Welcome to the Rapid Knockout Chess Tournament! a thrilling week-long rapid chess tournament where speed, strategy, and sharp tactics collide. Open to all levels, this in-person event brings together passionate players for fast-paced, high-stakes matches. With a single round knockout format and a total prize pool of NLe 1,500, the tournament will test skill, speed, and strategy.

Format: Rapid Chess — Single Elimination

Duration: 1 Week

Dates: June 3–9, 2025

Location: [TBD]

Time Control: 10 minutes + 10-second increment (15+10)

Prize Pool: NLe 1,500

Max Participants: 32 Players

+3 points per win

Prizes

| Position | Prize Amount |

|----------|---------------|

| 🥇 1st | 1,000 |

| 🥈 2nd | 500 |

⏱️ Match Schedule

| Day | Round | Matches |

|------------|-----------------------|---------|

| Day 1 | Round of 32 (Prelim) | 14 matches (2 byes) |

| Day 2–3 | Round of 16 | 8 matches |

| Day 4 | Quarterfinals | 4 matches |

| Day 5 | Semifinals | 2 matches |

| Day 6 | Rest / Tiebreaks | As needed |

| Day 7 | Final & 3rd Place | 2 matches |

All matches begin at 6:00 PM UTC.

📍 Notes

Players are encouraged to bring their own chess sets for warm-ups.
Games must be played at the scheduled times — no rescheduling unless exceptional
Violations will result in disqualification
All players are expected to uphold the principles of sportsmanship and fair play.
Tournament bracket and pairings will be posted and updated in real time.
Results and games will be published on the official site / platform.

Good luck to all participants, and may the best mind win!

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