Quick answer
Individual ranking order
Scroll the table sideways to compare all columns.
| Priority | Round-robin · 10.2 | Individual Swiss · 10.3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neustadtl score | Sum of opponents' scores / Solkoff |
| 2 | Direct encounter | Direct encounter |
| 3 | Number of wins | Number of wins |
| 4 | Wins with Black | Wins with Black |
| 5 | Games with Black | Games with Black |
| 6 | Direct win with Black | Highest-placing opponent |
| 7 | Fewer technical fouls | Fewer technical fouls |
Same totals, different evidence
Neustadtl weights opponents' scores by the result achieved against them. Solkoff uses the opponents' point totals. They are not alternative spellings of the same calculation. Keep opponent results available so the published calculation can be checked.
- Confirm the competition format and final scores.
- Apply the correct first criterion to the tied players.
- Compare the next criterion only for unresolved ties.
- Publish the criterion that actually separated the players.
FAQ
Can the organiser choose a convenient criterion after the final round?
Article 14 requires the ranking method to be announced beforehand. Players should be able to know which criteria apply before playing.
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Source and scope
According to World XiangQi Rules · World Xiangqi Federation · 2018. Article 10.
These guides explain the WXF 2018 rules. They do not replace the official rules or the regulations of your event.