CHECK MATE

Check Mate is back!!

We are bringing back the event you all have been asking for! Check Mate is back now at The Railway Pub, Birkirkara . Do you have what it takes to take the throne and defend it to victory? 🏆

Whether you are a master at chess or just enjoy an occasional game, Check Mate is the perfect place for you to show your skills, meet and chat with fellow player and enjoy a drink or two. It’s time for your move, are you ready? 💪

⏰Date & Time ⏰

When: Sunday 4th October, starting at 7:00pm.

Where: The Railway pub, Birkikara

Entrance: €8 per player

How it works :

Six tournaments will be running side by side, each at a different board and catering to different skill levels (more on that in a bit).

👑 At the beginning of the tournament one random player at each board is chosen to begin as king of the hill.

⚔️One by one, the other players at the board challenge that player for the throne.

💭Each player starts with ten minutes on their clocks and the challenger chooses whether they are laying as black or white. There are then three outcomes:

1. If the king wins, they stay on as king and the next players steps up to be the challenger. The defeated challenger goes to the back of the line of players waiting to challenge the king.

2. If the challenger wins, they become the new king! They take their spot on the throne and the other players now step up one at a time to challenge them, as they did with the previous king. The defeated king goes to the back of the line of players waiting to challenge the king.

3. In the case of a stalemate, the players switch colours and play once more. In the case of a second stalemate, the player with the most time left on the clock wins.

As a bonus: If you manage to beat everyone at your board you will get moved to a more challenging table.

At the end of the night, the player at each table with the most wins walks away with a custom-made prize, made especially for Check Mate

As for the difficulty levels: there will be 6 boards, 3 of which are at Beginner level, 2 of which are at Intermediate level and 1 of which is at Expert level. The levels are defined as follows:

🐣 Beginner: This is for people who don't play regularly or who do play regularly but have never had an ELO score over 1000 points on any platform in any format.

🐤 Intermediate: This is for people who have an ELO score on any platform in any format which is between 1000 and 1500.

🦢 Expert: This is for people who have an ELO score over 1500 on any platform in any format.

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🧑‍🤝‍🧑But It’s not just about the chess; it’s about the community! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Mingle with fellow chess enthusiasts and enjoy a chill evening of checkmates with a good conversation and maybe a drink or two. There will even be a few extra boards so that you can play friendly games and explore different strategies together🔎

Whether you’re here to play chess or to meet people ( or both!), it’s a night you won’t want to miss!

🌟Book your place now and get ready to defend your throne 🌟