BayAreaChess Blitz G/3 d2 at Daniel Naroditsky Memorial

Test your speed and sharpen your instincts at the BayAreaChess Blitz! This fast-paced USCF-rated event promises thrilling rounds and tough competition to all players. It's the perfect way to kick off your new year!

Register here

• You must log in or sign up before you can register.
• Online registration closes at 12:00 a.m. the day of the tournament.

Schedule

• BayAreaChess Scholastic Blitz:
  • Time Control: G/3 d2
  • Round Times: 4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. (10 games, rolling schedule)
  • Mandatory check-in by 4:30 p.m.
• BayAreaChess Open Blitz:
  • Time Control: G/3 d2
  • Round Times: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (10 games, rolling schedule)
  • Mandatory check-in by 6:15 p.m.

Sections

• Players will be placed into groups of 6 based on January 2026 Published Supplement Blitz rating.
  (Note: If the number of players is indivisible by 6, a group can have up to 11 players)

Prizes

• Scholastic Blitz:
  • 4 BA€oins per point
• Open Blitz:
  • In each section, 1st place: $70, 2nd place: $50 (More info)

Fees

• Entry fee:
  • Scholastic Blitz: $33
  • Blitz 1000+: $37
• Onsite fee:
  • Scholastic Blitz:+$7
  • Open Blitz: +$13
• Discount for BayAreaChess Membership Subscribers (More Info)

Other requirements

• USCF membership must be active.

More information available here.