18 Aug '14 09:24>
randomly placed back row pieces bring an exciting different dimension to the game of chess. The objective being the same as regular chess but with the essential tactical and strategic considerations being completely unknown until the games commence. there are many alternative variations on this theme but here we are inviting participants to take part in a quick knock out play all survivors tournament. The format is simply randomly placed back row pieces with no castling permitted either side of the board. All other chess rules being as in regular chess. Player pairings are unbiased and arranged by the date of rhp registration , oldest registrations playing next oldest rhp registration with no regard to rhp ratings until all 16 players are paired. Additional players are welcomed and invited to play after commencement of 16 player tournament. They will play in pairs in order of their request to join our tournament. All games are unrated. The time out settings are to be 3 days per move with a 7 day time bank. All players who lose a game are automatically knocked out of the tournament. All players who have 2 draw results are also knocked out but may be restored to the tournament depending on the number of moves made in the 2 combined draw games. Who the opponents are for each game depends upon the date of both players rhp registration, the 2 closest being paired off. This is an unlimited number unrated tournament and all players who have completed 20 rhp rated games are welcomed and cordially invited to participate. The name of the tournament is as the thread title. The following players are now included in the tournament first 16 play off- Grammy Bobby, Recuvic ,Sir Lurch, Skipstammy. More are very soon to sign up therefore please indicate your desire to participate as soon as possible to ensure a place in the first 16 player round. Failure to make a move by the time out limitations will of course lead to elimination from the tournament. Please enter our knockout random chess tournament by replying to this thread with 'yes please include me' with your date of rhp registration and your user name. If you do not make the first 16 no problem! You will still join the tournament! It is hoped to commence play as soon as possible after the initial 16 have been decided. Players of all ratings and abilities are all welcome to participate. No player will be required or asked to play more than one game at a time and non subscribers are equally welcome to join in, this is a non biased fun unrated tournament for all players who have completed their initial 20 rated games at rhp! The first 16 will be informed 1 to 3 days before commencement of the tournament. Any player deleting a game sent to them is eliminated from further participation. We look forward to receiving your entry! Random chess 960 has no absolutely preset theoretical opening themes or lines and the rapid development of Q and Rooks is normally highly recommended more so than in normal set up chess, as this can deliver big advantages very early on. Rapid careful forward advance of most pawns is also usually highly desirable with bishops and knights placed behind and among the pawns rather than in front of them, can also attach significant advantages in many positions. The dangers attached thereto are also of course significant. These are merely personal experiences but may be helpful in certain circumstances for players unfamiliar with random chess. Thank you for your interest and your eagerly awaited participation! Recuvic/ Grampy Bobby