Last Updated: 2026-07-16
202.2. Round Structures:
202.2.a. Swiss: A competition or component of a competition where players are paired each round against players they haven't already played in the competition who, if possible, share the same current record.
202.2.a.1. Power Pairing: When the final round of a swiss competition is paired in exact order of the current standings of the competition. For example: Seed 1 plays against seed 2, seed 3 plays against seed 4, etc.