Appendix B. Blitz
B.1 A ‘blitz’ game’ is one where all the moves must be completed in a fixed time of 10 minutes or less for each player; or the allotted time plus 60 times any increment is 10 minutes or less.
B.2 The penalties mentioned in Articles 7 and 9 of the Competition Rules shall be one minute instead of two minutes.
B.3 The Competition Rules shall apply if
a. one arbiter supervises one game and
b. each game is recorded by the arbiter or his assistant and, if possible, by electronic means. B.4 Otherwise, play shall be governed by the Rapidplay Laws as in Appendix A.4.
See comments for A.4
B.5 The Rules for a competition shall specify Whether Article B.3 or Article.B.4 shall apply for the entire event.