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What is Algorand Cup?

Welcome to the Algorand Cup, an online chess series hosted by Algorand and FIDE Online Arena, with the grand prize being a 4-day trip for two to the 2024 FIDE World Championship Match in Singapore!

The series consists of three qualifiers and a Final. The top 10 players from each qualifier will secure a spot in the Final. Participants can also accumulate points to improve their overall ranking, and the top 15 players from the entire series will also gain access to the Final.Dates:

October 6 — 16:30 CET
October 13 — 18:00 CET
October 20 — 16:30 CET
Final — October 27, 18:00 CET

Is it rated?

No, this tournament is not FOA-Rated and won't affect your FOA Rating.

How are scores calculated?

A win has a base score of 1 point, a draw 0.5 point, and a loss is worth no points. This is a Swiss tournament, so you will be paired with the opponent based on your previous round's results. If you don't have an opponent for one round (if the number of participants is odd), you will be awarded a point.

How is the winner decided?

The player(s) with the most points at the end of the tournament will be announced winner. When two or more players have the same amount of points, the Buchholz Tie Break is used.

How does the pairing work?

It is the Swiss pairing system. At the beginning of the tournament, players are paired based on their ratings.

How does it end?

The tournament finished when all rounds are finished.