2025 NZ Fischer-Random Championship
2025 NZ Fischer-Random Championship
There will be two six-round Swisses. The A-grade is restricted to players familiar with Fischer-Random (Freestyle Chess or Chess 960) rules; the B-grade is open to less experienced players (the Organisers reserve the right to move a player to an appropriate section, or to refuse entries).
We are using FIDE rapid ratings for seeding, and will apply FIDE rapid chess rules (eg 2nd illegal move loses the game).
The time control is 25 minutes for the game with 5 seconds increment per move from move one. Positions will be drawn at random and displayed. Players will be expected to set up the boards themselves, and there will be 5 minutes between the start of the round and the start of the clocks, for players to study the position (without moving any pieces).
For more information and/or to enter, please check the entry form or the event website.
Additional Details
Organiser/s - AO Dr Helen Milligan
Arbiter/s - IA Dr Helen Milligan
Entry Form -
Format - Chess960/Fischer Random/Freestyle Chess
Time Control - 25 minutes for each player plus 5 seconds increment per move
Prizes
Guaranteed prize fund of $2450.