All Achilles members welcome from complete novices to distinguished veterans.

Platform: Chess.com

Structure: League / round-robin with 1 to max 2 fixtures a week to be organised at a mutually convenient time.

Game format:

2 parallel leagues.

1) Rapid 15 I 10 – FIDE World Champ Rules = 15 minutes total time plus 10 seconds additional time per move - Play 2 games.

2) Blitz = 3 I 2 – FIDE World Champ Rules = 3 minutes total time plus 2 seconds additional time per move - Play 6 games

Scoring system:

Game win = 1 point, Draw / stalemate = ½ point, Loss = 0 points. No additional points for overall match victory.

Results submission: Either player may post in the designated results thread.

General rules:

- Host player responsible for scheduling a mutually convenient time for the match and for setting up the challenge within the specified time restraints.

- Optional: Players to announce fixture date/time details for any possible spectators. Whether the game is ranked or friendly is also optional.

- Players to click re-match to complete set amount of games (2 for rapid or 6 for blitz) unless otherwise agreed in order to ensure colour alternation.

- Players must ensure they have a stable internet connection before initiating a match. From experience, computers are better than phones.

- No use of engines or other means of assistance.

Achilles

Super Admins