Author: Sune Fischer
Date: 15:48:28 01/20/03
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On January 20, 2003 at 18:43:54, George Sobala wrote: >On January 20, 2003 at 18:34:05, Sune Fischer wrote: > > >> >>Is there a reason why we can't make regular computer chess tournaments on ICC? >> >>There seems to be shouts all the time about (human) blitz tourney results and >>stuff. So I guess tournaments are pretty daily phenomenon on ICC. >> >>We could have a small tourney every week or month. Of course probably couldn't >>gather 48 engines, but 15 or 20 might be a realistic number? >> >>-S. > >Well actually there ARE regular computer tourneys. Type "news 1612" on ICC and >you will see: > >Starting next Friday, June 21, ICC will begin a series of tournaments >just for (C)omputer accounts. Given that Tomato tourneys are reserved >for humans in general, this will give owners of (C)omputer accounts >the chance to meet in an organized, regular event for the first time >on ICC. > >The tournaments are intended as a fun event, so there are no entry >restrictions, every (C) can play (but no humans!). Humans of course >can watch the action. The tournaments will be held in the pear bot on: > >Tuesdays, 4pm server time: unrated 5 5, double elimination. >Fridays, 6pm server time: rated 10 6, 4 rounds Swiss. > >To enter your computer account into the tourney, log it in before >the starting time and have it issue the command "tell pear join". >Operators need to make the computer match the designated opponent >each round. Both automatic and manual computer accounts are allowed. I have a scary feeling it's mostly fritzes and tigers (not kibitzing!) and no authors behind them to talk to. I will check it out, but it's probably not quite the same ;) -S.
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