# Event Details

- **Event Name**: South Island Rapid Chess Championship 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: Rutherford Hotel Nelson (27 Nile Street West, Nelson)
Sunday 4 October 2026
6-round Swiss, 25+10 time control
Guaranteed prize fund of $500.
Entry Fees: Adults $60, Juniors (under 20) $50
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/south-island-rapid-chess-championship-2026/200030420866513
- **Event Categories**: sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nelson
- **state**: NE
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Rutherford Hotel Nelson
- **lat**: -41.276040530953
- **long**: 173.28232479987
- **full address**: Rutherford Hotel Nelson, 27 Nile Street West,Nelson, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: South Island Rapid Chess Championship 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a08ce5045aea39a1fb1534984d3cbacc2ce4572f8e915d83ed53445f775e79fb-rimg-w1200-h680-dc081828-gmir?v=1788184264

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is South Island Rapid Chess Championship 2026 being held?
  - **A:** South Island Rapid Chess Championship 2026 takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Rutherford Hotel Nelson, 27 Nile Street West,Nelson, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing South Island Rapid Chess Championship 2026?
  - **A:** South Island Rapid Chess Championship 2026 is organized by Chess in Nelson.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** South Island Rapid Chess Championship 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nelson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If South Island Rapid Chess Championship 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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