Welcome to the Guardians of the Game Tournament, proudly hosted by Brilliance Chess Academy! ♟✨

This isn’t just a chess tournament — it’s a stellar journey where young minds journey from Starlight Seekers (beginners) to Cosmic Champions (advanced players), proving their skills across the universe of chess. 🚀🌠

With fun, galaxy-inspired categories like Starlight Seekers, Nebula Knights and Cosmic Champions, every child gets the chance to shine, learn, and grow while competing in a friendly, encouraging environment. 🌟

Join us as we celebrate the brilliance of kids, the spirit of fair play, and the joy of chess — all under the theme of Guardians of the Game: Where Every Move Lights Up the Universe! 🌌♾️

We know how excited you are to play and show your best moves! Sometimes you might face tough moments, like losing a game — but every challenge is a chance to learn and grow. Each step makes you stronger for the next battle!! ♟✨

Losses are just black holes — they make you stronger when you shine again like a supernova! 🌠

Good news—participation certificates are for all! 🔥

Eligibility Criteria – Kids who joined Brilliance Chess Academy on or before 31st August 2025 are eligible to play

The Guardians of the Game Tournament will launch in two exciting stages! 🚀

1. On 20th September, the journey begins with the Lichess Arena Tournament (Qualification stage), featuring three categories — Starlight Seekers, Nebula Knights, and Cosmic Champions — where every child will have the chance to play, score, and shine like a star. 🌠
2.  The top 16 players from Qualification stage (from all three categories) on 20th September will then advance to the Knockout Stage on 27th September, where the brightest young minds will battle for glory! 🏆✨”

Lichess Arena Tournament(Qualification stage) Date : 20th September, 2025 (For All Categories)
Schedule of the Guardians of the Game Tournament : Starlight Seekers
/ Nebula Knights / Cosmic Champions 

UK : 20th September 2025, 9:30am
Switzerland : 20th September 2025, 10:30 am
Bahrain : 20th September 2025, 11:30 am
Kuwait : 20th September 2025, 11:30 am
Qatar : 20th September 2025, 11:30 am
Saudi Arabia : 20th September 2025, 11.30 am
Oman : 20th September 2025, 12:30 pm
UAE : 20th September 2025, 12:30 pm
India : 20th September 2025, 02:00 pm
Sri Lanka : 20th September 2025, 02:00 pm
Jakarta (Indonesia) : 20th September 2025, 03:30 pm
Malaysia : 20th September 2025, 03:30 pm 04:30 pm
Singapore : 20th September 2025, 04:30 pm
Melbourne (Australia) : 20th September 2025, 07:30 pm
New Zealand : 20th September, 08:30 pm

Category details:-

Category A

Starlight Seekers ( Below 800 Lichess Standard Rating)

Category B

Nebula Knights ( Between 800–1200 Lichess Standard Rating )

Category C

Cosmic Champions ( Above 1200 Lichess Standard Rating)

Action Required before 6th September 2025 :

Please make sure your kid is added in Brilliance Chess Academy Official Tournament Team – https://lichess.org/team/brilliance-chess-academy-official-tournament-team

Once Added in Brilliance Chess Academy Official Team, Please make sure to get added in respective category teams ie. 

Category A- Starlight Seekers –https://lichess.org/tournament/UJxSmGQG

Category B- Nebula Knights – https://lichess.org/tournament/PLZTQtyy

Category C – Cosmic Champions – https://lichess.org/tournament/UJxSmGQG

Pre- Requisite for games

Ensure you are using “chrome” browser. Set your Google Chrome Browser as Default Browser (Go to your Control Panel →All Control Panel Items →Default Browsers →Set your default program →Web browser → Google Chrome)
Login to Lichess and save password in chrome. So no need to enter password again.
Go to your Lichess →Preferences →Game Behaviors →Pre-moves →No and Promote to Queen → Never
Lichess Arena Tournament ( Qualification stage) Rules

Platform: Lichess, Each kid will use the same Lichess ID throughout the tournament.
Tournament will be conducted in Arena format
Time Control: 07 minutes + 5 seconds increment from move 1 for all three categories in Qualification stage ie, on 20th September
Duration of Tournament: 60 minutes for Category A, 70 minutes for Category B and 70 minutes for Category C
Walkover Time: as per Lichess
Tiebreaks: Lichess tie-break will be used
Certificates : Certificates will be awarded to all the kids. Top 10 winners from every category will get special recognitions. 
Illegal activities: Taking any help from a book, device, or person is strictly prohibited. If any player found doing so will be disqualified from the event.
Anti-Cheating: Use of external assistance is not allowed. All the games will be thoroughly analyzed for anti-cheating purposes. If any player founds using an engine will be disqualified. If any player found suspicious, Arbiter may take him to separate fair-play room to share screen or to observe camera in more clear way.
Disqualification: If any player conceals his identity (different identity) or misbehaves with arbiters, players and organizer will be expelled from the event without any prior notice.
Discussion during
Game Analysis : A player may talk only to an Arbiter if any technical issue arises. Analysis or discussion with other players is not allowed in any case.
Lichess Standings will be considered for the final selection of top 10 kids.
A player is allowed to use only one Lichess Account throughout the tenure of the league. If the account gets closed/flag red for any reason, the player will not be allowed to participate in further rounds. If players account gets banned post the event, the results will be adjusted to forfeit the winning in all the rounds.
For any questions, please email to info@brilliancechessacademy.com
Disclaimer

Applicable only for Brilliance Chess Academy enrolled kids.
Brilliance Chess Academy reserve the right to choose the winner based on the overall performance.
Participation for this event is voluntary for kids and parents. By participating in the event, the parent/kid agrees to the terms and conditions put forth by Brilliance Chess Academy.
No bias will be involved as the winner will be declared with the tournaments links.
Brilliance Chess Academy currently uses Lichess platform for tournaments and won’t take any responsibility for platform related ranking or issues.
Brilliance Chess Academy reserves the right to cancel the event due to any reasons if decided by the management.
Brilliance Chess Academy won’t take any responsibility for any legal issues coming out of this promotional events.