Australian Chess Magazine - OzChess

**Brian_Jones** · 08-11-2007, 09:01 AM

The September/October 2007 issue of Australian Chess magazine is now out!

Usual 60 pages but with special tributes to retiree GM Ian Rogers.

Look out for the picture of Ian on the front cover.

Subscribers should receive their copies in the mail on Monday or Tuesday.

Non-subscribers can order online at http://www.chessaustralia.com.au/ind...#AC%20MAGAZINE

**MOZ** · 08-13-2007, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Brian_Jones

The September/October 2007 issue of Australian Chess magazine is now out!

Usual 60 pages but with special tributes to retiree GM Ian Rogers.

Look out for the picture of Ian on the front cover.

Subscribers should receive their copies in the mail on Monday or Tuesday.

Non-subscribers can order online at http://www.chessaustralia.com.au/ind...#AC%20MAGAZINE

Mine arrived 10.32 am on 13/8/7.
Forget the picture of Ian on the front cover,

, you must read the article starting on page 31, where the staple is.

Great issue. :cool:

MOZ

**MOZ** · 11-06-2007, 08:55 PM

My copy arrived Tuesday 6/11/2007.

Incidentally, this would make a good present to the request for ideas for presents (on another thread).

The double page on September ratings caught my eye.

The busiest players.

This is remarkable for the fact that the top 5 busiest players are all Victorians. And don't tell me it is due to our weather.
In fact, there are 35 names in total on the list of busiest.
Absolutely remarkable is that 24 of the 35 names have a VIC tag.

Any ideas why activity seems so great in Victoria?

MOZ*

**MOZ** · 11-06-2007, 10:13 PM

[LISTxx][*]Rapid performances.[/list]The opportunity to publish a few top 'whatevers' for rapid ratings does not seem to have been part of the A.C.E. strategy. This is rather a surprise as we know that juniors in particular often get a rapid rating first and naturally would appreciate the visibility in a national magazine. This feature may lead to more juniors subscribing for the magazine. (No criticism by me here; just an observation that may assist the publisher).

MOZ*

**MOZ** · 11-07-2007, 11:32 PM

Odd that so many visited OzChess today and had no speculative comment on the two posts above.

Let us try another statistic

Top U14.

Twenty (20) names in the list, ranging from Zhigen Wilson Lin (2095) to Benjamin Cheung (1524). All must get a buzz from seeing their names in print in the national magazine.
Out of 20 names, 10 are based in Victoria, and have been consistent supporters of the ERGAS campaign.
Any theories as to why so many Victorians in this category?

MOZ*

**Gendo Ikari** · 11-08-2007, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by MOZ

[LISTxx][*]Rapid performances.[/list]The opportunity to publish a few top 'whatevers' for rapid ratings does not seem to have been part of the A.C.E. strategy. This is rather a surprise as we know that juniors in particular often get a rapid rating first and naturally would appreciate the visibility in a national magazine. This feature may lead to more juniors subscribing for the magazine. (No criticism by me here; just an observation that may assist the publisher).

MOZ*

It doesn't seem to be the strategy of anyone so far, there are no top rapid lists on the ACF page that I can see. I think we've discussed this in another thread, that the ACF might want to consider a more organised plan for a national rapid rating system but to do so the states would have to take steps toward phasing out their own junior ratings systems.

Still, it all seems rather ironic for MOZ to take such an interest in rapid ratings.

**MOZ** · 11-08-2007, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by Gendo Ikari

It doesn't seem to be the strategy of anyone so far, there are no top rapid lists on the ACF page that I can see. I think we've discussed this in another thread, that the ACF might want to consider a more organised plan for a national rapid rating system but to do so the states would have to take steps toward phasing out their own junior ratings systems.

hi Gendo
In Victoria, the affiliated Clubs all seem to support the official ACF rapid ratings scheme. I am unaware of any other events in Victoria where results are fed into an unofficial maintained rating system.
There is no maintained junior ratings systems to be phased out here.

Still, it all seems rather ironic for MOZ to take such an interest in rapid ratings.

How so, ironic?
Check out the quarterly publication of rapid ratings by the ACF and you will see that consistently the largest users of the national service are the Canterbury Junior Chess Club and the Box Hill Chess Club (both Victorian), and Victoria in general is a clear supporter.

regards
MOZ*

**Just2Good** · 11-08-2007, 11:58 AM

I thought I created a thread for ACE already, and therefore may need to merge the threads. In any event, I want to purchase a sample of ACE Magazine and check it out for myself. Can't say I am thrilled with the name change though - from Australian to Australasian.

AO

**Brian_Jones** · 11-08-2007, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by MOZ

The opportunity to publish a few top 'whatevers' for rapid ratings does not seem to have been part of the A.C.E. strategy. This is rather a surprise as we know that juniors in particular often get a rapid rating first and naturally would appreciate the visibility in a national magazine. This feature may lead to more juniors subscribing for the magazine. (No criticism by me here; just an observation that may assist the publisher). MOZ*

Rapid Ratings have until now not been very important in NSW but I believe this will change soon, particularly as one-day events are becoming more popular for family reasons (only a one day passout being granted

).

Personally I would like to see separate rating lists for blitz, allegro and rapid chess as well as G-60/75 (separated from G/90 = FIDE chess).

What do you think of five Rating systems for the five different OTB games?

**Brian_Jones** · 11-08-2007, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

Can't say I am thrilled with the name change though - from Australian to Australasian. AO

Maybe (as a non-subscriber with Canadian loyalities) you weren't at home when I rang to ask for your vote?

**MOZ** · 11-08-2007, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by Brian_Jones

Rapid Ratings have until now not been very important in NSW but I believe this will change soon, particularly as one-day events are becoming more popular for family reasons (only a one day passout being granted ).

Personally I would like to see separate rating lists for blitz, allegro and rapid chess as well as G-60/75 (separated from G/90 = FIDE chess).

What do you think of five Rating systems for the five different OTB games?

hi Brian
Sun is shining; I have been to the TAB to pick up Cup winnings; just enjoying a glass of Hunter Valley Semillon; cricket on in the background; and now I get your interesting question on rating lists.

Blitz...not many events that would get rated in VIC. My view...NO.
Allegro.... a favourite of ours, probably Australia's biggest user of this service. My view...YES please.
Rapid...a few tourneys here, but we regard much the same as Allegro. My view...lukewarm.
Traditional...regularly used. My view....YES.
Elite........is this really different from Traditional. My view....LUKEWARM.
Correspondence....oddly missed off your list of 5. Your mag. is a chess mag. is it not.

regards
MOZ*

ps Perhaps should be a new thread, but it will not hurt to focus on your must-read magazine.

**Brian_Jones** · 11-08-2007, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by MOZ

hi Brian. Sun is shining; I have been to the TAB to pick up Cup winnings; just enjoying a glass of Hunter Valley Semillon; cricket on in the background; and now I get your interesting question on rating lists.

OK - so you're at the pub (lucky so and so!)

But seriously, maybe I agree with you about blitz (use rapid ratings for pairings).

Maybe we could combine allegro/rapid ratings (minimum 15-30 minutes or similar)

But I still think the ratings 60/10 chess must be separated from 90/30 chess!

**MOZ** · 11-08-2007, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Brian_Jones

OK - so you're at the pub (lucky so and so!)

But seriously, maybe I agree with you about blitz (use rapid ratings for pairings).

Maybe we could combine allegro/rapid ratings (minimum 15-30 minutes or similar)

But I still think the ratings 60/10 chess must be separated from 90/30 chess!

I hesitate to suggest solutions for other States of which I am unfamiliar. If NSW and QLD went with your suggestion then sobeit. It would not cost us more.

ps So, we are looking forward to STATS on rapid ratings in the next quarterly release to your magazine?
And, no comment by you on publishing the headlines of correspondence ratings.

**Brian_Jones** · 11-08-2007, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by MOZ

I hesitate to suggest solutions for other States of which I am unfamiliar. If NSW and QLD went with your suggestion then sobeit. It would not cost us more.

ps So, we are looking forward to STATS on rapid ratings in the next quarterly release to your magazine?
And, no comment by you on publishing the headlines of correspondence ratings.

Cost? Thinking like a Treasurer again Trevor? I was thinking from a Marketing viewpoint!

Already publish correspondence headlines and ratings from time to time. Congratulations to GM Chris Fenwick!

**WhiteElephant** · 11-08-2007, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by Brian_Jones

Congratulations to GM Chris Fenwick!

Yes! I noticed that in the magazine. Great work. Chris was my biggest rival as I was growing up in the Vic junior ranks.

08-11-2007, 09:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brian_Jones Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 77	Australian Chess Magazine The September/October 2007 issue of Australian Chess magazine is now out! Usual 60 pages but with special tributes to retiree GM Ian Rogers. Look out for the picture of Ian on the front cover. Subscribers should receive their copies in the mail on Monday or Tuesday. Non-subscribers can order online at http://www.chessaustralia.com.au/ind...#AC%20MAGAZINE

08-13-2007, 12:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,495	Originally Posted by Brian_Jones The September/October 2007 issue of Australian Chess magazine is now out! Usual 60 pages but with special tributes to retiree GM Ian Rogers. Look out for the picture of Ian on the front cover. Subscribers should receive their copies in the mail on Monday or Tuesday. Non-subscribers can order online at http://www.chessaustralia.com.au/ind...#AC%20MAGAZINE Mine arrived 10.32 am on 13/8/7. Forget the picture of Ian on the front cover, , you must read the article starting on page 31, where the staple is. Great issue. :cool: MOZ

11-06-2007, 08:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,495	Australian Chess Magazine. Vol 5 #6 My copy arrived Tuesday 6/11/2007. Incidentally, this would make a good present to the request for ideas for presents (on another thread). The double page on September ratings caught my eye. The busiest players. This is remarkable for the fact that the top 5 busiest players are all Victorians. And don't tell me it is due to our weather. In fact, there are 35 names in total on the list of busiest. Absolutely remarkable is that 24 of the 35 names have a VIC tag. Any ideas why activity seems so great in Victoria? MOZ* __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game.

11-06-2007, 10:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,495	[LISTxx][]Rapid performances.[/list]The opportunity to publish a few top 'whatevers' for rapid ratings does not seem to have been part of the A.C.E. strategy. This is rather a surprise as we know that juniors in particular often get a rapid rating first and naturally would appreciate the visibility in a national magazine. This feature may lead to more juniors subscribing for the magazine. (No criticism by me here; just an observation that may assist the publisher). MOZ __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game. Last edited by MOZ : 11-07-2007 at 11:33 PM

11-07-2007, 11:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,495	Top U14 Odd that so many visited OzChess today and had no speculative comment on the two posts above. Let us try another statistic Top U14. Twenty (20) names in the list, ranging from Zhigen Wilson Lin (2095) to Benjamin Cheung (1524). All must get a buzz from seeing their names in print in the national magazine. Out of 20 names, 10 are based in Victoria, and have been consistent supporters of the ERGAS campaign. Any theories as to why so many Victorians in this category? MOZ* __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game.

11-08-2007, 12:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gendo Ikari Director Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 99	Originally Posted by MOZ [LISTxx][]Rapid performances.[/list]The opportunity to publish a few top 'whatevers' for rapid ratings does not seem to have been part of the A.C.E. strategy. This is rather a surprise as we know that juniors in particular often get a rapid rating first and naturally would appreciate the visibility in a national magazine. This feature may lead to more juniors subscribing for the magazine. (No criticism by me here; just an observation that may assist the publisher). MOZ It doesn't seem to be the strategy of anyone so far, there are no top rapid lists on the ACF page that I can see. I think we've discussed this in another thread, that the ACF might want to consider a more organised plan for a national rapid rating system but to do so the states would have to take steps toward phasing out their own junior ratings systems. Still, it all seems rather ironic for MOZ to take such an interest in rapid ratings.

11-08-2007, 06:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,495	Originally Posted by Gendo Ikari It doesn't seem to be the strategy of anyone so far, there are no top rapid lists on the ACF page that I can see. I think we've discussed this in another thread, that the ACF might want to consider a more organised plan for a national rapid rating system but to do so the states would have to take steps toward phasing out their own junior ratings systems. hi Gendo In Victoria, the affiliated Clubs all seem to support the official ACF rapid ratings scheme. I am unaware of any other events in Victoria where results are fed into an unofficial maintained rating system. There is no maintained junior ratings systems to be phased out here. Still, it all seems rather ironic for MOZ to take such an interest in rapid ratings. How so, ironic? Check out the quarterly publication of rapid ratings by the ACF and you will see that consistently the largest users of the national service are the Canterbury Junior Chess Club and the Box Hill Chess Club (both Victorian), and Victoria in general is a clear supporter. regards MOZ* __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game.

11-08-2007, 11:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,056 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Name Change Isn't Great I thought I created a thread for ACE already, and therefore may need to merge the threads. In any event, I want to purchase a sample of ACE Magazine and check it out for myself. Can't say I am thrilled with the name change though - from Australian to Australasian. AO __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

11-08-2007, 01:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Brian_Jones Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 77	Originally Posted by MOZ The opportunity to publish a few top 'whatevers' for rapid ratings does not seem to have been part of the A.C.E. strategy. This is rather a surprise as we know that juniors in particular often get a rapid rating first and naturally would appreciate the visibility in a national magazine. This feature may lead to more juniors subscribing for the magazine. (No criticism by me here; just an observation that may assist the publisher). MOZ* Rapid Ratings have until now not been very important in NSW but I believe this will change soon, particularly as one-day events are becoming more popular for family reasons (only a one day passout being granted ). Personally I would like to see separate rating lists for blitz, allegro and rapid chess as well as G-60/75 (separated from G/90 = FIDE chess). What do you think of five Rating systems for the five different OTB games?

11-08-2007, 01:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Brian_Jones Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 77	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One Can't say I am thrilled with the name change though - from Australian to Australasian. AO Maybe (as a non-subscriber with Canadian loyalities) you weren't at home when I rang to ask for your vote?

11-08-2007, 01:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,495	Originally Posted by Brian_Jones Rapid Ratings have until now not been very important in NSW but I believe this will change soon, particularly as one-day events are becoming more popular for family reasons (only a one day passout being granted ). Personally I would like to see separate rating lists for blitz, allegro and rapid chess as well as G-60/75 (separated from G/90 = FIDE chess). What do you think of five Rating systems for the five different OTB games? hi Brian Sun is shining; I have been to the TAB to pick up Cup winnings; just enjoying a glass of Hunter Valley Semillon; cricket on in the background; and now I get your interesting question on rating lists. Blitz...not many events that would get rated in VIC. My view...NO. Allegro.... a favourite of ours, probably Australia's biggest user of this service. My view...YES please. Rapid...a few tourneys here, but we regard much the same as Allegro. My view...lukewarm. Traditional...regularly used. My view....YES. Elite........is this really different from Traditional. My view....LUKEWARM. Correspondence....oddly missed off your list of 5. Your mag. is a chess mag. is it not. regards MOZ* ps Perhaps should be a new thread, but it will not hurt to focus on your must-read magazine. __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game.

11-08-2007, 02:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
Brian_Jones Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 77	Originally Posted by MOZ hi Brian. Sun is shining; I have been to the TAB to pick up Cup winnings; just enjoying a glass of Hunter Valley Semillon; cricket on in the background; and now I get your interesting question on rating lists. OK - so you're at the pub (lucky so and so!) But seriously, maybe I agree with you about blitz (use rapid ratings for pairings). Maybe we could combine allegro/rapid ratings (minimum 15-30 minutes or similar) But I still think the ratings 60/10 chess must be separated from 90/30 chess!

11-08-2007, 02:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,495	Originally Posted by Brian_Jones OK - so you're at the pub (lucky so and so!) But seriously, maybe I agree with you about blitz (use rapid ratings for pairings). Maybe we could combine allegro/rapid ratings (minimum 15-30 minutes or similar) But I still think the ratings 60/10 chess must be separated from 90/30 chess! I hesitate to suggest solutions for other States of which I am unfamiliar. If NSW and QLD went with your suggestion then sobeit. It would not cost us more. ps So, we are looking forward to STATS on rapid ratings in the next quarterly release to your magazine? And, no comment by you on publishing the headlines of correspondence ratings. __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game.

11-08-2007, 02:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Brian_Jones Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 77	Originally Posted by MOZ I hesitate to suggest solutions for other States of which I am unfamiliar. If NSW and QLD went with your suggestion then sobeit. It would not cost us more. ps So, we are looking forward to STATS on rapid ratings in the next quarterly release to your magazine? And, no comment by you on publishing the headlines of correspondence ratings. Cost? Thinking like a Treasurer again Trevor? I was thinking from a Marketing viewpoint! Already publish correspondence headlines and ratings from time to time. Congratulations to GM Chris Fenwick!

11-08-2007, 03:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
WhiteElephant Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 98	Originally Posted by Brian_Jones Congratulations to GM Chris Fenwick! Yes! I noticed that in the magazine. Great work. Chris was my biggest rival as I was growing up in the Vic junior ranks.

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