 | Luke S Hello Matthew, I received two challenges for round 6. I have played one game, but it hasn’t showed up as completed. |
 | Fiona T Could you clarify the tiebreak please? "margin of victory/defeat will be taken into account amongst tied players" |
 | Jon Stammers There are two scores above us now Fiona so I'm cautiously optimistic that it's not over. |
 | Dan Spinks don't worry Fiona, I decided to have a brain meltdown for the first 12 rounds to make sure you're safe |
| Fiona T Aw sorry! (But thanks! :D ) |
 | Andy SC I was also happy to kindly help out :) |
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 | Matthew Tassier Fiona, the higher the margin of victory the better (or even the lower the margin of defeat!). |
| Matthew Tassier Thanks Luke, sorted! |
| Matthew Tassier Cruising through round 6 with max games, it's perfect play from Chris H, Elwin and Strongest Link Tal who hits Velvet with her biggest Normal WL defeat and takes up the mantle of highest cumulative scorer. |
| Matthew Tassier Exciting on the cusp of the elimination zone as 3 players tie for the third Weakest Link spot with 134 points. So it was down to margin of victory in their games meaning Jonny was safe and Hazel's 4 point victory pips Andy's 3 point victory by that narrowest of possible margins. Close for Jonathan too only 3 points short of safety. So, Andy, Jonathan and Damian you are the Weakest Links. Goodbye! |
| Andy SC Thanks for hosting, Matthew. If I remember correctly I think Round 17 was maybe a misclick or even if it wasn't I thought "that will cost me." |
Notes from the organizer: With Round Six it's time for the most familiar challenge, playing in Normal format against Apterous Velvet. Velvet will probably max at least half the rounds and likes to pick 2 large numbers.
Some stats for this round:
Expected competitors: 63
Weakest Links required: 3
Historic Normal average score: 166.37
Most Normal WL max games: 3 - Elliott Mellor
Highest score against this bot: 200 - Adam Latchford & Ben Hocking
Lowest scoring Normal survivor: 117 - Maria Chandler (2024)
Last time this bot used on this variant: 2025 - Round 4 ( https://www.apterous.org/to_tourney.php?tourney=6501 )
For more stats see spreadsheet linked below.
The THREE lowest scoring players will leave the tournament this round. If there is a tie for lowest scores then margin of victory/defeat will be taken into account amongst tied players followed, if necessary, by total score in the tournament so far (see notes by matches below).
Tournament progress can be followed here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gPHl_6X3yiRpcXammquFuVUi6MIlwX7v9t6Az98SwuI/edit?usp=sharing
Good luck!
Ran from: 2 – 15 October 2026. Format: Numbers Attack. Matches: One-off. Level scores: Drawn. Unrated: no effect on ratings or Pro Ranks. Approved.
Matches: 63. Completed: 63.
Fixtures: 63. Played: 63. Unplayed: 0.
Fixtures: 63. Played: 63. Unplayed: 0.
Key. Green: winner. Red: loser. Grey: tie. Bold: max game.
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