EPTInternet Chess Match
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Today, I got back to an idea of correspondence chess game played via TeamLiquid with all users who are willing to participate. I think this would be a lot of fun, but before I'll start to ponder about how to organize it, I need your opinion on this, as well as some brief info how many of you would like to give a try.
Officialy, I'm just 1800 player, which may be an equivalent of C-/C rank in Starcraft, but I'm quite sure I can play better chess than my rank says (however, I'm definetely not at IM/Candidate/expert level, just casual player).
Of course the game is not supposed to be boosted by any chess engines, and I give you my word that I won't be using any software of human help. I'm expecting anyone who'll sign up for this to be mannered enough and not use any programs as well.
Currently, the idea is to elect your moves by TL polls, but as I said, it's only brief post. I'll really appreciate any feedback about how to arrange it.
Thanks in advance!
Officialy, I'm just 1800 player, which may be an equivalent of C-/C rank in Starcraft, but I'm quite sure I can play better chess than my rank says (however, I'm definetely not at IM/Candidate/expert level, just casual player).
Of course the game is not supposed to be boosted by any chess engines, and I give you my word that I won't be using any software of human help. I'm expecting anyone who'll sign up for this to be mannered enough and not use any programs as well.
Currently, the idea is to elect your moves by TL polls, but as I said, it's only brief post. I'll really appreciate any feedback about how to arrange it.
Thanks in advance!
1) RULES:
> I'm playing with white pieces.
> You have 72 hours to vote for each of your moves.
> !!NEW!! I'll update my move 24 hours after voting closes (see point 4).
> You are voting by posting in this thread "I vote... /move/".
> Please use Long Algebraic notation to avoid confusion.
> Voting always closes at midnight (0.00 GMT, 9.00 AM KST).
> I'll count the votes immediately after deadline.
> Members who'll be late WON'T be taken in account.
> After counting votes, I'll publish info, as follows:
- Voting results.
- Current position.
- Last move played.
- Updated list of moves.
- Exact time of next deadline.
> TL Members are free to discuss their moves in this thread.
> No chess engines or outside help, please.
Those rules might be changed before we start, basing on suggestions of signed-up players.
2) MEMBERS SO FAR:
Team 1: Me
Vekzel PolandTeam 2: TL Members (JOIN!)
BlackJack United States
disciple BulgariaDivinek CanadaToN Canadamdb Bulgariaunknown.sam PhilippinesVer United StatesPawsom United StatesScaramanga Australiadismiss United Kingdom
Zozma United Statesmotbob United StatesQuickStriker United Stateshuameng United StatesSpazer Canadalighter United Statesl10f United States3) ATTENTION!
Starting list is open till midnight, 15 October GMT (16 Oct 9.00 AM KST).
4) IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR TEAM 2 MEMBERS
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On second thought, I figured out that keeping 72 hour timing window thinking period for both sides may stretch the game into one year or more (for example, 40-move battle would take 240 days to complete). Therefore I'll update my moves within 24 hours after your voting deadline, and then open voting for your next move again. Your voting window remains the same. I think it's still fair enough, since it'll take more time for you to team up and vote.
After starting list is completed, I'll probably open new thread for game itself (with banner, final roster of Team 2 and other stuff). Keep your eyes peeled.
After starting list is completed, I'll probably open new thread for game itself (with banner, final roster of Team 2 and other stuff). Keep your eyes peeled.
If you want to join, just say it in this thread. You are welcome!
