Rejection Chess

 

Venue:                   Newport Chess Club
Start Time:             7.45

A 6 round swiss tournament

Rules of rejection chess

Each turn a player has the right to refuse the first proposed move of their opponent but then the opponent can propose a second move which much be accepted. If a player has only one legal move this move must be accepted. Two moves promoting a pawn but to a different piece each time count as two separate moves.

Time Control

A handicap system will be employed:

180+                   (5 min)
140-179              (7 min)
101-139              (9 min)
100 and below  (10 min)

Grades will be determined using the most recent standard-play grading list

Entry Fee/Prizes

There will be no entry fee and no prizes