| Section | Details | Entry | Spots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Rated | US Chess Membership Required ⏱ G/25; d5 🏆 Trophies to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Best Under 1300, Best Under 1000 |
$10
$8 members
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OPEN |
| Open Casual | All Ages and Skill Levels, No Membership Required ⏱ G/25; d5 🏆 Trophies to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Best Under Age 16, Best Under Age 10 |
$10
$8 members
|
OPEN |
New Year’s Day Rating Ramp-Up and Casual Clash Tournaments
Friday January 1, 2027, 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Ivy Memorial Baptist Church / Blundercheck Chess Club
2200 Coliseum Drive, Hampton VA 23661
PRE REGISTER AT www.BlundercheckChessClub.com
$10 Entry Fee Pre-register, $15 walk-ups on event day, $2 off for Blundercheck Members
5 Rounds Swiss System, G/25; +5. (Twenty Five minutes on each player’s clock, with 5 points added for each move.
Sections: US Chess Rated, Casual.
Time control is US Chess Dual Rated, meaning the games count towards both US Chess Regular AND Quick Ratings.
Prizes:
Trophies to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in both sections
Rated Section: Trophies to Best Under 1300, Best Under 1000.
Casual Section: Trophies to best Under 16 years old, Best Under 10 years old
What better day than January 1 to battle out five dual-rated (or casual) games of chess? This is a great chance to boost your rating … if you are on your toes for the New Year!
Players who are not US Chess Members may play in the casual section. You may register for a US Chess Membership on-site at the event through Blundercheck Chess Club.
Boards and Clocks Provided for up to 60 players. One ½ bye available for round one if requested at pre-registration or on-site before beginning of round 2.
Approximate Schedule (Round times may be earlier depending on game lengths):
9:45 AM – Check In, New Player Orientation
10:00 AM – Round 1 Begins
11:10 - Round 2 Begins
Lunch Break
1:00 – Round 3 Begins
2:10 – Round 4 Begins
3:20 – Round 5 Begins
4:30 – Awards
PRE REGISTER AT www.BlundercheckChessClub.com
Questions? Email BenjaminBlundercheck@gmail.com