Author: Robert Hyatt
Date: 11:05:54 08/11/05
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Another note. I don't think anyone properly recognizes the importance of the "luck" factor in where you finish in these events. In a 9 round match, it is pretty likely that one win or loss will be based solely on luck. Just got deep enough on one key move. Almost got deep enough on one key move. Just barely chose the wrong opening choice at a key point in the game. Etc. If you are lucky and win against a favorite, your overall chances just went up. If you are unlucky and lose against someone you should have beaten, your overall chances just went down. I've seen that happen way too many times to ignore the "luckishness" of the game. Yes skill is important. But without a little good luck to go along with it, skill isn't always enough. For example, being lucky enough that the TD makes an insane decision about a draw claim and changes the overall tournament winner. :)
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