Author: Chris Carson
Date: 07:06:14 05/16/01
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On May 16, 2001 at 09:59:34, Robert Hyatt wrote: >On May 16, 2001 at 03:21:37, David Rasmussen wrote: > >>On May 15, 2001 at 12:48:35, Robert Hyatt wrote: >> >>>>> >>>> >>>>Why would it have to be in the US? Most programs aren't from the US. >>> >>> >>>Simple. First, it doesn't have to be in the US. It should be in North >>>America. >>> >>>Why? The ICCA _charter_ clearly spells out that the event will alternate >>>between Europe and North America. No exceptions. Just alternation. >>> >> >>I didn't know that they were alternating (and that it was in Europe last time, >>as I think I am hearing you say). In that case, it's only fair, I agree. > > >I didn't attend the first one in 1974, but I believe it was in Austria. 1977 >was Toronto, Canada. 1980 was back to Europe. 1983 was in New York. 1986 >was in Germany. 1989 was in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada). 1992 was back across >the ocean, as has been every event since. Seems like someone forgot something >important after 1992. > > > >> >>>Most programs are not from _any_ one continent today. But if we need to >>>enumerate, I'll bet the USA is at or near the front if you don't count only >>>commercial programs... >> >>I doubt that, but it is very hard to know. > > >Just look at the winboard engine list. Plus we have the commercial engines >Wchess and Mchess to name two. There are more than enough engines from North >America... If there was only one or two, things might be different. But there >are many. Ferret is very strong and not commercial and I would bring my program "Dallas", that just might have one or two surprises (it will never be commercial). :) I am still waiting (but not holding my breath) for a North American events. :) Best Regards, Chris Carson
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