L19 Hahn Tournament

[topazg]

So, my current idea is a tournament as follows:

Time controls something similar to the last L19 tournament. Sensible, but neither huge nor rushed (particularly with respect to overtime). I was intending on doing two group stages, with each as a round robin played with reduced handicap (handicap-2 is my intuitive guess). So, if we had 24 players, I'd do 4 groups of 6, where each player plays their 5 opponents once. If me, as 1d, had a 4d, 2k, 5k, 8, and 11k in my group, I'd play no komi (with 4d as White), even, 3 stones, 6 stones and 9 stones respectively. This way, the weaker players have plenty of chances, but overall the system still slightly favours the stronger players. I think Herman's logarithm is a good one for scoring, and I intend to adopt that (though I can't get it to work right in Excel, can someone let know how please )

So, if that still sounds interesting, we currently have:

kirby
daniel
herman
sink
stable

If anyone else is interested, I'll create a new thread (and I know some of those names were provisional, so please confirm interest if it is still there after the beginning text!)

[oren]

I'll join in as well.

[mw42]

I'll join.

[Mnemonic]

I'd also be interested, but I've had problems registering at Tygem so I would be reluctant to stage the tournament there.

[topazg]

My first bet is KGS, as I think everyone will have access to it, and be comfortable enough to arrange / observe games etc. The only likely reason it wouldn't be KGS is if there was a loud clamouring to move it elsewhere

[Dusk Eagle]

To be honest, I really do not like systems that award more points based on how much you won by. I think one aspect of strength at Go is the ability to play safely when ahead in order to maximize your chances of success, and that is one of the skills I am aiming to acquire. That being said, I hope you guys have fun .

[Shaddy]

I'm in. The idea of going all-out even when ahead by 50 appeals to me.

[cyclops]

just the net points you scored minus komi gives your result. Just keep simple things simple. It forces you to reduce your losses in time and it punishes a all or nothing mentality.

[daniel_the_smith]

Agree, simple is best.

[CSamurai]

if it's any friday/saturday besides this weekend, I'd be interested. Just need more than a couple days to hammer my schedule into being open. Or, if it's a longer term thing like the last L19 tourney, I'd be open to it.

[Jordus]

when is this being planned to run for? specific days/weeks/months??

[ez4u]

Generally are there players located in Asia who can not play during the day (local time) but have participated in L19 tournaments? I wonder what their experience has been in scheduling the games necessary to complete a round. This looks like fun, but when I look into the L19 room on KGS during my evening there are very few people there. I think I would have difficulty if I signed up. Thanks for any feedback.

[topazg]

Generally are there players located in Asia who can not play during the day (local time) but have participated in L19 tournaments? I wonder what their experience has been in scheduling the games necessary to complete a round. This looks like fun, but when I look into the L19 room on KGS during my evening there are very few people there. I think I would have difficulty if I signed up. Thanks for any feedback.

There has been one I think, though I could be mistaken as my recollection is fuzzy. Normally there's really a requirement to contact the people in your group to find a time that works for both players. Japan is 8 hours after the UK, and West USA is 8 hours behind, (and presumably there's 8 hours between West USA and Japan too) so I can't imagine the logistics should be too much harder than they are anyway when organising a global event.

[HermanHiddema]

Generally are there players located in Asia who can not play during the day (local time) but have participated in L19 tournaments? I wonder what their experience has been in scheduling the games necessary to complete a round. This looks like fun, but when I look into the L19 room on KGS during my evening there are very few people there. I think I would have difficulty if I signed up. Thanks for any feedback.

I played several of my games in last year's L19 tournament while I was in China. I didn't have too much trouble arranging it. My schedule at that time allowed me to play either in the evening or before 10 in the morning, roughly.

[entropi]

I like the idea of reducing the importance of whole board counting. I have respect but dislike the attitude "I am ahead, so no need to take risks".

I would like to participate as well, but it depends on the schedule.

By the way, did you consider a Hahnkovich tournament?