2012 Round 1 Group G

Here are the pairings for Group G.

Under match name you will find the requested match name to use for this tournament.  The 1st team listed issues the challenge to the 2nd team listed.  The challenge date and lock date columns are the dates the challenge should be issued and match locked so that the tournament can be finished on time.  Teams are expected to give a little leeway on these dates if requested by the other team.  Teams which fail to issue the challenge and/or lock the match after being contacted by their opponent or the TD may be forfeited at the TD's discretion.  If the teams are not able to agree on a lock date/time, the TD will set a specific deadline on request.

Matches should be set for 5+ players, open ratings, 2 simultaneous games.  If a team cannot reach 5 members (we hope this does not happen) then the other team has the option to lock the match with fewer players, or claim a forfeit.

Good chess to all!

Challenge sentby The Architects to Team USA:

http://www.chess.com/groups/view_team_match_challenge.html?id=146443

Why is Team USA on this championship? Because their superadmin last login on chess.com was on Oct 6, 2010!!!!!!

http://www.chess.com/members/view/Agz

Who did apply for this team?

Is this Championship for real or are we wasting time here?

That's not the right SA.  The Team USA signed up here is found at this link:

http://www.chess.com/groups/home/team-usa3

I think there is a glitch in the chess.com software, with multiple groups having the same name.

Let's have Team USA issue the challenges.  I have messaged the correct contact (IanB2000).

Challenge sent to Team USA

http://www.chess.com/groups/view_team_match_challenge.html?id=147939

Team USA didn't accept the challenge. We claim forfeit and match won by The Architects.

Team USA does not have active admins. Our challenge is waiting for a long time!
http://www.chess.com/groups/view_team_match_challenge.html?id=148135
New contakt admins for the team Croatian Chess Players:
DARSLj and homodiurnus.Thank you!

One real match to report, but at least the two active teams here made their claims against the 3rd one.  Croatian Chess Temple will advance as winners of the section.  The Architects may also, depending on the wildcard situation.