What is Chess 200 Class Tournament?
Chess 200 is another chess tournament format where in players will be get 200% of the entry fee. So if the entry fee is $100 you are guaranteed a prize of $200. Your goal is to obtain a result that will land you into the top half of the standings. For example if there are twenty (20) players in the tournament, you just need to land in the top 10 to get your prize. In case of ties, it will broken by the tournament’s tie breaking system (Buchholz, Sonneburn-Berger, Solkoff to name a few). In case, where there is an odd number of players, let’s say 21, the 11th placer will just receive the entry fee. This type of tournament caters to Class tournaments wherein the difference in ratings is within 200 points.
Tournament expenses which includes the TD and rental fees should be posted in the flyer so that players are aware of the added fees aside from the entry fees.
This is another way to give chances to everyone but prizes are pre-determined (up to 200% of EF max.) however very competitive! Prize is low but chances of winning is better and even. Every player will be jockeying to place themselves to get a prize.
Let’s hear everyone’s comments!
Are there any TDs who might be interested to organize one during weekends?
Chess 200 is another chess tournament format where in players will be get 200% of the entry fee. So if the entry fee is $100 you are guaranteed a prize of $200. Your goal is to obtain a result that will land you into the top half of the standings. For example if there are twenty (20) players in the tournament, you just need to land in the top 10 to get your prize. In case of ties, it will broken by the tournament’s tie breaking system (Buchholz, Sonneburn-Berger, Solkoff to name a few). In case, where there is an odd number of players, let’s say 21, the 11th placer will just receive the entry fee. This type of tournament caters to Class tournaments wherein the difference in ratings is within 200 points.
Tournament expenses which includes the TD and rental fees should be posted in the flyer so that players are aware of the added fees aside from the entry fees.
This is another way to give chances to everyone but prizes are pre-determined (up to 200% of EF max.) however very competitive! Prize is low but chances of winning is better and even. Every player will be jockeying to place themselves to get a prize.
Let’s hear everyone’s comments!
Are there any TDs who might be interested to organize one during weekends?
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