First Tournament!

Well, I guess we have enough members now to do this.

This tournament will be based on individual points, not match points (which would be like if you win overall a pair of games by 1.5 - 0.5 then you get 1 point). The best game each week gets analysed in a forum with others of these games. No prize for the winner of the tournament, this is just for fun I guess. There will be 2 games for both players (one as white and vice versa) with a time control of 10 + 5 (increment is there so that flagging doesn't take place ).

Rounds start each week, and if a game has not been arranged then both players get half a point. Both players should arrange their game for when both are available. If one of the players have not responded after 3 days, then the other player gets to set the time when they are available (please be considerate though and don't get them to play at 2am or something!). If they do not turn up, then the other player by default gets 2 points (really hope it doesn't have to happen).

If there is a tie for first place at the end, then both players will play each other if they have not played. If one player had more points when they played each other (e.g 1.5 - 0.5) then that player will win. If they have played each other before and it was a draw (also applies if the tiebreak ended in a draw), then they will play 2 games of 3 + 2 blitz against each other. If it ends in a tie then they will be joint winners.

Let me know what changes you would like to make to this (not going to start it immediately btw)

I would prefer to have a schedule like NSPCL does. We could have a single round robin or maybe a swiss tournament if we get enough members. I can make the pairings if needed.

ill play sounds good!

I was thinking about a round robin, but that would make 12 rounds. As for a swiss tournament, it is a good idea but it might be a little problematic with timezones.

It is a good idea, but when?

uh. this is so confusing, but count me in!

Don't we need more players?

I will play in it.