Free Duplicate at  Imps/MP/Teams

1.  There are 16 pairs entered, Open division only.  Matches will be 16 boards, scored just with imps - 1 loser and 1 winner.  It is double knockout format, so you can afford to lose 1 match and you are still in the event.  Lose your 2nd match and you are eliminated.

2.  It will be up to the members of each match to arrange a good time to play their matches.  Matches must be completed by Saturday Midnight PST of the week the match was scheduled.  If you can't agree on a time, a default time will be established.  As in the qualifying round, you must save the board numbers of the match and check the result at the end of the week when the results are posted, confirm the results by email with the other pair, and then submit the results.

3.  A default is a loss plain and simple.  We appreciate there will be internet problems, but I'm sure we can all work these things out.  This is a fun event, and if we all co-operate, it will be.

4.  The KO will produce 2 pairs for the finals.  The finals will be 32 boards played in 2 x 16 board sessions on different days.

General

1.  In another on-line league I ran, we played over 10,000 boards with only one appeal, so we expect players will be able to settle their problems themselves.  However, if you can't, play a provisional board and send us the appeal, with hand records, and we will sort it out.

2.  If you are using any "unusual" methods, email a copy of your CC to the opponents well before your match, with suggested defences.  Highly unusual methods like forcing pass systems are not allowed.  If in doubt submit your card to us and we will approve/reject it.

3.  Problems scheduling matches email:     Leo Glaser
     Questions or other problems  email:     Lorne Russell