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Format
Each round will feature a 4 x 9pt randomly drawn swiss type format.
The monthly winner and runner up to be determined by the following criteria:
1. Match points (1 for a win, 1 for a bye win, 0 for a loss, -2 for forfeit loss)
2. Head-to-head result between tied players
3. 1 or 3 point play off’s if required
Any players not completing all their matches will forfeit any points gained in earlier rounds and be penalized 2 points for each match not played. In addition, should this occur on more than one occasion without any extenuating circumstances said player will be excluded from future tournaments.
Any players found guilty of “fixing” a match to benefit themselves and/or others will be disqualified and become ‘persona non grata’ at any future events.
Play off criteria
With two players tied, if they've met during the event then use the head-to-head result, otherwise play a tiebreak match.
With four or more players tied, a randomly drawn KO with byes as necessary.
With three players tied, if one of them has already beaten the other two during the event, then that player wins. (Whether the other two have met or not is irrelevant.) Otherwise, a playoff is needed as follows:
Round robin. If the result is 1-1-1 then ……. Two randomly chosen players play for a spot in the final. The loser plays the third player for the other spot in the final.
- Play off matches will not be awarded Pennine points nor added to UKBGF database
2nd Chance
Optional 2nd chance entry for players winning 3 matches (100% pay-out, winner 67.5% RU 22.5%, 10% end of year and bonus prizes)
The entry fee for this is £10 with refunds given to those that don't qualify.
Winner and runner up determined by same criteria as main event.
IMPORTANT RULES you need to know about monthly tournaments
Any players not completing all their matches will forfeit any points gained in earlier rounds and be penalized 2 points for each match not played. In addition, should this occur on more than one occasion without any extenuating circumstances said player will be excluded from future tournaments.
In addition, any player forfeiting a match in the qualifying period prior to the 4 added money bonus events will become ineligible for added money regardless of number of events attended.
Any players found guilty of “fixing” a match to benefit themselves and/or others will be disqualified and become ‘persona non grata’ at any future events.
Clocks - All matches are clock mandatory and to help ensure we can finish the events at a reasonable time clock settings will be 90 seconds per point (rounded up) with a 12 second delay. Therefore:-
9-point matches = 14 minutes +12 seconds per move
7-point matches = 11 minutes +12 seconds per move
5-point matches = 8 minutes +12 seconds per move
General Rules
All monthly tournaments will start at 12.00pm (Bradford) and 12.30pm (Manchester) prompt. Last registrations taken 15 minutes before start times.
Legal moves only
Tournaments will use UKBGF rules
Results of matches (except play off's) will be included in the UKBGF's ranking system
Baffle Box - optional. Both players must agree to using a baffle box
If any additional rulings are required then these will be handled by the Tournament Director and selected experienced players at the tournament.
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