2nd Stoke Gifford Blitz takes place on April 18, 2026 in Stoke Gifford, United Kingdom and offers a fast and competitive blitz chess tournament just a short walk from Bristol Parkway Station. The event runs at St Michael’s Centre and uses a 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment time control from move one. In addition, the tournament runs over 15 rounds, which gives players a packed day of rated blitz chess in a practical one-day format.

The 2nd Stoke Gifford Blitz also incorporates the 7th Bristol League Blitz Championship, which adds extra local prestige to the event. Moreover, the tournament features two sections, a confirmed cash prize fund, and an accessible venue with transport links, free nearby parking, and on-site refreshments. As a result, the 2nd Stoke Gifford Blitz stands out as an attractive spring blitz chess tournament for players who want strong over-the-board action in the Bristol area.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

Prize money is shared equally if players tie on points for place prizes. In addition, no player can win more than one prize.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The 2nd Stoke Gifford Blitz uses a 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment time control and runs over 15 rounds. Moreover, the event uses Swiss Manager for pairings.

Players may request one half-point bye in Rounds 1 to 14. The default time is 3 minutes. If a player misses a round without informing the organizing or arbiting team in time, the organizer may exclude that player from the remaining rounds.

For section eligibility, the organizer uses this order: ECF Blitz Rating (April 2026), FIDE Blitz Rating (April 2026), and then ECF Rapidplay Rating (April 2026).

📂 Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👥 Organizer

The organizing team runs the 2nd Stoke Gifford Blitz as a major local blitz event in the Bristol area. Moreover, the event combines two competitive sections, official rating-based eligibility, and a practical online entry process for players who want a full day of fast chess.

• Website: https://congress.org.uk/congress/673/home

🏨 Venue

St Michael’s Centre, North Road, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8PD, United Kingdom

St Michael’s Centre hosts the tournament in Stoke Gifford and gives players an accessible venue close to Bristol Parkway Station. In addition, the venue includes a café open until 1:00 PM and a coffee and cake stand available throughout the day.

🚗 How to Get There

Players can reach St Michael’s Centre easily from Bristol Parkway Station, which is around 3 to 4 minutes on foot from the venue. In addition, free parking is available in front of the old Parkway Tavern pub by turning left just past the Beaufort Arms Pub on Hatchet Lane. The entrance is on the left at the bottom of the road, and around 40 spaces are available.

The 2nd Stoke Gifford Blitz offers rated blitz chess, a strong 15-round format, and a convenient Bristol-area venue for players who want a serious day of fast-paced tournament play.

🧾 Other

All mobile phones and electronic devices, including smart watches, must remain switched off in the playing hall. If a player has access to an active device during play, the player loses the game.

Photographs may be taken for publicity purposes. Parents, guardians, and carers remain responsible for children throughout the event.