Chess Power ONLINE Team National Finals - ALL Divisions

Saturday 24 October 2026
09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
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An invitation only event for qualifying school TEAMS from around the country!

The online event will run along side the onsite event for schools who aren't able to attend onsite.
  • Schools are able to enter a team into the online tournament AND into the onsite tournament. E.g. if your school has qualified 5 spots, you can enter a team of 5 each in both the online and onsite team nationals.
  • Should a school choose to enter both tournaments, a FULL team must be registered for each tournament (minimum of 4 players). For example, you cannot enter 2 students into the online tournament and 3 students into the onsite tournament.

The Team Nationals qualifiers list will be published regularly throughout the year to reflect all the teams that have qualified till date. Click the button below to see the current qualifiers:

Team Qualifiers 2026

The qualifiers list (for each division) includes the maximum allowed size of your team for the National Finals. Note: Schools must enter a minimum of 4 players. Schools can enter up to the maximum spots they have qualified for.


Online Registration

  • Registration is done via the Tornelo system
  • See the REGISTERING YOUR TEAM INSTRUCTIONS for assistance with registering players.
  • See the JOINING AN ONLINE TEAM EVENT INSTRUCTIONS for assistance on how to connect on the day.
  • IMPORTANT: go to our ONLINE EVENT RULES page for online event rules.
  • Students will need to sign in to Tornelo using the same login details that they were registered with.
  • Each player will need their own device (Laptop, iPad or Tablet).
  • All players will be required to keep their cameras on throughout the tournament.
  • The DEADLINE to register is Friday 25th September 2026. No late registrations will be accepted!

If you are stuck, email nationalfinals@chesspower.co.nz or for urgent help, txt 021 0271 5577.


Entry Fees

The fee for the Online Team Nationals is $210 + GST per team - you will be sent an invoice leading up to the event.

Payments are done via Bank Transfer. See below for details:

Pay to ASB Bank Ltd
Account name: Chess Power
Account number: 12-3139-0063691-00
Particulars: Nationals2026
Reference: [Your School Name]

We accept all major credit cards.

For any queries regarding payment please contact: accounts@chesspower.co.nz


Format

  • The event will be run using a "Swiss Format"
  • This format ensures that all students will play against players of a similar standard; we expect both novice players and experts to enjoy a fun, learning and social experience.
  • All players play 9 games, regardless if they win or lose.
  • Time control of 15 minutes per player with no bonus.


Further Details

  • Refer to the National Finals FAQ for more information.
  • You must send a minimum of four players up to the stated maximum number of places you have qualified for (as per the qualifiers list).
  • A school can qualify a maximum of 8 players for the Team Nationals.
  • See the Prizes page to get a better understanding of which teams & students qualify for the Chess Power Team Nationals and the Chess Power Champions Trophy.
  • This year there will be no Junior Master titles awarded at the Online Team National Finals (as well as the Online Champions Trophy).
  • Each school must provide parents or teachers (minimum 1 per each 15 students) who are responsible for supervision of participants for the duration of the event. See the Terms & Conditions page for more information.
  • Schools will be sent a 2026 Team Nationals Welcome Letter closer to the time. See the Online Team Nationals 2025 Welcome Letter for more information.
    View the photos from the Chess Power Onsite National Finals 2025.


      Further Questions?

      If you have any questions about the Chess Power Team National Finals, please read the National Finals section of our Interschools FAQ or email:  nationalfinals@chesspower.co.nz.

      Venue: Online

      Online events are run using two platforms:

      • Zoom for video/audio communications
      • Tornelo for chess games

      To prepare for this event you will need:

      • access to a device with internet access
      • a web camera
      • a microphone

      As we lead up to the event you will be sent a communication with the links for both Zoom and Tornelo.

      IMPORTANT please go to our ONLINE EVENT RULES page and make sure you familiarize yourself with the online event rules whether playing at school or at home.

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