TOURNAMENT CHARACTERISTICS
ARENA / 15 MINUTES TO FINISH / WITH BERSERK MODE
TOTAL LENGTH: 150 MINUTES
AWARDS FOR THE TOP TEN BY CATEGORIES:
-Certificate of Honor
- PDF book with the Compendium of the best games played in the tournament.
Arena Lichess Tournament FAQ
How are the scores calculated?
From the
outset, wins are worth 2 points, tables 1 point and losses 0 points.
If you win
two games in a row, you will start a double scoring streak, represented by a
flame icon. From that moment on and as long as you keep winning, each game will
be worth double; that is, the victories 4 points and the tables 2 points. A
loss will still be worth zero points.
For
example:
Three wins
in a row are worth 8 points: 2 + 2 + (2 × 2)
Two wins
and a draw are worth 6 points: 2 + 2 + (1 × 2)
Two wins,
one loss and a draw are worth 5 points: 2 + 2 + 0 + 1
Berserk mode
When a
player clicks the Berserk button at the beginning of the game, they lose half
of their clock time, but the win is worth one extra tournament point. ...
Berserk only grants an extra point if you play at least 7 moves in the game.
How is the
winner decided?
The player
(or players) with the most points at the end of the tournament will win.
How are
pairings made?
At the
beginning of the tournament, players are paired based on their score. As soon
as you finish a game, you return to the tournament lobby, and you will be
paired with a player with a similar score to yours. This minimizes waiting
time, although you may not be playing against all the other players in the
tournament.
Play fast
and go back to the lobby to play more games and earn more points.
When it
ends?
The tournament
has a countdown clock. When it reaches zero, the tournament rankings are frozen
and the winner is proclaimed. The games that are in play must be finished,
although they do not count towards the result of the tournament.
Other
important rules
There is a
countdown to the first move. If you don't make the first move within the time,
you lose the game.
If the game
ends in a draw during the first 10 moves, no points will be awarded to either
player.