- Tie-Breaks
- Electronic Device Policy
- Spectator Policy
- Parental Supervision
- Waivers
- Rules & Regulations
Individual Tie-Breaks
(1) MODIFIED MEDIAN. First, compute the adjusted score of each opponent played by counting each unplayed game (bye, forfeit, round not played after a withdrawal) as 1/2 a point. If the player involved in the tie has any unplayed games (byes, forfeits, unplayed rounds), those games count as opponents with an adjusted score of zero. Next, discard ineligible adjusted scores as specified. Players with plus scores have the lowest opponent’s adjusted score dropped. Players with even scores have the highest and lowest opponent’s adjusted scores dropped. Players with minus scores have the highest opponent’s adjusted score dropped. Then add the remaining adjusted scores to determine the player’s tiebreak points.
(2) MEDIAN. This works just like the modified median, but highs and lows are discarded regardless of the player’s score.
(3) SOLKOFF. Add the adjusted scores of all opponents (same as Modified Median except no scores discarded).
(4) SONNENBORN-BERGER. Add the adjusted scores of each opponent defeated, plus half the adjusted scores of each opponent drawn
(5) CUMULATIVE. Add the scores after each round; subtract one point for each one-point bye or forfeit win. Example: A player has a win in round 1, wins in 2, loses in 3, draws in 4, wins in 5. The cumulative tie break score is 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 1/2 + 3 1/2 = 11
Team Tie-Breaks
(1) TOTAL INDIVIDUAL MEDIAN
(2) TOTAL INDIVIDUAL SOLKOFF
(3) TOTAL INDIVIDUAL SONNENBORN-BERGER
(4) TOTAL INDIVIDUAL CUMULATIVE
(5) COIN FLIP
Electronic Device Policy
To alleviate the perception of cheating by players who use a cell phone or other electronic device while inside or outside the playing hall, the following shall be the policy on electronic devices for this tournament.
Players should not bring into the playing hall any electronic devices except for the following:
- Approved electronic score keeping device
- Cell phone
- Watch without internet or game playing ability
- Medical devices
- Other devices approved by the Floor Chief
Players choosing to bring in cell phones do so at their own risk as tournament staff are unable to watch over them. Cell phones are required to be turned off and placed inside the box provided at the boards. The cell phone shall remain inside the box until the completion of the player’s game.
A player who needs to make a call or text while their game is going on shall notify a
Tournament Director (TD). The player may retrieve their cell phone from the box only after being given permission and may use it only while under the supervision of a TD. Upon completion of the call or text the phone shall be turned off and placed back in the storage box Violations of these rules may subject a player to a penalty ranging from a warning to forfeiture of their game.
Spectator Policy
Spectators are not allowed in the playing area or within designated boundaries set by the organizer outside the tournament room(s).
A spectator is anyone that is not a designated member of the tournament staff and is not currently playing a tournament game (i.e. parent, coach, player whose game is finished).
The organizer, Floor Chief or Chief Tournament Director may grant exceptions to this rule on a case by case bases for select person(s). I.E. news media, photographer, special guests, etc.
Parental Supervision
Parents are required to make sure that a responsible adult supervises their children at all times if they are not present. Children are not allowed to play on escalators and elevators. Children misbehaving at the event may result in their expulsion from the tournament.
Receipts will be emailed
We now send registration confirmations via email! Please assure that we have your current email address on file. Your email receipt will act as the only form of confirmation for your registration. If we encounter a problem with your registration, you will receive a phone call.
Waivers
Renaissance Knights is unable to assume responsibility for injuries or accidents occurring at our programs, activities, and facilities. Such insurance would make program user fees prohibitive. By checking the Policies box during registration you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Renaissance Knights, its trustees, officers, employees, and agents from any liability arising from or proximate caused by you and/or your minor child’s participation the event.
Photo/Video Disclaimer
All participants permit the taking of photos and/or video of themselves and their children during Renaissance Knights activities, programs, events, and facilities for publication and use as Renaissance Knights deems necessary in marketing materials.
Rules & Regulations
All rules, regulations, and procedures may be superseded by announcements or postings on site. All players, spectators and guests are to adhere to these rule at the tournaments
All tournament games will be played in accordance with USCF, FIDE rules, or other rules as applicable.
Players and spectators shall conduct themselves in a professional/sportsmanship like manner. No verbal or physical taunting of anyone will be tolerated. No excessive display of exuberance by players or spectators is allowed.
Players and spectators shall keep noise to a level as not to disturb others. During tournament play spectators shall not converse in tournament rooms and players shall keep noise to a minimum. No analysis of games is allowed in the playing room.
Conversing with tournament players in the room will be kept to a minimum and must be in English. This is to avoid the appearance of receiving improper assistance from another person with your game.
Talking on cell phones in tournament rooms is strictly forbidden. Cell phones and beepers must be silenced; activation in the playing room will result in a loss of 10 minutes on your clock, or 1/2 the remaining time if less than 10 minutes left.
Alcoholic beverage and smoking are not permitted in the tournament room.
Game notation is required in accordance with USCF rules with the following modifications: Players are not required to move first (except in FIDE events), notation is optional for beginner sections (No time deduction will be imposed), and 5 minutes will be deducted from players not recording their games. Clocks must be agreed upon by both players in a beginner section, except when a Tournament Director places one on a game.
Players under 18 years of age shall have a responsible adult in attendance at all times.
Penalty for a rule violation during game play: Spectators may be expelled from the room and players will receive a warning for the first offense for minor violations and shall forfeit the game for the second violation or for major violations. Repeated violations of these rules or major violations are grounds for expulsion from the tournament and tournament rooms and may result in suspension from attending future events.
The Renaissance Knights Officers and Directors have the final say on conduct violations and suspension from attending future events. The Chief Tournament Director has the final say on disputes involving game play. Tournament Directors shall enforce these rules and in the absence of the Officers and Directors, the Chief Tournament Director has the final say on conduct violations.