1/ Straight leagues, however many players are interested could be split into equal divisions with rating limits as in chess or Scrabble, and play each other over however many weeks/months is convenient for all involved. If this happened, we could either have a playoff finals with different variants, or simply have three or four variants to be played across each cycle was wanted or another soln.
2/ A ladder style league, probably split into two groups for convenience. For those unfamiliar with this idea, players are ranked initially by rating or other applicable skill level, and then challenge each other to ascend their ladder. Usual rule is that you may only challenge the players within two places above you, of course you do not challenge below. Victor takes the higher position, this could continue for x matches before a champion is found, and of course is relatively easy to administrate if results are all posted in one thread.
3/ Any other format ideas; which can be posted here for consideration
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Anyone who is interested do please let me know your views and feelings
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