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](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!