Wolverhampton welcome all players to thier Christmas Blitz Event. Entry is open to all players in the Wolverhampton and neighbouring leagues.
Venue: Forty Four Club, Spring Rd, Wolverhampton, WV4 6LQ
Start Time: 7.30pm (arrive 7.15pm)
Date: Wednesday 18th December 2024
Entry Fee: £3
Prizes:
1st Prize: 35%
2nd Prize: 25%
Grading Bracket 1: 10%
Grading Bracket 2: 10%
Grading Bracket 3: 10%
Grading Bracket 4: 10%
Grading bracket 1 will be up to the lowest 1/5 of participating players. Grading bracket 2 will be up to 2/5. Grading bracket 3 up to 3/5. Grading bracket 4 up to 4/5.
Time Control: 3m + 2s (9 rounds)
Grades will be determined using the December grading list and blitz/rapidplay grades will be used wherever possible although provisional “p” grades will be ignored. The event will be submitted for rating.
Rules:
All standard blitz rules will apply with the following exception, on the first 2 occasions if one player makes an illegal move, the opponent may stop the clocks and claim 1 minute. On the 3rd occasion that player loses the game.