On Tue, Dec 01, 2009 at 09:47:36PM +0100, Rémi Coulom wrote:
> I like the direct-elimination system, because it determines a clear
> winner in a deterministic number of rounds. I don't like the KGS
> system, where the winner is determined by SOS.
What I never understood is why mutual matches aren't used as primary
criterion instead of SOS in smaller tournaments, with SOS being
secondary in case of ties or no mutual matches played. Does anyone have
an explanation? Is it just that SOS is better known and somewhat easier
to implement?
--
Petr "Pasky" Baudis
A lot of people have my books on their bookshelves.
That's the problem, they need to read them. -- Don Knuth
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