Minnesota State Blitz Championship ⚡️
🗓️ June 7, 2025
14800 34th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55447 (map)
Enjoy blitz chess (playing or spectating) at this beautiful new facility which includes indoor & outdoor walking paths, pickleball, open gyms, art gallery, and millennium flower gardens. 🌼
⚪️ 9 double-rounds ⚪️ 18 total games ♟️ swiss pairings ⌛️ G/3 +2s increment ⚡️ US Chess Blitz rated ⚡️
🏆️ Winner is named the Minnesota State Blitz Champion!
🎲 Playoff will be held if necessary.
Tournament Director
Sarah Wahl 🎬️
🎫 🎫 Two memberships are required to play in this event, MSCA & US Chess:
🔎 Check your MSCA status and Join 🙌 (supports Minnesota chess operations)
🎟️ Join US Chess (aka USCF, required for ratings)
🕥️ Schedule
Players should bring chess boards, pieces, and clock. 🟫♟️🕰️
10:30am Play starts 🚀 Classroom 1A-C
4pm Awards ceremony 🎁
Entry Fee 🎟️
☀️ $35 by May 2
🌤️ $40 by May 16
🌥️ $45 by May 30
⏰ $50 after June 5
🖊️ Register online by Fri 6/6 7pm 🕖️
💵 Cash/check only onsite! 💵
🖊️ Register onsite Sat 6/7 by 10:15am 🕙️
Prizes 💵
$1,500 prize fund includes $650 for the top 3 finishers
🥇$300 🥈$200 🥉$150
and $850 for significant class prizes. Specific class prizes TBD based on number of players in various rating categories. 🔮
🧮 The higher of US Chess Blitz and Regular ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Only your blitz rating will be affected by this event.
$1,500 prize projection based on 90 players.
📧 Send email to msca.board@gmail.com with any questions.
🏞️ Special accommodations can be made available to players as needed. Please let us know how we can help improve your chess experience!
⚖️ The MSCA Electronic Device and Fair Play Policy will be enforced for players and spectators at this tournament.
🛡️ The MSCA recognizes the importance of a safe and hospitable environment at our chess events. To promote this type of environment, the MSCA has developed a Policy on Safe Play & Conduct. The MSCA also follows US Chess guidelines for training TDs with materials developed by the US Center for SafeSport. To support a safe and hospitable environment, the MSCA reminds all chess participants and attendees that they are responsible for their actions, and that parents/guardians of minors are responsible at all times for the welfare and safety of their children/dependents.
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