Hilton Bennett Memorial Masters 2026

PLEASE NOTE that round times are now 10am and 3:30pm. Dates have not changed.

One of five 10 player Round Robin events – the others being the Bob Wade Memorial Masters, the Peter Weir Memorial Masters, the Arthur Pomeroy Memorial Masters and the Middle Game Chess Foundation Challengers

15-21 January 2025, Waipuna Hotel, Auckland

When making payment, please use ‘Paul Spiller’ as the account holder and NOT ‘Howick Chess Centre’.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED

Vega Files – please note that the final pairing numbers will be allocated at the Players’ Meeting on 15 January 2026.

Chess.com Broadcasts (15 minute delay):

Bob Wade Memorial Masters 2026
https://www.chess.com/events/bob-wade-chess-tournaments-2026-bob-wade-masters/games
Hilton Bennett Memorial Masters 2026
https://www.chess.com/events/bob-wade-chess-tournaments-2026-hilton-bennett-masters/games
Peter Weir Memorial Masters 2026
https://www.chess.com/events/bob-wade-chess-tournaments-2026-peter-weir-masters/games
Middle Game Chess Foundation Challengers 2026
https://www.chess.com/events/bob-wade-chess-tournaments-2026-middle-game-challengers/games