7(c). Organize and run a tournament

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This may not apply to you. You have not answered "Requirement 7: how will you play?" yet. Answer it and this step will either settle or drop off.

At least four players plus you, and each competitor plays at least two games.

Tip. Requirement 6 asks you to explain pairings, round robin and Swiss formats, and scoring. Do it before you organize this; the Hub links a four-player tournament chart.

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Chess Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 7(c)

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