PairChamp Rules & Governance Portal

Official policies, rules, conduct standards, and governance framework for PairChamp tournaments.
Tip: Click / tap any rule item to see details.

Scholastic Rules

  • Swiss-system pairings i
  • Grade/section-based grouping i
  • Touch-move rule i
  • Illegal move correction i
  • Time control enforcement i
  • Electronic device restrictions i
  • Sportsmanship standards i
  • Withdrawals and forfeits i

Organizer Rules

  • Fair section creation i
  • Transparent pairing logic i
  • Rating integrity i
  • Accurate reporting i
  • Data privacy protection i
  • Child safety compliance i
  • Fraud prevention i
  • Ethical tournament management i

Player Code of Conduct

  • Respect for opponents i
  • Respect for arbiters and staff i
  • No disruptive behavior i
  • No cheating i
  • Fair competition i
  • Positive sportsmanship i
  • Integrity of play i

Parent Guide

  • No coaching during games i
  • No signaling or assistance i
  • Spectator conduct standards i
  • Supportive environment i
  • Respect tournament officials i
  • Positive reinforcement i

Tournament Policy

  • Registration policies i
  • Withdrawal policies i
  • Refund policies i
  • Dispute resolution i
  • Appeal processes i
  • Data governance i
  • Reporting standards i

Anti-Cheating Policy

  • Engine detection systems i
  • Device scanning i
  • Behavioral analysis i
  • Pattern recognition i
  • Automated flagging i
  • Manual review boards i
  • Sanctions and penalties i

Fair Play Charter

PairChamp is built on the principles of:

  • Integrity i
  • Transparency i
  • Equality i
  • Respect i
  • Trust i
  • Ethical competition i
  • Child-first protection i

PairChamp Rulebook Portal

The PairChamp Rulebook Portal is the authoritative governance system for:
  • Tournament regulations
  • Compliance frameworks
  • Scholastic governance
  • Organizer certification
  • Federation integrations
  • Policy management
  • Rule versioning
  • Digital governance infrastructure