** NOTE: This is a private club for Susquehanna 2024 interns. In order to register, please be sure to:

- Message the club with your @sig.com email address in the box prompted upon joining.

Event Details:

Type: Standard Arena Tournament
Rating: Open (players of all ratings can participate)
Time Control: 5 minutes
Date and Time:
- Sunday; July 7, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET
- Sunday; July 14, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET
- Sunday; July 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET
- Sunday; July 28, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET
- LIVE FINAL; August 1, 2024

Rules:

Joining the Tournament:
- Players can join the tournament at any time after it starts. However, joining early maximizes the number of games you can play and your chances to score points.
Pairings:
- Pairings are made automatically by the system. After finishing a game, you are quickly paired with a new opponent.
- The system attempts to pair players with similar scores, but this is not always possible, especially in smaller tournaments.
Scoring:
- Win: 2 points
- Draw: 1 point
- Loss: 0 points
- Winning Streak Bonus: If you win two games in a row, you enter a winning streak.
  - Subsequent wins during this streak will grant an extra point, making each win worth 3 points until the streak is broken by a draw or loss.
Time Control:
- 5 Minutes
Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Players can play as many games as they can within this time frame.
End of the Tournament:
- The player with the most points at the end of the tournament is declared the winner.
- In case of a tie, tiebreakers such as the number of games played or performance against specific opponents may be used to determine the winner.

How to Join:

Click on the "Join" button provided in the tournament link or page to participate.
These rules ensure a fast-paced and engaging tournament experience, encouraging continuous play and rewarding consistent performance.

Susquehanna Interns Chess Club