Hammersmith Chess Club is delighted to host an Open Blitz Tournament on Thursday 5 February, in collaboration with Chess.com, who are generously providing a substantial prize fund, including signed memorabilia.
With 100 places available and only £10 to enter (Hammersmith members free), we’re expecting a popular and competitive tournament, run by London’s largest chess club but open to all. Sign up soon to secure your spot: entry form
We particularly encourage girls and women to join us, with a Best Woman prize in each section.
We look forward to welcoming you to Hammersmith for a fun evening of blitz chess!
Event Details
- When: Thursday 5 February, 7:00pm
- Where: London MindSports Centre, 21 Dalling Road, London W6 0JD
- Format: 9 rounds, 3+2 blitz
- Rating: ECF Blitz Rated
- Entry Fee: £10 (free for Hammersmith Chess Club members)
Prize Fund
Total prizes include:
- £500 Chessable vouchers
- 10 Chess.com merchandise packages
- 1 wooden chessboard signed by Magnus Carlsen
- 1 additional signed item (e.g. poster)
Prizes by Category
Open
- 1st: £125 Chessable Voucher + Merchandise Package
- 2nd: £75 Chessable Voucher + Merchandise Package
- 3rd: £25 Chessable Voucher + Merchandise Package
- Best Woman: £25 Chessable Voucher + Merchandise Package
Under 1850
- 1st: £75 Chessable Voucher + Merchandise Package
- 2nd: £50 Chessable Voucher + Merchandise Package
- Best Woman: £25 Chessable Voucher + Merchandise Package
Under 1400
- 1st: £50 Chessable Voucher + Merchandise Package
- 2nd: £25 Chessable Voucher
- Best Woman: £25 Chessable Voucher
Random Giveaways
(Selected via random draw based on final standings)
- Giveaway #1: Wooden board signed by Magnus Carlsen
- Giveaway #2: Signed item
Important Notes
- Rating categories are determined by the highest of a player’s ECF Blitz, ECF Rapid, FIDE Blitz or FIDE Rapid rating
- Players without a stable rating are ineligible for rating-restricted prizes
- Apart from random giveaways, no player may win more than one prize
- Ties will be decided using Buchholz tiebreak
How to Enter
Fill in this form to enter.
If you are not a Hammersmith member, please transfer the £10 entry fee to the bank details below. (You can join Hammersmith Chess Club here.)
Places are limited. Entry deadline: midnight, Sunday 1 February.
Your place will be confirmed by email upon receipt of payment.
Bank Details
- Name: Hammersmith Chess Club
- Sort Code: 40-03-21
- Account Number: 91245120
- Reference: Blitz Open – Your Name
Contact / MORE INFO
For queries, please email Adam at:
📧 adam1234321@gmail.com