The 2020 Atomic World Championship

RankNameBase RatingPerformance RatingSeeding RatingTimeZone
1Arka502586 (20-Feb-20)25822584
2GrandLapin2518 (28-May-20)26162567UTC -5 (-4 DST)
3fast-tsunami2536 (27-Apr-20)25512544UTC -3
4vlad_002503 (02-Jun-20)25792541UTC +3
5Wolfram_EP2462 (04-May-20)25932528UTC +3
6Natso2404 (01-Aug-19)25652485UTC +2
7pashpash2432 (27-Jan-20)24192426UTC -8 (-7 DST)
8kreedz2438 (13-Nov-19)23872413UTC +5
9highestcliff2377 (10-May-20)24082393UTC +2
10lesha20022346 (16-Jun-20)24202383UTC +7 (May change)
11Hysterix2343 (12-Jul-20)24132378UTC -5 (-4 DST)
12JakeStateFarm2426 (10-Jun-20)23262376UTC -6 (-5 DST)
13Iubar2292 (26-Aug-19)24072350UTC +2 (+1 DST)
14MMorley2178 (01-Aug-19)25202349UTC -6 (-5 DST)
15catask2404 (23-Jul-20)22912348UTC -5 (-4 DST)
16Chronatog2272 (07-Aug-19)24102341UTC -5 (-4 DST)
17havfanridindis2281 (11-May-20)23972339UTC +2 (+3 DST)
18TheHeroOfAges2330 (27-May-20)23152323UTC -5 (-4 DST)
19Chijss2288 (16-Apr-20)23532321UTC +2
20DanDan20162222 (24-Jul-20)24052314UTC -5 (-4 DST)
21LiAngeloBall2272 (24-Apr-20)23412307UTC -6 (-5 DST)
22Astavakra2268 (03-May-20)23072288UTC +5:30
23dreamsmorning482242 (21-May-20)23052274UTC +4:30
24Crepuscular2286 (26-Jun-20)22562271UTC -8 (-7 DST)
25Levheniia2255 (21-Mar-20)22692262UTC -5 (-4 DST)
26Puredication2123 (10-Apr-20)23682246UTC -6 (-5 DST)
27BetelgeuseSupernova2220 (22-Jul-20)21882204UTC +5:30
28Michal0062158 (23-Jul-20)22062182UTC+1
29Puddingbirne2167 (15-May-20)21962182UTC +2
30TJMorley2071 (13-Oct-19)20722072UTC -6 (-5 DST)
31carinecampestrini2038 (28-Jul-20)20942066UTC -3
32mathwhiz162006 (05-Jan-20)20752041UTC -5 (-4 DST)
33Dangerouskid1994 (09-Jun-20)20582026UTC +1
34variantbunny2032 (31-Jul-20)19842008UTC +8 (possibly UTC-7 after Sep)
35OM112055 (25-Jul-20)19562006UTC +5:30
36Gagarin-Vadim2000 (2019)2000 (2019)2000Deductions for time lapse
37LASSEaCTON123pROTEA1955 (28-Jul-20)20391997UTC -6 (-5 DST)
38line-tester-01 (former account closed)2000 (2019)1986 (2019)1993UTC +3 Deductions for time lapse
39okei1835 (26-Aug-19)18761856UTC
40BOB_DYLAN3211758 (31-Jul-20)19351847UTC
All registrants have passed lichess background check and are eligible to play their games.

Pairings are up: https://challonge.com/2020awc
You may play ahead if your opponent is known.
Official “start” time is Monday, 7 September. You may play any time you can.
Deadline for completing Week 1 matches: Sunday, 13 September 2020 (the line involving the “play-in”s).

Prior to the AWC week 1 matches, BetelgeuseSupernova closed their account. Dartanian inquired if they could replace Betelgeuse. This offer was accepted. Dartanian is replacing BetelgeuseSupernova in the AWC.

In addition to this, BetelgeuseSupernova also has been issued a 1 year AWC ban. He will be eligible to play in the 2022 AWC, but not the 2021 AWC.

Week 1 (Matches to complete by 13 September 2020):

1: mathwhiz16 v Dangerouskid (3.5-5.5)
https://lichess.org/s32wgcmp
https://lichess.org/u8zXck65
https://lichess.org/g8ULFiQT
https://lichess.org/19HMqITV
https://lichess.org/FJSmxotP
https://lichess.org/6ImX8VhY
https://lichess.org/1lbF5hed
https://lichess.org/nkyIOZtC

2: Levenhiia v BOB_DYLAN321 (1-0)
BOB_DYLAN321 withdrew without notifying the TD appropriately. Levenhiia got a walkover.
BOB_DYLAN321 has a one year AWC ban, and will be eligible again in 2022.

3: Puddingbirne v Gagarin-Vadim (0-6)
lichess.org/ZV7qOaBW
lichess.org/oAU2Syvg
lichess.org/R8xUNyVK
lichess.org/8qnIfHlZ
lichess.org/FxuiQLl5
lichess.org/Yje9omIN

4: Michal006 v LASSEacton123PROtea (0-1)
Michal006 did not respond to LASSEacton123PROtea and was forfeited.

5: carinecampestrini v variantbunny (2-6)
The 2020 Women’s Atomic World Championship match ended with a win for variantbunny! Congratulations on winning the 2020 Women’s Atomic World Championship!
https://lichess.org/CGdnNh5Z
https://lichess.org/L9tJKozk
https://lichess.org/VrKGrYNL
https://lichess.org/2SVwMFa4
https://lichess.org/yd1D4VeH
https://lichess.org/ZnlGyjHb
https://lichess.org/Y2W9eVOH
https://lichess.org/0N7mzYfp

6: Puredication v okei (6-3)
https://lichess.org/mUgTgq9H
https://lichess.org/o8k7lDFa
https://lichess.org/pi5CRGtE
https://lichess.org/3ILB2b2W
https://lichess.org/YSCaE7i0
https://lichess.org/cgIEZHYj
https://lichess.org/BySBTLwy
https://lichess.org/BEYdMAri
https://lichess.org/clVyM7Iu

7: TJMorley v OM11 (3-6)
https://lichess.org/gprfd2xi
https://lichess.org/pd21pghU
https://lichess.org/GVCmtSaP
https://lichess.org/DBpflpxT
https://lichess.org/hVBMab0r
https://lichess.org/cGwDxUod
https://lichess.org/IcpWLNYM
https://lichess.org/3cnDS1DR
https://lichess.org/PPPYW86F

8: Dartanian v line-tester-01 (5.5-2.5)
https://lichess.org/iOEzsTLa
https://lichess.org/HhfV4Dsk
https://lichess.org/ONgNs9BZ
https://lichess.org/3DBmPe9j
https://lichess.org/159LYtHI
https://lichess.org/J9FBnb9H
https://lichess.org/RvR5o8HN
https://lichess.org/1begW4jg

Week 2 (Matches to complete by 20 September 2020):

9: Arka50 v Dangerouskid (6-0)
https://lichess.org/AJ8pJ6ty
https://lichess.org/wsOifRDf
https://lichess.org/jORdH7g7
https://lichess.org/jcP7bBM2
https://lichess.org/RBpA5A2N
https://lichess.org/LxIesd2K

10: Chronatog v havfanridindis (6-3)
https://lichess.org/fXgnBzR54jNT
https://lichess.org/CBZG5c5Wonfc
https://lichess.org/NqAQya4AYUZG
https://lichess.org/uhHE7NAVXfwk
https://lichess.org/5BLG95nxNAiO
https://lichess.org/IVIvnuMmuQzz
https://lichess.org/tc6cnG3Wj7gO
https://lichess.org/JskzUAnDK8P9
https://lichess.org/7KJSl2HtFg5W

11: kreedz v Levheniia (5-1)
https://lichess.org/hdzXPUMM
https://lichess.org/3Po6mQ1K
https://lichess.org/fOwoQJ07
https://lichess.org/ikl2YOas
https://lichess.org/AHAVyMgb
https://lichess.org/C6I3OF1t

12: highestcliff v Crepuscular (0-1F)
HighestCliff gave Crepuscular a walkover due to being unable to play the match.

13: vlad_00 v Gagarin-Vadim
Gagarin-Vadim beat vlad_00 using computer assistance in the matches, and was caught by lichess. Gagarin-Vadim was then summarily forfeited and handed a lifetime AWC ban. As per the rules, his previous opponents got to play each other instead to see who advanced.

13: vlad_00 v Puddingbirne (6-0)
https://lichess.org/ivboKp6A
https://lichess.org/GXZtVmax
https://lichess.org/LPrAplGS
https://lichess.org/KqQwyqAt
https://lichess.org/WK9agrPW
https://lichess.org/ij9FGyTk

14: Iubar v DanDan2016 (6-3)
https://lichess.org/jQsMOfSl
https://lichess.org/56r0Zqn2
https://lichess.org/kKcSxQgj
https://lichess.org/Gbg0fFXd
https://lichess.org/8xqWhikw
https://lichess.org/BquWo3af
https://lichess.org/cfyV3tHg
https://lichess.org/59hN59E5
https://lichess.org/vkjeCGyg

15: Wolfram_EP v LasseActon123ProTea (6-0)
https://lichess.org/eMpuNKw7
https://lichess.org/k5SegUkK
https://lichess.org/VXd0XeaK
https://lichess.org/7ewcJsbO
https://lichess.org/suoMoAVv
https://lichess.org/HjomUXgp

16: JakeStateFarm v LiAngeloBall
Double forfeit as neither player responded to the TD, each other, or claimed a win.

17: GrandLapin v variantbunny (6-1)
The 2020 Bunny World Championship ended in favor of GrandLapin!
https://lichess.org/9rbYU73q
https://lichess.org/RFqXRae4
https://lichess.org/4x66Kbx4
https://lichess.org/idDS1Gvd
https://lichess.org/UJapoWuH
https://lichess.org/XsWaJSEG
https://lichess.org/HDpyTIQR

18: catask v TheHeroOfAges (5.5-2.5)
https://lichess.org/lXLtdMBf
https://lichess.org/VvC0gL9A
https://lichess.org/TCWy0QAD
https://lichess.org/UOJkbs36
https://lichess.org/FDR4I0n9
https://lichess.org/H2Fl4Erx
https://lichess.org/UwwzUyOd
https://lichess.org/WS7BtdPW

19: pashpash v Puredication (5.5-0.5)
https://lichess.org/lKRNmUdx
https://lichess.org/cJ4ksDoe
https://lichess.org/2gCnwIZ7
https://lichess.org/p5xzFBo8
https://lichess.org/FGKKd6R4
https://lichess.org/81ID3FLs

20: lesha2002 v dreamsmorning48 (6-1)
https://lichess.org/VIJPGqai
https://lichess.org/WUENCwFw
https://lichess.org/7e6upaOk
https://lichess.org/KPWr7PeN
https://lichess.org/SMlJ7IJa
https://lichess.org/hubzX9Mm
https://lichess.org/cJPmhStF

21: fast-tsunami v OM11 (5-0)
OM11 conceded the final game of the series, handing fast-tsunami the win after the first five games.
https://lichess.org/AV8q2c3o
https://lichess.org/Vjp8utYk
https://lichess.org/Gvw701yh
https://lichess.org/nU5n6h4C
https://lichess.org/OkAtGIaU

22: MMorley v Chijss (5.5-2.5)
https://lichess.org/2UCWif7p
https://lichess.org/4d1grEeF
https://lichess.org/IoWJptMc
https://lichess.org/pnP5Yhpz
https://lichess.org/VRslyklP
https://lichess.org/Q5omSqqZ
https://lichess.org/X83sywzJ
https://lichess.org/VBuPJhcR

23: Natso v Dartanian (5.5-3.5)
https://lichess.org/lnuxDuIO
https://lichess.org/PT5Zs5Ij
https://lichess.org/SI7nPtbo
https://lichess.org/wyLdof2i
https://lichess.org/mSpQoQ5i
https://lichess.org/GSfdppRY
https://lichess.org/jE86rV1Q
https://lichess.org/yGhrg7d3
https://lichess.org/Lh4jIXh3

24: Hysterix v Astavakra (6-4)
https://lichess.org/5RiWNeKk
https://lichess.org/18NklHWb
https://lichess.org/w9i4Mwk0
https://lichess.org/U9VPfwft
https://lichess.org/nDQyS2nD
https://lichess.org/zLfRPoDQ
https://lichess.org/k27LDmjb
https://lichess.org/atUFRtgp
https://lichess.org/LiIPtnjz
https://lichess.org/czZ09wS9

Week 3 (Matches to complete by 28 September 2020):

24: Arka50 v Chronatog (6-0)
https://lichess.org/lzWlxCPY
https://lichess.org/7OV7LI6y
https://lichess.org/rqlMn39O
https://lichess.org/VXpaichA
https://lichess.org/Lh8jAoJ8
https://lichess.org/l48ekrX7

25: kreedz v Crepuscular (6-4)
https://lichess.org/D7TAconp
https://lichess.org/8Qj9zn51
https://lichess.org/1990MDrm
https://lichess.org/RVgZ2k2B
https://lichess.org/x9YvcM1F
https://lichess.org/tJLh19NC
https://lichess.org/FXyBjYsn
https://lichess.org/neDvMiPt
https://lichess.org/Wo2w5FhZ
https://lichess.org/xc3vRtyn

26: vlad_00 v Iubar (6-0)
https://lichess.org/zk8FiEZn
https://lichess.org/IA4fIeJy
https://lichess.org/SbKjkdsD
https://lichess.org/mAsJwxaK
https://lichess.org/i9qlD1yl
https://lichess.org/0VwD9rGx

27: Wolfram_EP (Walkover)
Both Wolfram_EP’s potential opponents (in 16) were forfeited, giving Wolfram_EP a walkover.

28: GrandLapin v catask (5.5-4.5)
https://lichess.org/jopcO33u
https://lichess.org/FMSSELxK
https://lichess.org/HDg3lmGc
https://lichess.org/owpEYDpc
https://lichess.org/kaGrzIfm
https://lichess.org/LNCb3Ldz
https://lichess.org/pSTlrTx9
https://lichess.org/E8Z6fiRM
https://lichess.org/P2l2kJZd
https://lichess.org/W7WQ4zpx

29: pashpash v lesha2002 (5.5-1.5)
https://lichess.org/WoXPwYEx
https://lichess.org/mMkvc06P
https://lichess.org/z8NnVC7j
https://lichess.org/gakMsjbx
https://lichess.org/Q0r0gUpk
https://lichess.org/HFaxYTHT
https://lichess.org/pFElLhdx

30: fast-tsunami v MMorley (5.5-1.5)
https://lichess.org/F2bO0KkR
https://lichess.org/WHF2frW5
https://lichess.org/sdFuvGc8
https://lichess.org/0MJsE8BX
https://lichess.org/FtWkjEaf
https://lichess.org/URuZZwrm
https://lichess.org/sp5kzixm

31: Natso v Hysterix (6-2)
https://lichess.org/65z1kB4N
https://lichess.org/GcUyM6RX
https://lichess.org/uVzNyggP
https://lichess.org/ZHYK522h
https://lichess.org/GCGL09kR
https://lichess.org/96T1jWfV
https://lichess.org/C3UAPnqm
https://lichess.org/5BJyYTGO

Week 4 (Top 8 – Shift to Double Elimination) (Matches to complete by 15 October 2020):

39: Arka50 v kreedz (8-7, Armageddon)
https://lichess.org/ojIDH1bO
https://lichess.org/96u1fpnN
https://lichess.org/W4f6xhVw
https://lichess.org/oazXG79M
https://lichess.org/VJCPBaON
https://lichess.org/aoBSlU8c
https://lichess.org/geF4M5kx
https://lichess.org/QYf0l16W
https://lichess.org/CGYKqLdM
https://lichess.org/bc2wPy8Y
https://lichess.org/YLJp7daN
https://lichess.org/bEeoloKE
https://lichess.org/E5O2aFHV
https://lichess.org/b8POOmvV
https://lichess.org/XSuo3aI9 (Armageddon Game)

40: vlad_00 v Wolfram_EP (7-8, Armageddon)
https://lichess.org/4DXKWeZj
https://lichess.org/1fRS5klw
https://lichess.org/CRyOzYA9
https://lichess.org/nqanKYvd
https://lichess.org/aos4TqBq
https://lichess.org/ChwHmDBc
https://lichess.org/DYE5BjyN
https://lichess.org/kbWlOgBF
https://lichess.org/5m10x9hv
https://lichess.org/cZaPhcY4
https://lichess.org/hPGdMFq4
https://lichess.org/X96zfX08
https://lichess.org/t68mUO4o
https://lichess.org/PH31KcDV
https://lichess.org/gjWLzVBf (Armageddon Game)

41: GrandLapin v pashpash (3-6)
https://lichess.org/NnCCsGSl
https://lichess.org/FXXQFLfR
https://lichess.org/04V1RrIv
https://lichess.org/lvVYMI9S
https://lichess.org/pshXXOZK
https://lichess.org/7JS8AYi8
https://lichess.org/JTCLeYNF
https://lichess.org/iE3HFZ7r
https://lichess.org/IVa5xJMM

42: fast-tsunami v Natso (6-1)
https://lichess.org/uiSBDFzL
https://lichess.org/s1FRveKt
https://lichess.org/85MEkQ7L
https://lichess.org/ci4JKVv3
https://lichess.org/qecSoFGY
https://lichess.org/3MJSFt8R
https://lichess.org/GqQA4lti
https://lichess.org/6srcokxr
https://lichess.org/KYiuZ4qM
https://lichess.org/wi4KTnZy

Week 5 (Semifinals) (Matches to complete by 21 October 2020):

Winners Bracket
42: Arka50 v Wolfram_EP (6-4)
https://lichess.org/P1Ui5BRe
https://lichess.org/isze7tuj
https://lichess.org/zPdR5QQe
https://lichess.org/jeaApka0
https://lichess.org/djv1In6S
https://lichess.org/9oe64k3X
https://lichess.org/YXjrdwQR
https://lichess.org/otQmLhEr
https://lichess.org/BE1dr11u
https://lichess.org/KXHw9k5P

43: fast-tsunami v pashpash (5.5-4.5)
https://lichess.org/cAfI9jm0
https://lichess.org/yGnRsBuC
https://lichess.org/aq3UgXaQ
https://lichess.org/ABEcRAPb
https://lichess.org/zTNrqfav
https://lichess.org/v8ZqtbPJ
https://lichess.org/4AAEtGJB
https://lichess.org/EPwAZrTP
https://lichess.org/Vmqrg58c
https://lichess.org/dWPPEx42

Losers Bracket
44: kreedz v vlad_00 (2-6)
https://lichess.org/ymik4YtQ
https://lichess.org/S3Y0YKFD
https://lichess.org/RuALMObq
https://lichess.org/MDUDOckq
https://lichess.org/DgyWLjZv
https://lichess.org/lCXbAICE
https://lichess.org/r3gbSnTj
https://lichess.org/mTvEfuT7

45: GrandLapin v Natso (7-5)
https://lichess.org/FbOkvwps
https://lichess.org/xWCB75ea
https://lichess.org/ZB94K1lC
https://lichess.org/ueGDZs4d
https://lichess.org/Ni0Cp80p
https://lichess.org/EUJxjRs6
https://lichess.org/CifPswg3
https://lichess.org/qBFs4mxj
https://lichess.org/VvLml1Qa
https://lichess.org/rFWKBgaG
https://lichess.org/xPrRrxHs
https://lichess.org/DwJluyUr

Week 6 (Semifinals) (Matches to complete by 28 October 2020):

Winners Bracket
46: Arka50 v fast-tsunami (5.5-3.5)
https://lichess.org/MOUeMi2D
https://lichess.org/CHTeN2c6
https://lichess.org/b1BGY1Ly
https://lichess.org/poNk7v53
https://lichess.org/wT1aF75f
https://lichess.org/Vtep5186
https://lichess.org/1X2Asn8q
https://lichess.org/hn5LOswy
https://lichess.org/6Q1KZkCs

Losers Bracket
47: pashpash v vlad_00 (3-6)
https://lichess.org/0yx0VXfe
https://lichess.org/N1Px6eYw
https://lichess.org/okMlfTwV
https://lichess.org/cHqXhPam
https://lichess.org/m2H9o9Vl
https://lichess.org/l4SCfWGV
https://lichess.org/pcPIWdMz
https://lichess.org/EZMHACUj
https://lichess.org/G01hTjjZ

48: GrandLapin v Wolfram_EP (5.5-3.5)
https://lichess.org/PqZ6oHBJ
https://lichess.org/GhgrB8ow
https://lichess.org/9sCdEDRn
https://lichess.org/dM8tbZau
https://lichess.org/5CVph6BK
https://lichess.org/jNyWJBJ3
https://lichess.org/gRbgCzao
https://lichess.org/mPzp6B9j
https://lichess.org/lj5j6vI4

49: vlad_00 v GrandLapin (4.5-5.5)
https://lichess.org/vudm4My2
https://lichess.org/L1e4MnRG
https://lichess.org/1S94jDyz
https://lichess.org/582PAwBB
https://lichess.org/oOUmSsM6
https://lichess.org/ZAT7cqwX
https://lichess.org/oz3wpOVZ
https://lichess.org/qbFsVigB
https://lichess.org/JJZO8s5B
https://lichess.org/Sfg7RFqr

50: GrandLapin v fast-tsunami (6-2)
https://lichess.org/CZqS3qid
https://lichess.org/0QSfRRsc
https://lichess.org/njwtGWtq
https://lichess.org/73HrUWnz
https://lichess.org/GePvrOjL
https://lichess.org/gHvHbuBr
https://lichess.org/7Qp7ftrR
https://lichess.org/hHgGiRev

Week 7 (Finals)

51: Arka50 v GrandLapin (6-4)
https://lichess.org/EyCubNHP
https://lichess.org/fP8TfS2p
https://lichess.org/9A0rcew6
https://lichess.org/2B28ou16
https://lichess.org/Xb8V3uq9
https://lichess.org/0htGU2bM
https://lichess.org/8SF83i1g
https://lichess.org/urUEwOBs
https://lichess.org/B5FJI51S
https://lichess.org/pZoq48Km

ARKA50 IS YOUR 2020 ATOMIC WORLD CHAMPION!

Congratulations to Arka50 for capturing his third(!) Atomic World Championship. Also, thanks to everybody that participated, assisted, and otherwise helped make this another successful Lichess World Championship tournament. We hope to see you again in 2021!

2020 Atomic World Championship Staff:
Head TD: Chronatog
Assistant TD: ijh
Anti-Cheat panel: tipau, onubense
Lichess Admin/Advocate: ProgramFOX
Thanks to all other Lichess moderators/administrators

tipau livestreamed and provided commentary on the 2020 AWC Final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2MWCTX102g

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