11-man ballot is the true test of a crossboard player's metal. In this style of the game, the board is set up as normal, but 1 piece of each colour is removed, and then a move for each side is played. The pieces removed and moves played are selected by random ballot. This yields exactly 2500 unique starting positions, far too many for opening play to be memorised.

Here world 11-man champion Elbert Lowder was challenged by Alex Moiseyev. An exciting and even contest ensued and with a drawn 6-6 result Lowder managed to retain his title.

The match was played at the Parks and Recreation Center, Richmond, Kentucky, October 11th to 14th, 2002.

Thanks to Alex Moiseyev for providing these games.