LCPAL S8 BULLET

We are kicking off LCPAL S8 Bullet!
The first round pairings can be viewed here:

https://my.chesspairings.org/t.php?c=OBaXuXiT

For the first round pairings, an ELO value was assigned to each team, based on the LCWL division, the final position in the last two editions of the LCPAL Bullet, and the rating of the board 1 team they played during the last LCWL season.

The minimum quorum will be as follows:
In the first round, the minimum quorum will be 5 players.
From the second round onwards, the minimum quorum will be increased by 1 plus the score of the two teams.
For example, in the second round, two losing teams will have a minimum quorum of 6, but two winning teams will have a minimum quorum of 8. In turn, in the fifth round, if we say that the two teams facing each other have 4 points, the minimum quorum will be 17 players.
For each player missing to reach the minimum quorum, the offending team will be penalized with the loss of 1 point in the match score, while the other team will receive a bonus of 2 points.
To prove the minimum quorum, a screenshot or video must be provided (if any player has streamed the match).

Matches in the first round must be played by April 26th, otherwise a double forfeit will be assigned. The match time will be 2|1.

Most applicable rules are the same as the LCWL; any omissions can be discussed with the LCPAL directors.

There will be a total of 5 rounds. Initially, one round will be played per month starting in April, but as this is a Swiss tournament, the sooner the matches are played, the sooner we can organize the next round. Similarly, if a match is played at the deadline, the next round may be delayed.