# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Michigan Speed Championship
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown
11 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

Directions:
No Outside Food is allowed in the Conference Space per contract including playing area & skittles space.

$149 + tax by August 4, 2026 to guarantee rate – after if hotel allows
Hotel Website Link: https://book.passkey.com/event/51128324/owner/3365238/home
Call 888-236-2427 & identify yourself as part of Michigan Open Chess Championship 2026 group.
Let us know if you are staying at the hotel for the tournament as our conference room space rate is based on room nights sold.

Format:
Held with the Michigan Open. All are welcome, you do not need to be registered for the main event to play.
USCF Blitz rated. Highest USCF OTB Rating used for pairings & prizes.
Chess Sets will be provided. Players must provide their own clock to participate. Games without clocks will be required to double forfeit.
Please review MCA Speed Chess Rules prior to the event: https://www.michess.org/speed-chess-rules
5-2SS (5 round double swiss - play each opponent twice)
USCF membership required. MCA membership required for Michigan residents.
Both memberships can be purchased on the tournament registration website. Purchasing USCF memberships during registration benefits the MCA.

Time Control:
G5;d0

Rounds:
Starts at 3:30pm

Entry Fee:
$22 online in adv. $35 onsite.

Registration:
Online: https://onlineregistration.cc/MCA/2026_MCA_Speed - online registration closes at 1:30pm
Onsite: Sat 9:00am-3:00pm

Prizes:
10 Grand Prix Points
Trophy for Top 5; $250, 2nd: $125, 3rd: $100, 4th: $75, 5th: $50
Trophy 1st, 2nd U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, Unr

Contact:
Jeff Aldrich
810-955-7271
jeffchess64@gmail.com
https://www.michess.org/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/2026-michigan-speed-championship/200030412474156
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown
- **lat**: 42.96353
- **long**: -85.67346
- **full address**: Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown, 11 Monroe Ave NW,Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Michigan Speed Championship being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Michigan Speed Championship takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown, 11 Monroe Ave NW,Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Michigan Speed Championship?
  - **A:** 2026 Michigan Speed Championship is organized by Michigan Chess Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Michigan Speed Championship is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Michigan Speed Championship sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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