ISOCL 2024 Final Six & Challengers’ Final Lineups Confirmed 

The International Schools Online Chess League (ISOCL) has been a fierce battleground for the best young minds in chess. With the curtain coming down on the 3rd Qualifier on May 23rd, we are proud to announce the results and the final standings that have shaped the landscape for the upcoming Final Six and Challengers’ Final.

3rd Qualifier Recap  

The 3rd Qualifier featured an impressive turnout of 200 participants from 34 international and bilingual schools across China Mainland, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. The competition was intense, with schools from China and the Philippines leading the charge and significantly raising the level of play.

Standings Highlights  

The top 6 teams after the three qualifiers have punched their tickets to the illustrious Final Six, while the teams ranked 7th to 12th have secured their spots in the Challengers’ Final. These schools have shown exceptional skill and teamwork, and we look forward to seeing them compete at the highest level.

Final Standings and Qualifiers  

Here are the final standings and the teams that have qualified for the Final Six and Challengers’ Final:

 Top 20 Schools after All Three Qualifiers:

 Top 20 Schools in the 3rd Qualifier:

 Top 10 Players in the 3rd Qualifier:

Anti-Cheating Measures 

In our ongoing commitment to fair play, we have successfully implemented anti-cheating measures by conducting two online meetings on Tencent Meeting and Zoom, with top players from previous qualifiers joining with their webcams turned on. For the Final Six, we will maintain this practice and request the top 4 players from each school team that qualified for the Final Six to join the online meeting and adhere to the procedures. Players who fail to comply will have their points disregarded for the final score.

  Top players requested to join the online meeting:

Upcoming Tournaments 

The Final Six and Challengers’ Final are set to take place on June 6th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (GMT+8). The stage is set for an epic showdown of chess prowess.

• Final Six Tournament on LiChess: View Tournament

• Challengers’ Final on LiChess: View Tournament

Conclusion

The Spring Season of the ISOCL has been a remarkable journey of strategic brilliance, showcasing the best of young chess talent from international schools. As we look forward to the Final Six and Challengers’ Final, we extend our congratulations to all the teams and players who have qualified. We wish them the best of luck and look forward to witnessing the chess mastery that will unfold in the coming days.

Stay tuned for more updates, and we hope to see you all at the Final Six and Challengers’ Final!

Partner School

Our heartfelt thanks go to Harrow International School Shanghai, our distinguished Partner School, whose legacy of excellence and commitment to nurturing leaders of tomorrow have greatly enhanced the ISOCL Spring Season 2024. Their blend of Eastern and Western education and values has fostered a rich chess community, uniting aspiring young minds from around the globe in fair and spirited competition.