2026 Northern Blitz Championship

Event

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Time: 8pm or immediately after the USAT evening round.

Where: Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173

5 round double Swiss (10 total games). G/3; inc. 2. USCF blitz rated. Higher of USCF blitz or regular rating used.

Entrer online here $25 by 2/19, $30 thereafter online or on site. Free entry to IL titled players FM/WFM or higher.

Prize fund: $1000 guaranteed

1st $260

2nd $175

3rd $125

U2200 $90

U2000 $89

U1800 $88

U1600 $87

U1400 $86