3:30 PM - casual play for 30 minutes
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM - casual tournament format:
- All boards start new games at 4:00 PM
- Time control 10+5 (10 minutes + 5 second bonus) time control (this is a compromise for those who play blitz versus those that play untimed); both players can agree to a shorter (but not longer) time control if desired. All games must use clock - use free lichess phone app clock if needed.
- Randomly select white & black; black chooses clock placement
- Clock move rule - once player hits the clock, the move is final (not touch move)
- Anyone that considers themselves more beginner starts near the windows.
- Anyone that considers themselves more advanced starts near the elevator.
- If you win your game...move 1 or 2 seats towards the elevator
- If you lose, move 1 (max 2) seats towards the window - and play next open board.
- Try to follow other standard chess tournament rules: no take-backs, no handicaps, game ends when clock flags
- Keep it casual, fun, and fast - no ratings or money is on the line.
- It's OK to arrive late and jump in, leave early, or take a break in the middle
- Your goal is to end up further towards the elevators than you started!
The "Living Room" is a large indoor space of lots of tables and sofas just past the food hall, which contains lots of restaurants and bars to choose from.
Walk past the restaurants, look for us at the semi-circle table (see picture above) in "The Living Room" area. If you hit "El Bar", you've gone too far!
I have a few chess boards, but please bring a chess board if you can.
All skill levels are welcome!
This is a completely free event.
