Mechanics

• The event is soft capped at 36.
• 10,000 minimum starting stack (Max 35,000).
• Table draw will commence at 11AM.
• Each player will play 5 rounds of chess, each against a different opponent.
• Time Control: Fischer Timing - 5 minutes per player with a 5-second increment per move.
• Event will follow FIDE Blitz Rule.
• The winner of each individual match receives 10,000 bonus starting chips, to be awarded before the start of the poker tournament. (Draw awards 5,000 bonus chips to each player)
• Poker: Tables will be randomly drawn and play will begin promptly at 2PM. All prize money will be awarded based on the final result of the poker tournament.
• All Tournament Director or Mind Sport Arbitrator rulings are final

How to Play

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