We are happy to invite you to join our 1st RKCC Team Duo Chess Championship that will take place on June 15th at Bambini Villa, located on Sukhumvit 26 (Soi Attha Kravi 1) in Bangkok. Each team will consist of two players, so choose a friend and submit your team!
We will have U08, U10, U12 and U14 categories. Depending on the number of teams, we may separate or merge some categories together. Either way, we will give awards for each category.
Before registering your teams, please read the Tournament Regulations which you will find below the Registration Form.
TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS
1. INVITATION
1.1 Red Knight Chess Club has the honor to invite you to the 1st RKCC TEAM DUO CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP that will take place on June 15 at Bambini Villa, located on Sukhumvit 26 in Bangkok.
1.2 The tournament is open to all players born 2011 or younger. We will accept maximum 50 teams (100 players).
1.3 The teams can register in the following categories:
Under 08 teams, both players born 2017 or younger
Under 10 teams, both players born 2015/2016 or younger
Under 12 teams, both players born 2013/2014 or younger
Under 14 teams, both players born 2011/2012 or younger
2. TEAMS COMPOSITION
2.1 Each team will consist of 2 players.
2.2 The team will be placed in the age category of the older player in the team. For example, if the older player is born in 2012, the team will be placed in the U14 age category.
3. SCHEDULE
3.1 Sunday, June 15
09:30 – 10:00 Arrival and confirmation of presence.
10:15 Pairings and Technical Meeting
10:30 Round 1
11:20 Round 2
Lunch break after Round 2
13.00 Round 3
13:50 Round 4
14:40 Round 5
15:30 Round 6
16:30 Awarding Ceremony
4. TIME CONTROL, PAIRINGS AND TIE BREAKS
4.1 The time control will be 15 minutes per player, with 5 seconds increment for each move.
4.2 6 rounds will be played by SWISS Pairing System. In an unlikely case of small number of teams, the organizer reserves the right to make changes in the number of rounds and the pairing system.
4.3 In case of a tie, the following tie-breaks will apply:
- Match points (2 for win, 1 for draw, 0 for loss)
- Game points
- Direct encounter (The results of the teams in the same point group, according to match point)
- Buchholz
- Sonneborn-berger
5. AWARDS
5.1 In each category we will award the best 3 teams with trophies.
5.2 In each category we will award medals to:
- Best 3 players on board 1
- Best 3 players on board 2
6. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
6.1 You can find all the registration details, including information regarding the payment of the tournament fees, within the Registration Form published on https://redknightchess.com/rkcc-team-duo-championship/
7. PROOF OF AGE
7.1 We may require to see a proof of age on arrival. We will accept one of the following documents:
- School Id with a birth year on it.
- FIDE Id number (if the player has one)
- A screenshot of a National Id or Passport.
8. CONTACT
8.1 Phone number: 085-133-2970, available on Whats App and LINE
8.2 E-mail address: redknightchessbkk@gmail.com, info@redknightchess.com
9. PERMISSIONS
9.1 By submitting the registration, you accept that the images of the
participants may appear in photos or videos on the organizer's website and/or social media pages and other promotional materials.
These regulations are last updated on May 1st, 2025.Looking forward to seeing you on June 15th!