August is heating up on Outpost Chess and it’s NOT about who wins or loses. This time, the only thing that counts is HOW MANY money matches you play. No rating stress, no complicated rules, just play, climb the Hot Leaderboard, and win real cash. Welcome to the 🔥 HOT 1vs1 Challenge 🔥, running from August 1st to August 31st. With a total prize pool of over €500, this is your chance to turn your time on the board into something big.
📅 Challenge Details
🗓 Duration: August 1–31, 2025 📍 Location: Outpost Playground – www.outpostchess.com 📊 Track Progress: Live leaderboard on Outpost 🏆 Event Hashtag: #outpostHOTchallenge 💸 Prize Pool: €500+
💰 How to Win
This challenge is all about quantity – not wins.
✅ 1 money match = 1 point ✅ Doesn’t matter who wins ✅ Only verified players are eligible ✅ Only money matches count (no friendly games) ✅ Only 5 matches max vs the same player will count
🏆 Prize Distribution – Main Leaderboard
Play the most 1vs1 money matches in August and earn:
🥇 1st place – €45
🥈 2nd – €35
🥉 3rd – €30
4th – €25
5th – €20
6th – €18
7th – €15
8th – €14
9th – €12
10th – €10
11th–14th – €8
15th – €8
16th–20th – €5
🍀 30 Lucky Winners – €5 Each!
If your final leaderboard position is one of the following numbers, you win €5 — no matter how high you are overall:
Lucky Spots: 17, 22, 24, 29, 35, 40, 42, 46, 54, 60, 63, 67, 89, 93, 95, 100, 109, 110, 120, 128, 130, 155, 160, 170, 180, 190, 200, 205, 210, 220
(Yes, really! Just land on the number – and win.)
## ☀️ Special One-Day Event: HOT DAY RUSH – August 20 Mark your calendar for August 20th, when we turn up the heat with a one-day 1vs1 rush. Just like the main challenge, only the number of matches counts – not wins.
🎯 Play the most 1vs1 money matches on August 20 and win:
1st – €25
2nd – €15
3rd – €10
4th – €5
🔒 Important Rules
✅ Verified profiles only – Get verified here
🚫 Under 18? Money matches are not available to you.
🎯 Only money matches played from August 1 to August 31 count
🔁 Max 5 matches vs the same player will count
🤝 Friendly games don’t count
1 game = 1 match = 1 point
❌ Aborting after your first move = loss
🚨 Fake profiles are not allowed – we monitor fair play
🕵️♂️ Suspected cheating = disqualification after review
📜 Full rules: Read them here
💡 Tips for Playing Safe & Smart 🤝 Play with people you know or trust
🎥 Prefer verified opponents with cameras on
🛑 If your opponent refuses to turn on the camera, you can abort the match before the first move
🛡️ Verified = safer & more secure matches
🚀 Why Join the HOT 1vs1 Challenge? 💶 Monetize your skills – no rating required
💸 Inclusive prizes – for top grinders & lucky spots
🧠 Improve your play – more games = faster learning
🏅 Gain recognition – stand out on Outpost and earn badges
👥 Challenge real people – play with camera, build trust
🔥** Let the Challenge Begin!** It’s not about checkmates – it’s about consistency. Just show up, play, and claim your share of the prize pool.
Ready to jump into the heat?
👉 Join the Challenge at OutpostChess.com 🔗 Verify your profile to be eligible
Let’s go #outpostHOTchallenge ♟️💸 Good luck & play fair!
JULY WINNERS
☀️ Summer 1v1 CASH PRIZES - Overall ☀️ (yes, real money) 🏅 Top 6 Overall Players
€30 +Badge - Boris Itkis
€25 - Javier Sanchez Sanchez
€20 - Vaclav Paulus
€15 - Kasim Ansari
€10 - Stefan Mladenovic
€5 - Nitzan Steinberg
📈 Most Matches Played
€25 + Badge – Robert Motsumi
€20 – Rafał Rafał
€15 – Ilija Dragisic
€10 – Murat Bilgiç
€7 – Rzgar Faiaq
🌹 Top Woman Player
€20 + Badge – Stefani Chuchukova
€15 – Lena (Miladinovic) Govedarica
€10 – Minqing Wang
🔢 U1700 FIDE & Non-Rated Players
€15 – Tapesnu Bain
€10 – disqualified
€7 – Hasim Ansari
🍀 26 Lucky Winners – €5 each! 🍀
Here’s a sneak peek from the leaderboard:
#17 – Nicolaas Pieters
#22 – Stefanos Magkalakis
#29 – Blidariu Daniel
#35 – Mile Ostojic
♟️ CHESS DAY – 20th July ♟️
💰 100 EUR prize pool – Most matches played (money games only) on July 20th
🥇 €50 – Boris Itkis 🥈 €30 – Javi Sanchez 🥉 €20 – Paulus Vaclav
See you!
