Swiss Round Calculator
Enter participants to auto-generate Swiss-system tournament pairings and manage standings.
Category: Random & Generation
When to use?
Run a fair tournament (board games, card games, chess) where all participants play multiple rounds without elimination.
How to use
- Enter player names, one per line.
- Start the tournament — Round 1 pairings are auto-generated.
- Select winners for each match and advance to the next round.
Usage Examples
- Board game tournaments - Run a no-elimination event where everyone plays a set number of rounds.
- Chess tournaments - Use Swiss pairing to match players of similar skill.
FAQ
How many rounds?
Typically ceil(log₂(N)) rounds: 3 for 8 players, 4 for 16.
Odd number of players?
One player receives a bye (automatic win) each round.
Tiebreaker?
Opponent Match Win % (OMW%) is used to break ties.
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