Fun Summer Chess Event !!!
Camp Preview Day!

These are FUN easy-going tournaments ...
Beginner Friendly Events

​​Blitz Chess Tournament
Plus ... Optional
Bughouse Tournament

Saturday, May 31st
10:00 - 3:30

$200 in Multiple Cash Prizes

​Chess Teaching with 4 Coaches!!!

Optional Chess Lessons and Games with Coach Krista and Coach Arthur

Blitz Tournament:   
4 Double Rounds, Playing 8 Games Total
Game 5 Minutes - No Delay
Each Round -  Players will play one game as white and a second game as black with the same opponent. 
​Rules will be explained before tournament

Bughouse Tournament:   
Bughouse is a Chess Partnership Game - Players can come with their own partner, or players will find a partner at the event ...... Kids LOVE playing BUGHOUSE !!!!! 
Rules will be explained before the tournament
​

$120 Cash
Prizes for Blitz
1st Place ........... $50
2nd Place .......... $25
U700 .................... $10
U500 .................... $10
Top Girl ............... $10
Best Player in First Tournament ........ $10
Top Player age 7 or Younger ................ $5
Need 15+ players for payout or payout will be 70% of income
Players can only win 1 prize

$80 Cash
​Prizes for Bughouse
1st Place Team ............ $30
2nd Place Team .......... $20

Best Team age 9 or Younger ................. $20
Best Team in 1st Bughouse Event ...... $10
Need 15+ players for payout or payout will be 70% of income
Players can only win 1 prize

**Students do not have to participate in the Bughouse tournament if they choose not to.  Kids can have free time if they want.

• This Event is for Students 1st - 12th Grade
• No US Chess Membership Required
• Students can participate in one tournament or both
• Students can choose to do chess lessons and games with Coaches Arthur and Krista

Saturday, May 31st
10:00 - 3:00
This is a drop-off and pick-up event
(parents of young children are encouraged to stay)
​
Location: Northwest Church 14913 Hutchinson Rd. Tampa 33625 
Small awards ceremony for players only ... Pick-up at 3:00 ... no waiting
​
Kids should wear play clothes, athletic shoes and bring a water bottle

Lunch Included!
Pizza, Chips, Dessert and Drinks​

​Small Concession Store...
For players who want extra treats
Students may want to bring extra money

Register Here:

Registration $48 ........... ​Includes $200 in cash prizes and Lunch

Blitz and Bughouse Tournaments Registration ................. Open!

Last Blitz Tournament Results

2021 Florida State
Blitz Scholastic Championship 

Winner is ..... James Alton

​This tournament was 10 games and James won 9 games against other students from all over Florida.  This event was held on James' 17th birthday.  Way to go James!!!