BIG Tournament!

Originally posted by cludi
That's fair enough. Some like slow games/tournaments, while others appreciate fast paced games that don't drag out too long.
Luckily we're on a site offering both types in abundance!

I know a lot of players who like fast games. Please join the BIG tournament: The Vikings Rapid Tournament 2007

I'm in. That is the best prize I have ever seen offered on this site! Awesome.

Originally posted by cludi
I believe that 1 day timeout will keep away the strongest players.

That doesn't appear to be panning out....

Originally posted by leisurelysloth
That doesn't appear to be panning out....

Surprisingly not.
Still plenty of spots left

Edit: Tournament links only works on tournaments in progress.
http://www.redhotpawn.com/tournament/enter.php?tid=1922

90 players entered so far. Still lots of open spots...

http://www.redhotpawn.com/tournament/enter.php?tid=1922

Originally posted by cludi
I believe that 1 day timeout will keep away the strongest players. That should make it more interesting for players rated 2000-

And by the way it has been set up 🙂

Very nice tournament, and with an interesting focus !

it would also be interesting to see a tournament where all the strongest players would enter ... how would that be constructed?

Originally posted by flexmore
Very nice tournament, and with an interesting focus !

it would also be interesting to see a tournament where all the strongest players would enter ... how would that be constructed?

It has been very difficult to gather all top players in the past.
I believe the number of games and time settings are the important factors. Perhaps a 2100+ duel with 7/14 would do the trick. Unfortunately it would take ages to finish if, say 32 players, participated.

Originally posted by cludi
[b]The Vikings Rapid Tournament 2007 is a sponsored tournament that will be set up very soon!

Up to 256 competitors, 1/14 time settings, original pairings, group size 4, open for all!

Please check the tournament page the next few days and join a BIG tournament and play for the chance to win a chess book...[/b]

Nice - Joined (despise of my big gameload) 🙂

Originally posted by Korch
Nice - Joined (despise of my big gameload) 🙂

Good luck, Korch!

ive joined, im hoping to go far 😀

Originally posted by Wizard of Fire
ive joined, im hoping to go far 😀

Very nice. Good luck to you as well 🙂

Put the highest rated player at the top of your screen.

If you can't see your name, you're doomed.:'(

Originally posted by Diet Coke
Put the highest rated player at the top of your screen.

If you can't see your name, you're doomed.:'(

Put the highest rated player at the top of your screen.

If you can't see your name, and you think that means you're doomed, then you ARE doomed.:'

Originally posted by cludi
[b]The Vikings Rapid Tournament 2007 is a sponsored tournament that will be set up very soon!

Up to 256 competitors, 1/14 time settings, original pairings, group size 4, open for all!

Please check the tournament page the next few days and join a BIG tournament and play for the chance to win a chess book...[/b]

Cludi, I REALLY want a new chess book - I'm looking at plenty - but with the competition and TO of the tourney I just can't enter. 🙁

I applaude you for your time, money, and effort for this tournament though!

I know I don't have much of the chance... but I want to improve.... so bring it on!

Originally posted by leisurelysloth
That doesn't appear to be panning out....

Apparently the stronger players also want the chess book...😕