3rd Annual George Floyd Memorial Blitz Tournament

Tournament Registration is now Live!!

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ9F_Ty-8nHpP9ZMp1Lw9jSpSE23GbUhMrxz5uijXY39B4xA/viewform
Date: Saturday, August 27
Time: 12-2pm (US-CDT)
Time Control: 12 Rounds of 5+0

Prizes:
1st $30, 2nd $20, U2000 $10
U1600 $10, U1200 $10

Entry/Registration:
$10, $15 if registered on the day of the tournament. Registration closes at 11am on Saturday, August 27.
GM, IM, WGM, WIM get free entry (deducted from prize).
Proceeds will be donated to organizations combating racial inequality in Minnesota.
Complete one registration per participant.
To register, please send respective dues and memo (and complete the registration form) to:
Zelle: chesseducationacrosstheglobe@gmail.com
Venmo: @boluilelaboye

Requirements:
Lichess.org Account

Location:
All games will be played on lichess.org's Swiss Tournament feature.
You must be on the Lichess team in order to play. A link will be sent shortly after registration.
Cheating and Fair Play:
All games will be analyzed using cheat detection software on Lichess.org (endorsed by US Chess).
The Tournament Director reserves the right to revoke prizes if cheating is determined.

Prizes:
After games are analyzed, prize winners will be contacted via email.
Prizes will be paid by PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle.
Prizes may be increased depending on the number of entries.
USCF OTB Regular Ratings will be used for class prizes. Unrated players can qualify for all class prizes.

Contact Information:
Please send all questions and concerns to chesseducationacrosstheglobe@gmail.com

Chess Education Across the Globe is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your generous donations are tax deductible!

For more information on other ways that you can support other organizations that are working on fixing systemic racism, or learn more about other racial equity issues, view the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MaMU9VmWNaxz0jASY0GhKimu6lWQoCVqJn_EutKBBR8/edit?usp=sharing