Tournaments / 2026
Wellington Open 2026
2026Winner: William Liu
Scheduled datesEaster Friday, Saturday and Monday 3rd,4th and 6th April 2026. Note no play on Easter Sunday.
Scheduled timesTwo rounds per day at 9:30am and 2:30pm
FormatA Single Six Round Swiss tournament
Time Control90 minutes for the game with an additional 30 seconds per move starting from move one
RatingFIDE and NZCF rated
EligibilityOpen to all, except that non NZ residents must have a FIDE ID
6-Round FIDE and NZCF Rated Swiss (90+30) over Easter 2026
$9,775 Prize Fund!
Free entry for GMs, IMs, FMs, WGMs, WIMs, WFMs
Entry Fee $60
Junior (Born in 2006 or later) $40
Winners
1st William Liu 5.5/6
2nd= Nic Croad, Cohen Young 5/6
Venue
Wellington Bridge Club 17 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington, NZ
Vega
Vega: Home
Results and pairings (pending): Results,
Round 1,
Round 2,
Round 3,
Round 4,
Round 5,
Round 6
Entry Form (for the record)
Online Entry Form.