12/09/2015
The Kapiti Chess Club Rapid Tournament held in the Banana Leaf Restaurant, Raumati Beach was a resounding success.
Over the Saturday, 20 people, including Bob and Viv Smith from Mount Maunganui, played 6 rounds of exciting rapid chess, interrupted half-way by a superb Malaysian Curry. 5 NZ Chess champions were in attendance and International Chess Master Russell Dive won the event with 5 and half points out of 6 games.
Current Kapiti chess champion David Paul came 3rd overall, winning the B grade section with a commendable 4 points. Further details Here and Photos Here.