This event is primarily for Secondary students of QSI Shenzhen, but we will be inviting Chess Clubs of other international schools and some individual students, if you are interested, please contact the event email above.

1. The tournament will follow the FIDE Laws of Chess for Rapidplay, unless explicitly stated by these rules.

2. All pairings will be generated by ChessManager.com and will be final.

3. The clock must be operated using the same hand used to move the piece

4. A player who is late by more than 5 minutes after the round start is assumed to have forfeited the game, unless excused by the Chief Arbiter.

5. If a player intentionally touches a piece and the piece has a legal move, the player must move the piece.

   • If a player touches an opponent's piece, they must capture it if legal.

6. An illegal move is counted once a player has pressed their clock, one minute will be awarded to the opponent if caught.

7. All electronic devices must not be brought into the playing area, violations will result in an automatic loss for that round.

8. During disputes, stop the clock and raise your hand until an Arbiter comes. Do not alter the position on the board.

9. All decisions made by the Chief Arbiter are final.

1. Shake hands before and after each game.

2. Treat all participants and staff respectfully.

3. Maintain silence while in the playing area.

4. Once a game is finished, both players must report to the Pairings Officer and then exit the playing area.

5. Spectators and staff are not allowed to communicate with the players in any shape or form.

   • Violaters will be removed from the venue.

6. Reset the board after each game.

7. Players may ask a volunteer to help take a picture of the board for analyzation outside the playing area.