BayAreaChess Blitz G/5 d1 at US National Class

Test your speed and sharpen your instincts at the BayAreaChess Open Blitz! This fast-paced USCF-rated event promises thrilling rounds and tough competition to all players.

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 Blitz u1000:
  • Time Control: G/5 d1
  • Round Times: Sat, 10/11 - 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Rolling schedule)
  • Mandatory check-in by 3:15 p.m.
• BayAreaChess Blitz 1000+:
  • Time Control: G/5 d1
  • Round Times: Sun, 10/12 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Rolling schedule)
  • Mandatory check-in by 6:15 p.m.

Sections:

• Players will be placed into groups of 6 based on October 2025 Published Supplement Blitz rating.
  (Note: If the number of players is indivisible by 6, a group can have up to 11 players)

Prizes:

• Blitz u1000:
  • 4 BA€oins per point
• Blitz 1000+:
  • In each section, 1st place: $60, 2nd place: $40 (More info)

Fees:

• Entry fee
  • Blitz u1000: $33
  • Blitz 1000+: $37
• Onsite fee: +$7
• Discount for BayAreaChess Premium/Basic Members (More Info)

Other requirements:

• USCF membership must be active.

More information available here.