
Quarterly Blitz
Once a quarter JP Chess has a one-night blitz tournament using standard SWISS system pairing. The next blitz tournament is on [tbd]. 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:
tbd
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 2-5 may start sooner than scheduled
Rules
USCF Blitz rules will apply which include touch move and "taking of the king". Please read.
Prizes
tbd
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 it if your opponent requests.
Registered Players and Waitlist
Registration will open in August.
Name | Rating | Status |
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Prior Results
Summary results for prior tournaments:
