Author: Robert Hyatt
Date: 13:18:29 10/19/05
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On October 19, 2005 at 00:46:19, Peter Skinner wrote: >On October 18, 2005 at 18:22:15, Robert Hyatt wrote: > >>On October 18, 2005 at 16:27:10, Peter Skinner wrote: >> >>>Hello all, >>> >>>Telepath by Charles Roberson is the latest entry. >>> >>>If you would like to register for the event or see the current participants, >>>please goto: >>> >>>http://cctchess.freedomsnet.net >>> >>>The tournament is THIS WEEKEND!! >>> >>>Peter >> >>Sounds good. 13 rounds sounds tough however. if a game lasts 60 moves (and at >>least one every round will do so, that is potentially 40+ minutes for a single >>game, then pairing and getting the next round started will need 10 minutes or >>so. Hopefully we have a short food break or two, which will likely make this >>thing last into the late evening hours, 11pm or beyond??? > >I was just about to send out an email to the participants earlier when my main >Maxtor drive just locked up and is totally shot. I think it slipped a baring or >something, but it is done.. > >The email was relating to other participants asking if the event could be >shortened to 9 rounds instead of 13. > >I need to try and recover everyone's email addresses to I can email everyone >before the event for this to take place. > >Personally I don't mind if it is shorter or longer for that matter. > >Peter With 9 rounds you could get a "good" first place finish with 512 players. We are a bit under that. 9 rounds has a much better chance of finishing within a reasonable period of time, allowing for a couple of food breaks along the way...
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