Yes, I know it's three days early, but oh well!

Here is the first round draws:

These were drawn out of a hat, by the way!

The 1st team in each pair is responsible for 'challenging' the other.

• Bristol City vs. ARESNAL Football Club
• West Ham United Fans vs. Manchester United
• Sheffield United vs. Bristol Rovers

Starting Date: 2nd July

Forfeit match: 5th July

Any problems, please message me.

Thanks,

OG

OUr best player is coming on the 5th, but when we have our 5, we'll lock! MAke sure they're set to 5 per team!

my teams name is now ARSENAL football club....

What about the other settings? Time controls, number of simultaneous games...

Check out the forum thread:

RULES

http://www.chess.com/groups/forumview/rules7

OG

I didn't notice Blades Fans was Sheffield United :S Can we start a little late, only just realized.

Cheers

brfc

We have 5 days to fill the team under the rules, as I understand it, so there shouldn't be a forfeit before 10th July. The challenge itself was late because I was seeking clarification of the settings.

That's fine.  It's from the time when the challenge was accepted.

OG

brfc: Sorry!  That's what they told me their name was...

OG

Blades v Bristol Rovers match underway now.

Good.

OG

And we're dying 4-0 :S

5-0 now. Link: http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match.html?id=12367

How are the other matches doing? Post scores and links.

haha, our opponent doesn't even have enough players....

http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match.html?id=12104

Our match have started

Arsenal vs Bristol city

You know you can, if you want, claim a win if the opponents don't get their team together in 5 days?

Check out the rules: http://www.chess.com/groups/forumview/rules7

OG

I know, but I want a real win....

That's very good of you.

OG

Blades 6-0 up now. I guess that puts us top of the league. When's the next round?

Bristol City 2.5-7.5 ARSENAL Football Club

http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match.html?id=12104