# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Finn Blitz & Action Championship #1776
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:15 pm
- **Event Description**: Special Guest: GM Alexander Lenderman will be participating in both rated tournaments.

Action: Four Rounds; G/25, d5
Blitz: Ten Rounds, G/3, +2

Entry Fee: $5

Must play at least one game in Action to be eligible for Blitz Tournament. No exceptions. Blitz will be one open section. 
First Place Blitz: $60
Second Place Blitz: $40

Action Registration: 4p.m. - 4:25 p.m. 

Rounds Begin: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30. 
Blitz Begins immediately after Action Ends. 

Action:

Three Sections with Three Separate Prizes (ALL AGES WELCOME). Everyone Must Be Current USCF Member to Participate. Can Join On-Site Before Round 1.

Qualified (All Ratings Over 1200): Standard and Quick (Dual) USCF Rated.

Youth Open (Under 1201/Unrated): Standard and Quick (Dual) USCF Rated.

Adult Open (Under 1201/Unrated): Standard and Quick (Dual) USCF Rated.

$140 ACTION PRIZE FUND: Two-way tie splits cash evenly. More than two players/teams tie, no prize awarded.

Qualified Section (All Ratings Over 1200): First Place $60

Open Section Adult (Under 1201/Unrated): First Place $20 

Open Section Youth (Under 1201/Unrated): First Place $20 

$40 Family Team Prize: The scores of two family members will be combined. If more than two family members play, then the highest two scores will be used. Family teams are parent(s)/children; siblings; adult couples. Maximum score is: 8 points (4 + 4).  

Within all sections, some pairings may be adjusted for competitive matches and greater opportunity for both players to gain rating points, regardless of tournament score.

Minimum four players or section will be merged with lower section. Prize eligibility remains the same; all prizes guaranteed. 

Playing up sections is not allowed by request. Playing down one section by request is allowed. Tournament Director has full discretion with pairings and moving players into different sections if necessary. The objective is for all players to have competitive matches all rounds with minimal byes and mismatches.

Late-Entries Welcome - Show up before any round begins, and you'll be paired against a similar-rated opponent. $5 entry even if playing one game.

Free Bottled Water/Snacks

Boards/Sets/Clocks/Scoresheets/Pens Provided - No Equipment Needed.

You can join/re-new USCF membership at club if needed. All sections require annual USCF membership. Can join at uschess.org.

The most efficient way to gain rating points is Action Chess. Why play a six-hour game when you can play a one-hour game for the same rating points? With modern computer analysis, chess growth happens away from the board, reviewing played games. FOUR COMPLETE GAMES in the same time of one traditional tournament game means FOUR times the learning opportunity and FOUR times the potential rating point gain - all in one evening.

Action Chess is the most competitive and most fun form of standard-rated chess! If you're trying to become an Expert, Master, or scholastic player trying to move up the age lists, Action Chess is your best way to achieve your goals.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/latham/finn-blitz-and-action-championship-1776/200030249371311
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Latham
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 6 British American Blvd, Latham, NY 12110-1404, United States
- **lat**: 42.75877
- **long**: -73.82088
- **full address**: 6 British American Blvd, Latham, NY 12110-1404, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Finn Blitz & Action Championship #1776
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Finn Blitz & Action Championship #1776 being held?
  - **A:** Finn Blitz & Action Championship #1776 takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:15 pm at 6 British American Blvd, Latham, NY 12110-1404, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Finn Blitz & Action Championship #1776?
  - **A:** Finn Blitz & Action Championship #1776 is organized by Dave Finn.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Finn Blitz & Action Championship #1776 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 Latham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Finn Blitz & Action Championship #1776 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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