Each team will play 2x8 boards against all of the other teams. Imps will be aggregated, and converted into victory points according to the 16-board WBF scale. Victory points 2. Number of imps scored overall 4. The best third ranked teams.
Imps balance in the own group.
The 24-board knockout matches of the quarterfinals will be played on May 15. Match P - The winner of Blue group against the third ranked teamsof Orange group, if the best thirds come from Blue and Orange groups, or from Orange and Green groups. The winner of Blue group plays against third of Green group, if the best thirds come from Blue and Green groups. The winner of Blue group shall not meet third of Blue group in quarterfinals. Match Q - The second ranked team of group against second ranked team of Orange group.