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Pair Next Round

Pairs the next round. This command opens the Pairings Setup Dialog where you can review options and make any last-minute adjustments before generating pairings.

Toolbar shortcut: The pair (shiny gears) button on the main window toolbar.

Prerequisites

  • All results from the previous round must be entered before pairing the next round.
  • Exception: Round Robin tournaments pair all rounds at the start.

Pairings Setup Dialog Options

The setup dialog appears before each pairing run. Key options include:

OptionPurpose
Forced byesAssign a specific player a bye for this round
Forced pairsForce two specific players to be paired together
Starting board numberSet the first board number for this round
Accelerated pairingsUse score-boost acceleration for early rounds

After reviewing the options, click OK to pair to generate and display the pairings.

If you realize a mistake immediately after pairing, use Back to a Previous Round to undo the pairings without losing any player changes (withdrawals, late entries) you made in the meantime.

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