A Swiss System pairing method starting with four groups instead of the usual two; it is designed to produce a clear winner in as few rounds as possible.
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Quotes of the Day
It’s always more difficult to hold the title than to get it.
Vladimir Akopian 2012
You can’t look too annoyed or they’ll look for the mistake you’ve made. A lot of the time it’s about looking for these opportunities and if you give them a clue, the good players will find it.
Magnus Carlsen 2016
I think I like chess. That’s the main reason that I’m able to play at a reasonably high level – that I really love chess. Always have and always will (smiles). It’s the best game in the world!
Nigel Short 2016
It is not possible to become a great player without having learned how to analyse deeply and accurately.
Mark Dvoretsky
Every chessmaster was once a beginner.
Irving Chernev