Local Rules Rapidplay Finishes

Local Rules applying in 2022-3 Season Worcester City Rapidplay Tournament

These rules vary from rules applying at most congresses because there is no guarantee that an independent person will be able to act as arbiter. The Controller, Rob Sutton, will arbitrate in the event of a dispute.

• The time control shall be 25 min + 10 sec increment from move 1..
• Play shall be governed by the FIDE laws of Chess, except where they are overridden by the following rules.
• Players do not need to record any moves.
• The flag is considered to have fallen when a valid claim to that effect has been made by a player.
• To claim a win on time, the claimant's flag must remain up and the opponent's flag down after the clocks have been stopped.
• If both flags have fallen, the game is drawn.