Author: Steve Timson
Date: 22:50:22 01/27/02
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On January 27, 2002 at 16:28:31, Will Singleton wrote: >11 round swiss, two weekends (or) >9 round swiss, one weekend Personally I'd prefer one weekend, but if it is 2, I'll still be there. >Programs must be entered by the author. The request must state: hardware, >program name and version, ICC account name, how interfacing to ICC, and the name >of the operator. > >Play must be fully automatic. All decisions pertaining to the selection of >moves, timing of moves, and draw or resign offers must be made and executed >solely by the program. Once the game has begun, the operator must not assist >the program in any way. > >Program must kibitz, after each move, sufficient information to indicate >automatic operation. (Minimum requirements tbd.) > >A small "donation" will be asked of each participant, in order to pay the TD and >professional commentator. (perhaps $10). > Unless this is completely voluntary I can't see it flying. I'd certainly be willing to pay, but I can see how others might be opposed. I think someone who doesn't want to pay should still be able to play. Maybe someone could check with a potential commentator and a group of us could just split the cost. >Excessive disconnections will be handled at the discretion of the TD. >The tournament organizer reserves the right to accept or decline entry. >Duplicate programs, or programs that are substantially similar are not allowed. >Programs which do not have a demonstrated record of fully automatic operation on >a chess server are not allowed. > >By entering the tournament, the author (and operator, if different), agree to >the tournament rules. All decisions by the TD are final. > >Will Everything else sounds like a good idea to me.
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