Pacific Southwest Open Blitz

Join Day & Knight Chess Club for a free US Chess and FIDE-rated blitz tournament on July 4, 2026, open to all players.

Date & TIME
July 4: 8:00PM - 10:30PM
Entry Fee
Included with Pacific Southwest Open registration
Location
Riverside Convention Center: 3637 5th St Riverside, CA 92501

Overview

Join Day & Knight Chess Club for a free blitz side event at the Pacific Southwest Open! Held the evening of Saturday, July 4, 2026, this five-round double-round blitz tournament is open to all players and is both US Chess and FIDE rated. With a fast 3-minute time control plus a 2-second increment, expect a high-energy night of quick thinking and quicker games — a great warm-up or nightcap alongside the main event. Whether you're chasing rating points or just looking for some holiday-weekend blitz action, this is a low-stakes, high-fun way to cap off your July 4th.

Description

  • Entry Fee: Free
  • Format: 5 double rounds, G/3+2 time control
  • Start Time: 8:30 PM, with rounds running back-to-back through 10:10 PM
  • Registration Deadline: 8:00 PM Saturday
  • Prize: $100 to first place
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