# Event Details - **Event Name**: August 26th - Astoria Chess Club Blitz Tournament - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 07:15 pm – Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 09:15 pm - **Event Description**: Astoria Chess Club Presents: Non-Elimination Swiss Blitz Chess Tournament (7 Rounds)About this EventRegistration is limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible!Players of all skill levels are welcome, whether you're joining us for our weekly meetups or your first tournament. Our goal is to build a fun, welcoming community where everyone can learn from one another and improve.Registration$20 registration feePayment accepted at the door via cash, Venmo, or Zelle.Online registration reserves your spot. If you do not pay upon arrival, your reserved spot will be forfeited.Check-InCheck-in begins at 6:30 PM.All players must check in by 7:00 PM.The tournament begins promptly at 7:15 PM.If you expect to arrive late but still want to participate, please let us know by 6:45 PM. We can issue you a first-round BYE, allowing you to join in Round 2.If space remains, walk-in registration will be available.Tournament FormatBlitz: 3 minutes + 2-second increment (3+2)7 Swiss rounds (non-elimination)You will play a different opponent each round.ScoringWin: 1 pointDraw: ½ pointLoss: 0 pointsFinal standings will be determined by total points after seven rounds.TiebreaksIf players are tied for a prize-winning position, they will play a playoff beginning at 3+2. If necessary, the time control will become progressively faster until a winner is determined.Tournament RulesAn illegal move immediately loses the game, unless your opponent chooses to allow a takeback. Opponents are not obligated to grant takebacks.The chess clock must be pressed with the same hand used to move your pieces.Castling must be performed with one hand, touching the king first.Touch-move and clock-move rules are in effect.If an illegal move occurs, capturing the opponent's king is permitted and ends the game. Don't be surprised if your opponent takes your king!PrizesCash prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. Prize amounts will be based on the total number of participants.After Your GamePlease:Reset the board for the next players.Report your result to the tournament director immediately.Accurate and timely reporting is essential to keep the tournament running smoothly. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bcbade10-a11e-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w833-h740-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMAstoria Chess Club Freeplay?: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMCheck In Opens?: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PMWaitlist Opens?: 07:15 PM - 09:00 PMTournament Begins - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/queens/august-26th-astoria-chess-club-blitz-tournament/100001998431234619 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Sports, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Queens - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden - **lat**: 40.7727451 - **long**: -73.9157359 - **full address**: Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Avenue, Queens, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: August 26th - Astoria Chess Club Blitz Tournament - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0d8bde9143754ceb01ddac8bfaea0a97edfc31a6c8993386f5ac3b8a3ff2c669-rimg-w979-h625-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787728926 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is August 26th - Astoria Chess Club Blitz Tournament being held? - **A:** August 26th - Astoria Chess Club Blitz Tournament takes place on Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 07:15 pm to Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 09:15 pm at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Avenue, Queens, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing August 26th - Astoria Chess Club Blitz Tournament? - **A:** August 26th - Astoria Chess Club Blitz Tournament is organized by Astoria Chess Club. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "August 26th - Astoria Chess Club Blitz Tournament", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0d8bde9143754ceb01ddac8bfaea0a97edfc31a6c8993386f5ac3b8a3ff2c669-rimg-w979-h625-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787728926", "startDate": "2026-08-26", "endDate": "2026-08-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/queens/august-26th-astoria-chess-club-blitz-tournament/100001998431234619", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "29-19 24th Avenue", "postalCode": "11105", "addressLocality": "Queens", "addressRegion": "NY", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.7727451", "longitude": "-73.9157359" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Astoria Chess Club Presents: Non-Elimination Swiss Blitz Chess Tournament (7 Rounds)", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-06", "availabilityEnds": "2026-08-26", "validFrom": "2026-09-06", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/queens/august-26th-astoria-chess-club-blitz-tournament/100001998431234619" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-06", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/queens/august-26th-astoria-chess-club-blitz-tournament/100001998431234619", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Astoria Chess Club", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/astoria-chess-club/19158372" } ] } ] ```