Saturday, August 15, 2026:

12^th Annual

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OPEN

BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP!


4-DOUBLE-ROUND, Swiss-System, Blitz Chess Tournament, in one section
 (each round is two games, one White and one Black),

Game/3, d2, Doubletree Hotel, 2233 Cesar Chavez, Fresno, CA 93721.

 (Same site as 2026 Central California Open)

Entry Fee: $20. No checks! USCF membership is required to participate.

$10 service charge for refunds (no refunds after 1^st Round is paired).

PRIZES!
1st - $100 2nd - $50

1st, Rated Under 2100 - $60
1st, Rated Under 1800 - $50
1st, Rated Under 1500 (or Unrated) - $40

Prize amounts are proportioned on 20 entries, otherwise raised or lowered in proportion.
One pair of half-point byes OK any round, must commit before Round 2.

Enter AT SITE ONLY, in the TD Room, between 7:30 pm and 9:10 pm on Saturday night.
Games begin at 9:30 pm, then rounds ASAP (should be over by about 11:30 pm).

USCF Blitz-rated (will not affect your Regular rating), but prizes and pairings are based
on the higher of your Blitz or Regular rating. CCA Minimum Ratings may be also used at Director's discretion.

BRING SET, BOARD AND CLOCK— NO EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED.

SATURDAY NIGHT BLITZ!