Queens Blitz Series, Event No. 4 - MLK Blitz

Date

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Event Format

6SS (accel-dbl)

Time Control

G/3 +2

Sections

Open

Entry Fee

$15

Round Times

Puzzle-solving contest at 2:15 pm. Lecture at 2:45 pm. Pizza & Social at 3:30 pm. Blitz tournament first round at 4:00 pm.

Description

Welcome to the 4th of 6 events in the Queens Blitz Series! We will start with a puzzle-solving contest, then have a lecture by GM Nadya Kosintseva "The Greatest Games of Judit Polgar", followed by a free pizza break and social, and finish with an all-female blitz tournament.

*Who can play:* Girls and women of all ages and levels

MACA and USCF memberships are not required. However, the two organizations sponsor and fund the event, and your membership would help them provide more programs like this in the future.

*Prize Information:*

First 15 to register can choose from an assortment of chess accessories.

Puzzle Contest:
5 book prizes

Blitz tournament:
$100-$75
Top under 1700: $50
Top under 1200: $25


Registration and Entry List