CHESS TOURNEY

RULES & GUIDELINES:

Blitz Chess uses the standard rules of chess but imposes a strict time limit. (Our rounds will be 5 minutes) The game is played on a physical board with two timed clocks, one for each player, which are pressed by the player after their move to stop their own clock and start their opponent's. If a player runs out of time, they lose the game, unless the opponent has insufficient material to achieve a checkmate, which results in a draw.

• Players must complete all their moves within a total time limit, which can be from one to ten minutes, sometimes with a small "increment" of extra time added after each move. 

• Two chess clocks are used to track the time for each player. 

• The rules for moving pieces, capturing, and checkmating are the same as in standard chess. 

• If a player's clock reaches zero before they finish the game, they lose, unless their opponent does not have enough material to force a checkmate, resulting in a draw. 

• White makes the first move and starts the clock, which is then paused for black to make their move and press the clock. 

PRIZES:

1st Place: Fall Basket (for both Expert and Beginner Levels!)

Runner Up: Gift Card (expert winner picks first!)

SIGN UPS:

The tournament will be played in two levels: Beginner and Expert (You will specify which level you want to compete at when you sign up at this link: (Sign Up Form)

$5 PARTICIPATION FEE UPON ENTRY

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