2026 UK Open Blitz Championships: Belfast qualifier
The 2026 UK Open Blitz Championship features 16 qualifiers in 14 cities around the United Kingdom, with the winner of each qualifying for the Final. The total prize fund for the event is in excess of £10,000
Event details
When
Sep 12, 2026
from 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM
from 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Where
Loanends Presbyterian Church Hall, Loanends Rd, Loanends, Crumlin BT29 4YR
Contact Name
Contact Phone
07912161929
The event will be FIDE rated
FIDE Arbiter: Richard Gould
Format: Swiss-System Tournament
Number of Rounds: 15
Number of Half Point Byes Permitted: 0
Qualification Places in the Final: 1 per qualifier
Qualification Places in the Women’s Final: 1 per qualifier
Time Control: 3 + 2
Schedule: Registration from 10.30am, games start from 11.00am sharp. Note this differs from the default time listed on the ECF website.
Default Time: None; a player has until their time expires to arrive
Entry Fee: £27
All entries must be through the ECF website - the entry list will be taken from there. Please select 'Enter Online' at the URL below
