Tournament Rules of 61. ChessConvention U1800

Conditions of participation

These are the requirements for participation in the tournament:

• At least 30 rated games played
• A chessmail rating between 1698 and 1799

Registration to the tournament and cancel an existing registration is possible until one hour before the start of the tournament. At least 3 participants are needed to start the tournament.

Use of tools

It must be used no chess computer or engine to find the chess moves in this tournament. Other aids, such as books, opening databases and the free board are allowed.

Tournament mode

In every round groups are created with a maximum of 5 players. The players in the groups play against each other, two games with both colors. Group winners qualify for the next round. There may be more than one group winner.

Games are rated as follows. Win: 1 point, Draw: ½ point, Loss: 0 points.

Game mode

The games will start automatically with the following settings:

• Two games with both colors
• Thinking Time: 3 days/move
• Rated Game

You can make a pause during the tournament. Pauses are declared in the user settings.

Tournament direction

The tournament will be directed by the club Chess Connection , represented by member KroMax.

Additions to the rules by the tournament direction

Sandbagger sind unerwünscht !
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandbagging

Bitte achtet darauf, dass ihr auch zu Beginn des Turnieres den Wertungsbereich nach oben einhaltet.

Ich versuche lediglich es dadurch für die weiteren Turnierteilnehmer fairer zu gestalten.
Es ist möglich, dass das Turnier einige Tage vor dem o.a. Termin startet.

Danke und beste Grüße
Max