Rising Star Chess Memorial Day Blitz
Rising Star Chess
Memorial Day Blitz
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Location:
Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton, 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210
Format:
Six round Swiss (6SS); (one game per round).
Time control:
The time control is: G/3;+2; (Game in 3 minutes with a 2 second bonus per move).
Registration:
Please register early on the King Registration:
kingregistration.com/event/RSMAYBlitz26
website.
USCF membership is required.
New or renewing USCF members are welcome. You can renew or sign up for the USCF membership on site.
Your official 2026 May USCF Regular rating will be used for the Swiss pairings and for prize purposes.
Schedule:
Round 1 starts at 7:30 pm, Saturday, or at the conclusion of Round 4 of the Rising Star Memorial Day Classic tournament, whichever is later. Subsequent rounds will be paired as soon as possible.
Entry Fee: $25
Contact:
Richard Smouse: Text/Voice:
(480) 390-9528;
email:
rick_smouse@yahoo.com
Refunds:
Refunds may be requested until one hour before the start of round 1.
No refunds be given after that time. All refunds will incur a 5% transaction fee.
Prizes are based on 20 entries:
1st: $100,
2nd: $65,
3rd: $35,
U2000: $50,
U1400: $30,
U800: $20
Rising Star Chess
risingstarchess.com