Castlehill Chess Club

RANDOM KNOCKOUT COMPETITION RULES
1	The competition will be conducted by a random draw made on a club night after each round has been completed.
2	The closing date for entries shall be the 4th Thursday in November.
3	The round draws will be displayed on the club notice board. It will also be available on the web site. Below is a round guide dependant on entries, subject to change. Prelim 3rd Monday in January Round 1 3/4th Monday in February Round 2 2nd Monday in April Semi-Final 4th Monday in May Final by 30th July
4	The time control will be 30 moves in 60 minutes, followed by an additional 15 minutes quick-play finish.
5	The number of rounds will be dependent on entries
6	In all rounds the first player drawn out will have the White pieces.
7	Once the draw has been done, each player shall arrange to play their designated opponent within the allotted time.
8	Both Players must make a serious attempt to contact their opponent including by telephone, at least 14 days prior to the dead-line, (see general club rules 18&19). Failure to contact the organiser/Club Secretary to intimate any problems, at least 10 days before the dead-line, shall seriously risk incurring a default/Double-Default
9	Any player not playing by the dead-line (subject to the above) shall be defaulted.
10	Tie-Break; In the event of a draw, see tie-break rules.
11	The competition organiser and/ or committee may make amendments deemed appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the tournament
	TIE-BREAK RULES - In strict order
1	Players to play on the same night, another game with colours reversed. Time-Control - All moves in 10 minutes. Allegro grading game
2	A 5 minute blitz, with colours reversed.
3	Lower graded player wins.
4	Toss of a coin.