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The 2008 championship final round has begun. I have set the odds for myself at 20/1 if anybody fancies a bet.

Tournament 3116

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And if there are 13 players entering the final, how many will be there at the end? I'm going to guess 2 bannings. No names or evidence, just a wild guess.

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I am definately hoping for a few bannings too, but hopefully after the engine users have taken a few points off the others - that might give me a chance.


In my opinion there are at least two cheats in the final and several more I am very unsure about. To be quite frank, this tournament stinks.

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Originally posted by Fat Lady
In my opinion there are at least two cheats in the final and several more I am very unsure about. To be quite frank, this tournament stinks.
My moneys on 4 or 5 who will be gone sooner or later.

I have 5 who I reckon are OK.

The jurys out on the remaining 3.

Interesting to see that 4 of the players here are only here because the top placed player in their previous group has already been banned.

If ever an engine user racked up the power now is the time he will do it. The final round of the most prestigious tournament of the year, so this is the tournamnet to analyse and catch them.

In my opinion every game from this round should be assessed for engine use and any player getting supicious results put under deeper scrutiny. Now is the best time to catch and elininate those 4 or 5 doubtful players.

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I agree. This almost looks like a "sting" - a tournament where all the cheats are invited so that they will be forced to use their engines for every move if they want to win!

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Originally posted by Dragon Fire
My moneys on 4 or 5 who will be gone sooner or later.

I have 5 who I reckon are OK.

The jurys out on the remaining 3.

Interesting to see that 4 of the players here are only here because the top placed player in their previous group has already been banned.

If ever an engine user racked up the power now is the time he will do it. The final rou ...[text shortened]... nder deeper scrutiny. Now is the best time to catch and elininate those 4 or 5 doubtful players.
Nice idea, that should't be too difficult to do ! This is the main RHP tournament and it is very important for the good name of the site, so all games should be verifed !

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Originally posted by Tyrannosauruschex
The 2008 championship final round has begun. I have set the odds for myself at 20/1 if anybody fancies a bet.

Tournament 3116
Beautiful opening move against Korch!

1. e4 baby!

Best opening move in chess!

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Originally posted by Fat Lady
I agree. This almost looks like a "sting" - a tournament where all the cheats are invited so that they will be forced to use their engines for every move if they want to win!
Well then, good luck to the players who read this. The ones that use a program to process the pgn, not so much.

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Originally posted by Fat Lady
In my opinion there are at least two cheats in the final and several more I am very unsure about. To be quite frank, this tournament stinks.
probably korch is one of them, I'm almost 8% sure.

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Originally posted by EmLasker
probably korch is one of them, I'm almost 8% sure.
A) That's a public accusation and a big no-no
B) Seriously?

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Originally posted by Tyrannosauruschex
I am definately hoping for a few bannings too, but hopefully after the engine users have taken a few points off the others - that might give me a chance.
After bans all points of banned players will be given back to others.

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Originally posted by EmLasker
probably korch is one of them, I'm almost 8% sure.
And what`s the base of such accusation?

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Originally posted by Korch
And what`s the base of such accusation?
I'm sure he's kidding... 92% sure to be exact 😛

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Originally posted by Korch
After bans all points of banned players will be given back to others.
Not rating points - I was meaning tournament points. Those do not get returned.