Sign up: LINC's virtual chess tournament open now for children and adults

Unlike previous years, the LINC chess tournament will be an online event March 6. LINC file photo.

There is a spot for everyone at LINC’s virtual chess tournament Saturday, March 6.

Sign up is under way for age divisions that go from kindergarten through the 12th grade, and also an adult division.

The action begins at 9 a.m. March 6, continuing for five rounds starting at the top of each hour.

LINC’s tournament is open to all. LINC is using the website lichess.org to run its tournaments. You can also learn more at kclinc.org/chess or on Facebook at facebook.com/LINCchess.

Here’s how to participate in the March 6 tournament:

First time players must complete all steps. Returning virtual tournament players only need to complete Step 4.

Step 1: Create an account at lichess.org.

Step 2: Join the LINC team.

• At lichess.org, go to the menu “Community” and select “Teams.”

• Search for and join “LINC Virtual Chess Program.”

• Solve the checkmate puzzle to join the team.

• Team approvals will be approved daily at noon.

Step 3: Submit your online info at kclinc.org/chess.

Step 4: After approval, join the tournament at lichess.org.

• At lichess.org, go to the menu “Community” and select “Teams.”

• Click the team “LINC Virtual Chess Program.”

• You will see a list of divisions. Click the appropriate division then join.

For more information, email LINC Chess Coordinator Ken Lingelbach at klingelbach@kclinc.org.