Author: José Carlos
Date: 02:48:41 12/12/04
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On December 12, 2004 at 01:07:05, Peter Skinner wrote: >Hello everyone, > >Since no one has taken up the reigns to TD the next CCT I have decided to take >my chances and see what people think. This is what I propose. > >Dates: > >February 12&13 2004 >or >February 20&21 2004 >or >March 12&13 2004 All those dates are fine for me. >Site: > >The Internet Chess Club (as always) > >Rounds: > >7 round swiss. > >Time controls: > >45 + 10 I also suggest lower increment. 5 secs should be enough. >All games to be played in one weekend. 4 games on day 1, 3 on day two. I'd rather do 5+4 with no tie break. Just share the title. >In the event of a tie break situation: > >Games at 30 + 5 alternating colors until someone wins. > >1. No manually operated programs, and all programs must kibitz their evaluation, >and book moves/TB hits if possible. Providing as much information as possible >for the viewers and participants is key here. > >2. In the event of a disconnection, the party will be given 5 minutes to return >to complete the game. In the event of a second disconnection the party will >forfeit the game. If such happens in two consecutive games the party maybe >removed from the tournament. Disconnections happen sometimes, at least here. I'd better accept 2 and forfeit at the third, and no disqualification due to disconnections. >3. Only the author or an approved operator (Author must email the TD in such >case to grant approval). There will be no clones allowed. > >4. Participants can use any hardware they can bring. Participants choosing to >use remotely located hardware are recommended to have a suitable back up >solution in the event there is an uncorrectable malfunction. > >5. In the event that a participant is suspected of using a program other than >the one entered in the tournament, this is to be brought to the TD's attention >immediately and _privately_. Actions will be taken to ensure the validity of the >claim. >5a. NO PUBLIC ACCUSATIONS WILL BE TOLERATED. Accusations are not proof, and >there is no reason to possibly ruin someone's reputation if you are wrong. > >6. No entries will be accepted 1 week prior to the start date of the tournament. >This is to ensure that advertising, websites, and any promotional tools are >accurate at start time. >6a. In the event that there is a late withdrawl, the TD can substitute a program >in place of the departing entrant to keep the numbered entries the same. > >If everyone is agreeable to this, or has any recommendations please post here or >email me. > >We are running short of time to get something planned for February/March. In a >previous post these were the two most common times that most people could >attend. > >If you _do not_ want me to be the TD for the event, please speak now and we can >find someone to take the helm. > >Peter You have all my support to TD the event. José C.
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