The inaugural Central Districts 3A Restricted Open Swiss Pairs was held on 3 May 2026. The event was held online, with 24 pairs from around Aotearoa competing for honour and glory (and some prize money).
Congratulations to the winners, Rob Davies (Papatoetoe) and Aaron Starr (Mt Albert), who topped the field with 80.43 VPs. In second place were Zheng Zhang (Hokowhitu) and Deirdre Leach (Palmerston North) with 78.88 VPs. Third place went to Yvonne Hughes and Jan Brown (both Invercargill) with 77.97 VPs. Lois Jones and Nigel Gresson (both Hamilton) placed fourth with 75.41 VPs and will receive the Top Intermediate prize.
Intermediate Pairs did very well today -- taking out third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh places today!
Thanks to everyone who took part for supporting our tournament, and many thanks to our Director, Martin Oyston.