2.11.9 Accelerated rounds
The option Extra → Set Groups for accelerated rounds allows the definition of up to three
groups of players. The user can choose the boundary of the groups, in terms of rating, by using the
context menu (right click on the mouse). See picture below:
The right hand side of the window shows the details of each group after the limits have been
chosen.
Acceleration works by adding a fictitious number of points to each player’s score based on which
group they are in. When it comes to pairing, the groups are separated by virtue of the fact that the
players are, at least initially, on a different number of points. The user should set the fictitious points
for each group and the number of accelerated rounds after which the fictitious points are removed.
Please note that the total score of each player showed in the pairing list is the sum real score +
fictitious points.
It is possible to run the tournament using a system of acceleration that allows the groups to merge
more progressively based on the score of the players. For higher scoring players, the acceleration is
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