Quarterly Blitz
Once a quarter JP Chess has a one night blitz tournament using standard SWISS system pairing. The next blitz is in February 2023. Typically there are 5 rounds. In each round the players play their opponent twice, once with white and once with black. The time controls are 5 minutes per player with zero increment. The games are not rated. Entry is free and prizes are limited.
Date:
Specific Date to be set in February 2023
Location:
J.P. Licks, Centre Street, Jamaica Plain
Time Controls:
G/5 d0 (5 mins, no increment)
Rounds
5 Rounds, 2 games per round (1 game with each color)
Schedule
6:00 Casual chess
6:20 All players should be present (inform Tournament Director)
6:20 Spots freed up and first round pairings done
6:30 Round 1
7:00 Round 2
7:30 Round 3
8:00 Round 4
8:30 Round 5
9:00 End of Tournament
Rounds may start sooner than scheduled
Rules
USCF Blitz rules will apply which include touch move and "taking of the king". Please read.
Prizes
The player from the lower rated half with the highest score (split using modified mean) will be awarded a one-hour chess lesson from NM Ryan Young. Thank you Ryan for donating this prize.
Safety
If you feel sick or have been in close contact with someone recently with COVID please do not attend the tournament. Please bring a mask and wear if your opponent requests.
Registered Players and Waitlist
On-line registration will open in February 2023.
Prior Results
Summary results for prior tournaments:
