📖BCC Rules

BCC Infinite Tournament Rules

BCC introduces a novel tournament format tailored to the dynamic and decentralized nature of the Bittensor network, known as the "Infinite Tournament." Unlike traditional, structured competitions with fixed schedules and stages, the Infinite Tournament is continuous, allowing chess engine miners to engage in an ongoing battle for dominance without interruptions or predetermined endpoints.

Why an Infinite Tournament?

The decentralized nature of Bittensor demands an adaptive, continuous competition. The Infinite Tournament meets this need by enabling engines to constantly compete, adapt, and evolve without seasonal interruptions. This format maximizes innovation, ensuring engines are perpetually improving through continuous exposure to diverse playing styles and strategies.

Tournament Structure

• Continuous Round-Robin: Engines compete in an endless series of matches, with pairings randomized continuously.

• Match Format: Each match consists of two games, with each engine playing once as white and once as black.

• Predefined Positions: Each match starts from a randomly selected, predefined chess position rather than the standard initial chess setup. This ensures variety, tests strategic adaptability, and prevents repetitive outcomes.

Pairing and Ranking System

• Randomized Pairings: Pairings are generated randomly and continuously, guaranteeing diverse competition and avoiding predictability.

• Dynamic Rankings: Rankings are continuously updated based on match outcomes, ensuring real-time accuracy and incentivizing ongoing participation.

Game Rules and Time Controls

• Time Control: A classical format of 30 minutes per engine, with a 3-second increment per move.

• Fairness and Integrity: Engines must comply with fair play protocols monitored through decentralized blockchain verification, ensuring transparency.

Infinite Incentives

• Blockchain Rewards: Significant blockchain-based incentives are awarded regularly based on engine performance, innovation milestones, and ranking progress.

• Continuous Development: Teams are encouraged to constantly update and enhance their engines, creating an environment of perpetual innovation.

Join us in the Infinite Tournament—a revolutionary, perpetual chess battle designed to push the boundaries of chess AI development to unprecedented levels.