The Scheveningen system ([ˈsxeːvənɪŋə(n)] ^ⓘ) is a method of organizing a chess match between two teams. Each player on one team plays each player on the other team.^[1] The team with the highest number of games won is the winner. This system was a popular way to create title norm opportunities.^[2] However, effective from March 2024, it will no longer be possible to achieve title norms from Scheveningen tournaments. ^[3]

The system was first used in a tournament in Scheveningen, Netherlands in 1923. The idea behind it was that a team of ten Dutch players could face ten foreign masters. This has the intention of giving the players on the team experience against strong competition.^[4]

Match on 2 Boards

Match on 3 Boards

Match on 4 Boards

Match on 5 Boards

Match on 6 Boards

Match on 7 Boards

Match on 8 Boards

Match on 9 Boards

Match on 10 Boards

Match on 11 Boards

Match on 12 Boards

Match on 13 Boards

Note for all tables:

• In the n-th round the player A1 plays with the player Bn.

• Player A1 changes color in the next round.

• In the first round the player An plays with the player Bn.

• Round-robin tournament