31st David Zofchak Memorial

Friday Night Blitz Side Event

Friday, September 22, 2023, 7 PM

VCF membership not required for the Blitz.

Hotel & Playing Site: Sleep Inn Lake Wright, 1521 Premium Outlets Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502; Chess Rate for lodging is $64 + taxes at the Sleep Inn, or $74 + taxes at the adjoining Quality Inn, must reserve by January 21st. To reserve a room at these rates, use these links:  

https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/TB97T7 This is the LINK for Sleep Inn.

https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/UF17Z4 This is the LINK for Quality Suites.

 

Many great restaurants are co-located in the parking lots shared with the hotels for meal options, and the Norfolk

Premium Outlets are just across the street!  Fly into Norfolk International Airport (ORF), grab a cab to the hotel, and no need for a rental car!

 

Format: 4 Double Rounds G/5;d0, Swiss System.  All games are US Chess-rated. No bye requests.

Sections: Single Open section

Ratings for Sectioning and Prizes: We will use your Over-the-Board Blitz rating from the September 2023 US Chess Rating Supplement.

Entry Fees: $30 through Sat 9/16; $35 beginning Sun 9/17 and onsite. 

Prizes:  Cash prizes based on entries.

Registration: Online at www.kingregistration.com/event/ZofchakBlitz23; or onsite before 6:30 PM Fri 9/22.  Cash, checks, debit/credit card swipe, PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App accepted on site.

Questions: Christina Schweiss or Robbie Jackson, Hampton Roads Chess Association, hrca@hrchessclub.org, 757-472-5909