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# Why Didn’t My Tournament Go the Full 9 Rounds?

The tournament didn’t run for 9 rounds because the number of players was too small to justify it. In a Swiss system, the number of rounds is adjusted based on the number of players to ensure fair and meaningful competition. With fewer players, playing the full number of rounds is unnecessary.