''One Single Classical Game #1'' Takes Place Saturday!
Greetings everyone!
Note that the ''One Single Classical Game #1'' event will take place Saturday, March 18 at 11:00AM New-York/Montreal time, that is, Saturday March 18 at 3:00PM UTC/GMT. Please see the FAQs below. ↓
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If you do not want to play but have already signed-up, please do not be in LIVE chess(!!) or post here to cancel your registration.
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FAQs↓
''What to do to play?''
1- It cannot be easier than this. 
2- If you have not signed-up yet, simply post your comment about it below. 
3- Be nice with the TD by sending me a friend request so that I can easily find you on LIVE chess. 
4- Be on LIVE chess on Saturday March 18 by 10:50AM New-York/Montreal = 2:50PM UTC/GMT, as I might start pairing the players before the time. 
5- Make sure you are not playing anyone at pairing time otherwise you will not be paired. 
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''What is the Time Control?''
Time Control is G45+45.
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''Are the games rated?''
Yes.
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''What about the color assignment?''
Color assignment is randomed.
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''Does one know one's opponent in advance?''
No. One gets to know one's opponent when the game starts!
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''What sort of pairing formula will be used?''
No SWISS pairing here. The players whose ratings are close will be paired together. The corollary to this is: The more participants the closer the ELOs!
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''Do I have to find my opponent and issue (or accept) a game offer?''
No. Given you and your opponent are in LIVE chess on time, your game will pop-up automatically. You just need to wait. It might take a couple of minutes though.
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''Yeah...but what if there is an odd number of players?''
No issue. I will act as the JOKER in case of an odd number of players. No one will be left behind without a game.
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''OK-ok... this is great. But what if there is not enough players?''
This will not happen. We are not relying on the ChessDotCom's automatic pairing system. I do the pairings. In the worst case scenario, You will be the only participant and I will be your opponent.
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''Is there going to be other similar events in the future?''
Hopefully! It will depend how things go. Everything lays upon the number of participants, the reactions and the popular demand for such a formula. Stay tuned!
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Best Regards,
Sylvain Courtemanche (AKA zugzwang67)
ACTCP
