ZOOM LINK:
https://zoom.us/j/8788788118
Offical North Carolina Blitz and Rapid Championship
This event is endorsed by the North Carolina Chess Association
Chess2All and Chess Kings & Queens in cooperation with Chessstream and lichess.org have conducted over 40 online events using a system that keeps the pairings and format of tournaments familiar. Individual prizes will be awarded, more details below:
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Requirements:
PLATFORM: -GAMES: Lichess.org -PAIRING + REGISTRATION: https://nc.chess.stream/blitzrapid/Pairing
BYES:
You may request up to three half-point byes before the tournament. Any changes once the tournament begins will count as 0 point bye.
Standard US Chess pairing system will be used. Accelerated Pairings May Be Used If Needed
Pairings will be uploaded to the parings tab and players can join their game at the right time with just one click!
Tournament Rules:
Players must be apart of North Carolina to compete.
Ratings will be used for the higher of a player’s US-Chess regular and US Chess online regular ratings
In some cases, the TD may assign a different rating for any player.
USCF standard tiebreaks are used for all prizes.
Players should be on time for every round. Clocks will be started shortly after the scheduled round time.
This tournament is played on lichess.org (all accounts are free).
Lichess built-in rules are used, and players should familiarize themselves with the lichess platform and setting.
Zoom Requirements:
In order to be eligible for a prize, participants must join the zoom. Zoom links will be sent out a day before the event.
Once joined, please make sure your camera is on.
ONLINE FAIR PLAY RULES
This event treats fair play very seriously. Parents and players should read these conditions carefully to ensure a fair and enjoyable tournament for all.
Our principal goal with online events is to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected]. We will get back to you shortly.
By registering and playing, players agree not to use outside assistance of any kind.
This is a US Chess online-rated tournament and state championship event. Players found to be using outside assistance will be reported to US Chess and restricted from future online events.
Parents are asked to “check-in” on their children during the tournament to ensure fair play.
Players are only permitted to use their playing computer during the game. Playing from a tablet or phone is not recommended.
Players may not use a physical board or anything else during their games.
Players found or believed to be using outside assistance will be ineligible for any prize and will be removed from the tournament.
All games will be reviewed by lichess and tournament staff during and after the event.
Tournament staff may expel a player from the tournament, make a player ineligible for a prize, or adjust the standings, prizes, or USCF rating report, even if lichess does not close the account.
Players may not listen to music, wear headphones, or have another electronic device near them while playing.
We will remove cheaters from the tournament during and/or after the tournament and adjust tournament results and standings accordingly.
All fair play adjustments made by tournament staff or lichess are final and are not appeal
