Welcome to Kaschk — the vibrant venue that will host the HOWLIN tournament. Located at Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz in the heart of Berlin, Kaschk offers an industrial-chic ambiance and an inviting outdoor space. Get ready to immerse yourself in the exciting atmosphere as chess enthusiasts from all around gather to compete and showcase their skills at this remarkable location.

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Format — Each player competes in every round, and pairings are based on the player's score after each round. This way we ensure that players are paired with others of similar skill levels, while also providing opportunities for players to improve their ranking throughout the tournament.

Vibe — We anticipate a slightly more casual atmosphere than what one might expect from conventional chess tournament. While maintaining a respectful environment, participants can enjoy the interactive nature of game formats like hand and brain and bughouse and embrace the energy they bring to the competition.

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Blitz

• players
  1 vs 1
• 5 min
  + 0 sec
• scheduled
  17:30—18:30pm

Fast — With the clock ticking relentlessly, players must make rapid decisions and find creative solutions within the limited time frame. Just like in traditional chess the players strive to mate their opponenent, however, the accelerated pace also allows another strategy: flag the opponent and simply win on time.

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Bughouse

• players
  2 vs 2
• boards
  two
• 5 min
  + 3 sec
• scheduled
  12—14pm

Crazy — This variant played by four players in teams of two, playing on two chessboards with opposite colors. Captured pieces are passed to teammates, who can place them on their board. Normal chess rules apply, but with rapid gameplay and constant piece exchanges it's known for its dynamic and chaotic nature.

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Hand'N'Brain

• players
  2 vs 2
• boards
  one
• 10 min
  + 0 sec
• scheduled
  14—17:30pm

Telepathic — This variant played by two teams, where the "Brain" decides which piece to move, and the "Hand" physically makes the move on the chessboard. It's only allowed to communicates the desired piece (e.g., "Knight" or "Pawn") to the Hand, who get's to select and move it without receiving specific instructions of where to move it to. Developing a mutual understanding of the strategy is key. Can you do it?

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Sponsored — We are delighted to have the generous support of Schachversand Niggemann. Thanks to their contribution, participants have a chance to win amazing prizes including 2 gift vouchers worth €50 each, a chess clock, and three captivating chess books. We are grateful for their support in making our event even more exciting and rewarding for all participants.

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Everyone's a winner — No matter how you perform, you will receive a free 1-month PRO membership to Chessable. With it, you'll unlock instant access to game-changing tools for chess improvement, including 300+ free courses on the opening, endgame, tactics, strategy and more.

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Last but not least — Players who make it to the top of each category will get a custom design made by yours truly (or pick something from our shop). Plus, the bragging rights and recognition that come with reaching the pinnacle of chess excellence ofcourse.

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