Participation Fee & Prize Policy

Some tournaments within the MindGames Saturday Series require a participation fee.

Entry Fee

€6 per player
(or equivalent in local currency if agreed in advance)

The participation fee helps support:

• tournament organization
• technical administration
• prize support (when applicable)
• development of the MindGames.world platform

MindGames tournaments are competitive chess events designed to provide players with tournament experience, fair play, and a friendly competitive atmosphere.

Prize Policy

If a prize fund is announced, prizes are distributed among top-performing players according to the tournament rules and fair play review.

Prize distribution may be adjusted or cancelled in case of fair play violations or rule breaches.

Payment Method

Participation fee can be sent via PayPal.

PayPal:
mindgames.platform@gmail.com

When sending payment, please include:

• your Lichess username
• the tournament name
• note: “MindGames chess participation”

Participation is confirmed after payment verification.

If a tournament is marked as free, no entry fee is required.

Contact MindGames

For questions about tournaments or participation, feel free to contact us.

Email:
mindgames.platform@gmail.com
(response time: 24–48 hours)

Telegram (for quick questions):
@MindGamesWorld

For questions regarding:

• tournament registration
• participation requirements
• entry fee payment
• tournament schedule

please contact us via email or Telegram.

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♟ HOW TO REGISTER FOR MINDGAMES TOURNAMENTS

1️⃣ Join our official Lichess club:
MindGamesWorld – [CLUB LINK]

2️⃣ Choose your tournament:

• MindGames Kids League – [LINK]
• MindGames Junior Cup – [LINK]
• MindGames Open U2000 Arena – [LINK]
• MindGames Bullet Arena – [LINK]

3️⃣ On the Lichess tournament page, click “JOIN TOURNAMENT”.

4️⃣ Participation Fee (selected events)

Some tournaments require a fixed participation fee of €4.

Payment can be made via PayPal:
Send €4 via PayPal to:
mindgames.platform@gmail.com

If PayPal is not available, please contact us via Telegram. @MindGamesWorld [Support:]

In the PayPal message, please include:

• Lichess username
• Tournament name
• “MindGames participation fee”

Participation is confirmed after payment verification.
If an access code is required, it will be provided after confirmation.

5️⃣ Fair Play Policy

MindGames reserves the right to review fair play before prize distribution.

6️⃣ Registration Deadline

Registration closes every Friday at 23:59 CET.

14.03.2026 Game every Saturday Lichess [MindGamesWorld] Join the club. Club registration code (MGWORLD).

▶ 🟢MindGames Kids League
(Private tournament for MindGames students)
• 10+2 | Swiss | 5 rounds
• March 14, 2026, 3:00 p.m. •Only for students
[JOIN TOURNAMENT ]

▶ 🔵 MindGames Junior Cup
(Private tournament for MindGames students)
• 10+2 | Swiss | 5 rounds •March 14, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
[ JOIN TOURNAMENT ]

▶ 🟠 MindGames Open U2000 Arena

• March 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
• Time control: 3+2
• 7 rounds | 1 minute break between rounds
• Rating range: 1200–2000 (blitz)
• Minimum 20 rated blitz games
• Account age: at least 2 month

Fair play and friendly competitive atmosphere.
[ JOIN TOURNAMENT ]

▶ 🔴MindGames Bullet Arena
♟ MindGames Bullet Arena

High-speed rated bullet tournament.

• Time control: 1+0
• Swiss system | 7 rounds
• 1 minute break between rounds
• Open to all eligible players

Fast games. Sharp tactics. Pure instinct.
Saturday 19:00 CET.
[ JOIN TOURNAMENT ]

🏆21.03.2026 Game every Saturday Lichess [MindGamesWorld] Join the club. Club registration code (MGWORLD).

🟢 MindGames Kids League

Private tournament for MindGames students

♟ Format: 10+2 | Swiss system | 5 rounds
📅 Date: March 21, 2026
🕒 Start time: 3:00 PM
🎓 Participants: Only MindGames students

🔐 Registration: via MindGames Lichess Club
➡ Join tournament:
[JOIN TOURNAMENT]

🔵 MindGames Junior Cup

Private tournament for MindGames students

♟ Format: 10+2 | Swiss system | 5 rounds
📅 Date: March 21, 2026
🕒 Start time: 3:00 PM

🎓 Participants: MindGames students only

➡ Join tournament:
[JOIN TOURNAMENT]

🔴 MindGames Open U2000 Arena

♟ Format: Blitz Arena
⏱ Time control: 3+2
📅 Date: March 14, 2026
🕒 Start time: 6:00 PM

📊 Rating range: 1200 – 2000
♟ Rounds: 7 rounds
⏸ Break: 1 minute between rounds

📈 Requirements:

• Minimum 20 rated blitz games
• Account age at least 2 months

🤝 Atmosphere:
Fair play and friendly competitive spirit.

➡ Join tournament:
[JOIN TOURNAMENT]

🔴 MindGames Bullet Arena

⚡ High-speed rated bullet tournament

⏱ Time control: 1+0
♟ Format: Swiss system
🔢 Rounds: 7 rounds
⏸ Break: 1 minute between rounds

📅 Date: Saturday
🕒 Start time: 7:00 PM CET

🌍 Participants: Open to all eligible players

🔥 Style of play:
Fast games • Sharp tactics • Pure instinct

➡ Join tournament:
[JOIN TOURNAMENT]

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1️⃣ General Information

Chess tournaments are held online.
The official playing platform is lichess.org.

Participation may be free or paid — this is clearly stated in each tournament announcement.

2️⃣ Registration

To participate, players must have a valid lichess.org account.

Registration is completed via a tournament link published on MindGames.world.

Each player may use only one account in a tournament.

3️⃣ Tournament Format

The tournament format (blitz, rapid, classical) is specified in the tournament description.

Time control is announced in advance (e.g., 5+0, 10+5, etc.).

The tournament system (Arena, Swiss, or Knockout) is stated separately for each event.

4️⃣ Game Rules

All games are played according to the official rules of Lichess.org.

Scoring system:

• Win — 1 point
• Draw — 0.5 points
• Loss — 0 points

Late arrival, disconnection, or leaving a game may result in a loss.

5️⃣ Fair Play

❗ Strictly prohibited:

• Using chess engines, software, or external assistance
• Playing from another person’s account
• Collusion, match-fixing, or pre-arranged results

🔍 Lichess applies automatic fair-play detection.
Any violation may lead to immediate disqualification and exclusion from future tournaments.

6️⃣ Communication and Notifications

All official tournament information is published on MindGames.world.

Tournament participation is conducted via links to lichess.org.

Each player is responsible for joining the tournament on time.

7️⃣ Prizes (if applicable)

Prize details are stated in the tournament announcement.

Rewards are issued after final results verification.

8️⃣ Organizer Rights

The organizer reserves the right to:

• Modify the schedule if necessary
• Cancel a tournament due to force majeure
• Disqualify players who violate the rules