Ultimate CPOTM July 2012 Rules - Chess Forums - Page 2

proKnight98

Jul 6, 2012

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#21

ozzie_c_cobblepot wrote:

I suggest a single game with draw odds for black. Whomever gets the higher point total gets to choose color.

what do you mean by draw odds?

proKnight98

Jul 6, 2012

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#22

piphilologist wrote:

proKnight98 wrote:

piphilologist wrote:

You forgot two important things for the best chess player award in the final deciding game.

1. How to decide who is white (This is quite important at a high level)

2. What happens if the game is drawn.

Yes, I'm still thinking about that. Maybe I'll just do a best of three of 10 5. On the third game, it will be random on who is white or black.

Thanks for telling me.

I don't think that would be a good idea as at will be luck as to who has the better chances, and it's still possible that there will be a tie (e.g. 1 win each and 1 draw)

A better idea would be best of 2 or 4 games then if there is a tie have a public vote to determine the winner.

that seems okay...

ivandh

Jul 6, 2012

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#23

proKnight98 wrote:

ozzie_c_cobblepot wrote:

I suggest a single game with draw odds for black. Whomever gets the higher point total gets to choose color.

what do you mean by draw odds?

If the game is a draw it is counted as a win for black.

proKnight98

Jul 6, 2012

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#24

ivandh wrote:

proKnight98 wrote:

ozzie_c_cobblepot wrote:

I suggest a single game with draw odds for black. Whomever gets the higher point total gets to choose color.

what do you mean by draw odds?

If the game is a draw it is counted as a win for black.

I see... But is there any big drawback on this?

NM ozzie_c_cobblepot

Jul 6, 2012

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#25

Usually draw odds gives white more time. For example draw odds blitz might be 7 to 5, with white having 7. Longer game might be 15 to 9, maybe. With increment, I would have to think about it. Including draw odds is the so-called Armageddon game, used in the US championship.

Joseph-S

Jul 6, 2012

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#26

proKnight98 wrote:

ivandh wrote:

proKnight98 wrote:

ozzie_c_cobblepot wrote:

I suggest a single game with draw odds for black. Whomever gets the higher point total gets to choose color.

what do you mean by draw odds?

If the game is a draw it is counted as a win for black.

I see... But is there any big drawback on this?

I generally don't like the idea, but in this case, maybe, just maybe... it might be the way to go.

proKnight98

Jul 6, 2012

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#27

ozzie_c_cobblepot wrote:

Usually draw odds gives white more time. For example draw odds blitz might be 7 to 5, with white having 7. Longer game might be 15 to 9, maybe. With increment, I would have to think about it. Including draw odds is the so-called Armageddon game, used in the US championship.

how would you set those settings on live chess though?

Joseph-S

Jul 7, 2012

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#28

proKnight98 wrote:

ozzie_c_cobblepot wrote:

Usually draw odds gives white more time. For example draw odds blitz might be 7 to 5, with white having 7. Longer game might be 15 to 9, maybe. With increment, I would have to think about it. Including draw odds is the so-called Armageddon game, used in the US championship.

how would you set those settings on live chess though?

Good question. Maybe White doesn't really need the time advantage?

NM ozzie_c_cobblepot

Jul 7, 2012

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#29

Start with 15 to 15 and have black take 6 minutes for their first move. Make it unrated.