13th Annual Saint Petersburg Blitz Championship
The 13th Annual Saint Petersburg Blitz Championship will be held on Saturday, 20 December 2025 at the Saint Petersburg Chess Club in Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA. This fast-paced blitz event is a 6-round tournament using the popular G/5, d2 time control and is organized through ChessRegister with advance payment required to secure your seat.
Hosted in a friendly club atmosphere, the championship crowns the 2025 Saint Petersburg Blitz Champion, whose name will be placed permanently on the club’s winner’s plaque. In addition to the title and a big trophy for the champion, there are attractive cash prizes and a special U1400 prize, making this an ideal event for both ambitious regulars and improving club players.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 🗓️ Date | Saturday, 20 December 2025 |
| 📍 Location | Saint Petersburg Chess Club, 540 4th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701, USA |
| ♟️ Format | 6-round Swiss, no elimination |
| ⏱️ Time Control | G/5; d2 (5 minutes with 2-second delay) |
| ⭐ Type | Over-the-board club blitz tournament |
| 🕖 Start Time | 7:00 PM |
| 🎫 Entry Fee | $20 if paid by 6 December; $25 if paid by 13 December; $30 after that |
| ⏳ Registration Deadline | Same day, 20 December 2025, at 6:00 PM |
| 👤 Organizer | Saint Petersburg Chess Club |
| 🏅 Title | 2025 Saint Petersburg Blitz Champion (name added to club plaque) |
🏆 Prize Fund
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Champion Title | Winner is titled “2025 Saint Petersburg Blitz Champion” and their name is placed on the club plaque |
| 🥇 1st Place | $180 + big trophy (if 30 players) |
| 🥈 2nd Place | $100 (if 30 players) |
| 🥉 3rd Place | $60 (if 30 players) |
| 📊 Rating Prize | U1400 – $60 (if 30 players) |
| 📈 Prize Scaling | If more than 30 players enter, prize amounts increase proportionally as announced by the organizer |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Time control: G/5; d2 – each player has 5 minutes, with a 2-second delay from move 1.
Number of rounds: 6 rounds, Swiss system, no elimination.
Standard Swiss-pairing methods used; all players play each round unless given a bye.
Players can request half-point byes for specific rounds via the registration form (subject to organizer rules).
US Chess rules for blitz and fair play apply; players must bring and use their own chess clocks where possible.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 20 Dec 2025 | 6:00 PM | Registration cutoff (online prepayment strongly recommended) |
| Sat, 20 Dec 2025 | 7:00 PM | Rounds 1–6 (continuous blitz session) followed by prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
Online registration and payment are handled via ChessRegister:
https://www.chessregister.com/Event specific registration page:
https://www.chessregister.com/register?event_key=H6dHHCmR4CKCpFFRcau-Fs1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY%3DEntry fee structure:
$20 if paid by 6 December 2025
$25 if paid by 13 December 2025
$30 after 13 December and up to registration close
Registration closes at 6:00 PM on 20 December 2025 (same day as event).
Players are strongly advised to pay ahead of time online to secure their spot due to limited space.
The form allows you to enter US Chess ID and/or FIDE ID if available and to request half-point byes for specific rounds.
👥 Organizer
The tournament is organized by the Saint Petersburg Chess Club, an active local club promoting regular tournaments and chess activities in the Saint Petersburg area. The club hosts this annual blitz championship to bring together local and visiting players for an exciting evening of fast chess.
📧 Email: timotey_gospodinov@yahoo.com
☎️ Phone: +1 (727) 776-5583
🌐 Website: https://saintpetersburgchessclub.com/
🏨 Venue
The event takes place at the Saint Petersburg Chess Club, located at:
Saint Petersburg Chess Club
540 4th Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
USA
The club venue provides a dedicated chess environment with boards, sets, and a friendly tournament atmosphere suitable for a high-energy blitz championship.
🚗 How to Get There
The Saint Petersburg Chess Club is centrally located at 540 4th Avenue North in Saint Petersburg.
Players can reach the venue easily by car using local city streets; parking options are available in the surrounding area according to local regulations.
Local residents can use city public transport or ride-share services to reach the club address; exact routes should be checked via local transit planners or navigation apps.
Take your chance to become the 2025 Saint Petersburg Blitz Champion, enjoy a sharp evening of G/5, d2 chess, and compete for cash prizes and a place on the club’s historic winners’ plaque!