Marshall $700 FIDE Blitz takes place on September 25, 2026, in New York, New York, USA. The event offers a one-evening blitz tournament at the historic Marshall Chess Club.
This is a chess tournament in New York, USA, in 2026. Players can compete in a FIDE-rated blitz chess tournament with 9 Swiss-system rounds and a 3 minutes + 2 seconds time control.
The tournament starts at 7:00 PM and continues quickly through the evening. In addition, the open format, class prizes, and Greenwich Village venue make it a practical Friday night event for blitz players.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | Marshall $700 FIDE Blitz |
| 📅 Date | September 25, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | New York, New York, USA |
| 🏛️ Venue | Marshall Chess Club, 23 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA |
| ♟️ Format | Blitz Swiss tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Blitz-rated |
| 🔢 Rounds | 9 rounds |
| ⏱️ Time control | G/3 + 2-second increment |
| 💰 Prize fund | $700 based on 40 entries |
| 📝 Registration | https://new.uschess.org/marshall-700-fide-blitz-8 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Marshall $700 FIDE Blitz uses a 9-round Swiss system. Each player receives 3 minutes for the game, plus a 2-second increment from move one.
The event counts for FIDE Blitz rating. Therefore, it gives players a sharp blitz chess tournament with official rating value in a single evening.
US Chess blitz ratings may be used for pairings and prizes when possible. In addition, players may request up to three byes during entry.
💰 Prize Fund
The listed prize fund is $700 based on 40 entries.
Prize Fund Overview
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st place | $280 |
| 2nd place | $140 |
| U2400 / unrated | $70 |
| U2200 | $70 |
| U2000 | $70 |
| U1800 | $70 |
🧩 Sections / Groups
| Section | Format | Rating status |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 9-round blitz Swiss tournament | FIDE Blitz-rated |
The event runs as one open section. As a result, players of different rating levels compete in the same field while also having class-prize opportunities.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Registration closes |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | After each previous round | Rounds 2–9 |
Players should arrive before registration closes. Since rounds continue as soon as possible, participants should stay near the playing area throughout the evening.
📝 Registration
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Marshall Chess Club member entry fee | $35 |
| Non-member additional fee | $25 |
| Total non-member entry fee | $60 |
| Grandmasters | Free entry |
| Registration closing time | 30 minutes before the event starts |
| Bye rule | Maximum three byes, requested at entry |
| Registration page | https://new.uschess.org/marshall-700-fide-blitz-8 |
Players should register before the closing time and request any byes during entry. Non-members may enter by paying the additional Marshall Chess Club non-member fee.
🏛️ Organizer
Marshall Chess Club organizes Marshall $700 FIDE Blitz at its New York club venue. The club offers frequent rated events and gives blitz players a strong competitive setting in Manhattan.
Email: td@marshallchessclub.org
Phone: +1 212 477 3716
📍 Venue
Marshall Chess Club, 23 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA
The tournament takes place at Marshall Chess Club in Greenwich Village. Players should use the West 10th Street address for navigation and arrive early enough before the 7:00 PM first round.
🚆 How to Get There
Marshall Chess Club is located in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village area. Players can reach the venue by subway, taxi, rideshare, or on foot from nearby downtown locations.
Because the event starts on a Friday evening, players should allow extra travel time during New York City rush-hour traffic.
ℹ️ Other Information
Registration closes 30 minutes before the start of the event. Therefore, late-arriving players should not wait until the final minutes to complete entry.
The tournament uses a one-evening format. Players should plan to stay through all 9 blitz rounds.
Marshall $700 FIDE Blitz offers a fast Friday night chess challenge at one of New York’s classic chess venues.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $700
Organizer
Marshall Chess Club is one of the most historic and respected chess clubs in the United States, based in the heart of Greenwich Village in New York City. Founded by Frank J. Marshall, the club has built a lasting reputation as a leading chess organizer and a major home for serious over-the-board play. Moreover, its long presence in American chess gives it exceptional prestige among players, visitors, and tournament regulars. As a result, the club stands out as both a competitive venue and a cultural institution.
The club runs a broad calendar of open chess tournaments, club championships, classes, and special events throughout the year. In addition, it supports strong FIDE-rated tournament activity, regular classical chess competition, and a busy schedule of rapid chess and blitz chess events. Its programming serves experienced competitors, improving amateurs, and ambitious juniors alike. Therefore, Marshall remains one of the most active and recognizable centers for tournament chess in New York.
Beyond competition, the club plays an important role in education, community building, and chess development. It offers chess training, academy programs, lectures, and youth activities that help strengthen the local chess scene. Furthermore, its historic clubhouse, long tradition, and visible public presence continue to attract players from the United States and abroad. Consequently, the Marshall Chess Club remains a defining institution for competitive chess, chess culture, and chess education in New York City.
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