user5784: I am confused about the bye-rule in the reykjavic tournament. If I understand it
 right, a player can take a half point for free under some conditions.

Does anyone know the exact rules ?
What is the sense of this rule ?


user291: The exact rules are on the tournament rules page. If your schedule does not permit you to play every game or you just need some rest, you can can take a half-point bye instead, getting 1/2 point instead of playing. This is pretty much the same bye rule used in every Swiss System tournament.

5784: <p>I am confused about the bye-rule in the reykjavic tournament. If I understand it
 right, a player can take a half point for free under some conditions.</p>

<ul>
<li>Does anyone know the exact rules ?</li>
<li>What is the sense of this rule ?</li>
</ul>
 291: <p>The exact rules are on the <a href="http://www.reykjavikopen.com/info/tournament-rules/" rel="nofollow">tournament rules</a> page. If your schedule does not permit you to play every game or you just need some rest, you can can take a half-point bye instead, getting 1/2 point instead of playing. This is pretty much the same bye rule used in every Swiss System tournament.</p>
