London Chess Classic 2013

Tournament Format & Rules

• General Rules

  • Scoring: Sofia Rules (3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss).

  • Time Control: 25 minutes + 10-second increment per move ($25+10$).

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• Group Stage

  • Format: Double Round-Robin.

  • Advancement: Top 2 players from each group qualify for the Playoffs.

  • Tiebreakers:

    • Tie for 2nd & 3rd Place: A 2-game playoff with a $10+10$ time control.

    • Tie for 1st & 2nd Place: No playoff match; lots are drawn to determine the 1st and 2nd seed positions.

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• Playoffs

  • Format: Single-Elimination Bracket.

  • Tiebreaker: A 2-game match with a $10+10$ time control.