Crazy house blitz - chess tournament on Lichess.org

♟️ Yas Queen! Online Chess ♟️
🎉 Where strategy meets sass and everyone is welcome!

Think you've got what it takes to rule the (virtual) board? Join our online chess tournament for a day of friendly competition, bold moves, and big vibes. Whether you're a seasoned player or just here for the drama of the endgame, there's a seat at the table for you. 👑

Crazyhouse is a fast-paced chess variant where captured pieces don’t leave the game—they switch teams. When you capture an opponent’s piece, it goes into your “pocket” and becomes your piece (a captured black knight becomes a white knight if you're playing white). On your turn, instead of moving a piece, you can drop one from your pocket onto any empty square - except pawns, which can't be dropped on the 1st or 8th ranks. Dropped pawns can still promote if they reach the 8th rank later. You can even drop a piece to give check or checkmate. Same goal as regular chess - checkmate the king - but now with surprise comebacks, sudden attacks, and pieces popping back into play like queer icons at an afterparty.

🗓️ Date: 10 September
🕒 Time: 9-10pm
🌐 Platform: lichess.org
⏱️ Blitz time control: 3+2
🏆 Casual, fun, and open to all skill levels!

How to Join the Yas Queen! Online Tournament (First Time Setup) ♟️
Two-step process – quick and easy!

✅ Step 1: Join the Club

Before anything else, you need to be part of the Yas Queen! Chess Club on Lichess.

📍 Yas Queen! team on Lichess

🔐 Join code: will be sent by email

✅ Step 2: Join the Tournament

Once you're in the club, head over to the tournament page or to this link: https://lichess.org/swiss/K32io1JU

📅 Be online on Lichess at the tournament start time so you don’t miss the first round!
(It's also possible to join in partway through.)

♟️ During the Tournament:

1. Return to the lobby after each game to get paired again.
2. You can join or leave any time - just click the 🚩flag icon.
3. If there’s still time left, you’ll get paired again.
4. ⏱️ Note: If a game runs past the tournament end time, it won’t count towards your arena score.