USBCA Summer Classic - Rules of the tournament - lichess platform
Rules of the Summer Classic Tournament on Lichess Summer Classic Tournament Rules - Lichess Platform You can navigate this document using level-three headings. The rules consist of 17 articles. 1. Organizing Committee The tournament is organized by the USBCA . 2. Platform and Start Date The tournament begins on Monday, July 7, 2025, and will be played on the Lichess platform. 3. Tournament Format Free theme, standard chess. 4. System and Tiebreaks Swiss system, 7 rounds. Tiebreaks: Head-to-head result, Buchholz, Median Buchholz, Progressive. Each round lasts two weeks. Extensions may be granted in exceptional cases (e.g., OTB events or force majeure). 5. Time Control Single phase: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move starting from move 1. 6. Official Time and Match Days Official time: UTC. Games must be played from the Monday following the pairing announcement. 7. Official Communication Channels Pairings, results, and PGN files will be pos...