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Colorado State Blitz Chess Championship

Date

Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Start

9:30 PM

Round times

6 double rounds/Rd. 1 at 6:30 PM, all following rounds start as soon as previous round results are entered and pairings created. Estimated last round over by 9:30 PM

Host

Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar)

Format

Swiss

Time control

G/5; d/3

Sections

Colorado State Blitz Chess Championship Registration One open section Discount Hotel Registration Link Special Rate of $119 a night available until August 12th

Entry fee

Early Bird Reg (Reg before Aug 2nd) = $25 Last Chance Reg (Reg by Aug 30th) = $35 Full Price Reg (Reg after Aug 30th) - $45

Prizes

Prizes based on 60 paid entries: Prizes: 1st $500, 2nd $325 3rd $175, U1500 1st $250, 2nd $150 Unrated players only eligible for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes

Site: Hilton Garden Inn 7675 East Union Ave Denver. CO 80237 Discount Hotel registration link below!. Rounds: 6 Double Rounds. All players must have current USCF and CSCA memberships. Players without current USCF or CSCA memberships will be given 0-point byes until their membership has been renewed. CSCA membership required of all Colorado players. Only Colorado residents may win the title of Colorado State Blitz Chess Champion and the Championship Trophy