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Format:

Players: 12 total

Day 1 (Qualifiers):

Everyone plays 3 games using a Swiss system (winners face winners, so opponents get tougher each round).

Time control is 5 minutes + 3 seconds per move (each player gets 5 minutes on the clock, and 3 extra seconds are added after every move).

After 3 rounds, the top 4 players advance. Tie-breaks are based on opponent strength and results, so it’s fair even if scores are equal.

Day 2 (Finals):

Semifinal 1: 1st place (white) vs 4th place (black)

Semifinal 2: 2nd place (white) vs 3rd place (black)

Final: Winners of each semifinal, higher seed will be white

3rd Place Match: Losers of each semifinal

Colors (White/Black): Colors are randomly assigned in Round 1, then swapped each round so everyone gets White at least once.

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Please find the appropriate post for the round you're currently in and write in both competitors names, then select a winner at the end of the match.

A sample is included below:

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If players have the same record at end of Day 1, how will ties be broken?

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If players have the same record at end of Day 1, how will ties be broken?

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If players have the same score after Day 1, ties will be broken in this order:

1. Strength of opponents (your opponents’ total scores).

2. Next level of opponent strength (your opponents’ opponents).

3. Head-to-head result (if you played each other).

4. Most wins.

5. Playoff game (a quick blitz game if needed).

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Yes! Head to the kitchen for some finger food and housemade Checkmate Cooler.

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Each player starts with 5 minutes on their clock.

After every move, 3 extra seconds are added to that player’s time.

If your clock runs out, you lose the game, unless your opponent has no pieces left that can checkmate (then it’s a draw).

Please download this chess timer app:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chess-clock-by-chess-com/id858039162