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Pair by current score · Illustrative rules

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Swiss system

A fixed number of rounds pairs contestants with similar records, without eliminating them.

After round 2

Step 3 of 4

The last score groups create the final pairings.

A beat D, B beat C, E beat H and F beat G; round 3 pairs A–B, C–E, D–F and G–H.

  • Round 2A–D · B–C · E–H · F–GResults recorded
  • Round 3A–B · C–E · D–F · G–HScheduled without rematches
Illustrative standings at this step
RankContestantRecord
1A2 points
2B2 points
3C1 point
4D1 point
5E1 point
6F1 point
7G0 points
8H0 points

What this means: All eight contestants play the announced third round. No-one is eliminated.

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