The 2026 Kansas City Open Blitz & Rapid

About this event

**When:** Saturday August 29th, 2026 **Where**: The Kansas City Chess Club, 5545 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118 **Suite 8** [GPS Link](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Kansas+City+Chess+Club+LLC/@39.1952999,-94.5757197,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87c05f5a3d198ac7:0x4224c0af2db7a8a3!8m2!3d39.1952999!4d-94.5757197!16s%2Fg%2F1w4563s8?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) **Who:** All USCF Players, All ages All Levels. **Both events are USCF Rated!** **Schedule:** **(USCF Blitz Rated)** 12PM -12:15PM Check In Blitz Tournament **(Check-In Required to Play Round 1)** 12:30 PM Blitz Championship **Begins** **(USCF Quick Rated)** 2PM-2:15PM Check In Rapid **(Check-In Required to Play Round 1)** 2:30PM Rapid Tournament Begins **Sections:** **(May create two sections for competitive games.)** For more information or for tournament questions, please contact Ken @ text 816-446-3550 or email kcchess@gmail.com. **Tournament Details:** **Blitz Championship** — 5 rounds. Game 5 Delay 0. **Rapid Championship** —4 rounds. Game 15 Delay 5 **USCF Membership Required.** Purchase onsite or at uschess.org **Entry Fee (Includes Both Events.):** $25 Preregister Online **by** August 28th at Noon. **($35 Onsite on site registration is available.)** **Online Registration** **[HERE](https://thekansascitychessclub.regfox.com/the-kansas-city-open-blitz-rapid-championship)**