Congratulations to FM Alphaeus Ang, who became the 2025 North Island Champion, with a score of 7.0/8. FM Daqi Mao came in clear second on 6.5/8.
Among regular ACC players, CM Justin Wang scored 5.5/8 and “CM-elect” Leo Baker, who recently crossed 2000 in July rating list, scored 5.0/8, including another win against IM Anthony Ker!
Anne Guo shared 1st= in the U1800 grade, also scoring 5.0/8
More details, including a photoalbum, on https://newzealandchess.nz/north-island-championship-2025/