Name: Miami Blitz Championship (Miami Chess Festival 2026)    
Desc: # Miami Blitz Championship ### Part of the Miami Chess Festival 2026 The Miami Blitz Championship is a fast-paced evening event open to players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are competing in the Miami FIDE Open, the Miami Scholastic Open, or simply looking for an exciting blitz tournament, this championship offers a fun and competitive atmosphere with cash prizes awarded to the top finishers. ## Format * 7 Rounds * Swiss System * USCF Blitz Rated * Time Control: G/3;+2 ## Schedule ### Saturday, July 25 * Registration: 5:30 PM * Round 1: 6:00 PM Awards Ceremony immediately following the final round. ## Entry Fee * $30 through Thursday, July 23 * $40 on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 ## Prize Fund 30% of entry fees will be returned as cash prizes. ### Prize Distribution * 1st Place: 55% * 2nd Place: 30% * 3rd Place: 15% ## Eligibility The Miami Blitz Championship is open to all players, regardless of participation in the Miami FIDE Open or Miami Scholastic Open. ## Venue Pinecrest North Preparatory 8925 Fontainebleau Blvd Miami, FL 33172 ## Organizer South Miami Chess Club ## Part of the Miami Chess Festival Also featuring: ♟️ Miami FIDE Open (July 24–26) ♟️ Miami Scholastic Open (Friday, July 24) Join us for an exciting evening of blitz chess as part of the inaugural Miami Chess Festival.
Location: Pinecrest North Preparatory | 8925 Fontainebleau Blvd, Miami, FL, 33172
Starts: Saturday 25 Jul 2026
Ends: Saturday 25 Jul 2026
Reg Ends: Saturday 25 Jul 2026 2:00PM
Rounds: 7
Organizer Name: South Miami Chess Club
Organizer eMail: southmiamicc@gmail.com