2022 U.S. Chess Championship for Blind Players

National Championship Event
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pittsburgh Airport
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Event Overview

4 SS, TC G/115;+30.  Organizer will supply 5 DGT Echo clocks which audibly tell time upon user's request.  In the event that there are not enough clocks, some lower boards will play G/135; d0.  

Entry Fee: $0  Players must enter by 22 October.  Email Click here to show mail address or call/text 603-716-3040.

Meals provided for players/volunteers and families 

Rounds. Saturday:10-4, Sunday:10-4.

All players must be classified as Legally Blind and bring proof, and must also be a current member of US Chess for $18 a year.

Prize Fund:

$1,400 GTD: 1st: $400, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200, 4th: $100,

$100-Best player U1400, $100- Class E (1000-1199), $100- Under 1000, $100-Upset Prize

Sleeping Rooms: $109 night + tax by 17 October; mention US Blind Chess Championship

Address:

5311 Campbells Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
United States

Sections: 1
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: $1400 GTD
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Alex Relyea
Email: relyea@letterboxes.org
Phone: