Rising Star 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

Rising Star Chess Memorial Day Blitz Saturday, July 4, 2026 Location: Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton 1011 West Holmes Ave Mesa, AZ 85210 Format: 5-round Double Swiss System (two games per round) Time Control: G/3;+2 One Section: Open (open to players of all ratings) Important: • USCF rated. • USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed at on site) or may be requested on site. • July USCF Regular ratings will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes. Other ratings may be used if higher. The decision of the Chief Tournament Director regarding eligibility, rating adjustments, conversions, unofficial ratings, or other rating issues is final. • Boards, sets, AND clocks will be provided for all sections. Prizes: $300 Total Prize Fund (based on 20 entries): 1st:           $100 2nd:            $75 3rd:             $50 1st U2000:  $30 1st U1400:  $25 1st U800:    $20 Entry Fee: $25 Online Registration: Rising Star Independence Day Blitz Registration Onsite Registration: Available until 7:00pm Sat, Jul 4, 2026 Schedule: Round 1 starts at 7:30 pm or at the conclusion of Round 4 of the Rising Star Independence Day Classic tournament whichever is later. Subsequent rounds will be paired as soon as possible. Refunds: Refunds may […]