Even tables

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Any even number of tables movement (including those divisible by 4) can be extended by placing an odd number of sets at the end relay and the same number of sets at a halfway point relay (or for that matter anywhere in the movement in opposite positions). For example in a 6-table movement, one set is placed between tables 1 and 6 and one set between 3 and 4. The movement is normal (E-W up 1, boards down 1, moving through the relays) with no skip.

The special move rounds are:

·   With 2 one-set relays, the E-W pairs subtract their pair number from N+1 to find their seats for the ultimate round

·   With 2 three-set relays, the E-W pairs subtract their numbers from N-l to find their seats for the ante-penultimate round, and then they move normally again, up 1 table.

It is worth pointing out that with 4 and 6 tables other procedures with 2 three-set relays are possible. With 4 tables it is possible to omit the move on the ante-penultimate round and the E-W pairs subtract their numbers from N-1 on the ultimate round. With 6 tables simply omit all special rounds; they are not necessary.

Remember the number of rounds is equal to the number of sets of boards; not the number of tables.