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Hi, this is the Q&A forum!Post here your questions and admins will answer accordingly. Pertinent FAQs will be glued to the OP for later reference. FaZe_Ninja2 wrote: How do I make my own team? You'll recruit three more players and sort them by boards, from higher to lower rated, e.g.: Board 1, Board 2, Board 3, Board 4. You can recruit players at a season's Team Seeking thread, or by posting new threads in the club forum.After your team is complete, you'll post your roster at a season's Team Formation news thread so admins can confirm it, and ask your players to confirm their participation there.A team cannot surpass 1700 average rating points, that is, the sum of all four player ratings in a team cannot surpass 6800 points. To check all collected ratings you can access the NSPVCL Sheets, link can be found at the club description. Please refrain from polluting this thread. This is solely for general questions related to the league.

Hello members. I made the forum so that we can all discuss variant strategy. Since season 2 is underway with a current preseason we think that sharing ideas for the four variants (Live 960, 3 Check, King of the Hill, Crazy House) (remember for more information on these variants check out this post: https://www.chess.com/article/view/chess-variants and feel free to ask questions here: https://www.chess.com/clubs/forum/view/official-questions-forum) Have fun! Thanks and feel free to discuss with each other strategy and tips for variants...

Hello everyone! In this thread I will go over some important aspects of game negotiation, showing some things people are used to do which are not the best approach and that slow down the game negotiation process, as well as a quick negotiation example where I'll describe every part of a perfect negotiation. First of all, let's take a look at a perfect first post done by Chess.com Coach, Top Blogger and Streamer @KingsBishop, where he followed through with all the negotiation thread instructions: KingsBishop wrote: @Paul_the_best_Morphy, my UTC START time availability is: Friday 0000-0400Friday 1600-2300Sunday 0100-0400Monday 1600-1900Tuesday 1600-2200Wednesday 0200-0400Wednesday 1600-1800 Let me know The primary thing to notice here is that @KingsBishop is interested in playing his game, hence by applying the time windows concept he considerably broadens his opponent's chances of picking a time for their game, speeding up the negotiation process at max. Now, let's take a look at a slightly acceptable, but never ideal example of a first post: Player wrote: i can play Thursday 1 pm utc This could work, but you're not helping much. You did not give your opponent any margin via your first post, so in case he replies stating that he cannot do it that time, some week time was already gone with no progress made towards getting a game played. And finally, let's go over a first post that we see a lot and which is totally wrong, where some people were only safe from a forfeit when their opponents didn't post anything in the thread: Player wrote: hi opponent when can you play? When you post this, you're showing no effort in getting a game, since you didn't help with posting time windows for your opponent to pick from. Posting this is pretty much the same as posting nothing at all. Another good example of a blank post would be: Player wrote: hi opponent i can play anytime Cool, you can play anytime. But if you had listed some times, your opponent could just pick from one of them, instead of having to list times himself. Again, it's about speeding up the process and reducing the time required for a negotiation. If you can play anytime, surely you can improve this one a bit as well: Player wrote: hi opponent i can play any day from (time) to (time) in (timezone)i'm free to play most of the time so let me know Can you spot the difference? The first one didn't have time windows, so you'd have to wait for your opponent's times to make an agreement. The second one, however, has some of your times so your opponent can just pick from one of them and you'll have a game agreement already. Two steps instead of three. So in case anything happens and one of the players cannot show up, there's still time to try and find another time agreement for the game. It is also important to mention that once you have listed your times, it is a fact that you are available for any of them, thus once your opponent picks from one of them the game is agreed upon, pronto. There is no need for confirmation from the first poster, even though this is good practice and noble sportsmanship. So in case you see your opponent pick from one of the times you've listed, please confirm whenever you can. If you didn't confirm, we admins are assured that you are following the thread and that you have seen the time your opponent has picked for the game.First posters have the upper-hand on the game negotiation, but also all times listed must be considered thoughtfully since their opponent can pick from any of those times and the game agreement is therefore validated. Now, what to do when you cannot show up for your game? Here's what not to do: Player wrote: hi i spilled my soda so i won't be able to play sorry That's a rather sad event, but where are your times? Can we make it better? Let's see: Player wrote: hi @opponent something happened and i won't be able to play in our agreed time.i'm available that same time on (days) and also from (time) to (time) on (days), all in (timezone)let me know if you can play in any of those or list some of your times as well. You did it so much better this time that even your soda wouldn't dare to spill! Last but not least, let's see both bad and good negotiation examples. Player1 wrote: (Thursday) hi when can u play Player2 wrote: (Saturday) hello i see you're online can you play now? Player2 wrote: (Saturday) my opponent is online and not answer !!!! Player1 wrote: (Sunday) i was on mobile. when can u play tell me ur times Player2 wrote: (Sunday) i can play 2pm Player1 wrote: (Sunday) i see u online now lets play Player2 wrote: (Sunday) i cant play now Player2 wrote: (Monday) i can play tomorrow 2pm Player1 wrote: (Monday) what is the timezone Player2 wrote: (Monday) sorry 2pm edt Player1 wrote: (Monday) i cant play this time can u do tomorrow 20:00 utc Player2 wrote: (Tuesday) i didnt see ur message i can play now Player2 wrote: (Tuesday) my opponent not answering !!!! i claim forfeit Player1 wrote: (Tuesday) im here lets play Player2 wrote: (Tuesday) no u too late its forfeit Ok that was... not ideal. Now let's see a good one: Player1 wrote: (Thursday) Hello @opponentI can play any day from 12:00 to 18:00 utc. Let me know when it's good for you. Player2 wrote: (Friday) Hi! Let's do Saturday 15:00 utc. See you then! Player1 wrote: (Friday) Good! See you. Player1 wrote: (Saturday) Hi @opponent sorry! Something happened I won't be able to play today.I can play Sunday 15:00 to 21:00 utc or weekdays 12:00 to 14:00 utc, let me know! Player2 wrote: (Saturday) Let's do Sunday 15:00 then, see you! Player1 wrote: (Saturday) Cool, thanks! Player2 wrote: (Sunday) It is Sunday 15:00 UTC and I'm here for my game. Player1 wrote: (Sunday) Cool, let's do this! Game played on Sunday 15:00 UTC and posted at the Results Thread. That was good! I believe that's all for this post. Follow these examples and avoid unclear first posts or replies and you should do good! Remember that it is all about getting a game played, so it should never become a negotiation fight. It is a chess league, not an activity contest.Finally, I'd like to ask (again) that if you're not a player from either team in a Negotiation Thread nor an admin with the sole purpose of guiding players through the process, that you please do not post there, as it disrupts ongoing negotiations and makes it more time consuming to the players that are legitimately trying to get a game time. Constant breaking of this rule could damage not only you but also your team in case you are ejected from the league.Thank you all for reading and best of luck with your games!

HI members! The owner and I have been talking about making some cool called: Season 2 Specials - Mini Events This will consist of: Interesting games being live streamed on twitch Recaps with interviews and/or game analysis and more Mini event tournaments either in between or after the season. And possibly others! These Mini Events are small solo/team games in a format style of either swiss or others, with other variants or different time controls with competition and leader boards! We will also be featuring (like last season) Fantasy rounds for the players to predict week scores.

• • • • Not-So Pro Variants Chess League Hall of Fame • • • • Season One Variant Vigilantes @JosTim @sciencechimp2004 @Leon_Likes_Chess @Brudo_the_Chess_King SpeedyBlast! V2.0 @Chessdemon2019 @TherealHulkingHunter @LhcAndrewB @AlbAmchess @StealthNight The Chess Fighters @SchlappyC @KyanBui @Ecaterina-chess1 @JeshwantVana Regular Season Most Active Fantasy 1st Place: 1st Place: 1st Place: United Players of Chess.com The Weathermen @GoPikachu 2nd Place: 2nd Place: 2nd Place: Variant Vigilantes Variant Vigilantes @Leon_Likes_Chess 3rd Place: 3rd Place: 3rd Place: The Chess Fighters United Players of Chess.com @TheRealHulkingHunter@Twickenham2014

Not-So Pro Variant Chess League Rules & Guidelines • Format • Regular Phase • Playoffs Phase • Requirements • Rating Collection • Forfeits •• Teams • Team Captain • Player • Substitute Player • Roster Changes • Arguing • Format The Not-So Pro Variant Chess League is a team-based competition, consisting of an initial regular Phase, usually 8 weeks long, and subsequently a Playoffs Phase, usually four weeks long. A week is comprised of a six days duration - which can be extended on special occasions, or shortened during emergencies - during which the games will be played, and a rest day, where unplayed games are ruled upon, data is formulated and new threads are created. Four games per player are demanded each week, for a max total of 4 game points per player. Won games are worth 1 game point each, being drawn games worth half a game point and losses worth 0 game points each, respectively. Being each team comprised of 5 players, the max achievable game points per team is 20. A team is guaranteed to win in case it reaches 15 or more game points over the opposing team, thus getting 1 Match Point (MP). On the event of a tie - both teams in a pairing reaching exactly 8 game points, - 0.5 match points are awarded to each team. Losing teams are not awarded match points. They will, however, retain their game points for tiebreak purposes. Games that were not played by the time a week is over are considered forfeit results, and will be ruled upon by the administration at the rest day. Points will be awarded according to each player's effort on getting a game and thorough following of all negotiation instructions, as stated in detail on every negotiation thread. E.g.: in case neither player has made effort to negotiate a time for their game, they'll both be awarded zero game points (0f) and receive forfeit penalty tiebreak points for their team. Regular Phase Consists of a Swiss eight rounds stage, where teams compete to climb up the Leaderboard and make it to the Top 8/16 (N/A so far). The Regular Phase will have one of the four variants each week in weeks 1 to 4, and then repeat each variant once during weeks 5 to 8. The four variants are: 3 Check Crazyhouse Fischer Random (960) King of the Hill Each player will play both colors in two different time controls: three minutes with a two second increment per move (3|2) and five minutes with no increment per move (5|0), regardless of order, for a total of 4 games per week in said variant. After the eight regular playing weeks, the Top 8/16 (N/A so far) teams will advance to the Playoffs, which consist of one Semifinals and one Finals/3rd Place Match sequence of events. In case there are tied teams by the end of the Regular Phase, tiebreaks are as follows: Game Points (GP) - Descending Forfeit Points (FP) - Ascending Highest Winning Streak Playoffs Phase Consists of a must-win two rounds elimination stage, following a Semifinals and Finals/3rd Place Match sequence of events. Based on the Top 8/16 (N/A so far) standings from the Regular Phase, seeding for the first round of the Playoffs Phase will be: 1st place from Regular Phase plays last place from Regular Phase (and so on from ways of: A vs F and B vs E) Both winners from the Semifinals round will advance to the Finals round, while both losing teams from the Semifinals round will play in the 3rd Place Match decider. The format for all Playoffs Phase rounds consists of one game in each particular variant, for a total of four games, regardless of playing order. The time control is five minutes with no increment per move (5|0). Players with bright background in the pairing table will play with the White pieces in all games, players with dark background will play with the Black pieces in all games. In case of a tie in any particular round of the Playoffs, colors will be reversed and four more games will be played following extra tiebreak rounds, as described below, until a winner is declared: Blitz Tiebreaks - Three minutes with a two second increment per move (3|2) Bullet Tiebreaks - Two minutes with a one second increment per move (2|1) Bullet Tiebreaks - One minute with no increment per move (1|0) Requirements To join as a Player in the Not-So Pro Variant Chess League it is required that the chess.com member has a minimum of 3 months in the site, as well as a minimum of 10 rated Blitz games against different human opponents. Games against computer live bots do not count to the minimum games required. Players failing to meet the requirements might still apply through the official form, however, it is a player's responsibility to communicate the administration once requirements are met, in case they so desire to join at a later date. All entries will be verified for deliberate rating manipulation, which is a form of fair play abuse and therefore will not be tolerated. Teams Each team has 5 players, which are divided into 5 boards respecting a rating ladder, being, in the very majority of cases, Board 1 the highest rated player and Board 5 the lowest rated player. The average rating per team cannot surpass 1700 rating points, that is, the sum of all four player collected ratings cannot surpass 8500 points. In-depth info about a player's final rating can be found in the Rating Collection section. A max difference of 100 rating points will be accepted, in case a higher Board player is lower-rated than the player(s) below him. It is required that one of the players stands in the condition of a Team Captain. Team Captain Team Captains also stand in the condition of Players and have, among their responsibilities throughout the season, to: Recruit, manage and represent their teammates; Find a substitute player if needed, communicating the administration beforehand - max 48 hours from the start of a particular playing week - in case of a substitution, a change of rosters or player replacements of any kind; Provide a team name no wider than 32 characters (spaces included) and optionally choose their team lettering and background color for the sheets, pairings and results threads; Be active and communicative for as long as their team lasts in the competition. Player A Player has, among their responsibilities throughout the season, to: Locate their respective negotiation thread at the weekly Pairings & Negotiation Threads club news post; Read and follow the instructions therein to negotiate a time for his game; Attend for their game in the accorded time; Post their game result at the weekly Results thread; Communicate their Team Captain beforehand in case of an impossibility to participate on a certain week or period of time; Have their live chess challenge settings open to everyone in the accorded game time, or alternatively add their opponent to the friends list in order to play the game; Accept to play for the same team during the season, being unable to join other teams in case of an elimination or withdrawal. Substitute Player Substitute Players (Subs) are teamless volunteer players which might be recruited by a team during a certain period, in the event of a Player being unable to play. Subs are allowed to play for one single team per week. For a substitution to be valid, the rating rules listed on Teams section need to be observed. Additionally, a Substitute Player cannot be rated higher than 100 rating points from the Player he is subbing for. A substitution needs to be communicated by the Team Captain to the Administration no further than 48 hours (2 days) from the beginning of a playing week. On the event of extended weeks, for each 7 playing days comprised in it, there will be a plus of 48 hours added to this limit. E.g. a week that is 18 playing days long will have 144 hours (6 days) limit for communicating substitutions. Late substitutions will not be accepted. All teamless Players which have signed on the official form and have not been assigned to a team will be shifted to the condition of Substitute Players once Team Formation ends, being then located at the Subs tab at the Google Spreadsheets. Rating Collection A player's final collected rating will be based on the following formula: { [ (FR + CH + KOTH + 3C) ÷ 4] + [BLITZ] } ÷ 2 Basically, upon the day of collection all four variant ratings will be averaged, then summed with the player's Blitz rating collected from a six months period prior to Team Formation - which is described in the Team Formation official news - and then averaged again for the final rating. Plus 100 rating points will be added to a player's final collected rating for each non-played variant - this is known as Rating Penalty. In order to erase penalties, one must play at least ten games in said variant(s) and then contact an admin for rating recollection on the missing variant(s). The games can be played in any time control. In case the administration finds out that there have been, for the purpose of rating manipulation, thrown games by said player - being it by early resigning, blatant intentional poor play or continuous attempts to mask a certain rating to hide playing strength, - it can lead to his ejection from the league and club itself. To consult a player's final collected rating, please access the Google Spreadsheets through the Club Description above the notes. Roster Changes In case a Team Captain would like to change a team roster, he must send in his new line up to the administration so it can be checked and validated. Roster changes won't be allowed during a week, and should always be communicated before the next week begins, preferably until Wednesdays which are usually the deadline day for a particular week. Before sending in a roster change, a captain must make sure that: The new players have registered to the league in time; The new average rating doesn't surpass the rating cap. The old player will therefore be shifted to the condition of Substitute Player, in case he hasn't yet played for 3 different teams. Use this tool for the purpose of rating calculation, consulting it along with the player collected ratings shown at the google sheets located at the club description. Late communicated roster changes will only take place on the subsequent week. Forfeits In the event of a player failing to be online (no-show) in the scheduled game time or even 30 minutes after the scheduled game time, they must justify it on the respective Negotiation Thread and offer new time windows as quickly as possible. The administration will be looking upon all negotiations closely for possible abuse of the negotiation system. Failing to show up twice in a week will award a forfeit win to the opponent. Failing to show for a game in the accorded time will also render the player a Strike. If a player accumulates three Strikes he will thereby be ejected from the remainder of the season. In case there is a game scheduled late in the week and one of the players is a no-show, they are likely to receive a forfeit loss. Arguing The decision of the administration on any issue is final and should not be debated within the group. You may, however, politely petition the administration for a review of the decision via Private Messages. Constant arguing and complaint may result in a member's ejection from the club. If you wish to ask any questions about the rules herein or about the general league operation and any details about its aspects, feel free to use the Q&A Forum for this purpose or message one of the admins. IMPORTANT: Unnecessary comments are not appreciated in the Results Threads. Players may get muted/ejected from the rest of the season/ejected from the league if they do not cease to post unnecessary comments in the Results Threads after multiple warnings. These rules are subject to change. Major changes will be communicated inside the club.

Please post all games played for the Finals below.There'll be a total of two 3|2 and two 5|0 Rated games in this week's variant.Feel free to post only the 1st game in a sequence if so desired.We'll then validate all other games. Format should be as follows:"(team) player vs. (team) player, result (e.g., 2-2), link to game(s)" Note that posting a game result is often courtesy of the winner.Games must be posted to this thread in order to be counted as a valid match! Results will be verified if a thumbs up sign is located right next to it.

10.5 United Players of Chess.comBG The Chess Fighters United Players of Chess.comBG vs Chess FamilyBG Chess UltraMasters Chess FamilyBG 9.5 0f @1-c41-0 0 vs @JuniorJumper 0 4f 2 @SchlappyC 0 vs @AngrySpaceVoid 0 2 3 @Vinumonz555 0 vs @1c6O-1 0 1 3 @Ecaterina-chess1 (C) 0 vs @Nightly-Knight 0 1 2.5 @TheUltraTrap 0 vs @Xhive24 0 1.5 This week's variant: CrazyhouseFinals Deadline: Wednesday, July 28th: 10:30 am EST • 14:00 UTC Everyone must schedule their games with their opponent here.In addition to scheduling it here, you may also PM your opponent and/or schedule your game on your opponent's profile notes.But all time agreements must be posted here.You will play two 3|2 games and two 5|0 games in this week's variant.One with the White pieces and one with the Black pieces in each time control.The games must be rated. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE NEGOTIATING Consider ALL the time windows you'd be available to play a game. (optional) Convert them to UTC time zone - Click Here for a practical tool. Post ALL the time windows where you'll be free. (Ex.: Friday 28th, 10:00-14:00 UTC; Saturday 29th, 15:00-19:00) When a time agreement is set, you have 30 minutes from the specific agreed time to show up for the game. We will accompany all negotiations being held and measure not only the pro-activeness, but also (and more importantly) a player's interest in getting a gamewhen ruling on forfeits. IMPORTANT: When the scheduled game time arrives and you are online for your game, post the following at your Negotiation Thread:"It is (insert scheduled game time here) now and I am here for my game."Do NOT post it before the precise scheduled time for your game. It is advised that you follow this thread. Your opponent must also post his time availability here, so it is wise that you officialize all essential game negotiation information in this here thread.You should reply accordingly on this thread.Also, please note that afterward you must post your game at the Finals Results Thread for it to become valid. Unposted games will not be validated.

Please post all games played for the Semifinals below.There'll be a total of two 3|2 and two 5|0 Rated games in this week's variant.Feel free to post only the 1st game in a sequence if so desired.We'll then validate all other games. Format should be as follows:"(team) player vs. (team) player, result (e.g., 2-2), link to game(s)" Note that posting a game result is often courtesy of the winner.Games must be posted to this thread in order to be counted as a valid match! Results will be verified if a thumbs up sign is located right next to it.

5 The WeathermenBG The Weathermen The WeathermenBG vs Legendary Chess DragonsBG Chess UltraMasters Legendary Chess DragonsBG 15 0f @Chessdemon2019 (C) 1 vs @JuniorJumper 0 4f 2 @lightningleapord8 0 vs @AngrySpaceVoid 0 2 0f @The_nail 0 vs @1c6O-1 0 4f 2 @Chessknight222 0 vs @Nightly-Knight 0 2 1 @select_chicken 0 vs @Xhive24 0 3 This week's variant: Fischer Random (960)Semifinals Deadline: Wednesday, July 21st: 10:00 am EST • 14:00 UTC Everyone must schedule their games with their opponent here.In addition to scheduling it here, you may also PM your opponent and/or schedule your game on your opponent's profile notes.But all time agreements must be posted here.You will play two 3|2 games and two 5|0 games in this week's variants. One with the White pieces and one with the Black pieces in each time control.The games must be rated. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE NEGOTIATING Consider ALL the time windows you'd be available to play a game. (optional) Convert them to UTC time zone - Click Here for a practical tool. Post ALL the time windows where you'll be free. (Ex.: Friday 28th, 10:00-14:00 UTC; Saturday 29th, 15:00-19:00) When a time agreement is set, you have 30 minutes from the specific agreed time to show up for the game. We will accompany all negotiations being held and measure not only the pro-activeness, but also (and more importantly) a player's interest in getting a gamewhen ruling on forfeits. IMPORTANT: When the scheduled game time arrives and you are online for your game, post the following at your Negotiation Thread:"It is (insert scheduled game time here) now and I am here for my game."Do NOT post it before the precise scheduled time for your game. It is advised that you follow this thread. Your opponent must also post his time availability here, so it is wise that you officialize all essential game negotiation information in this here thread.You should reply accordingly on this thread.Also, please note that afterwards you must post your game at the Results Thread for it to become valid. Unposted games will not be validated.

10.5 United Players of Chess.comBG The Chess Fighters United Players of Chess.comBG vs Chess FamilyBG Chess Family Chess FamilyBG 9.5 4f @1-c41-0 0 vs @Rkdkchess 0 0f 2 @SchlappyC 0 vs @ananthramdas 0 2 0.5 @Vinumonz555 0 vs @mistfern 0 3.5 2 @Ecaterina-chess1 (C) 0 vs @Fayez58 0 2 2 @TheUltraTrap 0 vs @BoraBoy 0 2 This week's variant: Fischer Random (960)Semifinals Deadline: Wednesday, July 21st: 10:00 am EST • 14:00 UTC Everyone must schedule their games with their opponent here.In addition to scheduling it here, you may also PM your opponent and/or schedule your game on your opponent's profile notes.But all time agreements must be posted here.You will play two 3|2 games and two 5|0 games in this week's variant.One with the White pieces and one with the Black pieces in each time control.The games must be rated. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE NEGOTIATING Consider ALL the time windows you'd be available to play a game. (optional) Convert them to UTC time zone - Click Here for a practical tool. Post ALL the time windows where you'll be free. (Ex.: Friday 28th, 10:00-14:00 UTC; Saturday 29th, 15:00-19:00) When a time agreement is set, you have 30 minutes from the specific agreed time to show up for the game. We will accompany all negotiations being held and measure not only the pro-activeness, but also (and more importantly) a player's interest in getting a gamewhen ruling on forfeits. IMPORTANT: When the scheduled game time arrives and you are online for your game, post the following at your Negotiation Thread:"It is (insert scheduled game time here) now and I am here for my game."Do NOT post it before the precise scheduled time for your game. It is advised that you follow this thread. Your opponent must also post his time availability here, so it is wise that you officialize all essential game negotiation information in this here thread.You should reply accordingly on this thread.Also, please note that afterward you must post your game at the Results Thread for it to become valid. Unposted games will not be validated.

- United Players of Chess.comBG United Players of Chess.com United Players of Chess.comBG vs Chess FamilyBG Chess Family Chess FamilyBG - - @GoPikachu 0 vs @Rkdkchess 0 - - @AmritRaunak24 0 vs @ananthramdas 0 - - @kraunak60 0 vs @mistfern 0 - - @Twickenham2014 0 vs @Fayez58 0 - - @TheRedDrag 0 vs @BoraBoy 0 - This week's variant: CrazyHouseSeason 2 Week 2 Deadline: Tuesday, June 29st: 10:00 am EST Everyone must schedule their games with their opponent here.In addition to scheduling it here, you may also PM your opponent and/or schedule your game on your opponent's profile notes.But all time agreements must be posted here.You will play two 3|2 games and two 5|0 games in this week's variant.One with the White pieces and one with the Black pieces in each time control.The games must be rated. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE NEGOTIATING Consider ALL the time windows you'd be available to play a game. (optional) Convert them to UTC time zone - Click Here for a practical tool. Post ALL the time windows where you'll be free. (Ex.: Friday 28th, 10:00-14:00 UTC; Saturday 29th, 15:00-19:00) When a time agreement is set, you have 30 minutes from the specific agreed time to show up for the game. We will accompany all negotiations being held and measure not only the pro-activeness, but also (and more importantly) a player's interest in getting a gamewhen ruling on forfeits. IMPORTANT: When the scheduled game time arrives and you are online for your game, post the following at your Negotiation Thread:"It is (insert scheduled game time here) now and I am here for my game."Do NOT post it before the precise scheduled time for your game. It is advised that you follow this thread. Your opponent must also post his time availability here, so it is wise that you oficialize all essential game negotiation information in this here thread.You should reply accordingly on this thread.Also, please note that afterwards you must post your game at the Results Thread for it to become valid. Unposted games will not be validated.

- The Chess FightersBG The Chess Fighters The Chess FightersBG vs The Checkmatin QueensBG The Checkmatin Queens The Checkmatin QueensBG - - @SchlappyC 0 vs @Rychessmaster1 0 - - @1-c41-0 0 vs #N/A 0 - - @Vinumonz555 0 vs #N/A 0 - - @Ecaterina-chess1 0 vs @Dark_Knight_DK14 0 - - @EthanJojy 0 vs @superstargod 0 - This week's variant: CrazyHouseSeason 2 Week 2 Deadline: Tuesday, June 29st: 10:00 am EST Everyone must schedule their games with their opponent here.In addition to scheduling it here, you may also PM your opponent and/or schedule your game on your opponent's profile notes.But all time agreements must be posted here.You will play two 3|2 games and two 5|0 games in this week's variant.One with the White pieces and one with the Black pieces in each time control.The games must be rated. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE NEGOTIATING Consider ALL the time windows you'd be available to play a game. (optional) Convert them to UTC time zone - Click Here for a practical tool. Post ALL the time windows where you'll be free. (Ex.: Friday 28th, 10:00-14:00 UTC; Saturday 29th, 15:00-19:00) When a time agreement is set, you have 30 minutes from the specific agreed time to show up for the game. We will accompany all negotiations being held and measure not only the pro-activeness, but also (and more importantly) a player's interest in getting a gamewhen ruling on forfeits. IMPORTANT: When the scheduled game time arrives and you are online for your game, post the following at your Negotiation Thread:"It is (insert scheduled game time here) now and I am here for my game."Do NOT post it before the precise scheduled time for your game. It is advised that you follow this thread. Your opponent must also post his time availability here, so it is wise that you oficialize all essential game negotiation information in this here thread.You should reply accordingly on this thread.Also, please note that afterwards you must post your game at the Results Thread for it to become valid. Unposted games will not be validated.

12 The WeathermenBG The Weathermen The WeathermenBG vs Legendary Chess DragonsBG Legendary Chess Dragons Legendary Chess DragonsBG 0 4f @Chessdemon2019 (C) 1 vs #N/A 0 0f 4f @lightningleapord8 0 vs #N/A 0 0f - @The_nail 0 vs @BhavikChaudhary 0 - 4f @Chessknight222 0 vs @Prince_USA 0 0f - @select_chicken 0 vs @aakula 0 - This week's variant: CrazyHouseSeason 2 Week 2 Deadline: Tuesday, June 29st: 10:00 am EST Everyone must schedule their games with their opponent here.In addition to scheduling it here, you may also PM your opponent and/or schedule your game on your opponent's profile notes.But all time agreements must be posted here.You will play two 3|2 games and two 5|0 games in this week's variant.One with the White pieces and one with the Black pieces in each time control.The games must be rated. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE NEGOTIATING Consider ALL the time windows you'd be available to play a game. (optional) Convert them to UTC time zone - Click Here for a practical tool. Post ALL the time windows where you'll be free. (Ex.: Friday 28th, 10:00-14:00 UTC; Saturday 29th, 15:00-19:00) When a time agreement is set, you have 30 minutes from the specific agreed time to show up for the game. We will accompany all negotiations being held and measure not only the pro-activeness, but also (and more importantly) a player's interest in getting a gamewhen ruling on forfeits. IMPORTANT: When the scheduled game time arrives and you are online for your game, post the following at your Negotiation Thread:"It is (insert scheduled game time here) now and I am here for my game."Do NOT post it before the precise scheduled time for your game. It is advised that you follow this thread. Your opponent must also post his time availability here, so it is wise that you oficialize all essential game negotiation information in this here thread.You should reply accordingly on this thread.Also, please note that afterwards you must post your game at the Results Thread for it to become valid. Unposted games will not be validated.

This is supposed to be the VARIANTS league; But out of the 8 Official existing Variants; WE only have 4 of them. We have 8 weeks of battles; why don't we add the other 4 (atomic; antichess; horde and racing kings) ? regards Antichess Candidate Master Mr-Bulletplayer (lichess.org/@/Mr-bulletplayer)

- Chess UltraMastersBG Chess UltraMasters Chess UltraMastersBG vs ROARing LeprechaunsBG ROARing Leprechauns ROARing LeprechaunsBG - - @JuniorJumper 0 vs @Bishop_to_e4 0 - - @angryspacevoid 0 vs @Leon_Likes_Chess 0 - - @1c6O-1 0 vs @AlbAmchess 0 - - @Nightly-Knight 0 vs @rebus2k 0 - - @Xhive24 0 vs @Board_2_Death 0 - This week's variant: CrazyHouseSeason 2 Week 2 Deadline: Tuesday, June 29st: 10:00 am EST Everyone must schedule their games with their opponent here.In addition to scheduling it here, you may also PM your opponent and/or schedule your game on your opponent's profile notes.But all time agreements must be posted here.You will play two 3|2 games and two 5|0 games in this week's variant.One with the White pieces and one with the Black pieces in each time control.The games must be rated. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE NEGOTIATING Consider ALL the time windows you'd be available to play a game. (optional) Convert them to UTC time zone - Click Here for a practical tool. Post ALL the time windows where you'll be free. (Ex.: Friday 28th, 10:00-14:00 UTC; Saturday 29th, 15:00-19:00) When a time agreement is set, you have 30 minutes from the specific agreed time to show up for the game. We will accompany all negotiations being held and measure not only the pro-activeness, but also (and more importantly) a player's interest in getting a gamewhen ruling on forfeits. IMPORTANT: When the scheduled game time arrives and you are online for your game, post the following at your Negotiation Thread:"It is (insert scheduled game time here) now and I am here for my game."Do NOT post it before the precise scheduled time for your game. It is advised that you follow this thread. Your opponent must also post his time availability here, so it is wise that you oficialize all essential game negotiation information in this here thread.You should reply accordingly on this thread.Also, please note that afterwards you must post your game at the Results Thread for it to become valid. Unposted games will not be validated.

Please post all games played for Week 2 below.There'll be a total of two 3|2 and two 5|0 Rated games in this week's variant.Feel free to post only the 1st game in a sequence if so desired.We'll then validate all other games. Format should be as follows:"(team) player vs. (team) player, result (e.g., 2-2), link to game(s)" Note that posting a game result is often courtesy of the winner.Games must be posted to this thread in order to be counted as a valid match!

- The Dark KnightsBG The Dark Knights The Dark KnightsBG vs Ring-Tailed LemursBG Ring-Tailed Lemurs Ring-Tailed LemursBG - - @UWillResignYesUWill 0 vs #N/A 0 - - @Sep-Gol 0 vs #N/A 0 - - @BonafideGenius (C) 1 vs @BooncharoenNathan 0 - - @SpeedyCyclone (C) 1 vs @pcl205957 0 - - @2Nf31-0 0 vs @Ring-Tailed_Lemur 0 - This week's variant: CrazyHouseSeason 2 Week 2 Deadline: Tuesday, June 29st: 10:00 am EST Everyone must schedule their games with their opponent here.In addition to scheduling it here, you may also PM your opponent and/or schedule your game on your opponent's profile notes.But all time agreements must be posted here.You will play two 3|2 games and two 5|0 games in this week's variant.One with the White pieces and one with the Black pieces in each time control.The games must be rated. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE NEGOTIATING Consider ALL the time windows you'd be available to play a game. (optional) Convert them to UTC time zone - Click Here for a practical tool. Post ALL the time windows where you'll be free. (Ex.: Friday 28th, 10:00-14:00 UTC; Saturday 29th, 15:00-19:00) When a time agreement is set, you have 30 minutes from the specific agreed time to show up for the game. We will accompany all negotiations being held and measure not only the pro-activeness, but also (and more importantly) a player's interest in getting a gamewhen ruling on forfeits. IMPORTANT: When the scheduled game time arrives and you are online for your game, post the following at your Negotiation Thread:"It is (insert scheduled game time here) now and I am here for my game."Do NOT post it before the precise scheduled time for your game. It is advised that you follow this thread. Your opponent must also post his time availability here, so it is wise that you oficialize all essential game negotiation information in this here thread.You should reply accordingly on this thread.Also, please note that afterwards you must post your game at the Results Thread for it to become valid. Unposted games will not be validated.

16 Chess FamilyBG Chess Family Chess FamilyBG vs Ring-Tailed LemursBG Ring-Tailed Lemurs Ring-Tailed LemursBG 0 0f @Rkdkchess 0 vs Needs Sub under 4733 0 0f 4f @ananthramdas 0 vs Needs Sub under 4733 0 0f 4f @mistfern 0 vs @BooncharoenNathan 0 0f 4f @Fayez58 0 vs @pcl205957 0 0f 4f @BoraBoy (C) 1 vs @Ring-Tailed_Lemur (C) 1 0f This week's variant: Fischer RandomSeason 2 Week 1 Deadline: Monday, june 21st: 3:30m ET • 17:00 UTC30 Everyone must schedule their games with their opponent here.In addition to scheduling it here, you may also PM your opponent and/or schedule your game on your opponent's profile notes.But all time agreements must be posted here.You will play two 3|2 games and two 5|0 games in this week's variant.One with the White pieces and one with the Black pieces in each time control.The games must be rated. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE NEGOTIATING Consider ALL the time windows you'd be available to play a game. (optional) Convert them to UTC time zone - Click Here for a practical tool. Post ALL the time windows where you'll be free. (Ex.: Friday 28th, 10:00-14:00 UTC; Saturday 29th, 15:00-19:00) When a time agreement is set, you have 30 minutes from the specific agreed time to show up for the game. We will accompany all negotiations being held and measure not only the pro-activeness, but also (and more importantly) a player's interest in getting a gamewhen ruling on forfeits. IMPORTANT: When the scheduled game time arrives and you are online for your game, post the following at your Negotiation Thread:"It is (insert scheduled game time here) now and I am here for my game."Do NOT post it before the precise scheduled time for your game. It is advised that you follow this thread. Your opponent must also post his time availability here, so it is wise that you oficialize all essential game negotiation information in this here thread.You should reply accordingly on this thread.Also, please note that afterwards you must post your game at the Results Thread for it to become valid. Unposted games will not be validated.

Ok, this makes me look like a traitor, but my main reason is my "teammates": Here are my "teammates" Board 1- NONE! We don't have a b1? Board 2- NONE! We don't have a b2? Board 3- Ok, we have one, but they are illegal, because they are on 2 teams! Can it get worse? Yes! They aren't negotiating in either thread! Board 4- That's me, stuck here on this team Board 5- The only legal player!!! But.. he's a 500-600 (for this league) SO.. doomed! Consensus: We are totally doomed I kindly ask the SA's and admins to let me quit my team. Ok, so I'm open to being a sub for any team with minimum 3 active and legal players. My rating for this league is 1580.5. Thanks!