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1. Group stage. 32 groups of 4 players. Mini-double elimination system. 2 players advance from each group. Estimated duration: 5-6 weeks.
2. Group stage. 16 groups of 4 players. Mini-double elimination system. 2 players advance from each group. Estimated duration: 5-7 weeks.
3. Playoffs. Single-elimination, 32 players. Two rounds of BO1, starting with the quarterfinals and then BO3. Estimated duration: 15-16 weeks.
How will the groups for the second stage and the playoff bracket be formed?:
- "blind" draw;
- based on rating;
- based on castles;
- depending on whether they advanced through the winner's or loser's bracket;
Thank you in advance.
