Author: Omid David Tabibi
Date: 09:32:51 05/18/04
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On May 18, 2004 at 11:20:46, José Carlos wrote: >On May 18, 2004 at 11:14:09, Sune Fischer wrote: > >>On May 18, 2004 at 10:42:41, Anthony Cozzie wrote: >> >>>Physical is definitely better. If it is 1 week (Sun-Sat), onsite, with >>>automated playing and 500$ assistance for plane tickets, then I have *zero* >>>problems. Going to exotic locations is _fun_. Right now attending would >>>require 8 days vacation. Cut that to 5 and I am there. >> >>When I blow several thousands on a holiday I generally prefer to decide the >>destination for myself. There is nothing preventing you from doing the same, >>play a chess tournament on the internet and then afterwards go travel the world. >> >>I just don't see the appeal in having to travel half way around the world with a >>20 kg rig. Then when you arrive at this great sunny location you get to sit >>cooged up in a gymhall for 6 hrs a day, probably no aircondition, oh yahoo... >>Seriously, like I wouldn't want to spend my time on something else should I >>decide to visit Irael for a week or two. >> >>I guess I'm just a bit mystified by all these high-tech folks still adhering to >>such antiquated methods, it would be laughable if it wasn't so darn sad. > > Actually those antiquated methods are very useful for profis, because they >prevent a bunch of strong amateurs from playing and doing a good job like in >CCT. It's commercial issue, IMO. Last year the tournament was held in Graz and I participated there (and I'm surely not commercial). If I 'could' then others also 'can', the question is if they 'want'. And by the way, this year each amateur gets $500 which is a very considerable sum. Last year no grant was given. I payed all my travel costs myself. > > José C. > > >>-S. >>>anthony
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