The Proposal of Making More Even Matches More Effectively.

Brilliant. Thank you lauri.

Certainly can't hurt to give this a try.  May lead to more opportunities to play.  May also lessen ratings 'mismatches.'

OK..count me in.

A big thanks to Lauri for his work in setting it up. I guess my big concern now is that I feel distinctly exposed in the top group – something about my recurring nightmares of meeting a nasty fate at the hands of  a 400 kg gorilla! incidentally, I would have replied sooner but, as often happens, got caught out by the time zone difference and by the fact that I have to go to bed ridiculously early (I wanted to clarify that because I think this is a really important experiment).

I think there is one point I would like to discuss further: the length of the game. One of the things that attracted me to this group was the expressed preference for two-day matches, and, indeed, one of my other groups only plays 24-hour games. I would like to see a maximum of three days, not five, because I find that a major drag, and have a preference for two. What do other people think?

I personally like the shorter lengths.  I doubt I would play 5-day.

   I  very much like your ideas and be included.

         BUT I want to defend and include many who need longer playing times due to Business, family, Travel, and general demands our busy society has on our daily lives.  I have seen time prevent some from having ability to make their moves during the allowed time. I NEVER Consider this a Win when time expires. I am older NOW and Guess I have developed more patience and understanding for others. Just my 2 cents.   Bill   - 66 -   Las Vegas,  Nv.   U. S. A.

I prefer longer time controls, as I hate feeling rushed, although premium members never need to feel rushed because of the generous vacation allowance.

With slower time contols there will often be a few players who use all their time. This seems to happen in both matches and tournaments.

Yes, Lauri, I totally agree with this attempt as this is sort of what I use for all my groups.  In fact, if you recall you and I worked out a team match using ratings so that they would be more in-line.  It's really great for the group moral in particular the lower rated members.  This gives them a chance to support the team without feeling like they are just going to lose to the big guns.  The one thing I usually allow which helps the lower rates to improve their games is, I don't put a minimum rate, thus allowing the lower rates to play in higher rated matches, but never can a high rated play down.  I have had good success with that arrangement as many lower rated like to try their game against a big gun once in awhile. 

Totally agree, Darth.

If it is possible could you make games with a 2 or 3 day move and then make games with a 5 or 6 day per move and you can play the type of game you like?????

Sounds good to me.

No prob's here. Still prefer more games in the "Rainbow" model.

I'm eith you doc. I like 24 hrs and refuse to play more tgan 48 hrs.

Jamalov my friend you are missed. Hope you are enjoying golfing