Grades 6-12

Event Description: Matrix 2.0 is a chess competition where participants demonstrate their strategic skills in a series of timed matches. The event focuses on outsmarting opponents in the heat of running time.

Event Date:

• August 2, 2024

Mode of Conduct:

• Online (via Chess.com)

Important Details:

• The competition will be held on Chess.com.
• First 32 entries will be taken into account.
• Win = 1 point, Draw = Rematch (1 minute), Loss = 0 points.

Rules:

1. All participants should have an account on Chess.com.
2. Follow the standard FIDE rules of chess.
3. Standard rules for check and checkmate apply.
4. No external assistance or use of other chess engines.
5. The 32 players will go head-to-head in 5-minute Blitz Chess matches until the top 2 are determined.
6. In case of any draw or stalemate, a 1-minute game will be played as a tiebreaker.
7. Players can offer and accept draws using the platform’s features.
8. Cheating (using external help or software) is strictly prohibited and monitored by Chess.com’s fair play system.

Judgment Criteria:

• Performance in matches
• Points accumulated
• Ability to handle time pressure

Event Heads:

• Divyam Gupta (XI Commerce)
• Shlok Uniyal (XI Science)