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Balanced Rook Blitz (USCF Rated)

Date

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 – Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Round days

One round per week (4 rounds):

• Round 1: Thu, Sep 3, 2026
• Round 2: Thu, Sep 10, 2026
• Round 3: Thu, Sep 17, 2026
• Round 4: Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Round times

Rd1. 7pm; subsequent rounds will begin after all games in a player's given section are complete. Tournament should be complete by or before around 9:15pm.

Host

Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar)

Format

Swiss

Time control

G/5;+3

Sections

New USCF rated blitz tournament every Thursday evening. We will have 2 sections when we have at least 12 registered players. 1 section if less than 12 players registered by 6:55pm. Casual chess also available free of charge for those who prefer to play social unrated games.

Entry fee

$5 Entry. Please bring cash. Must have USCF membership up to date

Prizes

No Prizes

Site: Balanced Rook Chess Club, Wackadoo Brewing, 5158 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. Rounds: 5 or 6 depending upon number of entries. USCF rated blitz every Thursday in September 2026. Each Thursday is its own separate tournament. Boards and pieces provided; please bring a chess clock if you have one, as we have a limited number of in-house clocks available. This event is held in a public atmosphere with casual chess players and other patrons present, so there is no guarantee of a quiet playing environment. Please no outside food or drinks.