Once a quarter J.P. Chess has a Rapid Night which comprises of a tournament using standard SWISS system pairing. The next Rapid Night tournament will be a Fischer Random (Chess960) Tournament on Feb 13, 2025. There are 5 rounds with one game per round. The time controls are 10 minutes per player with a delay of 5 seconds. The games are not rated. Entry is free and prizes are limited. 

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Date:

Feb 13, 2025

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Location:

J.P. Licks, 659 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain

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Time Controls:

G10|d5 (10 mins, 5 seconds delay)

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Rounds

5 Rounds,1 game per round (color determined by SWISS pairing system)

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Schedule

6:00 Casual chess and in-person registration opens (4 spots)

6:20 All players should be present (inform Tournament Director)

6:20 Spots freed up and first round pairings done

6:30 Round 1

7:05 Round 2

7:40 Round 3

8:15 Round 4

8:50 Round 5

9:20 End of Tournament (approx. time)

Rounds 2-5 may start sooner/later than scheduled

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Rules

FIDE Rapid rules will apply. This includes time penalties for illegal moves (the position immediately before the irregularity shall be reinstated. After the first completed illegal move by a player, the arbiter shall give two minutes extra time to his/her opponent; for the second completed illegal move by the same player the arbiter shall declare the game lost by this player).

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Chess960, also known as Fischer Random Chess, is a chess variant that randomizes the starting position of the pieces on the back rank. It was introduced by former World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer in 1996 to reduce the emphasis on opening preparation and encourage creativity in play. Here is a link to a video by chess.com on how to play Fischer Random: Learn to Play Chess960 (Fischer Random) . You should definitely watch this video and ensure you are familiar with how to Castle in Fischer Random.​

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Prizes

To be determined on the day but may include JP Chess Mugs and key rings. Depending on entrants there may be prizes awarded to a lower rated category.

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Safety

If you feel sick or have been in close contact with someone recently with COVID please do not attend the tournament. We are meeting in a public place. Please keep your belongings safe at all times. Parental supervision is required for juniors.

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Registered Players and Waitlist (On-line CLOSED)

Registration will open Feb 1, 2025 and will close on Feb 12 at noon. Click on the register button below. Priority will be given to Thursday regulars. Spots are limited to 22 players, but potentially we may add 6 more spots on the evening depending on available physical space. Your name will appear on the list once accepted by tournament administrator.

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If you are on the waitlist or wish to play please turn up on the evening when spots for no-shows will be given on a first come first served basis from 6:20pm. If you have entered and can no longer play please email us at jamaicaplainchess@gmail.com