960 Tournament

As Monday is a bank holiday with no league games, we’ve decided to host a casual chess 960/Fischer Random tournament. Current time control is 7 +5.

All are welcome regardless of ability. Either turn up before 7:30 and meet in the bar, or let me know and I’ll make sure you’re in the draw for a 7:30 start.

Prize fund is bragging rights, or you may be able to guilt someone into buying you a drink. That also means entry fees are….well, make sure you buy yourself a drink at the bar, and if you’re feeling particularly generous, maybe the eventual winner as well.

If you’ve got this far and have no idea what I’m talking about, it’s a chess variant where the starting position for the back row of pieces is randomised. You still get one bishop on each colour, and the king will be between the two rooks. All other normal rules of chess apply. More details available on Wikipedia.

Tarik
March 31, 2024