Got third when I tied with second place player? - Chess Forums

Keithman3

Jul 18, 2015

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I recently played a tournament where I got third even though I tied with the second place player. How does that work? Was it because he/she was rated higher than me? I'm just wondering because, in a real tournament, I would've gotten 2nd.

notmtwain

Jul 18, 2015

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Keithman3 wrote:

I recently played a tournament where I got third even though I tied with the second place player. How does that work? Was it because he/she was rated higher than me? I'm just wondering because, in a real tournament, I would've gotten 2nd.

Tie breaks- How they work.

Keithman3

Jul 18, 2015

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Oh thank you, that answers my question