Simple explanation
In Mexicano each next round is generated from the current standings: players with similar results meet, so matches get more balanced as the tournament goes on.
Standard rules
Mexicano
- pairings from live standings
- increasingly balanced matches
- games scored or 2/1/0 tournament points
- best for competitive social events
Example
12 players, 3 courts. After round one, places 1–4 play each other, places 5–8 play each other and so on.
Recommended setup
We recommend at least 8 players and 2 courts so the standings can move. Five to nine rounds keeps it to a single evening.
We use the format's standard rules, which the organiser can adjust. They are not official federation rules.
FAQ
- When is the next round created?
- As soon as every result of the previous round has been entered.
- Do the standings rank by games or tournament points?
- Choose total games scored or tournament points: 2 for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss. The selected rule drives both the standings and the next Mexicano pairings.
- Can a result be corrected later?
- Yes. Editing a result asks for confirmation and regenerates only the future rounds.