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BHF (Bridge from Home) presents
The Amanora Swiss League (Multi Leg Pairs) tournament
20th April - 22nd April 2020
The salient features of this tournament are
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Total Number of Pairs
The maximum number of pairs in any one tournament is limited to 80 currently.
We propose to have two hosts and hence we can host a maximum of 160 pairs.
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Scoring Format
Cross IMPs
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Number of Boards
Around 24 in each session
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Number of Rounds and Boards per round
This will be determined by the total number of participants
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Schedule
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The tournament will be spread over three days and start at 5 pm on each day
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Stage 1 – Monday, 20th April - Stratification
The top 50% of participants will qualify to play for the Gold event. The remaining will qualify for the Silver group. Depending on the number of participants, we may divide them randomly into two groups. Stratification will happen separately for each group.
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Stage 2- Tuesday, 21st April – Survival
Both groups will now play an elimination round. The number of qualifying pairs for the finals will be decided by the end of the previous day and communicated overnight. Two pairs nominated by the sponsor shall play in the Gold Finals in addition to the qualifiers
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Stage 3 – Wednesday, 22nd April – Finals
The finalists from both the groups will play in a third session with a reduced number of participants
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General Conditions of Contest
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The General Conditions remain identical to what BFH uses for Silver Teams, Swiss League play. In the case of any issues, the decisions of the organizers will be final and binding
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While we will set up the tournaments for the contestants on BBO, contestants need to register themselves in accordance with BBO requirements
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Contestants not online at the start of the tournament, are automatically removed by BBO. Nothing can be done to accommodate them.
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In case substitutes have to be used, while we will make every attempt to reseat the contestant, it will only be on best efforts basis.
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SCoC
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Psyches are not allowed
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Basic System to be announced at the start of the round
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Range of No Trump bids to be announced up front
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Players using conventions like Multi 2D etc. are required to alert before bidding on the first board starts.
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Failure to make system announcements which materially affect the result may result in an adjusted score against the offenders
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Tournament Directors
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Voluntary Contribution
We request all participants to make a contribution of your choice for participation in this event. However, payment is not a mandatory condition for participation. In case we overflow though, preference will be given to contributors
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Entries
All entries have to be given via the form provided here. This is the only method for giving entries. Entries will be accepted on a First Come First Served Basis subject to the contribution clause above.
Account Name: Sukrit Vijayakar (This name will be changed to Bridge From Home after the Lockdown)
Bank RBL Bank
Account No. 409001281829
IFSC Code RATN0000070
Account Type Current
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