TBCM – More Swiss Format Guidelines
Number of Players Recommended Swiss Rounds
10 players 5 rounds
11 – 20 players 6 – 7 rounds
21 – 40 players 7 – 8 rounds
41 – 60 players 8 – 9 rounds
61 – 80 players 9 rounds
81 – 100 players 9 – 10 rounds
101 – 150 players 10 – 11 rounds
– No player is eliminated early – everyone plays all rounds.
– Winner determined by best overall record (most wins, fewest losses).
Main Event – 90% return in all side pools
Open Championship
- Entry Fee: $200 (90% return)
- Side Pool: $200
- Match points: 9 points (all rounds)
- Format: more Swiss
- Time Control: 2 min/ 15 sec
