How to Join the Fortun£ Friday$ Chess Team on lichess
Step 1: Purchase your digital tournament ticket on our website.
If you're unsure about how to purchase your ticket, please refer to the section "How to Purchase a Digital Ticket for Your Desired Tournament on Lichess" below. Once you've successfully purchased your ticket, return to this section and proceed to Step 2.
Step 2: Visit lichess. If logged in, proceed to Step 3.
If new to Lichess, refer to the section "How to Create a Lichess Account" below, then "How to Log Into Your Lichess Account." Once completed, return to this step.
Step 3: Click the following team link. If it works, go to Step 8. If not, follow Step 4 onwards.
Step 4: Once logged in, click "lichess.org" in the top left corner. Hover over "Community" and select "Teams."
Step 5: On the "Teams" page, select the "All Teams" option on the left-hand side. Look for the search box at the top right of the new page.
Step 6: Enter "Fortun£ Friday$" into the search box and press Enter on your keyboard.
Step 7: The search results will show our team, "Fortun£ Friday$." Click on the text "Fortun£ Friday$" to access the team page.
Step 8: On the team page, click the large green "Join Team" button.
Step 9: Congratulations! You have successfully joined the "Fortun£ Friday$" team on Lichess.
How to Purchase a Digital Ticket for Your Desired Tournament on Lichess
Step 1: Go to our website's homepage at www.coatsichess.com (click this link to get back to the homepage).
Step 2: Click on the button "Join the (desired tournament) now!"
Step 3: You will now have landed on the page which shows the tournaments we have on. Click on the poster of the desired tournament you want to join.
Step 4: On the next page, you will see a description of how to register for the desired tournament and a purchase button at the bottom. Click 'Purchase' and fill out the entry form that pops up.
Please note: It's important to fill in your lichess username correctly to avoid any problems we may face when trying to add a username that doesn't exist, or the wrong username, to our permitted players list.
Step 5: You will then be taken to the checkout page.
Step 6: Complete Payment
Option 1: One-click payment with Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.
Option 2: Enter your email, card details, and review your purchase.
Upon completion, you will receive a confirmation email, and your Lichess username will be added to the permitted players list. Navigate to the Lichess team page, click on the specific tournament, and join the tournament for which you paid entry. Congratulations on joining, and good luck!
Please note: Being added to the list of permitted players for the tournament may take up to, or sometimes exceed 24 hours. We generally handle this process swiftly, but extended periods might occur due to our UK-based team operating within UK hours.
How to Enter Your Desired Fortun£ Friday$ Tournament on lichess Once You've Joined the Team
Step 1: After joining the team, return to our website and fill out the paid entry form with your Lichess username. This is crucial for participation, as it adds you to the list of players permitted to enter the tournament you've selected.
Not sure how to purchase your ticket? Refer to the 'How to Purchase a Digital Ticket for Your Desired Tournament on Lichess' section below. Once done, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2: Now that you're on our permitted player list, return to the Fortun£ Friday$ team page on Lichess. Find the specific Fortun£ Friday$ event you've entered under the 'Tournaments' section.
Step 3: Click your chosen tournament to access its page. Once your username has been added to the permitted player list, the "Join" button at the top-right corner of the page will turn green.
Step 4: Click the green "Join" button. Congratulations, you are now officially entered into the tournament!
Please Note: It may take up to, or sometimes exceed, 24 hours to add your username to the list of permitted players for the tournament. While we generally handle this process swiftly, longer periods may occur due to our UK-based team operating within UK hours.
For more detailed information on participating in tournaments on lichess, please refer to their comprehensive guide here. Do you have any other questions regarding the tournament? Click here to be taken to our comprehensive guide to everything you need to know.
How to Create a lichess Account
Step 1: Go to the lichess website.
Step 2: Click on "SIGN IN" located at the top right of the main page.
Step 3: In the Sign-in box, click on "Register" at the bottom left.
Step 4: Fill in the required fields with a User name of your choice, a secure password, and your e-mail address.
Step 5: Read the terms of service and rules.
Step 6: Use the sliders provided to accept the various policies.
Step 7: Click on "Register" at the bottom of the page.
Step 8: Check your e-mail, including junk mail and spam mail folders, to find the confirmation e-mail.
Step 9: Open the confirmation e-mail and click on the provided confirmation link.
Step 10: Congratulations! Your account is now successfully created.
How to Log in to Your Lichess Account
Step 1: Go to the lichess website.
Step 2: Click on "SIGN IN" located at the top right of the main page.
Step 3: In the provided fields, enter either your e-mail or user name and your password.
Step 4: Click on "SIGN IN" at the bottom.
Step 5: Congratulations! You are now logged in and have accessed the main play area of lichess.org.