04-07-2016, 12:15 PM
Craig is right about the number of rounds of course. 5 rounds is too random for many reasons. I just played a 'rapid' with 5 seconds increment though, and it really becomes shambolic.
First of all is 24+10 a typo?
Secondly, if you're worried about fitting it all in, let's say a worst case scenario of a 100 move game adds 33 minutes onto the total time. But the thing is that most rounds (if any) will not have 100 moves, and you make up time in the earlier rounds with a larger rating disparity. It means that you need some flexibility with the round times. Have a schedule and try to keep to it, but if there is an overlap you simply have the next round 10 minutes after the last game.
I'm far from an expert in organising tournaments of course. It would be good to hear from arbiters and organisers on this one.
First of all is 24+10 a typo?
Secondly, if you're worried about fitting it all in, let's say a worst case scenario of a 100 move game adds 33 minutes onto the total time. But the thing is that most rounds (if any) will not have 100 moves, and you make up time in the earlier rounds with a larger rating disparity. It means that you need some flexibility with the round times. Have a schedule and try to keep to it, but if there is an overlap you simply have the next round 10 minutes after the last game.
I'm far from an expert in organising tournaments of course. It would be good to hear from arbiters and organisers on this one.