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Subject: Re: WCCC2004 final games

Author: Sean Empey

Date: 10:06:49 07/09/04

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On July 09, 2004 at 12:53:07, Russell Reagan wrote:

>On July 09, 2004 at 11:55:12, Robert Hyatt wrote:
>
>>On July 09, 2004 at 11:50:41, Frank Phillips wrote:
>>
>>>Any chance of ICGA giving us poor fans a break (as a sign of goodwill) on Sunday
>>>and relaying the final games live by something in addition to the proprietary
>>>playchess.com software, which runs on only MS OS ?
>>
>>
>>Probably not.   Right now they seem to be in a state of denial.  "Tournament is
>>well-organized, with a nice place to play, nice hotel to sleep in with cheap
>>rates, etc."  No comment about lack of access and depending on participants to
>>leak information as possible...
>
>Reminds me of David Stern anytime anyone asks him about a problem with the NBA.
>"Things are going great! Ratings are up! Popularity is at an all-time high! Look
>at all of these wonderful young players!" Doesn't really address the issue, but
>he's the commissioner. What can we expect him to say :)
>
>However, while it is not accessible to anyone who doesn't use Windows, I have to
>say the live video and audio commentary by GM Alterman is really very nice. They
>did a very nice job with that setup. It is a pity that non-Windows users can't
>see it. I liked his coverage better than the guys in the Kasparov matches on
>ESPN.
>
>Do other chess servers have anything comparable to this live video and audio
>commentary where the commentator can move the pieces and diagram the position
>with arrows and highlighted squares all over?


ICC doesn't have live A/V feeds, but you can diagram the board.



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