Rules
The rules can be amended or changed at any time at the request of the investor(s) or by the media person @CQvalie. Any rule change will be posted in the clubhouse, this forum thread and announced before new games
Rules may not be changed critically during a single league season. During the season it is forbidden to change the rules of points distribution, league format, schedule, prizes and other items that critically affect the game process.
It is forbidden to use any third-party hints or chess programs, opening bases or endgame bases during the game play.1.1 The use of any third-party hints is allowed in the post-match analysis of one's own games or in the pre-match analysis of one's opponent's games, other league participants or third-party chess games. 1.2 The decision to suspend a league participant due to suspected use of third-party hints or chess programs, opening bases or endgame bases is made exclusively by a group of several administrators represented by @nalermanfriend @Arrrogante @CODNAFULIA @frznxbld1.2.1 As a media person @CQvalie has the right to veto any decision of the fair-play committee, followed by the submission of all known evidence to the Chess.com fair-play committee
The Intramural League is still a way of friendly interaction between club and community members, so any means of deliberately hurting your opponent or another is prohibited3.1 Any attempt to bribe or persuade an opponent to participate in a contracted match is prohibited. In the case of a confirmed match-fixing agreement - the perpetrators will be disqualified.3.2 Any attempt to prevent a league participant from taking part in a match is forbidden. In case of confirmation of such a case - the game will be postponed to a later time, and the culprit - will be penalized with a full restriction from participation in CQleague.
Postponement of games during the tournament can be carried out only in case of important circumstances that do not allow a player to play his game at a previously determined moment4.1 The postponement of a game must indeed have an important reason that cannot be determined in advance. Each case is unique, but the important thing is that real life is prioritized from the outset4.1.1.1 Priority - opponents must initially agree among themselves to reschedule their game by deciding on a suitable date for their next game.4.1.1.1 In case one of the players cannot play his game even after the postponement to a later date - he will be technically defeated without the possibility of postponing it a second time.4.1.2 Also the opponents have the right to agree on the conclusion of a draw in case it is impossible to play the game. Having made an agreement between themselves - both players must appeal to the organizer of the league @nalermanfriend with their appeal. The player who is unable to play and wants to make a draw is obliged to inform the reason for it
It is forbidden to participate in the league from more than one account. Each person is exclusively assigned one place without any exceptions. In case of the first offense only the second account will be excluded, in case of a repeated offense - a complete ban on taking part in games
All chess games within the league are played on Chess.com exclusively at the agreed time and exclusively between previously determined players.6.1 All chess games must be played in unrated mode to avoid rating losses due to unforeseen circumstances.6.2 All chess games are started by means of an invitation link, which opponents can send to each other or challenge each other directly.6.3 It is absolutely forbidden to start chess games within the league before the announced time. Starting a game BEFORE the pre-announced time will be considered a technical defeat for both sides with no possibility to appeal against it.6.4 All chess games can be viewed during live broadcasts on Twitch and TikTok. By participating in the CQleague you agree to the use of your games, nickname, profile picture and your profile to create content for the live broadcasts of @CQvalie and @nalermanfriend.