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What does knockout tournament mean in chess?

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Knockout tournament is another name for Single-elimination tournament. A tournament conducted as a series of matches in which the winner of each match advances to the next round and the loser is eliminated. Well-known chess tournaments held in the knockout format include London 1851 and the 2007 Chess World Cup. Compare round-robin tournament and Swiss tournament.

Knockout tournament FAQ

What does knockout tournament mean in chess?

Knockout tournament is another name for Single-elimination tournament. A tournament conducted as a series of matches in which the winner of each match advances to the next round and the loser is eliminated. Well-known chess tournaments held in the knockout format include London 1851 and the 2007 Chess World Cup. Compare round-robin tournament and Swiss tournament.

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