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Lesson 04

Pairings and results

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0:00 · Start the first round

When the starting list is ready, open Pairings and choose Start first round. A real tournament needs an active subscription.

0:08 · Review the draft

The new round begins as a draft. Review the opponents, board numbers, and colors before making it available to players.

0:16 · Publish the round

When the draft is correct, choose Publish pairings. The published round is ready for result entry.

0:23 · Print the pairings

Use Save PDF or Print if you want a board list for the playing hall.

0:27 · Choose a game result

Select a result box between the players. For a white win, choose one zero. You can also record a draw or a black win.

0:36 · Complete every board

The saved result appears on the board immediately. Complete all board results before creating the next round.

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