This is a USCF rated blitz tournament with ganes starting promptly at 7:00 pm. The time control is Game in 5 minutes with 2 second delay.  We will use the higher of your ratings (regular or blitz) for pairing purposes. The format is a nine round Swiss with one open section.  SGVCC MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT but you do have to be a current USCF member. Questions contact John Wright at wright.john82@yahoo.com or 626/864-5744.