Author: Steven Edwards
Date: 14:26:38 11/04/03
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On November 04, 2003 at 16:23:43, Russell Reagan wrote: >On November 04, 2003 at 10:18:30, Steven Edwards wrote: >>I mentioned MIT earlier as a possible site; it may be that they could help with >>reduced cost lodging and a suitable playing area, particularly if the event were >>held during a student vacation period. > >Tech schools with big computer chess interests like MIT or Alberta are good >candidates, and possibly the big chess colleges like UTD or UMBC. It is possible >that we could get free pub if UTD or UMBC hosted the event (maybe a mention in >Chess Life or something), and there is certainly no shortage of strong players >at those schools. Maybe we could get some of their "students" to play against >some computers or give commentary or a lecture or something. Also, what about >chess clubs? I doubt there are many that could offer financial support, but it >might be a good, cheap venue, and we might get more spectators. I don't think that there would be much response from potential strong (meaning strong enough to win with a decent probability) human entrants for a number of reasons, the foremost one being their general reluctance to play against programs unless there's a hefty loser's fee promised in advance. Chess clubs generally do not care for sponsoring activities that do not immediately benefit their leadership. There may be some exceptions in the more academically oriented clubs, but their resources are scarce. A university sponsored site, particularly one with local entrant, seems the most likely choice.
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