At this joyous time of the year, join us to play in Princeton Holiday Classic Blitz!

WHEN

Saturday, December 26, 2026

WHERE

Princeton Marriott at Forrestal

100 College Road East, Plainsboro, NJ 08540

REGISTRATION

Online registration is highly recommended. Please note that caissachess.net tournament management software is used only for registration. Other Information such as bye requests, standings and pairings can be found on Chessroster.com (Old SwissSys) closer to the tournament date.  

SCHEDULE

Nine Rounds Swiss

There is only one section: Open.

First round at approx. 8:00 PM, subsequent rounds occur as soon as possible.

Time control: G/3+2

PRIZES

Guaranteed prizes: 

1st Prize - $125, 

2nd Prize - $75, 

Class Prize U1800 - $50

ENTRY FEE

$30 by 12/25.

$35 on 12/26.

All entry fee deadlines are in EST.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Players without a FIDE ID:

Please send the following information to us as soon as possible so that we can request a FIDE ID for you.

Name (Lastname, Firstname)

US Chess ID (8-digit ID)

DOB (mm/dd/yyyy)

Federation

Email (FIDE requires unique address)

Gender (M/F selection)

USA ID OK? (Y/N selection)

Everyone needs a FIDE ID so that we can submit the tournament report. 

CONTACT

Email: director@atlanticchessassociation.com