Coastal Virginia Open Friday Night Blitz Side Event
Friday, February 4th, 6 PM
VCF membership not required for the Blitz.
BLITZ GAMES WILL ONLY BE PLAYED AT HYATT!!!
Hotel & Playing Site: Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center, 335 Independence Blvd; Chess Rate for lodging is $85 + taxes for a single king or $95 + taxes for a double queen room (higher floor rooms $10 more), must reserve by January 21st. To reserve a room at this rate, use this link: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/
Games will also be played at the adjacent Mid-Atlantic Chess Center (walk across the parking lot), located at 291 Independence Blvd, Suite 515, Building 4 in the Pembroke office park
Format: 4 Double Rounds G/5;d0, Swiss System (5SS). All games are US Chess-rated. No bye requests.
Sections: Single Open section
Ratings for Sectioning and Prizes: We will use your Over-the-Board Blitz rating from the February 2022 US Chess Rating Supplement.
Entry Fees: $25 through Sat 1/29; $30 beginning Sun 1/30 and onsite.
Prizes: Cash prizes based on entries.
Registration: Online at www.kingregistration.com; or onsite before 5:30 PM Fri 2/4
COVID protocols: Masks are required at the board / in the playing hall and Skittles at all times. Supplies available to sanitize equipment.
Questions: Christina Schweiss, Senior TD, Hampton Roads Chess Association, hrca@hrchessclub.org, 757-472-5909