Dark Knight Open

♞ Dark Knight Open

An Online Blitz Chess Tournament by Think Complexion

Complex Thinking. Simple Solutions

1. Introduction

Dark Knight Open is a competitive online blitz chess tournament organized by Think Complexion, aimed at delivering a fair, structured, and high-quality chess experience. Hosted on Lichess, the tournament follows an Arena format with strict fair-play enforcement and transparent result verification.

2. Tournament Details

Tournament Name: Dark Knight Open

Organizer: Think Complexion

Platform: Lichess

Format: Arena

Time Control: 5 minutes (5+0)

Eligibility: Open to all players (no rating limit)

Entry Fee: ₹69

Winner Prize: ₹1100

Additional Rewards: E-certificates for Top 3 players

Tournament Date: 21 December 2025

3. Schedule & Timeline

Ticket Booking Closes:

21 December 2025 – 8:30 PM

Tournament Code Shared:

21 December 2025 – 8:45 PM

Tournament Start:

21 December 2025 – 9:30 PM (Sharp)

Tournament End:

21 December 2025 – 11:00 PM

Official Result Announcement:

22 December 2025 – 10:00 AM, announced by Think Complexion & Organizing Team

4. Registration & Participation Process

1. Purchase a ticket for the tournament.

2. You will receive a registration email from Think Complexion.

3. Complete the mandatory registration form, providing:

Full name

Correct Lichess username

Active mobile number

4. Players without a Lichess account will receive instructions for account creation.

5. A QR code for payment will be shared.

6. After successful payment and form submission:

You will be added to the official Think Complexion Chess WhatsApp Community / Tournament Group.

7. IMPORTANT:

The tournament code/link will be shared ONLY in this WhatsApp group.

Players who do not submit the form or are not added to the group will NOT receive the code.

8. Tournament entries close automatically at 8:30 PM.

9. Join the tournament before 9:30 PM sharp.

5. Tournament Rules & Fair-Play Guidelines

The tournament follows a 5-minute Arena format.

Players may play unlimited games during the event window.

Only one Lichess account per player is permitted.

The same username must be used:

During registration

In the tournament

Username or identity mismatch may lead to immediate disqualification.

Strictly prohibited:

Chess engines

External assistance

Multiple accounts

Any unfair or manipulative behavior

All games will be thoroughly reviewed using:

Automated fair-play systems

Manual analysis by the Think Complexion team

6. Results, Verification & Prizes

The player with the highest Arena score will be declared the provisional winner.

Final standings are confirmed only after complete fair-play analysis.

Winner Prize: ₹1100

Top 3 Players: Digital E-certificates

Official results will be announced on 22 December 2025 at 10:00 AM by Think Complexion.

Any violation detected before or after the event may result in disqualification and prize cancellation.

7. Refund Policy

Entry fees are non-refundable by default.

Refunds will be processed only if:

A technical issue, misuse, or fault is confirmed from Think Complexion’s side.

No refunds will be provided if a participant:

Violates tournament rules

Uses multiple accounts

Cheats or seeks unfair advantage

Submits incorrect or mismatched details

Disqualified players may be banned from future Think Complexion tournaments.

8. Communication Policy

All official announcements, updates, and the tournament code will be shared only via the Think Complexion WhatsApp community/group.

Players are responsible for staying updated.

Failure to join or monitor the group will not be the organizer’s responsibility.

9. FAQs

Q1. Is the tournament open to all players?

Yes. There is no rating restriction.

Q2. How will I receive the tournament code?

Only through the official Think Complexion WhatsApp group.

Q3. Is registration form submission mandatory?

Yes. Without form submission, access will not be granted.

Q4. Can I change my Lichess username after registering?

No. Username mismatch may lead to disqualification.

Q5. When will results be announced?

22 December 2025 at 10:00 AM.

Q6. Will I get a refund if I don’t play?

No. Refunds apply only if the issue is from the organizer’s side.

Q7. Is cheating strictly monitored?

Yes. All games are analyzed under strict fair-play standards.

10. Contact & Organizer Details

Organizer: Think Complexion

Tagline: Complex Thinking. Simple Solutions.

Hosts:

Aditya Singh — 📞 +91 93355 08758

Ankit Maurya — 📞 +91 6388521881

Email: thinkcomplexion@gmail.com

Instagram: @thinkcomplexion_

11. Disclaimer

Think Complexion reserves the right to:

Disqualify players violating rules

Cancel or withhold prizes in case of unfair play

Ban players from future events

Decisions of Think Complexion & the Organizing Team are final and binding.

Technical issues related to Lichess are beyond organizer control.

By registering, participants confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to all tournament rules, refund policies, and fair-play standards.