Regulations

Format Summary

  1. Prompt Arrival: Players are expected to be at the board before each round begins.
  2. No Draws: Players may not mutually agree to a draw in less than 30 moves.
  3. Electronics: No electronics are allowed in the playing area.
  4. Time Control: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game with an additional 30 seconds (increment) per move starting from move 1.
  5. Notation: Players are required to keep accurate notation throughout each game.
  6. Playoffs: A combination of rapid, blitz and armageddon games shall be used to break any tie for 1st place.