3rd Yorkshire Blitz Championship

Sunday 5th July 2026

Latvian Welfare Club, Clifton Villas, Bradford, BD8 7BY

Format: 10 Round Swiss Tournament 

Timing: 3min + 2sec increment 

Sections: 

• Open - All players will play in one large Open section 

(ECF Rating as at 1st July 2026 will be definitive for swiss pairings) 

Round Start Times: 

• Round 1 - 10:00am 
• Round 2 - 10:30am 
• Round 3 - 11:00am 
• Round 4 - 11:30am 
• Round 5 - 12:00pm 
• Lunch Break 
• Round 6 - 13:00pm 
• Round 7 - 13:30pm 
• Round 8 - 14:00pm 
• Round 9 - 14:30pm 
• Round 10 - 15:00pm 
• Prize Giving - 15:30pm
   

ECF Blitz rated event. 

Entry Fees - £18.00 per player

To enter, contact us here

(Confirming your Name and ECF Membership Number if known).

Prize Money: 1st (£200), 2nd (£150), 3rd (£100) + Multiple Rating Prizes (based on entries) of £50.00 per band  

Champion: The Yorkshire Blitz Champion will be awarded the Farthing Cup

Details to follow.