National Chess Day Free Blitz Tournament

National Chess Day Blitz will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Delaware County District Library Liberty Branch.

Address: 7468 Steitz Rd, Powell, OH 43065 (map)

Bring your own chess set and clock.

Check-in: 12:30 pm

Announcement: 12:45 pm

1st Round: 1 pm

6 rounds Swiss under time control G5 d0 (no delay).

USCF blitz game rated

Trophy for top 3 finisher. Multiple sections are possible upon the enrollment.

NO Entry Fee!! Just come and have fun!

US Chess Announcement https://new.uschess.org/national-chess-day-k12-blitz

National Chess Day Blitz Registration

Welcome to CCL, a community-driven chess instructional initiative designed to bring timeless chess to learners of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner taking your first steps on the board or an experienced player seeking to sharpen your strategies, our program offers something for everyone.

Chess is more than just a game—it fosters critical thinking, patience, and problem-solving skills. Our program is built around the belief that chess can unite people, challenge minds, and create opportunities for personal growth and community connection. To supplement the chess side of individual enrichment, we recently opened a prodigious activities wing to CCL, managed by renowned mathematician and prodigy Dr. Harvey Friedman.

Why Join Us?

Our program is driven by a passionate community of chess lovers dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive, and educational environment. For details on how the community fosters the program, please go to the menu option The Community. By participating, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Learn at your own pace with flexible instruction formats.
Join a vibrant chess community and make new friends who share your interests.
Enhance your cognitive skills, such as strategic thinking and decision-making.
Compete in local tournaments and represent our community.
Work with renowned mathematician and prodigy Dr. Harvey Friedman in other prodigious activities.

Let’s make chess an engaging and enriching part of our community. Join us today and start your chess journey! Together, we can grow our community and inspire a love for this incredible game.