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Post-tournament analysis and discussion of the CIS Tournament Regulations.
You can't have your cake and eat it too... An Olympic-style tournament is certainly possible – but only in theory. Because we can't limit the number of participants to just 16. And if the bracket is for 32, then what – 11 free slots in the first round? Those who can come, always do – and refusing someone who wants to play is bad form and makes no sense. How do you distribute quotas for participation – based on what principle? It's not an option. It's an Open Championship.
What's so bad about 11 free slots in the first round? They are randomly distributed, not given out based on who has the prettiest face. It will result in 5-6 games for the finalists, which is quite manageable.