Reporting

Comprehensive guide to generating professional tournament reports, standings, and documentation in SwissSys. This section covers all reporting and output capabilities.

Report Types

Standard Tournament Reports

Generate core tournament documentation:

Standings and crosstables - Final player rankings and matchup results
Pairing charts - Visual representation of round pairings
Wall charts - Large-format charts for public display
Rosters and lists - Player registration and participation reports
Prize reports - Prize distribution and award winners

Rating Submission Reports

Prepare rating data for chess federations:

USCF rating submissions - U.S. Chess Federation format
FIDE rating reports - International Chess Federation format
CFC rating submissions - Chess Federation of Canada format
DWZ rating reports - German federation format

Formatting and Customization

Appearance Options

Customize report appearance:

Font selection and sizing
Column layout and spacing
Header and footer customization
Professional styling options

Print Configuration

Configure printing settings:

Page setup and margins
Multi-page formatting
Print preview before output
Professional layout templates

Export and Distribution

Output Formats

Export reports in multiple formats:

PDF - Professional documents for archival and sharing
HTML - Web pages for online viewing
Text - Plain text for email and compatibility
Delimited formats - CSV and other data formats for spreadsheets

Online Publishing

Make results publicly available:

Host reports on your tournament website
Real-time tournament updates
Public access control options
Internet tournament reporting

Team Tournament Reporting

Team-specific reporting features:

Team standings and rosters
Individual player performance within teams
Team statistics and analysis
Multi-section team event reports

Advanced Analysis

Generate detailed performance metrics:

Performance analysis by player and section
Rating change tracking
Color balance statistics
Upset analysis and statistics