The Road to Al Ain: Regional Finals Information
Welcome to the Regional Finals stage of The Road to Al Ain! Below, you’ll find all the essential details, including the tournament schedule, requirements, and guidelines to prepare for your matches.
For comprehensive information on the tournament rules and the regional finals schedule, please refer to the following resources:
Tournament Rules: Detailed guidelines and regulations for "The Road to Al Ain" can be found here: The Road to Al Ain Rules
Regional Finals Schedule: For local times and detailed scheduling of the regional finals, please visit: Regional Finals Time Table
These links provide all necessary information to prepare for the upcoming events.
Regional Finals Schedule
Region
Event Time (Local)
Sydney (AEDT)
UTC Time (GMT)
Asia & Oceania (AO)
7:00 PM AEDT
7:00 PM Saturday
8:00 AM Saturday
Europe & Southern Africa (EAS)
1:00 PM CET
11:00 PM Saturday
12:00 PM Saturday
Middle East, North Africa & Turkey (MENTA)
Rescheduled (TBA)
Rescheduled (TBA)
1Rescheduled (TBA)
Americas (AM)
8:00 PM EST
12:00 PM Sunday
1:00 AM Sunday
Important Notes
Age and Passport Requirements
Players must be at least 18 years old by the date of the online event to participate.
A valid passport, with an expiry date beyond December 24, 2024, is required to confirm your participation.
You must meet the minimum age requirement to create a full (non-underage) Checkmate Live account in your respective territory.
Fair Play and Accurate Ratings
All new players began with a 1500 Checkmate Live platform rating. However, your actual competitive rating will only be finalized after completing 30 placement games.
If your FIDE or platform rating significantly differs from your Checkmate Live rating, it may trigger the anti-cheat system.
Completing the placement games ensures accurate ratings, reducing unnecessary anti-cheat triggers.
30-Game Requirement:
Players must complete 30 Blitz games to establish their Checkmate Live rating.
This can be achieved by:
Playing the computer.
Playing with a mate.
Competing against online opponents.
Participating in the Open this weekend for faster completion.
Note: Syncing your FIDE ID and completing the 30 games are one-time requirements.
Arbiter Mode for Supervised Matches
All matches in the Regional Finals will use Checkmate Live’s Arbiter Mode to ensure fair and transparent competition.
Webcam Requirement: If your webcam is not enabled, you will not be able to log into the tournament lobby.
Screen Sharing and Audio: Permissions must be enabled to allow arbiter monitoring during matches.
Technical requirements can be found here.
Pro Pass Issuance
Once your KYC, FIDE ID (if applicable), and Fair Play reviews are successfully completed:
A 3-month Pro Pass will be issued.
If you already hold a Pro Pass, the additional 3 months will be added to your subscription.
This pass confirms your participation and provides access to Pro-level features for the competition.
PC Requirements
To ensure a smooth experience, your PC must meet the following minimum requirements:
Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit) or macOS 10.15 or later
Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended)
Browser: Latest version of Google Chrome or Firefox
Internet Speed: Minimum of 10 Mbps for stable connectivity
Webcam and Microphone: Required for supervised matches
More information about one line supervised game and our Arbiter mode can be found here.
Testing Your Setup
Join the tournament lobbies to test your setup between Monday, 6:00 PM AEDT to Tuesday, 8:00 PM AEDT.
Ensure your webcam, microphone, and internet speed meet requirements to avoid issues during matches.
Finalists Briefing: December 4th (Mandatory Attendance)
You must attend one of the following sessions. If work or study commitments prevent you from attending, please contact us to make alternate arrangements.
Session
Sydney Time (AEDT)
Local Times
UTC Time (GMT)
Google Meet Link
Session 1
12:00 PM Wednesday
India: 6:30 AM Wednesday, Americas: 8:00 PM Tuesday, EAS: 3:00 AM Wednesday
1:00 AM Wednesday
Session 2
4:00 PM Wednesday
India: 10:30 AM Wednesday, Middle East: 8:00 AM Wednesday, EAS: 7:00 AM Wednesday
5:00 AM Wednesday
Session 3
6:00 PM Wednesday
India: 12:30 PM Wednesday, EAS: 9:00 AM Wednesday, Asia/Oceania: 6:00 PM Wednesday
7:00 AM Wednesday
New Session
10:00 AM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) on Friday, December 5, 2024
Esta sesión está destinada a jugadores hispanohablantes nativos.
Universal Time (UTC) is 11:00 PM on Thursday, December 4, 2024.
Session 4
12:00 PM Friday
India: 10:30 AM Wednesday, Middle East: 8:00 AM Wednesday, EAS: 7:00 AM Wednesday
1:00 AM Friday
Session 4
6:00 PM Friday
India: 12:30 PM Wednesday, EAS: 9:00 AM Wednesday, Asia/Oceania: 6:00 PM Wednesday
7:00 AM Friday
Key Reminders
Matches will be held on December 7th and 8th
Complete all setup and placement game requirements before the Regional Finals.
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