2025 New Zealand Women’s Chess Championships
2025 New Zealand Women’s Chess Championships
Organizing Club: Auckland Central Chess Club Inc.
Organizer: Eva Lourenco
Sponsor: Jane Street is a quantitative trading firm with offices worldwide. We hire smart, humble people who love to solve problems, build systems, and test theories. You’ll learn something new every day in our office—whether it’s connecting with a colleague to share perspectives, or participating in a talk, class, or game night. Our success is driven by our people and we never stop improving. Currently, we have Intern opportunities for University students to apply as per the details here. SEE programme is an additional opportunity for University students to apply. To learn more please visit: www.janestreet.com
Dates: Friday 10th October – Sunday 12th October
Format: 6 round Swiss with time control 90 minutes +30 second increment
Venue: Victoria Room, Crown Plaza Hotel, Auckland City
Prizes: Total $2200
Chief Arbiter: Ying Wang
The highest-placed New Zealand player shall be the 2025 New Zealand Women’s Chess Champion
The 2025 New Zealand Women’s Chess Champion automatically qualifies for the 2026 Women’s NZ Olympiad team if they are the outright champion (i.e. not shared) and eligible.
Additional Details
Entry Form -
Format - 6 Round Swiss
Time Control - 90+30
Schedule
Opening Ceremony Friday, 10 October 2025 6:00pm
Players Meeting Friday, 10 October 2025 6:15pm
Round 1 Friday, 10 October 2025 6:30pm
Round 2 Saturday, 11 October 2025 9:00am
Round 3 Saturday, 11 October 2025 2:00pm
Round 4 Saturday, 11 October 2025 7:00pm
Round 5 Sunday, 12 October 2025 9:00am
Round 6 Sunday, 12 October 2025 2:00pm
Closing Ceremony & Prize Giving* Sunday, 12 October 2025 6:30pm
Prizes
Prize Fund : $ 2,200 (Sponsored by Jane Street)
About Jane Street: Jane Street is a quantitative trading firm with offices worldwide. We hire smart, humble people who love to solve problems, build systems, and test theories. You’ll learn something new every day in our office—whether it’s connecting with a colleague to share perspectives, or participating in a talk, class, or game night. Our success is driven by our people and we never stop improving. Currently, we have Intern opportunities for University students to apply as per the details here. SEE programme is an additional opportunity for University students to apply. To learn more please visit: www.janestreet.com
Ist Place $800
2nd Place $600
3rd Place $400
4th Place $200
Grade Prize 1 $100 Grade or Special Prize 2 $100
Only one cash prize per winner. Additional Prizes may be included based on the entries. Submit your best game to go into a draw.