Phoenix Saturday Blitz

FREE Pizza and drinks for those playing in the Golden Cup tournament in the morning!

6 round Swiss. Time control: Game in 5 minutes. Boards, sets and clocks will be provided.

Sections: Under 1200 and Over 1200. No playing up allowed! Highest USCF rating between Regular, Quick, and Blitz will be used for sections.

Schedule: Round 1- 2:30 PM, Round 2- 2:45 PM, Round 3- 3:00 PM, Round 4- 3:15 PM. Round 5- 3:30 PM, Round 6- 3:45 PM. Awards Ceremony will start right after last game is over. Half point Byes are available in all 6 rounds and (Max 2) and must be requested before round 2. Requesting a zero-point Bye late in the tournament is considered the same as withdrawing.

Entry Fee: $30.00 by 1/28; $35.00 by 1/30; $40.00 same day. Refund Policy: Full refund will be issued to players who withdraw at least an hour before the first round. In cases where a registered player does not show up for the tournament without prior notice, they will not be eligible for a refund.

Prizes: Over 1200: Cash for top three. 1st - 30%, 2nd - 14%, 3rd - 10%.
                Under 1200: Trophy for top three. Trophy for the Best Under 700.