CHAPTER VIII
The Score ![polish version](../poland.gif)
LAW 78 - METHODS OF SCORING ![polish version](../poland.gif)
- A. Matchpoint Scoring
- In matchpoint scoring each contestant is awarded, for scores made by
different contestants who have played the same board and whose scores are
compared with his: two scoring units (matchpoints or half matchpoints)
for each score inferior to his, one scoring unit for each score equal to
his, and zero scoring units for each score superior to his.
- B. International Matchpoint Scoring
- In international matchpoint scoring, on each board the total point
difference between the two scores compared is converted into IMPs according
to the following scale:
Difference |
|
|
Difference |
|
|
Difference |
|
in points |
IMPs |
|
in points |
IMPs |
|
in points |
IMPs |
20 - 40 |
1 |
|
370 - 420 |
9 |
|
1500 - 1740 |
17 |
50 - 80 |
2 |
|
430 - 490 |
10 |
|
1750 - 1990 |
18 |
90 - 120 |
3 |
|
500 - 590 |
11 |
|
2000 - 2240 |
19 |
130 - 160 |
4 |
|
600 - 740 |
12 |
|
2250 - 2490 |
20 |
170 - 210 |
5 |
|
750 - 890 |
13 |
|
2500 - 2990 |
21 |
220 - 260 |
6 |
|
900 - 1090 |
14 |
|
3000 - 3490 |
22 |
270 - 310 |
7 |
|
1100 - 1290 |
15 |
|
3500 - 3990 |
23 |
320 - 360 |
8 |
|
1300 - 1490 |
16 |
|
4000 ++ |
24 |
C. Total Point Scoring
- In total point scoring, the net total point score of all boards played
is the score for each contestant.
- D. Special Scoring Methods
- Special scoring methods are permissible, if approved by the sponsoring
organisation. In advance of any contest the sponsoring organisation should
publish conditions of contest detailing conditions of entry, methods of
scoring, determination of winners, breaking of ties, and the like.
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Last modified: Thu Oct 9 18:19:31
1997