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I've found a few good free networkable chess programs that we could use for a chess tournament. Are you in?
Organize a PF Chess Tournament - Are You In?
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Discussion Overview
The thread discusses organizing a chess tournament within the Physics Forums community, focusing on participant sign-ups, logistics, and the use of chess programs. The conversation includes various levels of experience and enthusiasm among potential players.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
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- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- Several participants express their interest in joining the tournament, with varying levels of confidence in their chess skills.
- Some participants question the rules regarding the use of chess programs like Fritz and the potential for cheating.
- Logistical concerns are raised, with some participants indicating their willingness to play depending on the timing and conditions of the tournament.
- There is a mention of reopening registration to accommodate more players, aiming for an even 30 participants.
- Participants express uncertainty about their registration status and how to confirm their participation.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the desire to participate, but there are multiple competing views regarding the logistics and rules of the tournament, particularly concerning the use of external chess programs and the timing of matches.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about their registration status and the implications of the sign-up process. There are also concerns about the compatibility of chess programs with different operating systems.
Who May Find This Useful
Members of the Physics Forums interested in chess, tournament organization, and community gaming activities may find this discussion relevant.
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photon
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Im In!
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Raven
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Sounds like a lot of fun.
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jcsd
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I haven't played for about 2 years , but I'm in.
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Shadow
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Im very new but IM IN
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Guybrush Threepwood
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I'm not very good but I'll give it a try 
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Hurkyl
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I haven't played in a while (been playing corewar and bridge!), but I'll give it a try!
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einsteinian77
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i love chess I am in
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Zantra
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I suck but I'm in. Be gentle..
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Are we allowed to have Fritz help?
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Tyro
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Just purely out of curiosity, what is to stop someone from multitasking with a chess program? 
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photon
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Me. If anybodybody does that, I will hunt them down. If you want to know what I'll do to em' next, then just try cheating.
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FZ+
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Hmm, I'm interested.
Think on the bright side. As long as I am in it, no one else can be bottom in rank!
Think on the bright side. As long as I am in it, no one else can be bottom in rank!
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This poll is sign up, it will end on monday.
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Monique
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So how about logistics? Do I have to get up at 3 am? I guess I am out :)
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NateTG
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Whether I play also depends on logistics.
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PrudensOptimus
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Next!
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chroot
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Sure, I'm in.
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redrogue
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Excellent idea. Count me in.
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Sign up is over. 18 people are on the list. I'll make the brackets up this week and organize an annoucement to let everyone know how it will work.
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Mentat
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Wait a minute...it's Monday now...and I want to be in, but I didn't know about this thread. Oh well.
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I have reopened registration so we can get an even 30 players for the tourny.
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I'm in, but I'm like everyone else, depends on the logistics. Long as I can play at a REASONABLE hour, and away from work, I'm in.
-Ty
-Ty
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meteor
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Count with me, I'm good in fast matches
Unless the program uses Java, I don't know what happens with my Windows 98 but I can't run Java programs
Unless the program uses Java, I don't know what happens with my Windows 98 but I can't run Java programs
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Mentat
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Ok then, just to re-iterate, I'm in!
Thanks.
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The Grimmus
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It would be a most delcious idea, I'm up for i hope i;m not taking the palce of someone good though.
along with other tourtments for gamers like Halflife or something of that nature.
along with other tourtments for gamers like Halflife or something of that nature.
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Gale
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uuh... this poll is a signup... soo... if we click yes, we're in?
...uhh... aparently i voted on this already... but i don't know what my vote was...
...uhh... aparently i voted on this already... but i don't know what my vote was...
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Shadow
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sure is taking a while to get 30 players
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photon
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Gale,
I think if you just post with a big "im in" written on it, then you'll be counted.
If you're not counted then, you can argue that Greg's eyesight is getting into negative numbers.
just a thought
I think if you just post with a big "im in" written on it, then you'll be counted.
If you're not counted then, you can argue that Greg's eyesight is getting into negative numbers.
just a thought
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1 more slot open yet
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