Originally posted by GalaxyShieldOut of interest, being a lowly rated player and therefore not able to answer this question:
I'm in group #24.
Does being seeded top of your group - like your goodself - create additional stress, or just provide a sense of confidence?
Coupled with this, would the top seed normally try to blitz the lower rated players swiftly out the way and focus on the two or three players closest to them in rankings?
Originally posted by QuirineUnbelievable: the highest rated player, the two times former champion and a 2100 all in one group.
Some interesting groups (according to top-rated players):
group 38: 2182 and 2115
group 68: 2287, 2003 and 1942
group 87: 2286 and 2015
group 99: 2309, 2154 and a former champion
group 100: 2142 and 2070
Looks like group 99 is the toughest...
Even more so since there are groups where 1800 is the highest rating
Originally posted by QuirineAgree, group 99 looks by far the toughest. Even the "bench" has strong players. As a different comparison, look at the average section ratings:
Some interesting groups (according to top-rated players):
group 38: 2182 and 2115
group 68: 2287, 2003 and 1942
group 87: 2286 and 2015
group 99: 2309, 2154 and a former champion
group 100: 2142 and 2070
Looks like group 99 is the toughest...
group 38: 1594
group 68: 1636
group 87: 1578
group 99: 1863
group 100: 1461
The joys of random pairings 😉
How many games will be finished before the end of today? 😉
Here's one that's already complete:
Game 4447861
Originally posted by surtismIt adds some stress, but some stress is also taken off because you don't have to take down anyone rated higher than you. Personally, I usually tend to blitz no matter what, but I slow down for special events, like this tournament or leagues. No matter what, though, you have to be careful. Getting to the second round is rare, so when you actually get a chance, you can't lose it.
Out of interest, being a lowly rated player and therefore not able to answer this question:
Does being seeded top of your group - like your goodself - create additional stress, or just provide a sense of confidence?
Coupled with this, would the top seed normally try to blitz the lower rated players swiftly out the way and focus on the two or three players closest to them in rankings?
Originally posted by surtismthis is too easy:
Out of interest, being a lowly rated player and therefore not able to answer this question:
Does being seeded top of your group - like your goodself - create additional stress, or just provide a sense of confidence?
Coupled with this, would the top seed normally try to blitz the lower rated players swiftly out the way and focus on the two or three players closest to them in rankings?
http://www.redhotpawn.com/tournament/view.php?tid=3116&rndid=1&groupid=20&issummaryview=
I'm going to round 2, babe!!
I can upsat phatty.
Originally posted by GalaxyShieldGood luck with that bud!
It adds some stress, but some stress is also taken off because you don't have to take down anyone rated higher than you. Personally, I usually tend to blitz no matter what, but I slow down for special events, like this tournament or leagues. No matter what, though, you have to be careful. Getting to the second round is rare, so when you actually get a chance, you can't lose it.
