Teams

Complete guide to managing team tournaments and individual team events in SwissSys. This section covers all aspects of team-based chess competitions.

Team Tournament Types

Fixed Roster Events

• Predetermined team compositions
• Board order assignments
• Substitute player rules
• Team captain responsibilities

Open Team Events

• Flexible team formations
• Dynamic roster changes
• Late team registration
• Individual player movement

Team Management

Roster Administration

• Team registration procedures
• Player assignment to teams
• Board order management
• Substitute handling

Scoring Systems

• Standard team scoring
• Individual game points
• Rollins scoring system
• Custom team point systems

Advanced Team Features

Team Pairings

• Team-based pairing algorithms
• Board assignment strategies
• Color balance considerations
• Bye assignment for teams

Team Reporting

• Team standings and statistics
• Individual player performance
• Team roster displays
• Cross-team analysis

Special Considerations

Mixed Events

• Individual and team scoring
• Dual tournament formats
• Section interactions
• Rating implications

Administrative Tools

• Team withdrawal procedures
• Emergency substitutions
• Team merge operations
• Data validation

Navigation

Each team tournament topic provides detailed procedures, scoring explanations, and best practices for organizing successful team events.