Author: Vincent Diepeveen
Date: 08:18:44 11/19/01
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On November 18, 2001 at 23:10:57, Peter McKenzie wrote: >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. I agree with peter, more rounds bring more fun, because many engines are strong and things are really dependant upon who you play with what color for the results right now and definitely influencing who has best winning chances. >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! brbb. >> >>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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