2025 TN Summer Speed Series
2025 TN Summer Speed Series – Quick & Blitz Grand Prix
Join us for three exciting dual-rated events across Tennessee this summer! Each event features both Quick and Blitz tournaments, and participants can compete in one or both sections. Cumulative scores across all events contribute to Grand Prix prizes!
Event Dates & Locations
- July 12 – First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
907 E. Main St, Murfreesboro, TN
📧 murfreesborochess@gmail.com -
July 19 – Cumberland County Community Complex
1398 Livingston Rd, Crossville, TN
📧 cumberlandcountychessclub@gmail.com -
July 26 – Nashville Chess Center
2911 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN
📧 director@nashvillechess.org
Event Format
Quick: 5-round Swiss | G/10+5
Blitz: 9-round Swiss | G/3+2
US Chess Quick-rated. US Chess membership required.
On-Site Registration:
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12:00 PM – 12:45 PM (Quick)
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Blitz registration open until 4:45 PM
Round Times:
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Quick: 1:00 PM, 1:40, 2:20, 3:00, 3:40
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Blitz: 5:00 PM start, rounds ASAP (ends ~7:30 PM)
Entry Fee
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$40 for Quick or Blitz
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$50 for both (if registering online early)
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Add $10 if registering on site
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IMs/GMs enter free — $40 withheld from prize winnings
🔗 Register Online:
reg4chess.com (Murfreesboro & Crossville)
nashvillechess.org (Nashville)
Per-Event Prizes (based on 25 entries)
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1st Overall – 25%
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2nd Overall – 15%
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3rd Overall – 10%
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U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000 – 5% each
🌟 Grand Prix Series Prizes
To qualify, players must compete in at least 2 events.
Total Grand Prix Fund: $600 + Plaque for Champion
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Champion – $300 + Plaque
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2nd Overall – $150
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3rd Overall – $100
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$50 – Most Events Played
Combined Quick & Blitz scores at each event determine standings.
