Author: David Dahlem
Date: 09:39:34 12/14/03
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On December 14, 2003 at 05:29:04, George Tsavdaris wrote: >On December 13, 2003 at 22:56:28, Robert Hyatt wrote: > >>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. > >I don't understand. This means that for 20 participants the number of round >must be Log2(20)= 4.32 ---> 5. Too little rounds i think. I don't understand this formula either. For example, the latest WCCC Tourney at Graz had 16 participants, and 11 rounds were played. How do tournament directors decide how many rounds will be played? Regards Dave
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