Author: Peter Skinner
Date: 10:10:37 08/22/05
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On August 22, 2005 at 12:47:02, Dann Corbit wrote: >I would rather see 12' + 1 second Fischer increment. > >the extra 3 minutes will be worth 180 plies total extra for both sides so I >think that the impact will be minimal. I suggest the one second increment >because it will prevent totally stupid play at the tail end of games. >Practically, I don't think it will make the games run longer on average (though >theoretically, you could have some longer games) > >But it is not a big concern to me because blitz is less interesting than the >longer contests. So whatever the programmers like is better. Someone else just asked for the same 12' + 1 time control via email. So that is two votes for that. And although a blitz tournament, there seem to be many that want it. Whether it is run or not will be decided on participation. I don't mind giving up part of my weekend for it. Peter
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