Christmas Swiss Qualifiers - OzChess

**Grant Szuveges** · 11-04-2011, 11:03 PM

Unrated, 4 player Knockout Matches!!!

Winner of each "Quad" receives a non refundable free entry into the 2011 MCC Christmas Swiss!

Entry fee: $15 per player

Prize: Free entry into 2011 MCC Christmas Swiss (only one prize)

3 formats to choose from:

1. Blitz: 5 game blitz match, 5 minutes each (tie break decided with 6 minutes for white, 4 minutes and draw odds for black)

2. Allegro: 3 game match, 15 minutes each (tie break decided with 15 minutes for white, 10 minutes and draw odds for black)

3. Long play: 2 game match, 60 minutes per player (tie break same as allegro tie break)

All games given live dgt coverage here on ozchess!

Players choose between themselves when games will be played

Quads will begin when 4 players register in a particular format.

Players will be seeded by rating. 1 vs 3 and 2 vs 4 in the first round.

Enquiries: David Beaumont (Firegoat) here on ozchess.

**Pablito15** · 11-05-2011, 03:17 AM

nice idea!

**jhughes** · 11-05-2011, 06:50 AM

What is "non-refundable free entry"?

**Firegoat7** · 11-05-2011, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by Pablito15

nice idea!

Thanks Paul. I think the format offers value in and of itself whilst at the same time giving chess players good value to win a decent prize. It would be great if players get on board these events. It could lead to a mega Xmas swiss!

**Firegoat7** · 11-05-2011, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by jhughes

What is "non-refundable free entry"?

Thank you for your important question Jack.

Each winner of a four player knockout gets automatic entry into the Xmas swiss. This means that potentially players can get into the Xmas swiss for as little as a $15 entry fee, whilst at the same time participate in a fun event against evenly matched opposition. MCC will guarantee that all knockout winners are guaranteed a free entry to the Xmas swiss.

It is important to prevent angle shooting.
We do not want a situation where stronger players seek to take advantage of weaker players by winning the knockout and then not playing in the Xmas swiss and asking for a cash refund of the Xmas swiss entry fee.

Furthermore, we want as many different chess players to qualify for the Xmas swiss, not the same top 20%. That is, we want to offer something of value to all chess players, not just the elite.

Finally, these tournaments are an attempt by MCC to build the playing pools early for the Xmas swiss, so that chess players can really be part of an awesome tournament. We want every qualifying winner to play in the Xmas swiss. We don't want to be mucked around by people who don't want to play chess. If a small minority of players, qualify and then don't play in the Xmas swiss, they won't be given an entry fee refund.

**Lekko** · 11-05-2011, 04:14 PM

IN..

**Grant Szuveges** · 11-05-2011, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by Heartbreak Kid

IN..

But Frank, which one are you in? The blitz, the allegro or the longplay?

**Firegoat7** · 11-06-2011, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Grant Szuveges

But Frank, which one are you in? The blitz, the allegro or the longplay?

Yes, Grant is right. Just nominate which you prefer Frank.

Looks like our first round robin will be

G.Kolak
E.Warren
A.Beaumont
and F.Beaumont

at the moment its probably a blitz match, but it may be an allegro

**Kerry Stead** · 11-06-2011, 10:20 PM

MCC innovation ... satellites to chess tournaments! Who would have thought ...
What's the rake?

**UrBANE** · 11-10-2011, 09:21 AM

I'm in as well. Would prefer longplay (1 hr rounds). Any chance to make this ACF rated??

**Firegoat7** · 11-10-2011, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by UrBANE

I'm in as well. Would prefer longplay (1 hr rounds). Any chance to make this ACF rated??

Anything is possible, everything is negotiable. The base position is that $5 per player has to be set aside for rating fees.

**UrBANE** · 11-16-2011, 04:28 PM

Note that I won't be in the State from 8-11 December.

**Lekko** · 11-16-2011, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by UrBANE

I'm in as well. Would prefer longplay (1 hr rounds). Any chance to make this ACF rated??

^ Get it going. longplayy.

**Firegoat7** · 11-16-2011, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by Heartbreak Kid

^ Get it going. longplayy.

Alright then....

Standard Pool

Sylvester Urban
Frank Lekkas
(need at least a 3rd, I can play if we don't get a 4th)

Blitz Pool

Elizabeth Warren
Jeffry Kolak
Archie Beaumont
Fitzroy Beaumont

ask a few more players and work out which days suit.

I think the club needs some flyers advertising the qualifiers.

**UrBANE** · 11-17-2011, 10:01 AM

We could put an advertisement on the MCC Christmas Swiss forum?

11-04-2011, 11:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,003	Christmas Swiss Qualifiers Unrated, 4 player Knockout Matches!!! Winner of each "Quad" receives a non refundable free entry into the 2011 MCC Christmas Swiss! Entry fee: $15 per player Prize: Free entry into 2011 MCC Christmas Swiss (only one prize) 3 formats to choose from: 1. Blitz: 5 game blitz match, 5 minutes each (tie break decided with 6 minutes for white, 4 minutes and draw odds for black) 2. Allegro: 3 game match, 15 minutes each (tie break decided with 15 minutes for white, 10 minutes and draw odds for black) 3. Long play: 2 game match, 60 minutes per player (tie break same as allegro tie break) All games given live dgt coverage here on ozchess! Players choose between themselves when games will be played Quads will begin when 4 players register in a particular format. Players will be seeded by rating. 1 vs 3 and 2 vs 4 in the first round. Enquiries: David Beaumont (Firegoat) here on ozchess. __________________ People who have nothing to hide post using their real names...

11-05-2011, 03:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pablito15 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 668	nice idea! __________________ My Blog!

11-05-2011, 09:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Firegoat7 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Getting owned by White in the Dragon and trying to recover lost positions from shock paralysis OTB Posts: 2,044 ICC Handle: guest	Originally Posted by Pablito15 nice idea! Thanks Paul. I think the format offers value in and of itself whilst at the same time giving chess players good value to win a decent prize. It would be great if players get on board these events. It could lead to a mega Xmas swiss! __________________ "...What I meant? Dear Mr Ian Rout (ACF news publisher) could you please put Ozchessforum in the next news letter! There is no reason to hide this forum from the Australian chess public. What they meant? Sorry, No english!- Amir Karibasic

11-05-2011, 09:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Firegoat7 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Getting owned by White in the Dragon and trying to recover lost positions from shock paralysis OTB Posts: 2,044 ICC Handle: guest	Originally Posted by jhughes What is "non-refundable free entry"? Thank you for your important question Jack. Each winner of a four player knockout gets automatic entry into the Xmas swiss. This means that potentially players can get into the Xmas swiss for as little as a $15 entry fee, whilst at the same time participate in a fun event against evenly matched opposition. MCC will guarantee that all knockout winners are guaranteed a free entry to the Xmas swiss. It is important to prevent angle shooting. We do not want a situation where stronger players seek to take advantage of weaker players by winning the knockout and then not playing in the Xmas swiss and asking for a cash refund of the Xmas swiss entry fee. Furthermore, we want as many different chess players to qualify for the Xmas swiss, not the same top 20%. That is, we want to offer something of value to all chess players, not just the elite. Finally, these tournaments are an attempt by MCC to build the playing pools early for the Xmas swiss, so that chess players can really be part of an awesome tournament. We want every qualifying winner to play in the Xmas swiss. We don't want to be mucked around by people who don't want to play chess. If a small minority of players, qualify and then don't play in the Xmas swiss, they won't be given an entry fee refund. __________________ "...What I meant? Dear Mr Ian Rout (ACF news publisher) could you please put Ozchessforum in the next news letter! There is no reason to hide this forum from the Australian chess public. What they meant? Sorry, No english!- Amir Karibasic

11-05-2011, 04:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lekko HBK Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,359 ICC Handle: Heartbreak-Kid FICS Handle: HeartBreakingKid	IN.. __________________ Originally Posted by Iconoclast Girls attract boys. more girls playing chess = many more boys playing chess

11-05-2011, 06:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
jhughes Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 67	What is "non-refundable free entry"?

11-05-2011, 06:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,003	Originally Posted by Heartbreak Kid IN.. But Frank, which one are you in? The blitz, the allegro or the longplay? __________________ People who have nothing to hide post using their real names...

11-06-2011, 03:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Firegoat7 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Getting owned by White in the Dragon and trying to recover lost positions from shock paralysis OTB Posts: 2,044 ICC Handle: guest	Originally Posted by Grant Szuveges But Frank, which one are you in? The blitz, the allegro or the longplay? Yes, Grant is right. Just nominate which you prefer Frank. Looks like our first round robin will be G.Kolak E.Warren A.Beaumont and F.Beaumont at the moment its probably a blitz match, but it may be an allegro __________________ "...What I meant? Dear Mr Ian Rout (ACF news publisher) could you please put Ozchessforum in the next news letter! There is no reason to hide this forum from the Australian chess public. What they meant? Sorry, No english!- Amir Karibasic

11-06-2011, 10:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kerry Stead Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 67	MCC innovation ... satellites to chess tournaments! Who would have thought ... What's the rake?

11-10-2011, 09:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
UrBANE Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 51	I'm in as well. Would prefer longplay (1 hr rounds). Any chance to make this ACF rated?? Last edited by UrBANE : 11-10-2011 at 09:48 AM

11-10-2011, 12:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Firegoat7 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Getting owned by White in the Dragon and trying to recover lost positions from shock paralysis OTB Posts: 2,044 ICC Handle: guest	Originally Posted by UrBANE I'm in as well. Would prefer longplay (1 hr rounds). Any chance to make this ACF rated?? Anything is possible, everything is negotiable. The base position is that $5 per player has to be set aside for rating fees. __________________ "...What I meant? Dear Mr Ian Rout (ACF news publisher) could you please put Ozchessforum in the next news letter! There is no reason to hide this forum from the Australian chess public. What they meant? Sorry, No english!- Amir Karibasic

11-16-2011, 04:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
UrBANE Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 51	Note that I won't be in the State from 8-11 December.

11-16-2011, 04:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lekko HBK Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,359 ICC Handle: Heartbreak-Kid FICS Handle: HeartBreakingKid	Originally Posted by UrBANE I'm in as well. Would prefer longplay (1 hr rounds). Any chance to make this ACF rated?? ^ Get it going. longplayy. __________________ Originally Posted by Iconoclast Girls attract boys. more girls playing chess = many more boys playing chess

11-16-2011, 07:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
Firegoat7 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Getting owned by White in the Dragon and trying to recover lost positions from shock paralysis OTB Posts: 2,044 ICC Handle: guest	Originally Posted by Heartbreak Kid ^ Get it going. longplayy. Alright then.... Standard Pool Sylvester Urban Frank Lekkas (need at least a 3rd, I can play if we don't get a 4th) Blitz Pool Elizabeth Warren Jeffry Kolak Archie Beaumont Fitzroy Beaumont ask a few more players and work out which days suit. I think the club needs some flyers advertising the qualifiers. __________________ "...What I meant? Dear Mr Ian Rout (ACF news publisher) could you please put Ozchessforum in the next news letter! There is no reason to hide this forum from the Australian chess public. What they meant? Sorry, No english!- Amir Karibasic

11-17-2011, 10:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
UrBANE Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 51	We could put an advertisement on the MCC Christmas Swiss forum?

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