Oklahoma Blitz Championships

   The Oklahoma Chess Association and Michael Bay present

   The 2025 Oklahoma Blitz State Championships

     Saturday, November 1

    Chandler Interplanetary Office Suites
    904 Manvel Avenue in Chandler

    Format: Swiss, 7 double rounds
    Time control: G/3;+2

    Official US Chess blitz rules will be used. We encourage all players to read them before the tournament.

    Schedule: Onsite registration ($40) 9:30–10 a.m. Round one at 10:30. Back-to-back rounds with a break for lunch. Nearby lunch options     include Manvel Avenue Coffee Co., Boomerang Diner, and Giorgio’s Pizzeria. Here’s a map.

    Sections: Open, Reserve (U1600), Amateur (U1000)
   US Chess regular ratings used for section & pairing purposes.

    Prizes: Plaques will be awarded to Oklahoma resident division champions.
   Championship winner $200 guaranteed. Other cash prize estimates (based on 30 paid entries):

        Open 2nd $100, 3rd $50
        Reserve 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50
        Novice 1st $75

   Tiebreaks for first place only*:

1. Head-to-head results
2. G/5 blitz match
3. Armageddon

   *All others use mathematical tiebreaks in the US Chess-recommended order: Modified Median, Solkoff, Cumulative, Cumulative of Opposition. Tiebreaks are for titles & trophies only. Cash prizes are not affected by tiebreaks.

    Enter online at www.oklahomachess.org/tournaments/blitz. $30 by October 30; $40 after. 

    Free advance entry for Masters+ with  EF deducted from prizes.

    Onsite registration $40 from 9:30 to 10 a.m.
 

    Equipment: Sets and clocks are provided.

​    Questions? Send an email to Click here to show mail address or call (405) 642-6136.