200 Peachgrove Road
Claudelands
Hamilton 3252
An invitation only event for qualifying school TEAMS from around the country!
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.
Registration
- Registration is done via the Tornelo system.
- See the REGISTERING YOUR TEAM INSTRUCTIONS for assistance with registering players.
- You can click the Register Now link to see which schools have already registered.
- The DEADLINE to register is Friday 25th September 2026. No late registrations will be accepted!
Entry Fees
The fee for the Onsite Team Nationals is $315 + 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 should 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.
- 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 Team Nationals 2025 Welcome Letter for more information.
Catering
More information regarding catering will be available here once the venue is confirmed.
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.
