34th annual North American Blitz Championship

A Heritage Event!

DEC 29, 2025  NEVADA

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)

5-SS, G/3 d2 (double round, 10 games), Horseshoe Casino Resort (formerly Bally's), 3645 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas 89103. $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Open: $500-300-200, U2300/Unr $230-120, U2100 $220-110. Under 2000: $300-200-100, U1800 $220-110, U1600 $160-80, U1400 $100-50. EF: $40 online at chessaction.com by 12/29 7 pm, $50 online by 9:30 pm, all $10 more at site, GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 9:30 pm, Round 1 10:30 pm, then ASAP, should end by about 1:30 am. One pair of half-point byes allowed in any round, must commit before Round 2. December ratings used. Blitz rated (will not affect regular rating), but higher of Regular or Blitz used for pairings and prizes. $15 service charge for refunds. No equipment supplied.