Millionaire Chess 2!!

And the cycle continues yet again.

It's a Brave New World, boys and girls!

Ashik

There is no doubt that money will pique people's interest, but, they still need to have the price of entry.  Many a good idea has died for lack of capital.

MC#1 demonstrated that 550 or so people had the price of entry.  MC need to dramatically increase this number if they are to be a viable company.

Is the proposed title of the film really "Pushin' Wood"?

I'm sure you all realise how ridiculous of a title that is.

Millionaire Chess 2: The Movie AKA Spartans in the Sand

That co-producer credit looks tempting.

I haven't read through the comments but how big of a bribe do they want in return for a co-producer credit?  

5 Gs.

Well IDK, brah, will that 5K get you some creative control over the production?  Will it buy you points in any profits the film returns?

It gets you a title that you can brag about at your next cocktail party.

I agree. And that's what the MC team is working on right now (amongst other things)... to increase the number of participants for MC#2...

You can't really brag about being a co-producer of a fake film. 

An expensive home video that will never be publicly exhibited.

redcredico

You can get people's attention with money.  The hard part is maintaining their interest.

$5k for a little creative control might be fun though.

Then how about an "Executive Producer" credit?

The closed topic I linked on page 1 is famous! (Infamous?) This link is from MC site, so they are aware of our rantings...

http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2014/12/31/millionaire-chess-2-opens-january-1st/

After the organizational success of the inaugural Millionaire Chess Open this past October, there was a question whether this “experiment” would be repeated, but Amy Lee had already stated in unequivocal terms that she was in this venture for the long haul… as an investment. On many websites including a 2770-comment thread on chess.com, there was vigorous debate on the tournament. Pains were taken by a couple of antagonists to prove that the entire venture was bad for chess. One of these cynics even traveled to Las Vegas to see if the tournament was real!

Since MC is reading this, I'll say it again why I am not playing....I have the time off, I have the $880, I even have the $2000 at the door...

It's the rapid playoffs.

Totally wrong.  You don't speed up standard time controls, they ruin chess. Since all the sections except the open received 0 media coverage as they unfolded, there is no need for a playoff.

Maurice wants them because he doesn't like ties. The players don't want them because of the security a last round draw offers.

Players will refuse to enter because of the playoffs, they won't refuse to play for lack thereof.

This policy is in my estimation costing MC at least 100 entries. That's $100,000 of Amy Lee's money.

Faster speed controls do not destroy chess; in fact, they enhance the game. The faster a game moves, the more likely the masses would be interested in it. That means more people are more likely to watch it and spend more money. In fact, all the major sports have changed to speed up their games or have added other, more active ways to play the game. The NBA, for example, has re-introduced the 3-poin shot (from the ABA), and a timer for a player to shoot the ball.

Television is a big thing to most people. And guess what the networks are looking for – things to keep the masses watching. Let’s make chess exciting so we can make money in our chosen profession.

As far as the concern that the quality of one’s game might suffer due to a faster time control, then I’ve got ask, “Why no play correspondence chess?”

“Maurice wants them because he doesn't like ties. The players don't want them because of the security a last round draw offers.

Players will refuse to enter because of the playoffs, they won't refuse to play for lack thereof.”

I don’t think you have the ability, knowledge, or permission, to speak for other players. I personally play speed chess, OTB, Internet, and correspondence chess. In fact I was even an editor of a state magazine. And I’ve got to tell you, if you find two or more players agreeing on anything, you are watching a miracle happen.

100 players who wouldn't play because of the playoffs is my estimation. I based it upon the number of players in agreement with me in the thread I linked:

http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/ashleys-million-dollar-chess-tourney---but-bring-your-own-clocks?page=138

If you read it, you will see I am correct. MC is trying to be innovative and all, but what other big chess event has rapid playoffs for the big money? Too much of a culture shock.

"Let’s make chess exciting so we can make money in our chosen profession."

I find this statement intriguing.  Even in highly commercialized sports, only a handful of people make their living playing the game.  The majority either coach or find another occupation.

The NFL has about 1500 players.  The State of Texas probably has more high school football coaches than that.