U.S. Intercollegiate Chess Team Championship
For The President's Cup
Baltimore, Maryland

Rules

The President's Cup is a Team Round Robin scored by total individual points. Each team has four players and up to two alternates. The time control is Game/120mins (with 30sec increment per move). USCF rules apply. Each player must satisfy the eligibility requirements established by the USCF College Chess Committee (CCC).

In the event of a tie, the title is not shared. The following tie-breaking systems will be applied in order:

1. Total team match wins
2. Head-to-head outcome
3. Armageddon (6-5mins "shootout") on one board, where White must win with 6mins, and Black must win or draw with 5mins. Winner of a coin toss chooses color. The clock will be set with a delay of 2secs per move.