Pan-American Blitz

Held in conjunction with the 2027 Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Championship 

Saturday, January 2, 2027
9:30 pm or immediately after the Pan-Am Saturday evening round

NOTE: If you register after 9 pm on 1/3 you will receive a 1 point by for round 1.

Tempe Mission Palms Resort

60 E 5th St. Tempe, AZ 85281
Free Airport shuttle to hotel! No resort fee!
Hotel rate: $129 per night plus tax for 1 king bed OR 2 queen bed room.
To book a room https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/PHXDT/G-CHES

 NOTE: this tournament is open ONLY to collegiate players.

• Players who have registered for the 2026 Pan-American Intercollegiage Championship may play in this blitz event for FREE if they register by 1/1/27 at midnight, $10 thereafter. Please register AFTER your team has entered the main event.
• Players who are NOT registered for the Pan-Ams or who register on 1/2/27 pay $10 to enter .

5 round double Swiss (10 total games). G/3; inc. 2.  USCF blitz rated. 

Sections: Open, U1800
Higher of December 2026 USCF blitz or regular rating will be used.

Prizes: Plaques for 1st through 10th in each section

EF: Free to players registered in the Pan-American Intercollegiate Championship. $10 for other collegiate players.