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Welcome to Vlad’s Impalers — a disciplined, dependable, and drama‑free chess team.

Founded in 2002, Vlad’s Impalers is one of the oldest continuously active teams on GameKnot — a legacy built on reliability, sportsmanship, and steady leadership.

We follow the spirit of Vlad himself: strict with standards, loyal to our own, and respectful to all who play the game with honor.

What we value
• Reliability — We expect players who take their team games seriously and don’t disappear.
• Sportsmanship — We’re friendly, welcoming, and we treat opponents — and each other — with respect.
• Focus — We don’t get involved in GameKnot politics, complaints, or drama. We’re here to play chess, not fight battles off the board.
• Community — We enjoy the game, enjoy improving, and enjoy being part of a steady, mature team.

What we don’t tolerate
• Timeouts in team games — Nothing frustrates our players more.
• Drama, arguments, or GameKnot staff disputes — Not our style.
• Hidden profiles or mystery accounts — We prefer real people, not shadows.

If you’re dependable, friendly, and serious about your chess,
you’ll fit right in.

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What does it take to become an Impaler?

1. solid record of dependability:
A GameKnot record of either 40 completed games, or 2 months, without timeouts.
2. proficient in chess:
paid GameKnot members - rating 1579+
unpaid GameKnot members - rating 1679+
3. some personal information:
Your profile page should have your real name (can be your first or middle name only)
and where you live (at least your country).

Thank you for your interest in our team!