165.1 Definition of a mismatch

The TD compares the correct assignment list with the actual assignment list, and notes for each contestant involved the current score of their actual opponents and the current score of their correct opponents. If the difference between these two scores is greater than 5 VPs (based on 20 to 0 scale), then that contestant is deemed to be involved in a mismatch. If the difference between the two scores is 5 VPs or less, then this is not deemed to represent a mismatch.

Example

A should play B on 54: are playing D on 50
B should play A on 60: are playing C on 52
C should play D on 50: are playing B on 54
D should play C on 52: are playing A on 60

Thus, teams B and D are involved in a mismatch (the mismatch is to the benefit of team B, and to the disadvantage of team D).

Note that in each match (A v D; B v C) one team is 'mismatched' whilst their opponents are not. This occurrence will not be unusual.

Score adjustments from rulings or appeals do not constitute grounds for award of a "mismatch".

In the special case where a contestant might have been correctly drawn against any one of two or more opponents, and the difference in the scores is greater than 5 VPs in some but not all cases, it is deemed not to be a mismatch.

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