Opportunity brief
Checkmate – Chess
Outthink. Outmaneuver. Outlast.
Challenge your intellect, test your tactical sharpness, and outplay your opponents in an exhilarating tournament where rapid thinking and strategic mastery define every single move.
Put your skills to the test, face new opponents, and fight your way to the top in an intense 5+3 blitz format.
Event Overview:
- Stage 1: Online Lichess Arena Qualifier
- Stage 2: Offline 7-Round Swiss Tournament
- Time Control: 5 minutes + 3 seconds increment (5+3)
Tournament Structure:
Round 1 – Online Qualifier
- The first round will be conducted online on Lichess in an Arena format.
Finale – Offline Tournament
The qualifiers will compete offline at the college cafeteria in an 8-round Swiss System tournament with a 5+3 time control. Final standings will determine the prize winners.
Communication:
- All important updates, schedules, and qualification details will be shared via the contact details provided during registration and on the Unstop event page. Participants are advised to check these platforms regularly.
Rules & Regulations:
- Format: Online Arena Qualifier followed by an Offline Final.
- Governance: Standard FIDE Laws of Chess and the Touch-Move rule apply.
- Punctuality: Players must report on time. Failing to take a seat within 2 minutes of the round start results in a forfeit.
- Chess Clocks: Only the approved Chess Clock App may be used on mobile phones. Phones must remain on Silent/DND.
- Illegal Moves: 1st illegal move results in a 1-minute penalty to the opponent; 2nd illegal move results in a loss.
- Fair Play: Cheating, outside assistance, or unsportsmanlike conduct will result in immediate disqualification.
- Tie-Breaks: Buchholz system will be used as the primary tie-break criterion.
- Arbiter Decisions: The Chief Arbiter's decision is final.
Disqualification Criteria:
- Cheating, use of external assistance, or unfair play.
- Providing false or incorrect registration details.
- Using a mobile phone or other device for purposes other than the approved chess clock during a game.
- Repeated rule violations or intentional illegal play.
- Unsportsmanlike, abusive, or disrespectful behaviour towards participants, arbiters, volunteers, or organizers.
- Failure to follow the Chief Arbiter's instructions.
- Late arrival beyond the permitted reporting time.
- Any attempt to manipulate game results or tournament standings.
Prizes:
Total Prize Pool: ₹6,000
- 1st Place: ₹3,000
- 2nd Place: ₹2,000
- 3rd Place: ₹1,000
Required details during registration:
- Full Name
- Phone Number
- Lichess ID
- College Name
- College ID
Registration Note: All registrations will be completed exclusively through our official website. Please use the link below to register.