Chess schedules & brackets
Club round robins use 1 point for a win and ½ for a draw. Colors (white/black) alternate — the home/away column in the schedule can be read as white/black.
Round robin
Everyone plays everyone. Best for season play and pool stages.
Single elimination
Lose once and you are out. Fastest way to crown a champion.
Double elimination
Everyone gets a second chance through the losers bracket.