Cursed Crown: Nexgenai 2026
Ramco Institute of Technology
📌 About the Event
Cursed Crown is an intense online chess tournament organized by Ramco Institute of Technology. In a symposium dedicated to Artificial Intelligence, this event celebrates the original battlefield of human vs. machine logic. Utilizing an Online Eliminator format, players must navigate through rapid-fire rounds where a single mistake leads to instant exit. It aims to test sharp calculation, opening theory, and “bullet nerves” the ability to make winning moves in under 60 seconds during tie-breaks. Only one player will survive the bracket to claim the “Cursed Crown.”
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Non-Technical (Strategy & E-sports)
- Organizer: Dept. of AI & DS, Ramco Institute of Technology, Rajapalayam
- Eligibility: Individual participants (Open to all registered students)
- Team Size: Individual
- Effort Level: Medium to High (Mental Endurance)
- Submission Type: Online Match Play
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: 7th April, 2026
- Event Date: 9th April, 2026
- Reporting Time: 30 minutes before the first bracket begins
- Results Announcement: 9th April, 2026 (On-site)
- Mode: Online (Played within the Gen AI Lab)
- Venue: Gen AI Lab, RIT Campus
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Prize Type: Cash, Trophy, and Merit Certificate
- Certificates: “Cursed Crown Champion” Merit Certificate; Participation Certificates for all qualifying players
- Visibility: Final match may be live-streamed or projected within the department
- Additional Perks: Professional oversight by faculty incharges Mrs. B. Sankaralakshmi and Dr. R.M. Rajeswari
♟️ Tournament Format & Time Controls
The event follows a strict knockout (eliminator) structure. If you lose a game, you are out of the tournament.
| Round | Time Control | Rules |
| Group Stages | 5 Minutes per player | Rapid knockout to filter the top seeds. |
| Semi-Finals | 10 Minutes per player | Longer format to allow for deep calculation. |
| Grand Finale | 10 Minutes per player | The ultimate battle for the crown. |
| Tie-Breakers | 1 Minute per player | Bullet Match: Triggered by draws, stalemates, or repetition. |
🎯 What You Will Do
- Login: Report to the Gen AI Lab and log into the designated online chess platform as instructed by Student Incharge Amarnath S B.
- Calculate: Execute high-precision moves under rapid time constraints (5 to 10 minutes).
- Blitz: Be prepared for the “Bullet Tie-break”—if the game ends in a draw or stalemate, you must win a 1-minute lightning round to advance.
- Ethics: Maintain fair play; use of AI engines or external assistance is strictly prohibited and will lead to immediate disqualification.
- Coordinate: Check in with student coordinators (Guhanbala, Narendran, Aruna Devi, or Sreejeyanthi) for your bracket seeding.
📦 Resources and Support Available
- Infrastructure: High-speed internet and systems provided in the Gen AI Lab.
- Arbitration: Student coordinators will act as digital arbiters to resolve any technical disputes or connectivity issues.