Rules - Chess Public Test #1

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Chess Public Test #1

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Tournament Rules

By participating in this tournament, teams and players agree that they have read and understood all the rules listed in this document.

The tournament referees reserve the right to make decisions that deviate from the rules to preserve the integrity and fair play of the competition.

The staff also reserves the right to correct the rules at any time.

1. Requirements

Create a Lichess account: https://lichess.org/signup
Link your Lichess account to your GameShard profile: https://gameshard.io/settings/gameaccounts
Sign up for the test tournament on GameShard: https://www.gameshard.io/tournaments/15

2. Tournament Information

2.1 General Information

Format: Bo1 - Rapid 15+2
The bracket will be generated randomly among all tournament members.
The color is picked randomly

ATTENTION

Keep in mind that in case of draw in the match, you need to call an admin.

2.2.1 Tournament Code

As soon as a match is ready to be played the link to the match page will be visible on the players’ match page. Additionally, each player will receive an email and a notification on the site stating that the match is ready to be started.

3. Issues

Any problems must be reported immediately to a referee through the dedicated channel in the official Discord Server of the tournament or through the support system of the platform.

3.1 Technical problems

Players are responsible for their hardware, software and internet connection.

Matches will not be moved or temporarily suspended in case of technical problems.

3.2 Forfait

If a player or team is unable to play a match, they must report this to a Referee before the match begins. A player can also declare forfait on his/her match page through the "declare forfait" button.

3.2.1 No show

Not showing up for a match will therefore automatically lead to defeat. No points will be awarded in this case.

Please notify a referee immediately via the dedicated Discord server in case of any issues.

4. Disqualification

Insults and blasphemies are not allowed.

Tournament Officials can disqualify contestants that do not follow the rules.

5. Streaming

Contestants are allowed to stream matches.

Streaming must be confirmed with your own opponent.

It's highly recommended to schare your stream in the dedicated Discord channel.

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