Big Time Blitz Tournament

[Register here](https://chessclub.ticketspice.com/big-time-blitz-oct-27-2026) Big Time Blitz: Halloween Edition 🎃 Speed chess, spooky season, and a room full of players. Join us at Big Time Brewery in the U District for a fast, rowdy night of 5-minute blitz. When: Tuesday, October 27. Doors at 6pm. Where: Big Time Brewery, U District Who: All ages, open to all ratings Format 5-round Swiss, then a Top 16 single-elimination knockout. Limited to 26 players Check in with the Tournament Director between 6pm and 7pm Unrated, and yes, it's a rowdy tournament Blitz rules: 5 minutes per player Games start on time King take: leave your king hanging and your opponent can take it Your turn ends when you hit the clock Draws are allowed in the Swiss rounds. No draws in the knockout: ties go to a 1-minute bullet tiebreaker Please reset your board after each game Report your result to the Tournament Director Prizes 1st place: $100 + trophy 17th place: $25 voucher + trophy Registration* $10 entry, open to all. Spots are limited, so buy your ticket in advance: https://chessclub.ticketspice.com/big-time-blitz-oct-27-2026 Grab some food and a drink while you play to support Big Time for hosting us!