Author: Vincent Diepeveen
Date: 06:03:56 01/28/02
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On January 28, 2002 at 05:07:05, Mogens Larsen wrote: >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. small events here have it too. i knew some fish would try to bite in it... >Regards, >Mogens
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