The Slow Winter SWISS (SWS) tournament for 2025/26 will start on November 1, 2025 and will end April 30, 2026. There will be 4-5 rounds, depending on the number of entrants, with one game per round. Opponents organize their games with one another during each round.

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Round 1: Nov 1 to Dec 15

Round 2: Dec 15 to Jan 31

Round 3: Feb 1 to Feb 28

Round 4: Mar 1 to Mar 31

Round 5: Apr 1 to Apr 30 

 

Time controls are G50|10. An alternative classical time control may be agreed between both players. Each player plays one game per round and the game is to be played in-person (preference) or on-line. Games are not rated. ​​

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