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
Every chessmaster was once a beginner.
Irving Chernev
Fischer wanted to prove that all world championship games after his victory were prearranged. He did not convince me.
Vishy Anand 2008
Chess is beautiful enough to waste your life for.
Hans Ree
My chess method is without formulas, without orthodox thinking. I always explain that chess is an art and that there are no definite judgments.
Lev Polugaevsky 1990 NIC
The blunders are all there on the board, waiting to be made.
Savielly Tartakower