2021 Mechanics' Blitz Championship

Sunday, October 10, 2021

In-Person Over-The-Board Event

Open to Everyone!
 

Date & Location -- Tournament Format -- Byes -- Prize Fund

Registration -- Eligibility -- Tournament Rules -- FAQ

 

1. Date & Location

• Sunday, October 10, 2021
• Location: Mechanics' Institute Chess Room, 4th Floor
  57 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 (click here to map)
   

2. Tournament format:

• Tournament Format: individual Swiss
• Total Rounds: 12
• Round Times: Rolling schedule
• Time Control: G/3+2  (Game in 3 minutes with a 2 second increment with each move.)
• Games will be US Chess blitz-rated and FIDE blitz-rated. Tournament results will be submitted immediately after the last round finished.
• Two Sections: 1800+ and under1800
• Pairings are based on the Oct. 2021 supplemental regular US Chess rating.
• Playup: Players must have a 1600 USCF OTB or ONL supplemental rating in order to be eligible to play up to the 1800+ section.

3. Byes

• Byes are available for players in any rounds in case they can't participate but would like to stay in the tournament.
• A maximum of 4 half-point byes can be requested in this tournament.
• Round 1-6 byes must be requested 10 minutes prior to the round start time.
• Round 7-8 byes must be requested before start of Round 1. Round 7-8 bye is irrevocable to prevent prize fund manipulations.
• Late registrations will receive a 0.5 bye for any missed round, up to total 4 rounds.
   

4. Prize Fund --  $1600 based on 80 paid entries

• Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing prize checks.
• Per IRS rules anyone with a cumulative $600+ prizes in any calendar year will need to fill out a W9 and Mechanics' Institute will be providing a 1099 form. 
   

5. Registration

• On-site Registration: 10:30-10:45AM
• Registration Fee:
  • MI library member: $40
  • Non-MI library member: $60
  • Play-up: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
  • $10 late fee for on-site registration.
  • $5 admin fee for all cancellations & refunds.
• Click HERE to Register: https://mechanics-institute.jumbula.com/Tournaments2021/2021MechanicsBlitzChampionship​

6. Eligibility

• Players must have current US Chess Federation membership. The expiration date of their US Chess membership must be later than the last day of the tournament.
• Not sure if you have a membership? Need to check the expiration date of your members? Visit: https://new.uschess.org/player-search
• Become a member or renew your membership: https://new.uschess.org/player-search
   

7. Tournament rules

• Standard US Chess rules apply.
• Forfeit time is 3 minutes