Ashley's Million-dollar chess tourney - but bring your own clocks

Yes, silly me!

yes bc i was totally going to do that... or not... wear a top with a tank saying welcome to america f yeah (like the song), that would be a cool t shirt though... ooh but how about a dalek suit... would be hard to make moves though

instead i'll be going like a normal person like the resurrected bobby fischer in the center there.  i could beaten him anyway... like in pulp fiction... or his face.   look at that face!  so cute.

u guyz are weird. 

I don't have a problem with the women wearing tank tops.

Who talks about software? The issue was about contract enforcement.

I did a podcast with Maurice Ashley last night, mostly about the tournament, which you might find interesting... http://tacticstime.com/podcast/maurice-ashley-podcast/

That was a nice interview Timmy. Thank you for sharing.

I agree! That was a very insightful interview and the MC team has a long term plan for the tournaments. This is not a one year deal. Thanks Timmy for sharing the link.

Thanks, Credico-man.  That was hilarious.  As a resident of south beach I am very familiar with these sort of what I call "euro trash" come ons, but it's funny to see this aimed at the chess segment.

lolz

One problem with this world is the high hater-to-doer ratio.

Check this one out - 

http://www.chess.com/blog/MiamiSharks/i-was-wrong-about-the-millionaire-event

What about that lady in Schindler's List that pointed out the barracks weren't built on proper foundations? 

She got shot.

Imagine the pro Ashley side is much like the SS.

>One problem with this world is the high hater-to-doer ratio.<

This is the current fad in non-argument. It's an attempt to chill criticism by calling anyone who disagrees or criticizes something a "hater."

It's a silly and stupid tactic that will fortunately play out in about another six months. Mr. Fleet, if you have something constructive to offer, please offer it. This wasn't it.

>> It's a silly and stupid tactic that will fortunately play out in about another six months. 

How are you so sure that it will fade out in another six months! If you check the registation list - 368 players from 33 different countries already signed up. 25 of them are GMs. Its only their first show where they are just warming up. In events next year there will be more registrants. And the investors behind it are very patient and not looking for any immediate return.

I dont see why it will fade off.... in fact I see it will shine up with every event every year!

i agree with that statement completely.  which is a credit to the initiative and constructive efforts of the organizers, sponsors, and the participants by supporting such efforts.  and as a result of this support, this is why they will be running a major event next year too FYI.  

I don't see why it would fade. I think the first 100 players that signed up early became life time members. Which mean they get to pay 500.00 for for the upcoming tournaments. The best way to build a business is from repeat customesr and new customers. That was a great move from the organizer. The excitment from this year tournament will draw more players. I think a lot more chess players will plan early for next year event. In fact, I have talk to players who plan to play next year. I see in the 3rd year, if you don't sign up early you want get to play in the millionare.  

Isn't this thing in just a few weeks?

No! The tournament is in 3 months

Oct 10th in Vegas.

535 registrants now.

That picked up quickly.

I'm guessing that the organisers are now beyond the point of no return.

They've been at that point since they first announced it.  No one wants to announce the chess tournament to end all chess tournaments then cancel it before it's even played.  At least no one that cares about their reputation, which Ashley seems to.