Honestly, I didn't expect so many people to join...
But on the other hand, even with 28 participants, it will be 14 rounds, each lasting 7-10 days, which means 3 months and 8 days to 4 months and 20 days. Considering the New Year holidays, it will ultimately take 4.5-5 months...
If the participants don't like playing for almost half a year, we can divide them into groups. Then everything will be twice as fast...
You, Y11, read the tournament rules and were the first to ask a reasonable question. :D
Half a year is too much. :)
I'm in favor of groups.