I have a question about what the rules are regarding removing players from the swiss tournaments. I checked in the league rules and didn't see anything about it. I, several times, have had to ask TD's to remove me at the end of a round, for me having to leave or the tourney running longer than expected, etc., and I have always been told that's fine. Today I needed to leave to start dinner for my family and was told that I could not be removed, and that if I left the win would be given to whoever my opponent would be for the next round. I just wanted to verify what the rule exactly is for this, so I know for the future, and also so maybe the clarification will help out some of the less experienced staff members as well.

Thanks for everything!
Jenn (devoted2michael)

• Removing Players From Tournies View
    by PicaboAndMe2 on July 17, 2009 at 18:04:31
  
  I can understand asking to be removed from a tourney for an emergency. What I don't understand is why one would join a tourney if one had to cook dinner. I think in that case the win should definitley go to who the opponent.
  Also, I believe TD's should have the the last word on what goes on with their tour.
  
  • Removing Players From Tournies View
      by devoted2michael on July 12, 2009 at 17:29:32
    
    CZS answered my question tonight, he said td's are allowed to remove players after the start without forfeiting an automatic loss. Thanks!