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🪓 2023 Standard FFA World 4 Player Chess Championships 🏆 Season 5 ⚔️ (DISCUSSION)
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fourplayerchess wrote:
Would the players currently on the leaderboard (with an obvious exception or two) be okay with me sending them a preliminary message at June 8 00:00 UTC (a week in advance) informing them they could be selected if they maintain/move up to the top 12? The top 12 must make their decision 24 hours after they receive their official congratulations message on June 15.
What do you mean, obvious exception or two?
Jun 7, 2023
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#24
Messages sent to those on the leaderboard about 30 minutes ago. Quick tip: please be ready to display your first and last name and country of origin on your profile if you are chosen. Other terms and conditions pretty much don't require immediate action other than replying to the Congratulations message with "agree" and what choices of time slots you want to play in. Players will not be disclosed what slots are being chosen by who until June 16 at 00:00 UTC.
ChessMasterGS wrote:
Shame I just got on the leaderboard 10 minutes ago
I don't think that has any relevance... the message sent is just a kind reminder with no response needed, if you are not on the lb but make the top 12 you still get in, at least that is my interpretation
Jun 7, 2023
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#27
icy wrote:
ChessMasterGS wrote:
Shame I just got on the leaderboard 10 minutes ago
I don't think that has any relevance... the message sent is just a kind reminder with no response needed, if you are not on the lb but make the top 12 you still get in, at least that is my interpretation
I just wanted an extra message in my inbox lol
For the first time in over 4.5 years I'm off the Leaderboard (currently 21) - great timing a! 
By the way, the method of selection of semi-finalists, 3 hours of Arena, time control in the qualifications... everything is PERFECT! ( it's not sarcasm ) Good job Luke!
I think, this way, the best 16 players 4pc at the moment will be selected. Good luck to everyone!
Neo, keep playing actively to get your rating up, I have played in quite a few 2900+ games today
I can only play around 20:00 UT - I'm at work now. And even then I wait 20 minutes for the game and I have to fight against 2400 and 2500 players - you win a little if you win and you lose a lot even if you are second or third.
I was in the top 5 before the famous 10/0 Arenas started and I lost about 150 points in them. It's hard to go back now because there isn't much time. I think it will take around 3100 for top 12. Regardless, the competition through the Arenas will be very interesting and to my taste so I can't wait for them.
P.S. I really hope Hest will participate - trust me, it's a totally different game when he's there! I, personally, learned a lot from him in the beginning and I would like to play with him again because by playing with such players you can learn a lot.
I've played like 20 games similar to this screenshot today
I guess maybe your timezone is less active
Rum_X wrote:
That's good, now how can I participate in this tournament?
Read the first post
Jun 13, 2023
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#33
Rum_X wrote:
That's good, now how can I participate in this tournament?
I see that you are eligible to participate (2400+ 4 Player Rapid) based on your rating currently. You can now see the upcoming arenas of this event by clicking Arenas and Upcoming (make sure the top says "4 Player & Variants" or "4 Player Chess", NOT "Chess Variants").
When it comes time to play these arenas, either click Arenas and Ongoing, or just simply go to the Lobby and the 2023 FFA W4PCC Arena should appear there.
Jun 15, 2023
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#36
Etiquette Rules
1a.- Please do not resign at the start of the game because of your color or who you think your opposite is.
1b.- (Prelims + Finals) You are encouraged to abort the game if you see an incorrect ruleset, and you will not be penalized.
2.- Do not stall. Waiting 5 minutes before flagging or claiming win benefits nobody and does not make you look cool either.
5b.- Do not refresh your page multiple times to make the messages “[player color] disconnected” and “[player color] reconnected” spam the chat.
6.- You are allowed to spam arrows and use them appropriately as you please to help you play, but please do not spell out inappropriate words or symbols using arrows.
7.- (Prelims + Finals) Please state in chat if you will need a break (up to 5 minutes max ideally) in-between Game 1 and Game 2 in a round. Do not keep everyone waiting or go offline.
8.- Please do not enable blindfold to taunt your opponents or to reveal your identity.
9.- Do not prearrange/match-fix. Report any prearranged teaming/match-fixing. Upon becoming aware that a player communicates that he is planning to throw to make you win, please report this behavior to the tournament director immediately.
Twitch Rules
1a.- Streamer Rule - During a game, change your chat type to emote-only, or instruct your chat moderators to delete any messages that suggest moves.
1b.- Enabling a stream delay to counter stream sniping for the duration of the games would be encouraged.
2.- Streamer / Player Rule - During a game, please do not join calls or talk in direct messages with anybody discussing moves. This is blatant cheating, frowned upon, and will lead to your disqualification from the W4PCC. Even if you are muted or have others on the call muted/are not discussing your game. Do not interact with any 3rd parties during your game.
3.- Viewer Rule - In the case that a player streaming W4PCC does not have their chat restricted to emote-only, do NOT under any circumstance suggest moves. In other words, don’t kibitz.
4.- Player / Viewer Rule - Do not attempt to gain an advantage by viewing a player’s stream during your game. In other words, don’t stream snipe.
Jun 15, 2023
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#37
June 25 Brackets:0 UTC: #1 @rojitto vs. #6 @Grathieben vs. #14 @JonasRath vs. June 24 00:00 UTC Match Winner
12 UTC: #5 @EyeoftheTiger1204 vs. #8 @Arseny_Vasily vs. #9 @jbolea vs. June 24 12:00 UTC Match Winner
16 UTC: #7 @Sleepy_Fox4 vs. #10 @a1t19 vs. #12 @icy vs. June 24 16:00 UTC Match Winner
20 UTC: #4 @Cha_ChaRealSmooth vs. #11 @NoWellOkay vs. #13 @carlosgabriel1234 vs. June 24 20:00 UTC Match Winner
Congratulations to everyone who qualified - you are all deservedly in the semi-finals of the championship. This selection of participants is by far the best because it allows the participation of the really best at the moment. Regret remains that several more players who deserve to play in the championship are not there (some by choice like Hest, Radon and Caleb and some due to lack of luck - Michael, Besher (Carlos and Jonas will be invited as it seems)) I guess I didn't forget someone ...).Ah, Icystun of course!
As for me, as I already wrote above, this is the first time after 4.5 years of being in the top 20 continuously that I've been out of the Leaderboard for a few days - I'm back just a few minutes after the 00:00 but...too late. I'm still hoping to qualify through the Arenas which I can't wait for and which are much better designed than the previous ones (it's still too fast for my taste but again much better, and since I'll be playing on mobile it will be challenging )
I wish everyone good luck and may the best Armenian player win!!! ( he deserved it ) just kidding, I'd love to see many of you as new champions!
P.S. It was beautiful to see the best playing again, fighting for the best possible placement. I hope it will be like this in the future and not just like this, a couple of times a year. Don't leave me alone with the beginners please. I can't play with 2400, 2500 anymore - I want to enjoy the game and not get annoyed! :)
P.S. 2: Look at the point inflation in the last few days - about 100 points in just a couple of days!!! Long live FFA scoring system!
Jun 16, 2023
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#39
It's that time again, here's the full list of qualified players at the moment:
- @rojitto (Rating #1)
- @Cha_ChaRealSmooth (Rating #4)
- @EyeoftheTiger1204 (Rating #5)
- @Grathieben (Rating #6, 2023 Solo Champion*)
- @Sleepy_Fox4 (Rating #7)
- @Arseny_Vasily (Rating #8)
- @jbolea (Rating #9)
- @a1t19 (Rating #10)
- @NoWellOkay (Rating #11)
- CM @icy (Rating #12)
- @carlosgabriel1234 (Rating #13)
- @JonasRath (Rating #14, 2019 Solo Champion*)
- IM @ccoppola (Arena #1 Winner)
- @ChessMasterGS (Arena #1 Runner-Up)
- @empty_K3 (Arena #2 Winner)
- @Rum_X (Arena #2 Runner-Up)
- @yasmin-er-vatar (Arena #3 Winner)
- @NightLoveRaver (Arena #3 Runner-Up)
- @kongiback19 (Arena #4 Winner)
- @ayama_7 (Arena #4 Runner-Up)
- @martinaxo (Arena #5 Winner)
- @absorbingtrance (Arena #5 Runner-Up)
- @MuppetRobin (Arena #6 Winner)
- @Slayer950 (Arena #6 Runner-Up)
- @OstryMeg123 (Arena #7 Winner)
- @Chad_TheChamp (Arena #7 Runner-Up)
- @vrdtmr (Arena #8 Winner)
- @neoserbian (Arena #8 Runner-Up)
*(Doesn't affect qualification, but still something fun to keep in mind)
Jun 17, 2023
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#40
Nice.
Why didn't Nr. 2 and 3 want to take part?
For those between 15 and 20 like @ccoppola, you should add their Rating Nr. as well, four information. I mean, it'll be interesting to find out tomorrow evening how much between Nr. 15 and 20 will qualify (I predict: almost all, unless they don't take part).
Would the players currently on the leaderboard (with an obvious exception or two) be okay with me sending them a preliminary message at June 8 00:00 UTC (a week in advance) informing them they could be selected if they maintain/move up to the top 12? The top 12 must make their decision 24 hours after they receive their official congratulations message on June 15.