
Quarterly Blitz
Once a quarter JP Chess has a one night blitz tournament using standard SWISS system pairing. The next blitz tournament is in May 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:
To be determinde
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 and in-person registration opens (4 spots)
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
To be determined - contact us if you would like to donate a prize for a tournament specifying the category
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
For registration please click complete and submit the following on-line form . Registration will open 2-3 weeks before the tournament. Note that your name will not appear in the list below until the entry has been accepted by the tournament administrator.
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Prior Results
Summary results for prior tournaments:
