2025 Iowa City Block Party Blitz

Iowa City Block Party Blitz and Bullet Chess Tournament

Saturday June 28th 2025

US Chess Rated 5 round double swiss G/5, D2, players tied for first will then compete in a 2 round bullet double Swiss G1 No Delay to determine the champion.

Non US Chess Rated tournament also held concurrently for non US Chess Members

Where:  In front of the Clock Tower Parking Ramp, 7 S. Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240 YES WE ARE PLAYING IN THE STREET!

Reg: 3:15pm to 3:45pm onsite

Rounds: 4:00pm then as soon as possible until Approx. 5:30pm then the   players tied for first will start the Bullet Chess Finals

Entry Fee: Free (must be US Chess Member for championship section)

Prize Info:  Trophy for first place, $10 gift cards given as raffle prizes.

US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required:  NOT AVAILABLE ONSITE.

Additional Info:   Boards and clocks will be provided.  Bring your own clock if possible. Tents present to protect from sun and rain.  Will be playing outside.  Failure to be present for round 1 will cause loss and withdrawal from tournament, talk to TD onsite for re-entry.  Boards and pieces will be set up for casual play.  Unrated tournament also available for non US Chess Members.

Contact:  Eric G. Vigil 319-621-3116 Click here to show mail address for questions.