Author: Peter Kappler
Date: 09:11:28 11/16/99
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On November 16, 1999 at 08:16:03, Inmann Werner wrote: >Hello > >I did not write much in the thread about the tournament, cause there are so "big >names" in. Clear, that it is most interesting to have the most strong programs >at the tournament. :-) > >Question: >Who is allowed to participate? >Should it only be a tourney of the "big ones" (above 2600 ELO) or are also some >amateurs with about 2400 ELO, or maybe als 2200 ELO programs allowed and wanted. > >I would be really interested to join the tourney, as it will be the first one >for me. My program often plays at "Winboard Tournaments", but never at a real >one. ELO might by slightly under 2400. >But the question is not!! only of my engine.... > >IMHO, some others are also interested in this issue. >If you allow "everybody" to join, this can become a really big tourney, and that >with only 8 rounds.... > >Werner > >Hope of a free discussion about this. Hi Werner, I should have made this more clear - amateur programs are strongly encouraged to enter! I've seen a lot of interest from the members of Will's "Green List". I think 8 rounds will be enough. My guess is that we will get ~20 participants. Perhaps we need to make allowances for a playoff round if there is a tie for first. --Peter
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