Chess is a turn-based strategy game with origins dating back to the 6th century and official tournaments occurring in the mid-1800s.
Game Details
What is the game objective of Chess?
The objective of Chess is to outmaneuver your opponent's pieces and ultimately checkmate their king by placing it in check with no further legal moves. Players strategically deploy their pieces across the board, balancing offense and defense while anticipating their opponents' moves. Success hinges on a blend of strategic planning, positional understanding, and the ability to capitalize on opportunities that arise!
Game Setup
What platform will the game be played on?
Chess will be played using a website dedicated to chess competitions.
For High School leagues, players will access Chess.com to play their matches.
For Middle School leagues, players will access ChessKid.com to play their matches.
What hardware or software will be required to play?
To play, you need only a stable internet connection and a device to access the website(s) needed for competition.
Do each of my players need to have a Chess/ChessKid account?
Yes, players will use this account to create/join Chess games for PlayVS competitions.
High School leagues will require players to connect their Chess.com account to their PlayVS account.
Middle School leagues will not require connected game accounts to PlayVS.
Competition/Match Information
What is the match format?
Players will compete in a best-of-three (Bo3) to determine the overall winner of a match. The winner of the match is determined by the player that wins two overall games.
In the event of a draw, the rulebook will provide detailed tiebreaking steps. Each game will last an average of 15-20 minutes.