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Chess Power ONSITE Champions Trophy

Name: Chess Power ONSITE Champions Trophy
Start: 2026-10-25T09:00
End: 2026-10-25T05:30
Location: Southwell School, Hamilton

Date:

Sunday 25 October 2026

Time:

09:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Venue:

Southwell School, Hamilton

Category:

Featured

View The Nationals FAQ workshop recording

Passcode: 3CdZvp2^

Video Chapters

00:10:50 How pairing works
00:11:26 Great ways to prepare your players for Nationals
00:19:24 The timetable
00:26:12 How onsite and online events relate to each-other
00:28:49 How spectators can engage in the event.
00:30:38 Parental/teacher presence for online players.
00:32:22 Players as spectators
00:34:56 What do online players do after their game is finished
00:38:10 How are prizes awarded and sent out for online events
00:38:55 What trophies, medals, or certificates will be awarded and how will they be distributed
00:46:09 How Nationals prizes are different to regionals

An invitation only event for qualifying individuals, aimed at finding the best junior chess players in NZ!

The Champions Trophy qualifiers list including the criteria required to qualify for the event will be published regularly throughout the year to reflect all players that have qualified till date. Click the button below to see the current qualifiers:

Champions Trophy 2026 Qualifiers

Registration

Registration is done via the Tornelo system.
See the HOW TO ENTER AN INDIVIDUAL EVENT INSTRUCTIONS for assistance with registering players.
The CUT-OFF DATE for registrations is Friday 25th September 2026. No late registrations will be accepted!
Note: Refunds cannot be provided after the registration close-off date as we have expended costs for resources at that point.

REGISTER NOW!

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

Entry Fees

The fee for the Onsite Champions Trophy is $84 (inclusive of GST) per player. Payment is made through Tornelo (the entry website).

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.
ONLY the players listed on the above qualifiers list can take part in the Champions Trophy.
See the Prizes page to get a better understanding of which students qualify for 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/Parents will be sent a 2026 Champions Trophy Welcome Letter closer to the time. See the Onsite Champions Trophy 2025 Welcome Letter for more information.