National Chess Day Online Blitz

Note this Tournament is in the evening and should not compete with the Louisberg OTB tournament during the day. If you could not make it to one, hopefully you can compete in the other.

Tournament Details

• Format: 7-Round Swiss System, managed via Chess.com's automated Swiss tournament system (Chess.com Online Club Event).
• Time Control: G/5; +2 (5 minutes with a 2-second increment per move).
• Schedule: Saturday, October 10, 2026. Check-in on Chess.com opens up to 1 hour before the start time (8:30 PM Central); Round 1 begins sharply at 9:00 PM Central Time.
• Registration: Free advance online registration is required.
• Participants must be a member the First City Chess -USCF Rated Club on Chess.com https://www.chess.com/club/first-city-chess-club-uscf-rated and meet the full USCF rated requirements listed below. 

Prizes

• 1st Place: Chess.com Digital Medal & the declared Glory and Honor.
• 2nd Place: Chess.com Digital Medal & the choice of a custom substitute that signifies achievement (something less than Glory and Honor).
• 3rd Place: Chess.com Digital Medal & the leftovers.

Requirements & Technical Rules

• Official USCF Rating & Membership: Submitted for official US Chess Online Blitz rating. All participants must be current members of the United States Chess Federation.
• Platform & System Check-in: Hosted on Chess.com via the private club environment. Your Chess.com account username must match your real-name registration. Chess.com permits check-in up to 1 hour before the start time.
• Attendance & Drop Policy: Failure to sign in prior to the tournament start time may result in being dropped from the tournament. All official withdrawals will be honored up to the close of tournament registration.
   

How to Connect Your USCF ID to Your Chess.com Account

• Verify your US Chess membership: To participate, you must first be a current member of the US Chess Federation (USCF).
• Complete the USCF Member Authentication Form: Fill out the USCF Member Authentication Form.
• Connect your Chess.com username: Make sure your Chess.com username is connected to your US Chess account by following the guide on Managing Your Preferences.
• Join the US Chess Club on Chess.com: Go to the US Chess Club Page and click the Join button on the club's homepage. (Note: Once you request to join and complete the form, it may take 7–10 days for your membership to be approved).
• Find Tournaments: After approval, go to the Play Online page on Chess.com, click on Tournaments to view and join the available US Chess-rated events, or check the full Tournament Schedule[cite: 2, 3]. Make sure to turn on your notes or messages so admins can contact you about any issues[cite: 2].

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