• Pairings are done as per Lichess pairing system and all regulations in respect to using computer assistance will be strictly monitored.
• Random games will be scrutinized by PGNSpy and its findings regarding cheating is binding on this event.
• Any person found guilty of cheating will forfeit any prize money won and will be banned from participating in future events.
• The organizers reserve the right of admission to this event.
• The organizers reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this event should they consider this necessary.

Joining later MAY exclude you from Round 1 pairings

• Upon registration you will receive a confirmation email (GOOGLE FORM) that will contain the LINK to the SECTION that you chose to participate in.
• Click on that link to start the JOINING process.
• Submit username and a prompt “JOIN THE TEAM’’ will appear. Click on it.
• There will be an easy puzzle (mate in 1 move) that needs to be completed.
• Thereafter the player will be accepted into the section by the ‘’Team Leader’’
• Player must then click on the Section again and press JOIN, to join the tournament.
• The LOC is not liable for a player joining her section late resulting in missing a round/s.