Apologies for my language

But no-one listens here otherwise, i have never had an answer as to
why the top group and 1400 group pairings were done differently
regarding the ratings of opponents

I think you were given an answer, but chose not to accept it. I hope
that you'll refrain from such vulgar language in the future and I
appreciate your apology.

Doug

With all respect there was no answer. or what was it?? All i have been
told is "that is how the original pairings were done look at the web
site." That answers nothing! If i misunderstand then please explain
how the original pairings were done based on ratings, (1-4, 2-3 or
whatever) for the top section and 1400 section, are these 2 sections
consistent. I am aware that they are not, i have also been advised
that the 1400 section may well be correct but the pairings may have
been fixed in the top section to avoid an early schliemann v sintubin
match. I just want this explained in simple terms. I want nothing but
the truth. I am not concerned who i play, i play to win in the KO
whoever, wherever,whenever.
Apologies to your daughter i was unaware that 9 year olds were on the
site, maybe i should have checked out your games first. lol
Tony

I did answer this question but the entire thread was deleted due to
your use of language that hasn't been seen on here since the days of
xeno and attilachess.

The original pairings were done correctly and when I sent the setup
over to maggoteer he set up the web page...I obviously (brain fart on
my part) did not notice that the tables in some divisions got a little
skewed. I was just going by what he set up and not my original write
ups...which I think I might have thrown away...couldn't find them last
night.

It was a simple mistake...but not a huge one...this is still a "KO"
tourney and the person who wins will be the one who was supposed to
win regardless.

I will once again repeat..I am not perfect and if I am not
mistaken..NOONE on here is.

Dave

Dave,

Thanks for the response. I knew you had answered this earlier, but
wasn't able to find it. Thanks for repeating it. You have done a great
job with this tournament. I jsut wish I could have gone further in it. I
have some studying to do.

Doug

I agree with the last part of the message. I for sure make a lot of mistakes too. The point is that mistakes could be sorted before
they are irreversible if you would publish the pairings in advance, as well as the rules.

One question: why was in round 1 the pairing 1-4,2-5,3-6 in top group as well as in group1400 (plus 7-9 , 8-10), and you took
a different approach for the round 2 pairing? In fact the 'mistake' in the top group brings it back to the same rule (1-3, 2-4).
In that respect, the topgroup pairing is OK, but the 1400 group not. Gil.

Once again I was simply going by maggoteer's page with how he had
a bracketed...in no way shape or form was this meant to hold anyone
down or lift anyone up.

As for doing the pairings beforehand..just like John said people would
start their games early and that is not part of the original set up.

Dave

but ... no answer to my question. Gil.

I see that Dave has provided the answer to your question. Thanks
again for the apology.

Doug

I have read the following post up to the time this post comes up.
Dave, Had you asked me I had the information. Everyone else, Let's
play chess and allow our friends to make mistakes. Here is the
original signup listing:
Sintubin 1906 Gilbert
Schliemann 1828 Dave
Mcdonan 1801 Neil
KnightmareNJ 1788 Paul
Fernando J P Vasquez 1773
Wwarrior 1734
Bagger2000 1707
Bessyboo 1684
Islanddoc 1669 Ray
Bobby Fisher 1655
Koos 1649
Miss Take 1606 Janey
Tonytiger41 1606
Joost 1573
Lioness 1545 Julia
Bishopford 1542
Weller 1522 Nick
Sl64w 1516
Luck 1502 Harri
Amnell 1502
tenebr8 1494 Tim
T1000 1467 Mark
Dcpk 1462
!~TONY~! 1455 Tony
Hardcorepawn 1445 Ben
Gbgnils 1435 Nils
Bbarr 1430 Bennett
Misslead 1412 Lyn
Tharg 1403 Sean
Dr Brain 1403
Alley Crime 1401 Tony
Pawnking 1399 Simon
Shougi 1394 [Ben]
Maggoteer 1387 Mike
Richjohnson 1378
Latexbishop 1373
Jqvaccaro 1373 Jake
Ronster 1367
Fexkorn 1361 Franklin
Belgianfreak 1350
Sshek 1349 Simon
Danforth 1347 Yan
Rookie5 1345 Greg
Rhymester 1326 Andrew
Dustnrogers 1321 Dustin
Pacaro 1321 Paul
Macca 1318
Chris Hughes 1312
Johnw249 1305 John
Vaknso 1295 John
Gburl 1280 Gene
Novaboy 1280 Dean
Kyngj 1265 Joe
Iain 1253
Alain 1242
Anthem 1233 Geoff
Kirksey957 1224 Kirk
Bethlahem 1206 Richard
Gotti2000 1198
Overbassj 1192
Mommyoftwojps 1182 Tara
Jakatsavras 1177
Chester97 1171 Mike
Zander 1147
Geniejml 1146 Jason
Roydhenderson 1142 Roy
Vacostner 1122
Dant 1092 Daniel
Flash 1065 Doug
Linda 1020 Linda

John
I'm going back to the MAP War ,where I enjoy Red Hot Pawn...(A little
disappointed with some folks here) No!!! Not aimed at anyone.