MWS FAQ

Section 1: Events & Vassal

What happens if I cannot schedule a match with my opponent?

• Missed games will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
• If one person is clearly and solely at fault, that player will forfeit the round. The game will be scored 6-2 in favor of the player who was able to play the game.
• In the case of mutual scheduling conflicts, the game will be called as a tie.
• If a player is at fault and intentionally missing games in bad faith, that player may be disqualified from the event or series.

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What happens if an opponent concedes a match? With high numbers of players, 8-0 concessions can lead to a significant swing in overall rank. Whenever possible, use the state of the game to determine the most likely outcome of the game.

• If possible, agree upon a score based on the current board state. Conceding a match without communicating with your opponent or TO about the *final score may result in a sportsmanship warning.
• If an opponent leaves before verifying a score, try to get TO confirmation or save the game for verification later.
• If an opponent forfeits and no apparent score can reasonably be determined, the game will be scored as 6-2.

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When does the next round start?

• Rounds officially start on Monday at 10:00 am GMT.
• Once all games have been played we will try to post new results as soon as possible, but we may not always be immediately available.
• If the WSC needs to address drops or warnings before a new round starts, it could affect when pairings are released.
• If pairings are released after 10am Monday, the round will be extended appropriately.