Zofchak Memorial Blitz

Zofchak Memorial Friday Night Blitz Side Event

Friday, November 4th, 7 PM

VCF membership not required for the Blitz.

Hotel & Playing Site: Sleep Inn Lake Wright, 1521 Premium Outlets Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502; Chess Rate for lodging is $59 + taxes at the Sleep Inn, or $69 + taxes at the adjoining Quality Inn, must reserve by October 21st. To reserve a room at these rates, use these links:  

https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/KX42H8 This is the SLEEP INN LINK.

https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/EG82O8 This is the QUALITY SUITES LINK.

Format: 4 Double Rounds G/5;d0, Swiss System.  All games are US Chess-rated. No bye requests.

Sections: Single Open section

Ratings for Sectioning and Prizes: We will use your Over-the-Board Blitz rating from the November 2022 US Chess Rating Supplement.

Entry Fees: $30 through Sat 10/29; $35 beginning Sun 10/30 and onsite. 

Prizes:  Cash prizes based on entries.

Registration: Online at www.kingregistration.com/event/ZofchakBlitz22; or onsite before 6:30 PM Fri 11/4.  Cash, checks, PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App accepted on site.

COVID protocols:  Masks are optional.  Supplies available to sanitize equipment.

Questions: Christina Schweiss or Robbie Jackson, Senior TDs, Hampton Roads Chess Association, hrca@hrchessclub.org, 757-472-5909