<p>All offline tournaments are organized as double-elimination tournaments with 8 players.<br />
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Each match consists of two blitz games (3 minutes plus 2-second increment for each move). In case the winner is not determined by the blitz games, the players will play an Armageddon format game (5 minutes for White, 4 minutes for Black).</p>

Blitz 3+2

Armageddon Championship Series: Americas

Yes, this tournament is FIDE Rated and will affect your FIDE Rating.

Is it rated?

A win has a base score of 2 points, a draw 1 point, and a loss is worth no points. If you win two games consecutively you will start a double point streak, represented by a flame icon. The following games will continue to be worth double points until you fail to win a game. That is, awin will be worth 4 points, a draw 2 points, and a loss will still not award any points. For example, two wins followed by a draw will be worth 6 points: 2 + 2 + (2 x 1)

How are scores calculated?

The player(s) with the most points at the conclusion of the tournament's set time limit will be announced winner(s). When two players have the same number of points, the tournament performance is the tie break.

How is the winner decided?

At the beginning of the tournament, players are paired based on their rating. As soon as you finish a game, return to the tournament lobby: you will then be paired with aplayer close to your ranking. This ensures minimum wait time, however you may not face all other players in the tournament. Play fast and return to the lobby to play more games and win more points.