Crazy house blitz - chess tournament on Lichess.org
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♟️ 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
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 k
🗓️ Date: 30th December
🕒 Time: 8-9pm
🌐 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: PinkPonyClub
✅ Step 2: Join the Tournament
Once you're in the club, head over to the tournament page or to this link: https://lichess.org/tournament/V8GkqDrv
📅 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:
- Return to the lobby after each game to get paired again.
- You can join or leave any time - just click the 🚩flag icon.
- If there’s still time left, you’ll get paired again.
- ⏱️ Note: If a game runs past the tournament end time, it won’t count towards your arena score.