KOC Blitz Tournament - coloradochess

KOC Blitz Tournament
Type	Standard
Date	August 15, 2026
Number of Rounds	9 Rounds
Pairing Type	Swiss
Time Control	G/5; +2
Site	APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO 80010
City	Aurora
Entry Fee	Early Bird Reg (Reg before Aug 6 th) = $25 After Aug 6 = $30
Entries	Karhtika sakthi
Prizes	Cash prizes will be based on the number of participants. After tournament expenses, including the Tournament Director and venue fees, 80% of entry fees will go toward the prize pool. With 15 or more players, cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers. With fewer than 15 players, prizes will be awarded to the top two finishers. Bonus awards for the top U1700 and U1400 players will be offered when there are more than 15 participants.
Sections	KOC Blitz Event — USCF-Rated Blitz Tournament Get ready for a fast-paced and exciting day of chess at the Kings of Chess Blitz Tournament! This USCF Blitz Rated Tournament is open to eligible USCF members of all skill levels. Players will compete in 9 rounds using a 5-minute game with a 2-second increment. With short breaks between rounds, every game will be filled with energy, strategy, and excitement. Event Details Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 Players Meeting: 10:30 AM Round 1: 11:00 AM MST Venue: MLK Boston Community Room APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO 80010 Format: 9-round Swiss Time Control: Game/5 + 2-second increment Lunch Break: 12:30 PM–1:00 PM Entry Limit: 50 players . USCF Membership: Required Entry Fee $25 through August 6, 2026 $30 beginning August 7, 2026 Payment may be made by cash, Zelle to Kar.Ka@aol.com, or Venmo to @KingsofChess. Cash Prizes Cash prizes will be based on the number of participants. After tournament expenses, including the Tournament Director and venue fees, 80% of entry fees will go toward the prize pool. With 15 or more players, cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers. With fewer than 15 players, prizes will be awarded to the top two finishers. Bonus awards for the top U1700 and U1400 players will be offered when there are more than 15 participants. Bye Policy A half-point bye is available in any of the first four rounds. Zero-point byes are available for rounds 5–9. Register now: https://kingsofchess.com/blitz-tournament Current player list: https://caissachess.net/live/11114117 Questions may be sent to karthika@kingsofchess.com or by texting 720-633-7677.
Registration Times	Check in Time :10.30 AM MST Round1: 11 AM MST
Round Times	9 Single rounds/Rd. 1 at 11 AM, all following rounds start as soon as previous round results are entered and pairings created.
Contact Name	Karthika Sakthi
Contact Email	karthika@kingsofchess.com
Contact Phone	7206337677
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 1,2,3,4 other Rounds 0 point bye .
Other Comments	All players must have current USCF memberships. Players without current USCF memberships will be given 0-point byes until their membership has been renewed.