2nd London Chess Classic 2010
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2nd London Chess Classic 2010
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Re: 2nd London Chess Classic 2010
I see that the Busy Persons event is limited to players rated below 2200, although it doesn't seem to say that on the entry form.
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Re: 2nd London Chess Classic 2010
There is a typo in the prices table - the second "ADULT WEEKDAY" should read "ADULT WEEKEND".
Re: 2nd London Chess Classic 2010
The Busy Persons FIDE Open seems to have an identical schedule to the Weekend Open, ie 5 rounds in 2 days (30/75+15), followed by a further 4 rounds tacked on from Monday to Wednesday, at a more leisurely time limit (40/120 + 30). Is there any particular rationale for this? It looks like two different disciplines in one tournament.
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Re: 2nd London Chess Classic 2010
It's an American idea of dubious value which enables the rich to re-enter after a poor start. Unless there's a rating restriction on the first 5 rounds, only the last 4 games are slow enough to be internationally rated.Graham Borrowdale wrote:Is there any particular rationale for this? It looks like two different disciplines in one tournament.
Whether you can play the same person twice if you, they or both of you have re-entered remains to be seen.
Be careful with American imported ideas, next year you might be required to bring your own set, board and clock.
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Re: 2nd London Chess Classic 2010
I'd love to play with my own set! I took my own DGT clock to club matches for several seasons before clubs starting investing in them.Roger de Coverly wrote:
Be careful with American imported ideas, next year you might be required to bring your own set, board and clock.
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Re: 2nd London Chess Classic 2010
The Busy Persons tournament is slightly different to the American system which happens at the World Open in Philidelphia, where you play in the same section but at different schedules, eventually converging into one tournament
This seems to be a separate tournament which caters for players who want to play over less days, and also giving bad performers in the 'normal' open a second chance
This seems to be a separate tournament which caters for players who want to play over less days, and also giving bad performers in the 'normal' open a second chance
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Re: 2nd London Chess Classic 2010
The Coaching events look very interesting. Anyone know who is leading them?
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Re: 2nd London Chess Classic 2010
Dear Friends,
London Chess Classic Tickets and Side Event Entries (Weekender, Rapidplay, Blitz every evening) including the Simultaneous Displays with Victor Korchnoi are now available online. You know it will be busy - so get in first!
Here are all the relevant links:
Classic Event Information:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... de=classic
Buy Tickets:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicticket
Link to Download Printable Entry Form:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/do ... _final.pdf
Side Event Online Entry:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicevents
FIDE Open Standard Entry:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicevents
FIDE OPEN Bust Entry:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicevents
Weekend Classic Entry:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicevents
Classic Rapidplay Entry:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicevents
Classic Blitz Entry:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicevents
Victor Korchnoi Simultaneous Display Entry:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicevents
London Chess Classic Tickets and Side Event Entries (Weekender, Rapidplay, Blitz every evening) including the Simultaneous Displays with Victor Korchnoi are now available online. You know it will be busy - so get in first!
Here are all the relevant links:
Classic Event Information:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... de=classic
Buy Tickets:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicticket
Link to Download Printable Entry Form:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/do ... _final.pdf
Side Event Online Entry:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicevents
FIDE Open Standard Entry:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicevents
FIDE OPEN Bust Entry:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicevents
Weekend Classic Entry:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicevents
Classic Rapidplay Entry:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicevents
Classic Blitz Entry:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicevents
Victor Korchnoi Simultaneous Display Entry:
http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/me ... ssicevents
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Re: 2nd London Chess Classic 2010
Where does it say this, Sean?Sean Hewitt wrote:I see that the Busy Persons event is limited to players rated below 2200, although it doesn't seem to say that on the entry form.
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Re: 2nd London Chess Classic 2010
I take my own set and DGT XL clock for home matches and some opponents are happy for them in away matches also.Gareth Harley-Yeo wrote:I'd love to play with my own set! I took my own DGT clock to club matches for several seasons before clubs starting investing in them.Roger de Coverly wrote:
Be careful with American imported ideas, next year you might be required to bring your own set, board and clock.
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Re: 2nd London Chess Classic 2010
Alan,
Looking at the playing schedule, it appears that they are following the American model (the busy persons' event starts with 3 hour playing sessions then moves to a 5 hour session, the same as the 'main' event.
Looking at the playing schedule, it appears that they are following the American model (the busy persons' event starts with 3 hour playing sessions then moves to a 5 hour session, the same as the 'main' event.
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Re: 2nd London Chess Classic 2010
It's the same tournament - the schedules converge. However the busy schedule does not allow for norms.Matthew Turner wrote:Alan,
Looking at the playing schedule, it appears that they are following the American model (the busy persons' event starts with 3 hour playing sessions then moves to a 5 hour session, the same as the 'main' event.
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Re: 2nd London Chess Classic 2010
Is this correct Adam? I'm thinking of entering the 'busy persons' event but will only do so if all rounds are FIDE-rated.Roger de Coverly wrote:Unless there's a rating restriction on the first 5 rounds, only the last 4 games are slow enough to be internationally rated.
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Re: 2nd London Chess Classic 2010
If the time control is as stated (30/75 + 15), then it can't be FIDE-rated; you need 40 moves in the first time period (if you're going to have one) for it to be FIDE-rated.Anthony Higgs wrote:Is this correct Adam? I'm thinking of entering the 'busy persons' event but will only do so if all rounds are FIDE-rated.Roger de Coverly wrote:Unless there's a rating restriction on the first 5 rounds, only the last 4 games are slow enough to be internationally rated.