Quick answer
Read the event notice in order
- Identify whether the competition is individual or team-based.
- Identify the pairing format: round-robin, Swiss or the announced alternative under Article 5.
- Read the clock system, initial time and any increment together.
- Read scoring and tie-breaks before the first round; pairing format affects ranking procedure.
Time on the clock is not a move counter
An increment adds time according to the announced clock configuration. Natural Movecount concerns a sequence without captures and a claim procedure. Running short of time does not change the movement rules, and a web practice preset does not become an official WXF tournament control.
Scroll the table sideways to compare all columns.
| Question | Where to look |
|---|---|
| How are opponents paired? | Article 5 and event regulations |
| How much time is available? | Article 6 and event regulations |
| How are tied scores ordered? | Article 10 |
| What must be published beforehand? | Article 14 |
FAQ
Must every tournament use 60+30?
No. Article 6 contains time-control provisions and Article 14 requires the event's time system to be published. Read the actual regulations rather than treating a single example as universal.
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Source and scope
According to World XiangQi Rules · World Xiangqi Federation · 2018. Article 5–6.
These guides explain the WXF 2018 rules. They do not replace the official rules or the regulations of your event.