2024 Vaso Memorial Blitz Knockout Cup

We will hold our Fourth annual Burleigh Vaso Blitz Knock Out Cup in the spirit of the FIDE World Cup knock outs and in memory of local blitz legend Vaso Dakovic.  Friday, April 19, 6:30-9:30

Entry GCCC Members $10

Non-Members $15

Modest prize pool based on entries. Bragging Rights for the Year.

Perpetual Cup Immortality.  The crown of being Gold Coast CC Blitz Champion for 2023!

Limited to 32 Entrants

Format – Seeded Match Play – 5 Rounds

Current ACF rating will be used for seeding, followed by FIDE Blitz

If you lose R1 you go into a separate Minor Knock Out draw too

a) 2 Games 3min +2s – 1 White 1 Black, if tied at 1 point each then 2 more games,

b) 2 Games 2min +1s  – 1 White 1 Black, if tied at 2 points each then an Armageddon decider,

c) 1 Armageddon Game – 3min White 2:30 Black, White must win, Draw equals win for Black.

Those that have lost their matches can play social chess.

Register early to secure your place in this epic fun filled 1 night event.