Chess 960 blitz tournament on Lichess.org

Online Chess 960 Tournament

Ready to flex those tactics and sharpen your game?

❓ Chess 960 (aka Freestyle Chess) is a chess variant where the piece locations are different every game.

🗓️ Date: 16th 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/VY6HIwvQ

📅 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.