FIDE TEC received numerous inquiries and upon careful evaluation of the previously announced C.07 Tie-Break Regulations, set to be effective from July 1, 2023, the SPP Department within the FIDE TEC Commission identified a need for certain clarifications. This primarily pertains to the definitions related to Play-Offs, Direct Encounters, and Unplayed Games.

Under the stewardship of Mr. Roberto Ricca, the SPP Department has completed this necessary refinement. The revised definition is currently under review for approval by the FIDE Council. Our objective is to publish the updated version of the "C.07 Tie-Break Regulations" in early August 2023, with an effective date of September 1, 2023. Vendors of Pairing Software are thereby granted time to implement these revised tie-break rules until April 1, 2024.

We urge everyone to stay vigilant for the imminent publication of these new regulations.

Enquiries: Hendrik du Toit – secretary.tec@fide.com