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Subject: Re: Number of rounds in Swiss tournaments?

Author: Robert Hyatt

Date: 19:56:28 12/13/03

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On December 13, 2003 at 21:09:13, David Dahlem wrote:

>Is there a formula to calculate the number of rounds in Swiss tournaments with
>various number of participants so as to optimize the odds for a clear winner?
>
>Regards
>Dave


log2(#players) rounded up to next whole number.  If you want a more accurate
2-3 place, add another round.



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