The Middle Game Chess Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a new incentive to encourage the next generation of New Zealand players to reach for the highest level of excellence in chess achievement.

The MGCF will award a scholarship of $20,000 NZD to the next New Zealand player to achieve the title of FIDE over the board Grandmaster and a live FIDE elo rating of 2500 or greater.

The scholarship is awarded subject to the recipient having been resident in New Zealand for a period of at least five years prior to qualifying for the title and rating and a holder of New Zealand citizenship.

There is no age restriction on who can qualify so long as the criteria are met.

Middle Game Chess Foundation Trustees