National Blitz Championship


Time control: G/3+2. 
When: Thursday, December 12 at 5pm.
Two Sections: K-12 and K-6
Entry Fee: $55 per player by 12/1/$85 after 12/1 or on site.

Online registration ends at 2pm on 12/11. On-site entry ends at 4pm. Anyone entering on-site after 2pm will receive a half-point bye for Round 1.

See Appendix A of the current Scholastic Regulations for Blitz rules
The current US Chess National Scholastic Chess Tournament Regulations can be found here

Awards for the Blitz tournament:
Medals for individuals, trophies for teams

  • K-12 Blitz: Top 15 individuals, Top 5 Teams
  • K-6 Blitz: Top 10 individuals, Top 5 Teams


Class medals for the Blitz Tournament to the top three in each of the following classes:

  • K-12 Blitz Championship: 1600-1899; 1300-1599; 1000-1299; Under 1000.
  • K-6 Blitz Championship: 1400-1699; 1100-1399; 800-1099; Under 800.