Author: Mogens Larsen
Date: 02:07:05 01/28/02
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On January 27, 2002 at 22:32:44, Vincent Diepeveen wrote: >On January 27, 2002 at 16:28:31, Will Singleton wrote: > >>(for whoever wants to run it) >> >>Proposed Rules for CCT5 (or other) >> >>11 round swiss, two weekends (or) >>9 round swiss, one weekend >> >>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). > >I will not participate then. > a) i found the pairing done dead slow, i don't pay for that > b) i'm a better commentator of my own games than most GMs are, > and i'm not willing to pay a commentator for such a small > event. > >So if you want your games analyzed, then ask some GMs out there on icc, >some already will analyze your game just for you for $10 or so. > >Also when and how is the comment going to happen? I already know such >a 'professional' commentator will be watching fritz only and basically >comment on that. > >The other rules are good ideas. > >>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. > >this is not a good idea. in all big tournaments there is a committee of >protest. Well, you used the argument that it's a small event as basis for not paying a GM for commentary. Subsequently a comittee of protest isn't necessary. Regards, Mogens
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