Author: Drexel,Michael
Date: 04:39:49 03/01/04
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On February 29, 2004 at 21:49:41, Omid David Tabibi wrote: >The tournament format for WCCC that was originally decided was: > >-------- >http://www.cs.unimaas.nl/icga/news/events/Israel/event.html > >The format for the 12th World Computer Chess Championship WCCC2004 will be: >5-round Swiss, after which the top 4 + 4 teams get to play a 2-round elimination >at each stage, and the bottom teams continue to compete for the 9th spot playing >a 6-round Swiss. >-------- > >However, since a large number of amateur programmers expressed their disapproval >of this system, we have decided to change the format so that it will attract the >largest number of programmers. Currently the two options are: > >A) Like the original format, but with re-entry: > >Divide the participants into two groups. Conduct 5 rounds Swiss, and top 4 from >each group (total of 8) will qualify for next stage, which will be a knockout (2 >rounds quarter-final, 2 rounds semi-final, 2 rounds final). The other programs >will continue with 6 more Swiss rounds. However, the *difference* is: the losers >in the knockout will join the other programs (who haven't qualified for knockout >phase) in continuing with additional Swiss rounds (with all the points they >scored in the first 5 rounds and in the knockout phase). > >The advantage of this method over the original one is that the amateurs will get >more chances of playing against commercial programs after the first 5 rounds. > >B) 11 rounds Swiss. > >In Graz WCCC everything was basically over after 7 rounds. The last 4 rounds >didn't change anything at all. That is the reason why we are trying to choose a >more exciting format. Your more exciting format has too many drawbacks. The best engines should always play against each other. It's not OK if a program has no chance to win the title after it has lost a single game. Michael >However, our primary goal is maximizing participation. So, if 11 rounds Swiss >will attract the largest number of participants, then we will opt for it. > > >We are interested in hearing your opinion, especially the opinion of programmers >who are considering participation in WCCC. > >Thanks, > >Omid David Tabibi (davoudo@cs.biu.ac.il), >Bar-Ilan University.
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