MVP Chess Blitz | November 2026

Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Venue: The Link in Old Town, 215 North Payne Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Organizer: MVP Chess is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, VA. Our mission is to make chess accessible for everyone and develop growth-minded players. For questions, please email info@mvpchess.org

Entry & Donations

• This tournament is FREE for all US Chess members

• An active US Chess membership is required. You can join or renew here

• The event is limited to 24 players, so please register in advance to secure your spot

• We welcome voluntary donations to help cover the cost of room rental and other tournament-related expenses

• All contributions are tax-deductible and may be made online or onsite at the event

Format

• 4 double rounds (8 total games) using Swiss-system pairings

• Play each opponent twice (one as White, one as Black)

• Time control: G/3;+2 (3 minutes per player plus a 2-second increment per move)

• US Chess blitz rated

• Non-elimination, so all players play all four rounds regardless of results

• Live ratings used for pairings

Prizes

🏆 1st place will receive a trophy

📊 Ties will be broken first by head-to-head result, then by Modified Median, Solkoff, Cumulative, and Opposition Cumulative, in that order

Schedule

• 4:45 PM: Check-in

• 5:00 PM: Round 1

• Subsequent rounds begin as soon as the prior round finishes

• 6:00 PM: Approximate tournament finish

Rules & Expectations

• US Chess rules apply

• Notation is not required

• Chess sets and clocks provided

• Parents/guardians should stay on-site during the event

• Please show respect for opponents, staff, and the venue

Media Policy

• MVP Chess may take photos or short video clips for educational and promotional purposes

• If you prefer not to be photographed, simply let us or the photographer know

Parking & Metro Access

• Onsite parking lot available

• Free street parking available nearby

• King St–Old Town Metro (Blue/Yellow Lines) nearby