About the Blitz
The Bristol Chess Blitz is held once a year (November) in the 6th Form Common Room at Bristol Grammar School (BGS), University Road, Bristol.
The Blitz is an Bristol Chess Grand Prix 11 round Swiss tournament in 1 section
The Open Section is FIDE rated
Entry Fees: Open £12
Make cheques payable to Bristol & District Chess League and
post the entry to Igor Doklestic, 81 Reedley Road, Bristol, BS9 3TB
or pay by bank transfer! (see the entry form for all details)
Prize money
1st prize of £40 is guaranteed
1st under FIDE 1800 rating £30
1st under FIDE 1600 rating £20
All entry fees will be distributed as prize money after expenses deduction
If ties occur, prize money will be shared equally.
Round Times
Round 1: 10:20 (last entries at 10:00)
Round 2: 10:50 Round 3: 11:20 Round 4: 11.45 Round 5: 12:10 Round 6: 12:35
Round 7: 14:00 Round 8: 14:25 Round 9: 14.50 Round 10: 15:15 Round 11: 15:40
All moves to be completed in 5 minutes plus 3 seconds increments
Pairings will be effected using the FIDE approved Program