Flathead Valley Chess - Friday Night Rated Blitz

DATE & TIME:  Friday, December 20, 2024; 5:30 to 8:00 PM  (Round 1 by 5:40 PM, subsequent rounds ASAP.  End time by 8:00 PM).

LOCATION:  Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 2nd Ave E, Kalispell, MT 59901· (Downstairs Classroom)

TIME CONTROL:  G3 +2 Second Increment

EVENT FORMAT: 4 Rounds - Double Round Robin Blitz (Swiss)

Players will play each other twice in a round, alternating between black and white. 4 Rounds, 8 Games Total.

We will use a family pairing exclusion, subject to a minimum number of players, if players do not want to play others in their own family.

ELIGIBILITY:   A current USCF membership is required to register for this tournament (go to https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess to join or renew).

This tournament is open to all players, including Unrated.

Players must bring their own clocks. Tournament boards will be provided.

BYES:  Must be requested at check-in. Zero-point byes only.

ENTRY FEE:  No entry fee - $5 donation is recommended

PRIZES:  1^st Place - $20; 2^nd Place - $10; 3rd Place - $5

REGISTRATION AND CURRENT ENTRY LIST: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/4921

ENTRY DEADLINE:  5:30PM day of tournament

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION:  Free parking is available on the street and the lot immediately next to the museum.

WITHDRAWALS/CONTACT:  If you cannot make it to the tournament, and have to withdraw, email:   info@flatheadvalleychess.org