Online Wildcard Invitational Championship Qualifier

An online invitational qualifier will be held to select the Wildcard for the event. The Wild Card tournament will be a double elimination.

The Format

The Online Wildcard Qualifier Invitational is set to be an enthralling contest that will determine the most deserving player for the final spot in the Grand Finale. Here are the key format details:

1. Double Elimination: The tournament will follow a double-elimination format. Every game will be crucial.

2. Best of Three Matches: Each match in the invitational will be decided based on the best of three games. This allows players to showcase their consistency and adaptability during the event.

3. Tiebreaker Blitz Matches: In case a tie occurs after three games, a best-of-one 5+5 blitz match will be played.

4. Time Control: To maintain a competitive balance, each player will be granted 20 minutes for their moves.

5. Convenient Match Scheduling: To accommodate the players' schedules and ensure their best performance, matches will be scheduled at a time that is convenient for both participants.

6. Invitation: The BCF Board will decide on players to Invite. Invitation shall be focused on chess ability, therefore invitation and seeding shall be based on the following criteria: 1. Rating, 2. Championship Points, 3. Chess.com Rating, 4. Qualifying Tournament Placing, 5.District Ranking.