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Blitz Bishops
Last Activity: Monday, 9th September, 2024, 12:07 PM
We have two exciting events lined up this month, and we’d love to see you there! Please find the details below for each event.
1. Monthly FIDE Rapid - 3rd Tuesday FIDE Event
Our Monthly FIDE Rapid Tournament will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, and the next event is coming up on Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00 PM at 129 Van Horne.
This is a great chance to improve your rapid rating and compete in a fun and fast-paced environment. We hope to see you there!
2. Blitz Bishops Knockout Edition #2 (BBKO) - September 27-29
Following the rapid event, we’re hosting the Blitz Bishops Knockout Edition #2 (BBKO) from Friday, September 27 to Sunday, September 29. This will be a knockout-style blitz tournament with a total prize pool of $750!
Tournament Structure:
Day 1: Friday, September 27 (6:00 PM onwards) at Chess & Math, 3423 Rue Saint-Denis.
Players will compete in 8 pools of 4 players each in a double round-robin format.
The top 2 players from each pool advance to the knockout stage.
Tiebreaks will be resolved by Armageddon games.
Day 2: Saturday, September 28 (11:00 AM) at Chess & Math, 3423 Rue Saint-Denis.
The knockout phase will begin with the top 16 players, and each match will be first to 5 wins.
Day 3: Sunday, September 29 (1:00 PM) at 129 Van Horne.
Final match is open for spectators.
Prize Pool: 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $250
Important Information:
Time Control: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment.
Ratings: All games will be FIDE/CFC/FQE rated.
Entry Fee: $40 (online registration only).
Registration Deadline: September 27 at 3:00 PM EST.
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