12/19/2026 - 14th Annual Saint Petersburg Blitz Championship

Just for this tournament, we will have extra prizes. The name of the winner will be put on a plaque in the chess club forever. The winner will have the title of 2026 Saint Petersburg Blitz Champion and will receive a big trophy. There are also other prizes for winners (see below).

LOCATION: Saint Petersburg Chess Club 540 4th Avenue North Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 

REGISTRATION: If you want to make sure you can play, you need to pay ahead of time here: https://www.chessregister.com/.

ENTRY FEE:

• $20 if paid by December 5
• $25 if paid by December 12
• $30 after that

TIME CONTROL: G5; d2
ROUNDS: 6 ROUNDS, NO ELIMINATION
START TIME: 7 pm
PRIZES: If 30 players:

1st place: $180.The name of the winner will be put on a plaque in the chess club forever. The winner will have the title of 2026 Saint Petersburg Blitz Champion and will receive a big trophy

2nd place: $100

3rd place: $60

U1400 – $60

If there are more than 30 players, the prizes are bigger.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to space limitation, secure your spot. Pay online ahead of time! BRING YOUR CHESS CLOCK!!!

For more information about the chess at Saint Petersburg, visit my website: https://saintpetersburgchessclub.com/.

Also, you can call (727) 776-5583 or send me an email at [email protected].