Rising Star Chess
presents the

2nd Annual
Arizona Thanksgiving Blitz

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Location:

Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton
1011 West Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210

Format: 5-round Double Swiss System (two games per round)

Time Control: G/3;+2

One Section: Open (open to players of all ratings)

Important:
     • USCF rated.
     • USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed at on site)
       or may be requested on site.
     • November USCF Regular ratings will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes.
       Other ratings may be used if higher. The decision of the Chief Tournament Director regarding
       eligibility, rating adjustments, conversions, unofficial ratings, or other rating issues is final.
     • Boards, sets, AND clocks will be provided for all sections.

Prizes: $300 Total Prize Fund (based on 25 entries):
    1st:           $100
    2nd:            $65
    3rd:             $35
    1st U2000:  $50
    1st U1400:  $30
    1st U800:    $20

Entry Fee: $25

Online Registration: Arizona Thanksgiving Blitz Registration

Onsite Registration: Available until 7:00pm Sat, Nov 29, 2025

Schedule: Round 1 starts at 7:30 pm or at the conclusion of Round 4 of the Arizona Thanksgiving Classic tournament whichever is later. Subsequent rounds will be paired as soon as possible.

Refunds: Refunds may be requested until one hour before the start of Round 1. No refunds will be given after that time. All refunds will incur a 5% processing fee.

Contact: Richard Smouse: Text/Voice: (480) 390-9528; Email: rick_smouse@yahoo.com