Play to Win

Biannual Ladder Tournament

Some chess players thrive in a competitive environment and that is why we've started a biannual ladder chess tournament. Every week registered players compete to earn a prize and their name engraved on a trophy.

Two kings chess pieces

Tournament Rules

Starting Rating
Everyone begins at 800 points
Movement on the Ladder
Wins and losses move you up and down the ladder
Record Result
Both players must initial the result
Director Updates Rating
The director udpates all ratings
King and queen chess pieces

Friendly Games

Players may opt to play friendly games

Queen and king chess pieces

Sportsmanship

Win, lose, or draw - enjoyable game!

Ladder Results

The current standings of each player determines how the points are calculated each game. This can provide a considerable advantage for a lower rated player and enables them to catch up with the leader in only a few games.

Calculating Points

Game ResultHigher RatingEqual RatingLower Rating
Win+300+200+100
Loss-100-200-300
Draw+1000-100
Name
Andy C.1800
Mike R.1200
Herman K.900
Akshay R.900
Vida M.800
Macish P.800
Ayaan S.800
Luka J.700
Evan R.700
Evelyn H.600
Hawn S.500
Jules M.500
Neil A.500

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