Chess

1. Rules as defined in the FIDE Laws of Chess will apply, except where amended by Community Games rules.
2. The "Touch and Move" rule will be strictly enforced.
3. Teams must consist of 5 players, numbered 1 to 5 in strength order. This declared order cannot change throughout the competition. Substitutes must play on the lowest boards in descending order.
4. Teams must submit their board order in writing to the Coordinator at least 15 minutes before scheduled play begins.

• Each win scores 1 point, a draw scores 0.5, and a loss scores 0 points.
• Before each match, opposing captains draw for colours.
• Maximum playing time is 3 hours. Each player receives 1.5 hours. “Allegro” time controls apply to the final 15 minutes of each player's time.

5. A chess clock may be used at the National Festival.
6. Allegro Chess:
   • If a player’s time runs out, they lose unless their opponent has insufficient mating material. In that case, the game is declared a draw.
   • In Allegro Chess tournaments, any illegal move results in immediate loss.
7. Prompting (giving help during play) will result in the disqualification of the player involved.
8. Any disputes must be reported immediately to the Coordinator — not after the game has ended.
9. The National Festival will use a knockout system: two semi-finals, a playoff, and a final.
10. Chess sets are provided at the National Finals.
11. If the match is tied by game points, the following tie-break procedure is applied in order:
    • Re-count all game points excluding board 5 results.
    • If still tied, re-count excluding board 4 results.
    • If still tied, use the result of the match between the tied teams (if applicable).
    • If still tied, re-count excluding board 3 results.
    • If still tied, re-count excluding board 2 results.

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