| Colorado State Blitz Chess Championship | |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard |
| Date | September 4, 2026 |
| Number of Rounds | 6 Double Rounds |
| Pairing Type | Swiss |
| Time Control | G/5; d/3 |
| Site | Hilton Garden Inn 7675 East Union Ave Denver. CO 80237 Discount Hotel registration link below! |
| City | Denver |
| 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 |
| Sections | Colorado State Blitz Chess Championship Registration One open section Discount Hotel Registration Link Special Rate of $119 a night available until August 12th |
| Registration Times | Online registration until 5 PM. 9/4/2026. In-person registration from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Registrations in-person after 6:00 PM will receive a 1/2-point bye for the first round. IF YOU REGISTER ONLINE, YOU WILL BE PAIRED. |
| 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 |
| Contact Name | Earle Wikle |
| Contact Email | coloradocsca@gmail.com |
| Contact Phone | 719-208-0909 |
| Bye Policy | One 1/2 point bye may be requested, additional byes will be 0 point byes. If requesting a 1/2 point bye for Rd 2,3,4,5,6, it must be requested before Rd2. and is irrevocable. |
| Other Comments | 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 |