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Subject: Re: VOCCT 1

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 09:29:36 02/23/05

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On February 23, 2005 at 12:26:44, Peter Skinner wrote:

>On February 23, 2005 at 12:21:35, Mike Byrne wrote:
>
>>Now for my own request - let's have another tournament.  This would  be for
>>authors and non-authors, all programs are allowed.  Any author could enter and
>>would get first priority, but if they choose not to enter, we will get a
>>volunteer to run their program anyway.  We simply need volunteers and i think it
>>would be a lot of fun.
>>
>>Call it "VOCCT 1"
>>
>>Open to Users Volunteer Operated Computer Chess Tounament.  The only requirement
>>is that ONLY one version of program may be entered.  Volunteers would submit
>>ther hardware and five programs they would like to run (they will only be
>>selected to run one).  The opeatror selection willbe based on who ever selected
>>the fastest hardware for that program ( we may need an "operator selection"
>>committee).  An author willhave first right of refual to run or not to run their
>>program orthey may specifically designate someone to run thier program.  But if
>>they choose not to run, we will run tehir runprogram for them.  (There is no law
>>against that for personal ejoyment ofthe program.   It would be very interesting
>> - maybe the top 10/15 commercial program and the top 35-50 amatuer programs.
>>I know there would be alot of volunteers that would love to run their favorite
>>chess program in a tournament like this.
>>
>>I would also allow GM/IM (let's get some humans!)to particpate as well as
>>advanced chess (human/program).  Eduard would also be allowed to show his skills
>>in a real tournament setting (why not?)
>>
>>This would be a just for fun tournament with the prize being bragging rights for
>>the winner.
>>
>>Is there interest?  I will sign up.  Let's pick a weekend in MArch and let's do
>>it!
>
>Sounds like fun. March might be a tad quick though. Just getting all the
>programs entered and selecting the operators if the authors do not want to
>attend will take time.
>
>It would also be alot of work.
>
>Peter

I will defer to your expertise.  How about April 23/24?



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