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Subject: Re: CCT Gambling!!

Author: Uri Blass

Date: 10:03:40 02/11/05

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On February 11, 2005 at 11:38:56, Anthony Cozzie wrote:

>On February 11, 2005 at 11:35:51, Anthony Cozzie wrote:
>
>>Now that the tournament is about to start, who wants to throw out some guesses
>>on the ending:
>>
>>1. Do you think there will be Co-champions or a single winner?
>
>I'm guessing co-champions, based on the fact that both previous CCTs had 3x7
>point scores.

same for me.

>
>>2. Who do you think has the best chance to win?
>
>Fruit

I guess zappa because of better hardware.

>
>>3. Which country has the best chance of winning?
>
>Germany [Spike+Yace+SOS+Jonny]

otr USA

Crafty+zappa+amateur+arasan
>
>>4. What do you think the score of the winner will be?
>
>7.5

7
>
>>5. Which engine in the top 10 has the best chance of finishing in the bottom
>>half?
>
>Movei

I agree
>
>>6. Which engine in the bottom half has the best chance of finishing in the top
>>10?
>
>Frenzee (who had a bit of bad luck last year and is due for a good performance)

Petir and fafis have good chances.

>
>>7. Which engine pair do you think will win the Brilliancy prize, and who will be
>>on the winning side?
>
>My prediction is that Zappa beats Movei with a beautiful Knight sacrifice after
>Movei opens with 1. a3 e5 2. h3

Why do you expose my opening preperation?
Now I need to replace my opening book:(_

>
>>8. Which author will write the most lines to channel 64?
>
>Probably me :(
>
>anthony

Not important question.

Uri



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