Checkmate Champs Tournament Rules

Setting the Standard: Official Rules for Checkmate Champs Online Tournaments

The Code of Champions: Official Rules for Checkmate Champs Online Tournaments

Welcome, aspiring Grandmasters and tactical maestros, to the battleground of Checkmate Champs! To ensure a fair, exhilarating, and prestigious experience for all participants, we've outlined the official rules for our monthly online tournaments. By registering and participating, you agree to adhere to these guidelines, ensuring a level playing field and the integrity of competitive chess.

Tournament Format & Schedule

• Format: Our monthly tournaments will be played in the Arena format.

• Time Control: Prepare for fast-paced action with a 5 Blitz time control (5 minutes of total time).

• Duration: Each tournament will run for one hour of intense competition.

• Platform: Tournaments will primarily be hosted on Lichess.org. Please note that the platform may be subject to change, and any updates will be communicated well in advance.

Scoring & Arena Mechanics

Our tournaments utilize the dynamic Lichess Arena scoring system designed for exciting play:

• Win: A standard win earns 2 points.

• Draw: A draw earns 1 point.

• Loss: A loss earns 0 points. Berserk Option will not be available.

• Streak Bonus: Achieve greatness with the Streak Bonus!

  • After two consecutive wins, you will activate a double point streak, indicated by a flame icon.

  • Subsequent wins will be worth 4 points, and draws will be worth 2 points, as long as your winning streak continues.

  • A loss will reset your streak. For example, two wins followed by a draw will net you 6 points (2 + 2 + (2 × 1)).

• Rated Games: All tournament games will be rated, contributing to your Lichess rating and showcasing your skill.

How the Tournament Works

• Pairing:

  • At the beginning of the tournament, players are paired based on their rating.

  • As soon as you finish a game, return to the tournament lobby; you will then be paired with a player close to your ranking. This ensures minimum wait time; however, you may not face all other players in the tournament.

  • Play fast and return to the lobby to play more games and win more points.

• Ending the Tournament:

  • The tournament has a countdown clock. When it reaches zero, the tournament rankings are frozen, and the winner is announced.

  • Games in progress when the clock runs out must be finished, however they do not count for the tournament.

• Deciding the Winner:

  • The player(s) with the most points after the tournament's set time limit will be announced the winner(s).

  • When two or more players have the same number of points, the tournament performance rating is used as the tie-break.

Other Important Rules

• First Move Countdown: There is a countdown for your first move. Failing to make a move within this time will forfeit the game to your opponent.

• Early Draws: Drawing the game within the first 10 moves will earn neither player any points.

• Draw Streaks: When a player has consecutive draws in an arena, only the first draw will result in a point. This draw streak can only be broken by a win, not by a loss or another draw.

Registration Participation and Rewards

• Registration Channel: All registrations for our monthly tournaments are exclusively handled through Book My Show. Visit checkmatechamps.in to find the direct registration links, if any.

• Lichess ID Requirement: A valid Lichess ID is mandatory for participation. Please ensure you provide your correct Lichess ID during registration.

• Confirmation Emails: After successful registration, a confirmation email with tournament details and joining instructions will be sent to your registered email address within 48-72 hours. Please check your spam folder.

• Final Link for Joining the Tournament will be sent to your Email One Hour Before. You can join the Tournament 15 Minutes before the Tournament Starts. So, Register in Lichess and Keep your ID ready.

• Top 3 Winners in Monthly Tourneys qualify for Suprise Prizes which may be Voucher or any Gifts as Decided by the Organizer depnding on Internal Rules and Participants. Under No situations Winners can Dispute the Winning Prize for its Value and Likeliness. It is entirely on the Decision of the Organizers of Checkmate Champs to Decide the Same.

Fair Play & Conduct

• Zero Tolerance for Cheating: Checkmate Champs is committed to maintaining the highest standards of fair play. The use of any external assistance, including chess engines, opening databases during live play, or external advice, is strictly prohibited.

• Cheating Penalties: Any user found guilty of cheating will face a lifetime ban from all Checkmate Champs tournaments and events. We utilize advanced fair play detection systems to ensure integrity. Hence Final Results will be declared after 48 Hours. This time is required for verification by Lichess against any form of cheating before we announce our Final Winners. IN Prestige Arena Winners will be declared.

• Organizing Committee Decision: The integrity of our tournaments is paramount. Any and all decisions made by the Checkmate Champs Organizing Committee regarding disputes, fair play violations, or tournament outcomes are final and binding.

We look forward to seeing you compete and etch your name into the Checkmate Champs Prestige Arena! May the best player win.