anichess rising stars iii

ANICHESS RISING STARS III: OFFICIAL REGULATIONS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

• Platform: anichess.com
• Event Date: July 5, 12:00 UTC
• Total Participants: Strictly limited to 16 players
• Tournament Format: Single Elimination Knockout bracket
• Match System: All matches (from Round 1 to Grand Finals) are Best of 3 (BO3)
• Time Control: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment
• Mandatory Presence: All players MUST be present in the official Anichess Discord at the start of the tournament

2. FINALISTS SELECTION & CONFIRMATION

• Selection Criteria (as of July 4, 00:00 UTC):
  1. Top 3 winners from the previous tournament (https://lichess.org/tournament/UTZ5RSLY)
  2. Top 3 qualifiers from the (https://lichess.org/tournament/3Tabkb8S)
  3. Top 8 players by Anichess rating among registered newcomers
  4. Top 2 players by total games played (from June 1, 00:00 UTC to July 4, 00:00 UTC)
• Live Tracking: Standings can be monitored at anichesstracker.com
• Confirmation Procedure: Selected finalists must confirm participation no later than July 4, 14:00 UTC
  • How to confirm: Send a private message (DM) to @Apex960 on Lichess
• Substitution Policy: If a player fails to confirm by the deadline, the spot will be given to the next eligible player in the rating standings (9th, 10th place, etc.)
• Status Update: All 16 finalists will no longer be considered "Anichess Newcomers" and will be ineligible for future newcomer-only tournaments

3. MATCH PROCEDURE

• Colors Rotation: Higher seed plays White in Game 1. Colors: White (G1) -> Black (G2) -> White (G3)
• Hosting: The player playing White creates the game via Custom Mode and shares the link in Discord
• Spell Strategy Rule (MANDATORY):
  • All spells used in a match MUST BE UNIQUE
  • You cannot repeat a spell within the same BO3 match (up to 9 unique spells required)
  • Penalty: Repeating any spell results in an immediate TECHNICAL LOSS for that game
• Waiting Time: 7 minutes grace period. After 7 minutes, a technical loss may be issued
• Disconnects: Players are responsible for their own internet connection. No replays for disconnects

4. PRIZE POOL ($600 USD IN $CHECK TOKENS)

• 1st Place: $200 | 2nd Place: $120 | 3rd Place: $80 | 4th Place: $40
• 5th-8th Places: $20 each | 9th-16th Places: $10 each
• Payment: Prizes are sent in $CHECK tokens to linked wallets within 2 days

Fair Play: Any disputes will be resolved by the Anichess referee team. All decisions are final

@Apex960 most game played 2 spot starts from?

@Apex960 any reply?

Newcommers Final Eligibility:

Standard: Registered after May 1, 2026.

Exception: Top 3 winners from the qualifiers are eligible if registered on or after April 1, 2026.
https://anichesstracker.com/

Anichess Rising Stars Tournament #3

3 days left until the finalists are determined! Compete for a total prize pool of 600 USD (200 USD for 1st place in CHECK tokens). All finalists are guaranteed to receive a prize. The tournament final takes place on July 5. All matches on http://www.anichess.com

Selection (16 Finalists):
Complete this form to appear on the tracker: https://forms.gle/9XGbYmgyP6PNHQbA7. Finalists are determined July 3, 00:00 UTC:

• Top 10 by Rating: Highest-rated newcomers.
• Top 2 Wild Cards: Most games played on Anichess (Jun 1 - Jul 3).
• Lichess Qualifiers: 4 qualified players.

️ Important:

• Strict account verification: Newcomers must be registered after May 1, 2026 (Exception: Qualifier winners from April 1, 2026).
• Substitutions: If a qualifier fails to confirm, the spot goes to the next highest-rated player.

Follow the Standings:
https://www.anichesstracker.com/

Do you need to be a new player on Lichess or Anichess to appear in the "top 10 by rating"?

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