Season 10 Registration, Format & Prizes
Hola, amigos y amigas, bloggers, and members of BlogChamps 
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We are proud to introduce the tenth season of our beloved competition, BlogChamps! In this announcement, I will introduce you to the rules, our new judging team, and the (possibly) new competition format! Let's get into it!
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If you want to take part in a new season of the competition, you have to register first. It is really easy, since we have a dedicated forum for that:
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BlogChamps Season 10 Registration
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In the forum, leave a comment with the probability score (1-10/10) that you will be able to publish your blog on time. For example:
I am registering. 10/10.
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Registration will close on the last day of the Qualifiers Stage, so use that time wisely and start working on your blog already! We have a lot of helpful resources to get better at blogging, a forum where you can read blogs from other people, and a community ready to help you with the image for your blog!
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If you have already registered, all you have to do is wait for the kickoff. Good luck, and please don't procrastinate 
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It's been a long time since any changes in the format have happened, and this is special because we might switch to a new format! It all depends on... you. Let me explain:
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Our competition consists of 2 stages: The Qualifiers Stage and The Knockout Stage.
Previously, in the Qualifiers stage, you got 2 chances (Week 1 and Week 2) to write and post a blog that would get into the Top 8. As a result, 16 bloggers move onto the next stage.
But this season, we will be **increasing the number of qualified bloggers per week from 8 to 12 if we receive at least 45 blog submissions in Week 1 and at least 30 blog submissions in Week 2**. Otherwise, we will stick with an old format, and 16 people instead of 24 will move on.
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To summarize:
• In Week 1, you will have 7 days (December 10th to 17th) to submit your blog. Shortly after that, 8 (or 12) qualifiers will be announced.
• After taking a break for Christmas and New Year, you will have a second chance to advance in Week 2. You will be given 12 days (January 3rd to 15th) to write a new blog for your final chance of getting into the top 8 (or 12).
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Once the Qualifiers stage is over, comes the Knockout stage. Just like the football World Cup, 2 people will compete in one group and only the person with a better blog will move on!
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After the three knockout stages, we will be left with the bloggers who will compete in the Blog Bowl.
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• In case of the old format, it will be a match to determine 1st and 2nd place, while the 3rd place will be tied between the previous two eliminated bloggers.
• In case of a new format, 3 bloggers will fight for the gold, silver, and bronze medalists of the season.
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Are you ready to become a new winner of BlogChamps? We'll see!
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The competition will be judged by 6 judges in the Qualifiers Stage (Three judges for Week 1 & three judges for Week 2) and 5 judges in the Knockout Stage. Let's greet them!
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BlogChamps Season 9 Silver Medalist @Alina_Bakhtina_24! She will be judging the Qualifiers Stage and Knockout Stages (if we decide to qualify 12 people).
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BlogChamps Season 9 Champion, and BlogChamps Season 8 Silver Medalist @PokeGirl93! She will be judging the Qualifiers Stage and Knockout Stages.
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2023-24 South Florida Grand Prix Winner, Top Blogger, and 1-time Blog of the Month Winner @nbrasington! He will be judging the Qualifiers Stage and Knockout Stages.
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BlogChamps Season 7 Champion, and BlogChamps Season 6 Bronze Medalist @JustGettingThisOffMyChess! He will be judging the Qualifiers Stage and Knockout Stages.
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BlogChamps Season 6 Champion, author of 100+ blogs, and author of three chess books @KevinChessSmith! He will be judging the Qualifiers Stage and Knockout Stages.
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BlogChamps Season 8 Bronze Medalist, and the main coordinator of Season 9, @ChocoCaramelPawn will be once again judging and publishing announcements.
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In the Qualifiers Stage, judges will rate your blog from 1 to 10. In the Knockout Stage, they will vote which blog out of the 2 is better. You can also contact them for more feedback about your blogs after the end of each round!
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*Club owner @VOB96 will be a backup and only judge if needed.
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Now we go to the part that you have been waiting for: What gets the winner? Is it a chocolate bar? Is it a free Chess.com subscription? Let's find out!
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Traditional prize
The winner gets a recommendation for Top Blogger status to the Chess.com staff. If your blogs are good enough to win the competition, they are very likely good enough to get the badge as well. But please note that a recommendation is not a promise.
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Prizes from @VOB96
- U$25 Amazon gift card.
- One-month Diamond Membership.
- Mention in her blog!
FAQ
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1) I am the winner of Season 10. Do I automatically get a Top Blogger badge?
No, please note that Top Blogger status can only be awarded by Chess.com staff. We will certainly recommend you and, as I said, your blogs are probably very good if you manage to win, but we cannot promise that.
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2) I think my blogs are very good, but I didn't win. Should I forget about my hopes of becoming a Top Blogger?
Absolutely not! We have many Top Bloggers who were raised by BlogChamps and didn't win their seasons, like @SheldonOfOsaka, @nbrasington, @sleepyporcyy, @YEAT, @AstroTheoretical_Physics, @NDpatzer, @Brandmair, and the list goes on. Basically, taking part and working hard to win is half the battle, as it is all about the quality you need to achieve during the process.
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3) I also like to participate in the monthly contests of "The Blogger Awards v2.0" club. Can I submit the same blog to both competitions?
Yes, you can! Using the same blog is not only allowed but encouraged, so you can focus on writing only one great blog instead of splitting your time between two articles. Just make sure it is published after December 10th so that it is within the rules for both contests!
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4) I am a new blogger, and I want to get better. Are there any materials that can help me?
Yes, of course! BlogChamps has an entire forum full of tips, tricks, and resources to make you a better blogger!
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5) Can I use AI in my blog?
No, blogging is made for people, not for robots. You cannot generate any parts of your blog using artificial intelligence. The only exceptions are thumbnails and images in your blog, but if you are having trouble making them, we can help you in this forum! If we find out that you used AI in a competition, you will be disqualified.
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6) Can I request a review of my blog for the competition before the results?
You can ask your friend, your mum, your sister, or your grandma. But you can't submit your blog for a review in any BlogChamps forums or ask for reviews and opinions from judges if you have already submitted it for a competition.
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7) Can I use sources or websites to help me?
Yes, as long as you don't plagiarize or rephrase what they said without adding anything.
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8) Can I forfeit in the middle of the competition?
Leaving the competition without any reason will disrespect judges who spent precious time reading and judging your blog, and all participants who didn't pass on to the next stage but wanted to be in your place.
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9) I don't agree with the judging results. Can I appeal?
No.
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P.S. Well, that's all! If you have any more questions about the competition, feel free to contact @VOB96 or @ChocoCaramelPawn. Good luck and best wishes to everyone, and may Season 10 begin!
