin 9054.
Entry Fees: $45 Adult, $30 Junior (under 20 at 1 January 2025). Entries accepted up until 8:30am on 28 September. Players must check-in in person or by text with organiser between 8:00am and the players meeting at 9:00am on 28 September to be paired in the first round. Late Entry fee of $5 will apply after 10 September. Note: Venue capacity is 70 players and preference will be given in order of payment of entry fee.
For Further Details Contact: Quentin Johnson, 021 156 6789, email:otagochess@gmail.com
Download entry information
Register via the Online Entry Form
View 2025 South Island Rapid Championship Pairings and standings, live broadcast on Lichess and livestream on twitch