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Final match - Game 2
A single round-robin with a rapid time control will be followed by a knockout with classical time control. The rapid event determines the pairings for the knockout.
Time controls
Quarter-, semi- and finals: 2 games with a standard time control of 90 min/40 moves + 30 minutes for the rest of the game additional + 30 seconds per move
In case of a tie in the knockout (to take place in the evening after game 2)
Two rapid games: 15 min for the game + 10 sec per move
Two blitz games: 5 min for the game + 2 sec per move
Single blitz games until a winner is found
Schedule
February 9-10: single round-robin with a rapid time control
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