17th annual National Chess Congress Blitz Championship

NOV. 28, 2026   PENNSYLVANIA

US Chess Grand Prix points 10 (enhanced)

17th annual National Chess Congress Blitz Championship

4-SS, G/3 d2, double round (8 games),  Loews Hotel, 1200 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. See chessevents.us and National Chess Congress tournament ad for hotel valet parking rates and nearby garages. $500 Guaranteed prizes: $150-100, top Under 2300 $72, Under 2000 $70, Under 1700/Unr. $60, Under 1400 $48. Entry fee (Sat. at site only): $20, no checks. GMs $20 from prize. Enter by 10 pm. Round 1 begins 10:30 pm, then ASAP, should end by about 12:30 am. One pair of half-point byes allowed in any round, must commit before round 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of Official November Regular or Blitz used for pairings and prizes. $10 service charge for refunds before Round 1 pairings (no refunds after Round 1 is paired). Bring set, board, clock; no equipment supplied.