Saturday, February 28, 2026:

9^th Annual

GEORGE WASHINGTON OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP!


4-DOUBLE-ROUND, Swiss-System, Blitz Chess Tournament
 (each round is two games, one White and one Black), G/3, d2.
Washington Dulles Marriott Hotel, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles VA 20166.


Entry Fee: Only $20! No checks! USCF membership is required to participate.

PRIZES!
1st - $100 2nd - $50

1st, Rated Under 2100 - $60
1st, Rated Under 1800 - $50
1st, Rated Under 1500 (or Unrated) - $40

Prize amounts are proportioned on 20 entries, otherwise raised or lowered in proportion.
One pair of half-point byes OK in any round (must commit before Round 2).
Enter AT SITE ONLY, in the TD Room, between 7:30 pm and 9:10 pm on Saturday night.
Round 1 begins 9:30 pm, then ASAP, should end about 11:30 pm.

March Ratings used. USCF Blitz-rated (will not affect your Regular Rating), but prizes and pairings are based
on the higher of your Blitz or Regular rating. CCA Minimum Ratings may be also used at Director's discretion.

Bring set, board, clock to all tournaments if possible--
players are responsible for supplying their own chess equipment!

SATURDAY NIGHT BLITZ!