Some time ago, I issued this as the system to decide the World Champion of "Chess on an Infinite Plane".

Players can challenge the champion with the following conditions:

a) They must have at least one "level 2" win. This means they have won at least one game against an opponent who also has a win. (they are at a level equal to the completed final game* - they are trying to do what the last contender could not do). *(refers to a tournament)

b) If a player previously played the champion but lost, he can challenge the champion only if his score has improved since his game against the champion.

c) If there are multiple qualifying contenders, the player with the highest score can challenge the champion. If this player is idle (not in a game) and does not challenge the champion within 7 days, then the qualifying contender with the next highest score can challenge the champion.

d) A tie in score is broken first by judging the scores of player's opponent, and then by the number of games won as Black.

A champion normally plays White (unless he requests Black). A champion that does not accept a challenge and begins play within two-weeks forfeits the crown.

Eventually, I'd like to use this thread to discuss improvements or amendments to the system. I haven't explicitly said so, but the term "score" I'm using recently is the player's ELO rating (which is from Martin0's calculations).

Comments, and ideas to improve are welcome.

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