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Groundhog Gambit 2026 3min+2sec increment blitz tourney, Sun Feb 01 2026
Hi all,
have to put another player up on the list soon. By the way, today is the last day to get in to the tournament for $45 until 11:59pm. Contestants, get your sleep, and prepare for the fast and furious tomorrow!
Update to registration list (32 players now). Tomorrow is the last day for entry fee at $45. Entry fee received on Feb 01 is $60, etransfer only. Glad to see some repeat fighters, and some new ones.
Last edited by Gordon Gooding; Friday, 30th January, 2026, 09:51 PM.
Hi all. I am working on an event that would be of special interest to those getting chess improvement advice and a simul with a Grandmaster. Players of groundhog gambit 2026 will have a discount on entry fee. Hope to finalize details by Feb 01.
Entry fee is only $45 if received by Jan 31 (etransfer fee to miltonchess@hotmail.com , along with your valid cfc membership number and name as seen on cfc website.). It is $60 on game day (Feb 01), no exceptions.
Last edited by Gordon Gooding; Monday, 26th January, 2026, 09:38 PM.
Want a chance to play blitz against a FIDE Master, we have one playing in this tournament.
Want a chance to play blitz against an International Master, we have two playing in this tournament.
Want a chance to play blitz against a Grandmaster, I am working on getting one there, stay tuned, can get a result in a day or two.
You have to play well enough to get your chance though, right?
Last edited by Gordon Gooding; Monday, 26th January, 2026, 09:38 PM.
Just a reminder that if you renew your cfc membership, it may take a week to update. the update ususally occurs on Wednesdays. If you have to renew your cfc membership soon you may want to provide a proof of purchase of cfc membersip along with your entry fee. Thank you.
Just a reminder that if you renew your cfc membership, it may take a week to update. the update ususally occurs on Wednesdays. If you have to renew your cfc membership soon you may want to provide a proof of purchase of cfc membersip along with your entry fee. Thank you.
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