The Chess Emporium

Blitz tournament open to players of all ages and ratings.

A fast-paced hour of speed chess. A USCF rated event!

Number of Rounds: 4 double rounds.
Sections: Open
Format: Swiss Parings
Time Control: 3 minutes per player with a 2 second increment (G/3 + 2 inc).
Registration: Online or onsite from 7:00 – 7:20pm.
Start Time: 7:30pm for Round 1. All other rounds ASAP.
End Time: 8:45pm (although may end earlier)
Prizes: Trophies to top 2 and top U1000 finisher

Membership in the U.S. Chess Federation is required of all players.

*Top Prize for the Under Category is subject to the Tournament Director’s discretion. By default, this will be set to U1000, but T.D. has authority to change the Under Category based on the ratings of the participants in the tournament.

Complimentary wi-fi, coffee.