Author: Peter McKenzie
Date: 20:10:57 11/18/01
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On November 18, 2001 at 06:39:16, Peter Berger wrote: >Hallo, > >I don't know who is in charge of the tournament this time and I am not sure if >this already has been discussed and decided - just a few questions. > >It seems there will probably be about 40 competitors in the cct-4 . Why 11 >rounds then ? 7 rounds should be enough and make schedule easier. 7 rounds feels a bit short to me. 11 rounds would be pretty exciting, and might just be worth the sacrifice of 2 weekends. I'd still like to see a big Comp-Comp blitz tournament on ICC, then we could have heaps or rounds in 1 day! > >This would also allow to make it a one-weekend event and not two weekends and >probably make it more attractive for spectators. > >How about time control ? I have seen a few time controls discussed - is the >60/10 final ? > >Is there a referee already ? There should be one. I can't remember who did the >job last time but I remember he did well :-). > >After the last tournament a few suggestions regarding rules have been discussed >to avoid possible problems . Have any of these been implemented for the January >event ? To name some: > >a.) Only automated programs allowed. > >b.) Rules for disconnections ? > >c.) Rules for newcomers ? > >None of this is _my_ business but as I believe the cct's are the future of >computerchess tournaments I'd like to see them discussed to make it easier for >the professionals to participate also. > >I remember i.e. Ed Schroeder mentioned he needed some of them resolved before he >would participate with Rebel. > >Regards, >pete
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