Scoring System
To capture performance accurately and fairly, each completed game contributes to a player's score using the following formula:
- Participation in a completed game: +0.5
- Win vs lower-rated opponent: +2.0
- Win vs higher-rated opponent: +3.0
- Draw vs lower-rated opponent: +1.0
- Draw vs higher-rated opponent: +2.0
- Loss vs lower-rated opponent: -0.5
- Loss vs higher-rated opponent: 0
Points for wins, draws and losses will be presented in addition to participation points.
Penalties for Timeouts and Premature Resignations
- Timeouts or Resignations before move 5: -5
- Timeouts or Resignations after move 5 but before move 20 in an even or winning position: -3.5
- Timeouts or Resignations after move 20 in an even or winning position: -2
To recognize consistent effort, dedication, and performance, we’re introducing a fair and transparent points-based medal system for all Masters of the Squares members. We will be awarding players with 3 types of medals.
STELLAR PERFORMER
Awarded to players who actively participate and perform well in any of the tournaments in which our club takes part.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
This medal is presented to the top 3 performers every quarter.
MVP
The MVP Medal is the ultimate recognition of excellence, awarded to the top 3 performers annually for their outstanding performance across matches.