16 Oct 2026
Merv Morrison Memorial 2026 — Labour Weekend Chess
Merv Morrison Memorial 2026
Auckland Chess Centre is hosting this six-round Swiss tournament over Labour Weekend, with two rounds each day.
- Dates: Saturday 24–Monday 26 October 2026
- Venue: Auckland Chess Centre, 17 Cromwell Street, Mt Eden, Auckland
- Time control: 90 minutes per player plus 30 seconds per move
- Entry fee: NZ$60 per player
- Capacity: First 50 fully paid entries
- Entry deadline: 9:00 am on 24 October, or earlier if full
Schedule
Players meet at 9:15 am on Saturday. Rounds start at 9:30 am and 2:30 pm each day.
Enter the tournament
Players need a FIDE ID issued by their federation. Half the entry fees will fund prizes, with the allocation announced on the first day.
Full event details — New Zealand Chess News
This event is organised by Auckland Chess Centre. Please confirm entry availability and rating arrangements with the organiser.