1st round random pairings
The basic principles of a Swiss System tournament are:
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The number of rounds to be played is declared beforehand.
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Two players may play each other only once.
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Players are paired with others of the same score, or nearest score.
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When possible, a player is given the white pieces as many times as he is given the black pieces.
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When possible, a player is given the colour other than that he was given the previous round.
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The final ranking order is determined by the aggregate of points won: 1 point for a win, 0.5 point for a draw and 0 point for a loss. A player whose opponent fails to appear for a scheduled game receives one point