The following rules are valid for each Swiss system unless explicitly stated otherwise. | ||
a |
The number of rounds to be played is declared beforehand. |
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b |
Two players shall not play against each other more than once. |
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c |
Should the number of players to be paired be odd, one player is unpaired. This player receives a pairing-allocated bye: no opponent, no colour and as many points as are rewarded for a win, unless the rules of the tournament state otherwise. |
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d |
A player who has already received a pairing-allocated bye, or has already scored a (forfeit) win due to an opponent not appearing in time, shall not receive the pairing-allocated bye. |
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e |
In general, players are paired to others with the same score. |
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f |
For each player the difference between the number of black and the number of white games shall not be greater than 2 or less than –2. |
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g |
No player shall receive the same colour three times in a row. |
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h |
1 |
In general, a player is given the colour with which he played less games. |
2 |
If colours are already balanced, then, in general, the player is given the colour that alternates from the last one with which he played. |
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i |
The pairing rules must be such transparent that the person who is in charge for the pairing can explain them. |
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