Saturday, October 17, 2026:

12^th Annual

EASTERN CLASS BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP!



4-DOUBLE-ROUND, Swiss-System, Blitz Chess Tournament
 (each round is two games, one White and one Black), G/3 d2, in one section.
At Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport. Chess rate parking: $5/day, $10 overnight.

Entry Fee: $20 (no checks), US Chess membership required.

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 proportional (up or down) based on 20 entries.
One pair of half-point byes allowed in 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.
Round 1: 9:30 pm, then ASAP, should end by 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. $10 service charge for refunds (no refunds after Round 1 is paired).

Players must supply their own sets and clocks.

SATURDAY NIGHT BLITZ!