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USCF Online Rapid Tournament

$15.00

Sunday, February 8th at 12pm Central Time

This tournament will use Swiss pairings.

The time control will be game in 10 minutes with a 5-second increment. There will be four rounds. Each round will begin 30 seconds after all the games from the previous round have finished. The tournament will last for approximately 2 hours.

This event will be rated under the USCF online quick rating system. The tournament will be run on chess.com

This tournament is open to both children and adults of any age or rating.

Before signing up for the tournament, please register for a chess.com account

There will be one section for this tournament which is open to all players.

All participants must be active members of the US Chess Federation.

Players can withdraw from the event at any time by pressing the "withdraw" button.

Tiebreaks are calculated based on the Sonneborn–Berger method, after which we use chess.com performance ratings as a secondary tiebreak.

We will be using a discord server for all of our communications. CLICK HERE TO JOIN  https://discord.gg/BAUsgMEU5y

There will be a group town hall Q&A session at 11:40am in the discord server to ask any questions you have and fix any issues that have occurred before the game starts.

Players will not be required to be in the voice chat or stream your screen while the games are going on, but we will monitor the games very closely to ensure fair play. Chess.com has an excellent algorithm for detecting cheating, and we will also do a post-tournament fair-play inspection. If a participant's account is flagged for cheating by chess.com, we have the prerogative to submit the player's games as losses for USCF-rating purposes, or (in rare cases) annul the games.

The entry fee is $15 by 11:59 am CT on Saturday

For questions please email Hudson@sixtyfoursquareschess.com

Date:

Sunday, February 8th at 12pm Central Time

This tournament will use Swiss pairings.

The time control will be game in 10 minutes with a 5-second increment. There will be four rounds. Each round will begin 30 seconds after all the games from the previous round have finished. The tournament will last for approximately 2 hours.

This event will be rated under the USCF online quick rating system. The tournament will be run on chess.com

This tournament is open to both children and adults of any age or rating.

Before signing up for the tournament, please register for a chess.com account

There will be one section for this tournament which is open to all players.

All participants must be active members of the US Chess Federation.

Players can withdraw from the event at any time by pressing the "withdraw" button.

Tiebreaks are calculated based on the Sonneborn–Berger method, after which we use chess.com performance ratings as a secondary tiebreak.

We will be using a discord server for all of our communications. CLICK HERE TO JOIN  https://discord.gg/BAUsgMEU5y

There will be a group town hall Q&A session at 11:40am in the discord server to ask any questions you have and fix any issues that have occurred before the game starts.

Players will not be required to be in the voice chat or stream your screen while the games are going on, but we will monitor the games very closely to ensure fair play. Chess.com has an excellent algorithm for detecting cheating, and we will also do a post-tournament fair-play inspection. If a participant's account is flagged for cheating by chess.com, we have the prerogative to submit the player's games as losses for USCF-rating purposes, or (in rare cases) annul the games.

The entry fee is $15 by 11:59 am CT on Saturday

For questions please email Hudson@sixtyfoursquareschess.com

Online Chess Tournament Refund Policy

Last Updated: 01/27/2026

By registering for an online chess tournament organized by Sixty Four Squares, you agree to the following refund terms.

1. Entry Fees

All entry fees are charged per event and secure a spot in the tournament field.

2. Refund Eligibility

Refunds are granted only under the following conditions:

  • The tournament is cancelled by the organizer

  • The tournament is rescheduled and you notify us that you cannot attend the new date

  • A technical error on our end prevents your participation

In these cases, refunds will be issued to the original payment method within 5–10 business days.

3. Non-Refundable Situations

Refunds will not be issued for:

  • Player withdrawal or no-show

  • Disqualification due to rule violations or fair-play enforcement

  • Internet issues, device failures, or power outages on the player’s side

  • Time forfeits or clock mismanagement

  • Incorrect account information (wrong username, platform, etc.)

  • Failure to check in on time

4. Withdrawal Deadlines

If withdrawals are permitted for a specific event, they must be requested no later than 24 hours before the event start time unless otherwise stated. After that point, all entries are final.

5. Platform Enforcement

If a player is removed or restricted by the hosting platform (e.g., Chess.com, Lichess) for fair-play or behavioral reasons, no refund will be issued.

6. Prize Adjustments

Prize structures are based on minimum participation levels. If turnout changes, prize funds may be adjusted accordingly. This does not constitute grounds for a refund.

7. Contact

Refund requests or questions must be submitted to:
📧 hudson@sixtyfoursquareschess.com

Online Chess Tournament Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern participation in online chess tournaments hosted by Sixty Four Squares.

By registering, you agree to comply with these terms.

1. Eligibility

  • Players must have a valid account on the specified chess platform

  • Players must meet any rating, age, or residency requirements listed for the event

  • One entry per player unless explicitly stated otherwise

2. Fair Play & Conduct

All participants must follow:

  • The platform’s Fair Play Policy

  • Organizer-specific rules posted for the event

The following are strictly prohibited:

  • Use of chess engines or external assistance

  • Account sharing or playing under another identity

  • Collusion, rating manipulation, or sandbagging

  • Harassment, abuse, or unsportsmanlike conduct

Violations may result in disqualification without refund.

3. Tournament Format & Rules

  • Tournament format (Swiss, Arena, Match Play, etc.) will be announced in advance

  • Time controls, tie-breaks, and pairing rules are final

  • The organizer reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments due to technical or logistical issues

All arbiter decisions are final and binding.

4. Technical Responsibility

Players are responsible for:

  • A stable internet connection

  • A functioning device

  • Logging in on time

The organizer is not responsible for:

  • Lag, disconnections, or platform outages

  • Player-side technical failures

5. Streaming & Recording

By participating, players grant permission for:

  • Games, usernames, and ratings to be streamed or recorded

  • Event coverage on platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, or social media

No real names or personal information will be disclosed unless explicitly authorized.

6. Prizes

  • Prizes are awarded based on final standings after fair-play review

  • Payouts may be delayed pending platform verification

  • Taxes, where applicable, are the responsibility of the player

7. Event Changes or Cancellation

The organizer reserves the right to:

  • Modify start times or formats

  • Combine sections if necessary

  • Cancel events due to insufficient entries or unforeseen circumstances

If an event is cancelled, refunds will be issued according to the Refund Policy.

8. Limitation of Liability

Participation is at your own risk. Sixty Four Squares is not liable for:

  • Loss of rating

  • Missed prizes due to disqualification

  • Platform enforcement actions

9. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for an event, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service and the Refund Policy.