New Zealand Chess Championship
The New Zealand Chess Championship was first conducted in 1879. Note: Up until 1934 foreign players were eligible for the title. The eligibility rules were changed in 1935 to preclude this; John Angus Erskine (twice champion in 1929 and 1935) was born in Invercargill and was therefore eligible although he was domiciled in Melbourne, Australia. The event is organised by the New Zealand Chess Federation. Championship Multiple Winners. The New Zealand Rapid Chess Championship was first conducted in 1993. The event is organised by the New Zealand Chess Federation. Championship Double Winners. The New Zealand Women 's Championship is played for the Mabel Abbott Trophy. North Island Champions. The North Island Chess Championship was first conducted in 1954. Players compete for the Charles Belton Trophy. The event is organised by the New Zealand Chess Federation. South Island Champions. The South Island Chess Championship was first conducted in 1950. The event is organised by the New Zealand Chess Federation. New Zealand Correspondence Champions. Winners of the New Zealand correspondence chess Championship (start year given): New Zealand Veterans Champions. Winners of the New Zealand Veterans Championship (start year given):