36th
annual
North American Blitz Championship
DEC 29, 2026 NEVADA
$3,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES!
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30
(ENHANCED)
5-SS,
G/3 d2, double-round, 10 games, Horseshoe Casino Resort (see North American Open for
hotel info).
In 2 sections.
Open: $500-300-200, U2300/Unr
$230-120, U2100 $220-110.
Under 2000: $300-200-100, U1800
$220-110, U1600 $160-80, U1400 $100-50.
Entry
fee:
$40 online at chessaction.com by 7 pm 12/29,
$50 online until 9:30 pm.
$50 at site by 7 pm 12/29, $60 at site until 9:30 pm.
No checks, no mailed entries. GMs free with $40 from
prize. $15 service charge for refunds.
Reg. ends 9:30 pm, round 1 at 10:30 pm, then ASAP with estimated finish about 1:30 am. One pair of half-point byes available for any one round; must commit before Round 2.
December ratings used. USCF Blitz rated, but higher of regular or
Blitz used for section eligibility, pairings and prizes.
Prizes not claimed at site are usually paid by PayPal
(may take about 3 weeks).
No equipment supplied.