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1. At the start of a Swiss System Tournament, who does the strongest player face if the FIDE pairing method is being used?
2. What is the opponent's playing style in the opening game system known as 'Hypermodern'?
3. If White plays e3 on his first move, will he always have the same number of move options on his second move? Remember, bad moves are still counted as move options.
4. Is it possible to move a piece that is not one of your knights, but end up checking the opponent with a knight and another piece?
5. The USCF gives you a regular chess rating for long games, and a quick chess rating for short games. If a USCF event has a time control of G/75, which rating will be used for the event?
6. Which of these is the most reasonable rating range for someone who has just become a FIDE master?
7. These four letters are commonly seen on cross tables. Which one represents a zero point bye?
8. What term is used for a spectator or another player who comments on somebody else's game or points out a combination, while the game is still being played?
9. What type of draw is a 'Grandmaster Draw'?
10. These four letters are commonly seen on cross tables. Which of these represents a full-point bye?
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