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International Chess Day rapid tournament

A rapid tournament celebrating International Chess Day, with an Olympiad fundraiser alongside.

Details

Date
26 July 2026
Time
From 1:00pm
Venue
Highland Park Library
Organiser
Supported by Howick-Pakuranga Chess Club and the Howick Local Board
Format
6 rounds
Time control
15 minutes

Olympiad fundraiser

Chess Aotearoa raised funds for the New Zealand Olympiad teams heading to Uzbekistan in September: magazines $15 and postcards $3, with every postcard signed by two-time reigning NZ Champion IM Felix Xie. All proceeds went to the Olympiad Appeal.

Posters

Poster: rapid chess tournament for International Chess Day, Sunday 26 July 2026 from 1pm at Highland Park Library, 15 minutes, 6 rounds, supported by Howick-Pakuranga Chess Club and the Howick Local Board
Poster: Olympiad Fundraiser. Magazines $15 and postcards $3 signed by IM Felix Xie; all proceeds to the Olympiad Appeal