For players

Creating an account

Players can join our community by pressing the "Join Bar Blitz" button in the top right corner. They can either sign up with their e-mail address or via Google Sign-In. After filling in the necessary details or authorizing Google to sign in on our website, players can browse and register for tournaments, see the leaderboards, view playing venues and their upcoming events, and view all the organizers currently active on the Bar Blitz platform. 
Rating system

Bar Blitz uses the Glicko-2 rating system and concerns an internal rating. This means that the Bar Blitz rating does not interfere with linked Lichess and Chess.com accounts. The initial rating is 1500 and cannot be manipulated manually. For more information, please visit the explanation on the Glicko website. 

Buying tokens

For tournaments that require an entry fee, tokens need to be purchased. To do this, users can click on the yellow "Add Tokens" button in the navigation bar. After selecting an amount of tokens, users can proceed to paying securely using a credit card, iDEAL, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, powered by Stripe.
Stadspas discount (residents of Amsterdam only)

If you are in possession of a Stadspas, a discount to play at Bar Blitz applies. Make sure to fill in your Stadspas number before paying for tokens for the discount to apply. Discounts do not apply retroactively.

Joining a tournament

Once players are in possession of tokens, joining a tournament is very easy:
1
Browse homepage for tournaments

2
Click to see tournament details

3
Click "Register" to sign up

4
Check in at the venue and play!

Token refund policy

If a player deregisters from a tournament 3 or more hours before the start time, tokens spent on that tournament will be refunded automatically. If a player deregisters any later, tokens will not be refunded. 

Tournament full? Waiting list!

Tournaments allowing a maximum number of players automatically have waiting list enable. Tokens will be charged for joining the waiting list but should no free spots open up, these tokens will be refunded automatically once the tournament starts. 

During a tournament

Once a tournament starts, the host runs the pairings. You can follow along on the tournament page:
  • See your current pairing and board assignment
  • View live standings after each round
  • Results are entered by the host or arbiter

After a tournament

Dit gebeurt allemaal erna:
  • Paar bullets
  • Paar bullets
  • etc. 

Updating profile

After signing in, players can update their profile: 
1
Click on the user name

2
Click on "Profile"

3
Click on "Edit profile"

The following settings can be changed: 
  • Profile picture
  • First and last name 
  • E-mail address 
  • Connect Lichess account 
  • Connect Chess.com account 
  • Connect FIDE ID
  • FIDE title if applicable 
  • Birth date 
  • Sex
  • Federation if applicable
KNSB and FIDE IDs

The website automatically connects Dutch chess federation (KNSB) profiles to Bar Blitz profiles, provided the first and last names match. Should a player have both a KNSB and FIDE profile, both are connected. Should a player only have a FIDE profile, the connection should be done manually. 

FIDE IDs

If a player connects their FIDE ID and title if applicable, a website administrator first needs to verify it before official FIDE data can be linked.

Profile features

A profile on the website is divided in three tabs: "Overview", "Statistics", and  "Trophies". The "Best finish" badge and rating are shown on every tab. The tabs and their features are as follows:

Profile overview

  • Blitz rating
  • Rapid rating 
  • Highlighted head-to-head records ("Rivalry")
  • Win & loss statistics
  • Player's upcoming tournaments
  • Player's past tournaments 

Statistics

  • Rating progress chart
  • Games played and win rate percentage
  • Tournaments played and average results 
  • Performance by color 
  • Rating trophies

Trophies

  • Earned trophies 
  • Available trophies left to earn 
  • Button to hide locked trophies 
  • Percentage of players who earned unique trophy
Need help?

Check the FAQ page for common questions or reach out to your organisation's administrator.