1500 division

For those who are waiting for the second round in the 1500 division.
My opponent Weller is on vacation until 18/11. I'm not sure we can
finish the game this month. Sorry about the delay.

Hate to break it to you...and him...if I read this correctly...then that is
the 18th of November...which today being the 6th is 12 days...7 day
TO's are part of the deal in this tourney.

Dave
KO TD

As TD would you disqualify someone for not claiming a TO then?
Janey
x

No...it is claimed regardless...the game can be finished if the people
like just for their own enjoyment.

Everyone knew that TO's were strictly enforced in this one when they
signed up.

Dave

Gosh, that seems harsh if both players are happy not claiming.
Who "claims it regardless"? Since the event started all those months
ago someone must have been away for longer than 7 (or 9) days how
many games have been lost in this manner?
Still the rules are the rules and we agreed to them as you say. May i
ask a question, please? As the tourney will last at the very minimum
well over a year that would imply that whoever takes their annual
vacation first will automatically lose, is that right? Or do i have to take
my laptop to the Seychelles next year.
Janey
x

We have already had one game end this way.

As for annual vacations...it applies for all...so grab a laptop..get to a
library or a bank or someplace else that has internet access and get
your moves in.

Tournaments do not always show who is the strongest..but sometimes
who is the most resourceful.

Dave
KO TD

Thank you Dave.
i am not sure i can afford a laptop, but i will think of a cunning plan
should my holiday in paradise clash with my 2nd round match.
take care Janey xx

Wait a minute...you told all of us that you have one...that when you
get positions from your teacher you don't even have to get out of bed
because you have a laptop.

I will find that post if you like.

Dave

If you're taking a week of vacation, what's wrong with asking your
opponent to wait 3 or 4 days before moving. Thus, extending the 7
day TO until after you return. I'm sure most all tourney players on
here would be more than happy to oblige seeing assuming they would
all appreciate the same courtesy when their vacation rolled around.

BTW, I think Dave is right about the laptop thing:

Re: Positions

Posted by Miss Take [13 September 2002 07:39]

My chess coach is the great Sintubin #1 player on this site;
Such is the beauty of the game and with the technological advances
he can teach me while i lay in bed.
Oh the wonders of a laptop
janey
x

Well put...this is my thinking as well.

And thanks for finding that post Ash....makes you wonder about
things doesn't it...hmmmm.

Dave

Hmm is right.

Doh! Never heard of a sense of humour? Strange from a nation that
voted for George W
LOL
Janey
x

since the tourney started I've been in 7 different countries on holiday
or with work. it's not easy or always possible but so far I've always
found a way eg. at the moment I'm in the US, knew there'd be no net
cafes, so I bribed the IT girl for her laptop for 10 days so I could
move. What I bribed her with is secret ;o)

I don't think its fair to claim a timeout if the guy's on vacation.

The only way to avoid it without going against what we stated at the
begiining of the tournament..is to politely ask your opponent to wait
to make their move say 6 days after the one you just made...and
then that gives you 13 days.

Dave