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This post is a read-only duplicate of the 4PC Festival update on FFA Finals published for visibility. Discussion is opened in the original thread. Festival FFA Final will start today! When? – Friday :: November 22 :: 19:00 UTC / 11am PT / 2pm ET / 20:00 CET – Saturday :: November 23 :: 13:00 UTC / 5am PT / 8 am ET / 14:00 CET – Sunday :: November 24 ::  19:00 UTC / 11am PT / 2pm ET / 20:00 CECT Who? @pknm, @EyeoftheTiger1204, @KUGELRUNDI, @rojitto What? – Day 1 [ BY 4min, Classic 8|2, BYG 1|1, RG 4min, Modern 1|1 ] – Day 2 [ BYG 8|2, Modern 4min, RG 1|1, Classic 4min, BY 8|2 ] – Day 3 [ RG 8|2, BY 1|1, Classic 1|1, Modern 8|2, BYG 4min ] The finalists will play a total of 15 games; one game of each setup under each of the time controls: 8|2, 4 min, 1|1. The points for a game are awarded as follows: – 1st: 3 points – 2nd: 1 point – 3rd: 1 point – 4th: 0 points The result of the Final is complied based on the points accumulated after all 15 games are played. Prizes: – 1st: $500 – 2nd: $250 – 3rd: $150 – 4th: $100 Good luck to the finalists and see you all on Variants for the concluding part of the FFA Festival! ✨

Once I was playing 4pc ffa and they all attack me but I still won 

Hi All, The idea of this thread is to keep a list of all the record-breaking games of four-player chess! There are a few categories to start with, and I hope that your submissions will not only populate those categories, but also bring to light some more unusual records broken in-game. Leave your comments below with game links/IDs if you think you've found a top-3 contender for any of the listed categories, or showcase an unusual game that sets a record in an entirely new category. List updated 12/08/2021. Game Length Longest Game by Duration: All: #1(2:13) | #2(1:14) | #3(1:11) Standard: #1(2:13) | #2(1:14) | #3(1:11) In Four-Player Stage(FFA/Solo): #1 | #2 | #3 Teams: #1(2:13) | #2 | #3 Antichess: #1 | #2 | #3 Blitz Time Control: #1 | #2 | #3 Bullet Time Control: #1 | #2 | #3 Hyperbullet Time Control: #1 | #2 | #3 Longest Game by Moves: All: #1(225.75) | #2(223.5 moves) | #3(216.75 moves) In Four-Player Stage(FFA/Solo): #1 | #2 | #3 In Three-Player Stage:#1(196.75 moves) | #2 | #3 In Two-Player Stage: #1 | #2 | #3 Teams: #1 | #2 | #3 Antichess: #1 | #2 | #3 Blitz Time Control: #1(216.75 moves) | #2 | #3 Bullet Time Control: #1(203.75) | #2(159.25) | #3(133.0) Hyperbullet Time Control: #1 | #2 | #3 Shortest Game by Moves: Standard (3 Mates): #1(7.25 moves) | #2(9.5 moves) | #3(11.75 moves) Standard (2 Mates, Claimed Win): #1(7.5 moves) | #2(9.25 moves) | T3(9.5 moves) | T3(9.5 moves) | T3(9.5 moves) Standard 4-to-2 Players (No Resignations): #1(4.75 moves) | #2(5.5 moves) | #3(5.75 moves) Antichess (3 Stalemates): #1 | #2 | #3 Ratings: Highest (players limited to 1 spot per category): All: #1(3356) | #2(3293) | #3(3281) Solo: #1 | #2 | #3 FFA: #1(3062) | #2 | #3 Teams: #1(3038) | #2 | #3 Variants FFA/Solo: #1(2826) | #2 | #3 Variants Teams: #1(2463) | #2 | #3 Antichess: #1 | #2 | #3 Antichess Teams: #1(2500) | #2(2301) | #3(2226) Hyperbullet: #1(3356) | #2(3293) | #3(3281) Single Game: Biggest Increase (FFA/Solo): #1(161.6) | #2(160.4) | #3(129.9) Biggest Increase (Teams): #1 | #2 | #3 Biggest Decrease (FFA/Solo): #1(-272.8) | #2(-193.5) | #3(-143.9) Biggest Decrease (Teams): #1(-65.8) | #2 | #3 Highest Game Average: #1 | #2 | #3 Points: Highest: Standard Single Player Total (No resignations): #1 | #2 | #3 Standard Combined Game Total: #1 | #2 | #3 Lowest: Standard Single Winning Player Total: #1(26) | #2 | #3 Standard Combined Game Total: #1(74) | #2 | #3 World Championships: Winners: Most Titles: #1 | #2 | #3 Most Qualifications: #1(6) | #2 | #3 Games: Longest by Moves: #1 | #2 | #3 Shortest by Moves: #1(7.25 moves) | #2(8.75 moves) | #3 Highest Single Player Score: #1 | #2 | #3 Lowest Combined Game Score: #1 | #2 | #3

I just played a game and my opponent had 40 points (king and one bishop) whereas I had 59 points (queen and other pieces). The "claim this win" button showed, but why? It's the same as resign, which means the opponent gets 60 points and I'm with 59 points.

FEN4G-0,1,1,0-0,0,0,0-0,0,0,0-77,55,12,57-20-x,x,x,7,gK,x,x,x/x,x,x,6,dyB,1,x,x,x/x,x,x,8,x,x,x/rD,1,dbK,11/3,dbD,10/14/14/14/14/14/6,gD,7/x,x,x,8,x,x,x/x,x,x,5,gR,2,x,x,x/x,x,x,4,rK,3,x,x,x From game #72586666

You should play my game because pawns can move side ways! Sideways Torpedo =A Chaturaji +40 Thats the name of the game. The one above this text.

[StartFen4 "Y-0,0,0,0-0,0,0,0-0,0,0,0-0,0,0,0-3-x,x,x,8,x,x,x/x,x,x,yP,rB,yP,1,yK,1,yP,1,x,x,x/x,x,x,3,yP,4,x,x,x/bK,bR,7,yP,4/1,yR,bP,11/1,bP,bN,3,rR,6,gK/bR,bP,9,gP,2/2,bP,8,gP,gN,1/1,bP,9,gP,2/1,bP,8,gP,3/4,bP,2,rP,1,rP,gP,3/x,x,x,7,rP,x,x,x/x,x,x,rP,rP,rP,4,rP,x,x,x/x,x,x,6,rK,1,x,x,x"][Variant "Teams"][RuleVariants "EnPassant"][CurrentMove "0"][TimeControl "2 | 10"] Yellow to play From game 71516123

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This post is a read-only duplicate of the 4PC Festival update on Semifinals published for visibility. Discussion is opened in the original thread. Hello! It's finally time to conclude the first stage of the 4PC Festival! I carefully reviewed all the participants who took the top places in the qualifying arenas, and compiled the results, which you can see in the table below (click to open in full size). Congratulations to everyone who won the prizes and earned their spot in Semifinals! Who receive prizes? All prizes are accumulated, so here is the list of players who may receive the Diamond Membership (1st place = 3 months, 2nd place = 2 months, 3rd place = 1 month). @HSCCCB (17 months), @Prathu_19 (33 months), @fourplayerchess (6 months), @rojitto (6 months), @Cha_ChaRealSmooth (6 months), @ChessMasterGS (1 month), @KUGELRUNDI (16 months), @EyeoftheTiger1204 (8 months), @gunball (8 months), @DreamConqueror (4 months), @Puzzles (5 months), @LaMikk (1 month), @Slayer950 (5 months), @torreXtorre (4 months), @neoserbian (1 month), @NightLoveRaver (4 months), @MuppetRobin (2 months), @Godly-Minded (1 month), @visor_sarge (3 months), @JonasRath (4 months), @icystun (4 months), @Pixel_Venture (7 months), @roadrunner18 (3 months), @Land-owners (3 months), @flappydayo (1 month), @N-a-v-a (2 months), @MalburySoapPinkSoap (3 months), @LosChess (6 months), @Legend-007 (1 month), @moonyy12 (1 month), @RealMoxile (3 months), @pknm (3 months), @GMeddiewendler (2 months), @jbolea (3 months), @jss_99 (1 month), @KhazeKamal (2 months). Who qualified to Semifinals? FFA Semifinals [Thu, June 20, 22:00 UTC] Festival Modern Qualifier #1 Modern setup, 1 | 7, anonymous, 2200+ Qualified contestant: @HSCCCB Alternate: @neoserbian, @vrdtmr [Wed, June 26, 14:00 UTC] Festival Modern Qualifier #2 Modern setup, 4 min, anonymous Qualified contestant: @rojitto Alternate: @ChessMasterGS [Thu, June 27, 18:00 UTC] Festival Modern Qualifier #3 Modern setup, 1 | 1, anonymous Qualified contestant: @KUGELRUNDI Alternate: @CretanGR, @salsaton [Wed, July 17, 22:00 UTC] Festival BY Qualifier #1 BY setup, 4 min, anonymous Qualified contestant: @EyeoftheTiger1204 Alternate: @LaMikk [Fri, July 19, 18:00 UTC] Festival BY Qualifier #2 BY setup, 1 | 7, anonymous Qualified contestant: @Slayer950 Alternate: @neoserbian, @MuppetRobin [Fri, July 26, 14:00 UTC] Festival BY Qualifier #3 BY setup, 1 | 1, anonymous Qualified contestant: @NightLoveRaver Alternate: @MuppetRobin, @Clock_bht [Wed, August 21, 14:00 UTC] Festival BYG Qualifier #1 BYG setup, 1 | 1, anonymous Qualified contestant: @visor_sarge Alternate: @CretanGR [Thu, August 29, 22:00 UTC] Festival BYG Qualifier #2 BYG setup, 1 | 7, anonymous, 2400+ Qualified contestant: @Prathu_19 Alternate: @Puzzles [Fri, August 30, 18:00 UTC] Festival BYG Qualifier #3 BYG setup, 4 min, anonymous Qualified contestant: @torreXtorre Alternate: @neoserbian [Thu, September 19, 22:00 UTC] Festival Classic Qualifier #1 Classic setup, 1 | 1, anonymous Qualified contestant: @JonasRath Alternate: @LucianoBonfico [Wed, September 25, 18:00 UTC] Festival Classic Qualifier #2 Classic setup, 1 | 7, anonymous, 2400+ Qualified contestant: @Cha_ChaRealSmooth Alternate: @flappydayo [Thu, September 26, 14:00 UTC] Festival Classic Qualifier #3 Classic setup, 4 min, anonymous Qualified contestant: @fourplayerchess Alternate: @N-a-v-a [Fri, October 18, 18:00 UTC] Festival RG Qualifier #1 RG setup, 4 min, anonymous Qualified contestant: @pknm Alternate: @LosChess, @carlosgabriel1234 [Wed, October 23, 22:00 UTC] Festival RG Qualifier #2 RG setup, 1 | 1, anonymous Qualified contestant: @GMeddiewendler Alternate: @aldosmv [Fri, October 25, 14:00 UTC] Festival RG Qualifier #3 RG setup, 1 | 7, anonymous, 2100+ Qualified contestant: @jbolea Alternate: @LosChess Teams Semifinals [Wed, June 19, 18:00 UTC] Festival Modern Teams Qualifier #1 Modern setup, 2 | 1, anonymous Qualified contestant: @KUGELRUNDI Alternate: @fourplayerchess [Fri, June 21, 14:00 UTC] Festival Modern Teams Qualifier #2 Modern setup, 1 | 15D, anonymous Qualified contestant: @Prathu_19 Alternate: @Prathu_19 (please, please) [Fri, June 28, 22:00 UTC] Festival Modern Teams Qualifier #3 Modern setup, 4 min, anonymous Qualified contestant: @rojitto Alternate: @pknm [Thu, July 18, 14:00 UTC] Festival BY Teams Qualifier #1 BY setup, 2 | 1, anonymous Qualified contestant: @EyeoftheTiger1204 Alternate: @MuppetRobin [Wed, July 24, 18:00 UTC] Festival BY Teams Qualifier #2 BY setup, 4 min, anonymous Qualified contestant: @DreamConqueror Alternate: @NightLoveRaver [Thu, July 25, 22:00 UTC] Festival BY Teams Qualifier #3 BY setup, 1 | 15D, anonymous Qualified contestant: @HSCCCB Alternate: @torreXtorre [Thu, August 22, 18:00 UTC] Festival BYG Teams Qualifier #1 BYG setup, 1 | 15D, anonymous Qualified contestant: @icystun Alternate: @soulischess [Fri, August 23, 14:00 UTC] Festival BYG Teams Qualifier #2 BYG setup, 4 min, anonymous Qualified contestant: @roadrunner18 Alternate: @Land-owners [Wed, August 28, 22:00 UTC] Festival BYG Teams Qualifier #3 BYG setup, 2 | 1, anonymous Qualified contestant: @Pixel_Venture Alternate: @soulischess, @anurag_b [Wed, September 18, 18:00 UTC] Festival Classic Teams Qualifier #1 Classic setup, 4 min, anonymous Qualified contestant: @MalburySoapPinkSoap Alternate: @LosChess, @Legend-007 [Fri, September 20, 22:00 UTC] Festival Classic Teams Qualifier #2 Classic setup, 2 | 1, anonymous Qualified contestant: @Puzzles Alternate: @moonyy12 [Fri, September 27, 14:00 UTC] Festival Classic Teams Qualifier #3 Classic setup, 1 | 15D, anonymous Qualified contestant: @RealMoxile Alternate: @Land-owners [Wed, October 23, 14:00 UTC] Festival RG Teams Qualifier #2 RG setup, 4 min, anonymous Qualified contestant: @gunball Alternate: @LosChess, @carlosgabriel1234 [Thu, October 24, 18:00 UTC] Festival RG Teams Qualifier #3 RG setup, 2 | 1, anonymous Qualified contestant: @Sarvesh_2111 Alternate: @BSAE [Fri, October 25, 22:00 UTC] Festival RG Teams Qualifier #1 RG setup, 1 | 15D, anonymous Qualified contestant: @KhazeKamal Alternate: @LosChess Additionally, in order to pick the 16th players, we collected the data from all practice arenas and are happy to invite the absolute winners @godpawn and @mikrotonic to FFA and Teams Semifinals respectively! Semifinals Regulations FFA Semifinals The FFA Semifinals will have a total of 16 participants and will be split into 4 days. The participants will play a total of 15 games: one game of each setup under each time control (1|7, 4 min, 1|1). The one who wins a game gains 1 point, and 2nd-4th places gain 0 (WTA). By the end, 4 players with the most points will be invited to the finals. Schedule (1st week, November 4-10)Day 1: Classic 1|7, Modern 1|7Day 2: BY 1|7, BYG 4min, Classic 4min, Modern 1|1Day 3: BYG 1|7, Modern 4min RG 4min, BY 1|1Day 4: RG 1|7, BY 4min, Classic 1|1, RG 1|1, BYG 1|1 Teams Semifinals The participants will play 10 Self-Partner games in a single day, with one game of each setup under 3min and 2|10 time controls. Points are awarded as follows: 2 points for a win, 0 points for a loss, and 1 point each for a draw. Schedule (2nd week, November 11-17)Day 1: Classic 3min Classic 2|10 BY 2|10 BY 3min BYG 3min BYG 2|10 Modern 2|10 Modern 3min RG 3min RG 2|10 First, all participants will be divided into two groups. Group A: a1, a2, a3, a4, a5, a6, a7, a8. Group B: b1, b2, b3, b4, b5, b6, b7, b8. Group A will play against group B.Initially, Group A will play for Red & Yellow, and Group B will play for Blue & Green.After each game, the colors of the groups will be switched (alternated) AND the group B will be rotated clockwise. See the below example of the first 3 games (RY<>BG): Game 1: a1<>b1, a2<>b2, a3<>b3, a4<>b4, a5<>b5, a6<>b6, a7<>b7, a8<>b8.Game 2: b8<>a1, b1<>a2, b2<>a3, b3<>a4, b4<>a5, b5<>a6, b6<>a7, b7<>a8.Game 3: a1<>b7, a2<>b8, a3<>b1, a4<>b2, a5<>b3, a6<>b4, a7<>b5, a8<>b6. What's next? All who participated in the 4PC Festival and are going to play in the Semifinals, or who are the first replacement in case someone doesn't show up (that is, those who are the alternate qualified contestants), or who are the winners of the diamond memberships, have received a special email (to the address associated with the chess.com account) with a link to the form required to fill out in order to enter the Semifinals or/and receive the membership prizes. This form includes questions about day and time preferences of the participants, so it should be filled out by November 3rd. On November 3rd (or earlier if enough responses are provided) we will decide and announce the date and time for the Semifinals, that would be the most convenient to the majority of participants. Please take your time carefully to answer the questions related to 4PC setups, and be aware that there may be additional benefits provided for the valuable responses and that your responses will play a crucial role in further decision-making. If you found your username tagged in this message but have not received an email, please contact me asap. If you have any questions left, feel free to ask them here! Thank you for being a part of this exciting event! I look forward to seeing you all in the Semifinals both as participants, spectators, and streamers ✌️

As most of us know, prearranged teams DO exist (and are contrary to the rules of course). But it's mainly the case in the 1500-2000 area. I've NEVER seen that in 2200+ games. Look at: [link removed - LR] The SIDES (!!!) cooperate, which NEVER happens in normal FFA games above let's say 2000. Here the cheaters (or A cheater?) are 2300 and 2600, and let unprotected queens, make assisted mates, etc. Incredible!!! Of course I reported both, I hope the admins will act ASAP. Just wanted to share what is the very first occurrence I see in MORE THAN 24000 GAMES HERE!!! Crazy.

https://www.chess.com/variants/4-player-chess/game/71814925

What is the most active/used time in 4 player cuz I barely get any games no matter how long I wait

Hi guys,I have a question to you all which I think is really important. What do you think about a higher time control for w4pcc teams? I would suggest something like 10|15. Here I listed a few pro and cons:Pros:- More time means more time means stronger moves. This way we have more qualitative games where skill matters more then time!- More games end in a win, not in someone running out of time. This is just an aesthetic point Cons: - Games take much longer-  Time management is less important I would love to hear your opinions and please add new arguments if you have other reasons to change the time control or not!

CHEEEEEESSSEE https://prnt.sc/Gr4jlCET_WeB

[StartFen4 "B-0,0,0,0-1,1,0,1-1,0,1,1-0,0,0,0-0-x,x,x,2,yB,yK,3,yR,x,x,x/x,x,x,1,yP,yP,1,yP,yP,yB,yP,x,x,x/x,x,x,3,yP,4,x,x,x/1,bP,1,gQ,2,yN,1,rQ,yP,gP,2,gR/bR,11,gP,1/bB,bP,9,gN,gP,gB/1,bP,9,gP,1,gK/bK,1,bP,9,rB,1/bB,bP,bN,9,gP,gB/1,bP,6,rN,3,gP,gN/bR,2,bP,rP,5,rP,2,gR/x,x,x,2,rN,1,rP,3,x,x,x/x,x,x,rP,1,rP,rP,2,rP,1,x,x,x/x,x,x,rR,1,rB,1,rK,2,rR,x,x,x"][Variant "Teams"][RuleVariants "EnPassant"][CurrentMove "0"][TimeControl "2 | 10"] Little bit harder this time... Blue to move. From game 71295390.

The RG FFA 4PC Festival qualifying arena has already started! Prizes 1st place: 3-month Diamond Membership (+ qualify to the Semifinals) 2nd place: 2-month Diamond Membership 3rd place: 1-month Diamond Membership How to Join The new setup is not yet recognized by the server as a valid 4PC alternative, so it is currently considered to be a "Custom" variant. Make sure you have the right filters on! Please, use the quick link: https://www.chess.com/variants/arena/34900 or follow the steps listed below: 1. Go to the "Arenas" section → "Ongoing". 2. Type "RG" in the search bar & join!

Noticed the forum got a lot less active and filled with junk recently, so I just wanted to ask how y'all are doing! It's been a couple years since you-know-what and some people don't really play this game as much anymore, but anybody still here once in a while?

Hello 4 Chess Player game is real good though the bad things is can't invite friend

https://www.chess.com/variants/4-player-classic/game/71232518/212/4

[StartFen4 "R-0,0,0,0-0,0,1,0-1,1,1,0-0,0,0,0-3-x,x,x,yR,1,yB,yK,3,yR,x,x,x/x,x,x,1,yP,yP,1,yB,bQ,yP,yP,x,x,x/x,x,x,3,yP,1,yP,2,x,x,x/bR,1,bP,yP,3,yP,2,gP,gN,2/1,rB,1,bP,7,yQ,gP,1/1,bP,6,gR,5/1,bP,9,gP,gB,1/bK,1,bP,yN,7,gP,1,gK/1,bP,9,gP,1,gB/bR,bP,10,gP,1/1,bN,1,bP,3,rP,2,rP,1,gP,gR/x,x,x,2,rP,rP,2,rP,1,x,x,x/x,x,x,rP,rP,4,rP,1,x,x,x/x,x,x,rR,1,rB,1,rK,3,x,x,x"][Variant "Teams"][RuleVariants "EnPassant"][CurrentMove "0"] Red to move. This puzzle can be easy, medium or extremely hard depending on how deeply you want to work on it. If you find the first move for red, I consider it an easy puzzle because the answer is clear. If you find the resources necessary for the next few moves I applaud you, then it is medium level, and if you want it really hard, figure out what the end evaluation should be and the different ways the game can go.  This is a variation of the game: #71055600