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Here is what I just posted on the CFC " News " Forum, based on my understanding of what is to happen:
There will now have to be a play-off for first place between Sambuev and Hansen:
Section 8 of the CFC Handbook: Canadian Championship:
"810. Tie Break:
Should two or more players finish the tournament with the same number of points then in order to determine an outright winner, a tie-break based on the result of a shorter game using a sudden death time control of 30 minutes per player shall be used. If a Fischer clock is available it shall be used with a per move bonus of 10 seconds.
In the case of two players tying, there will be a single game tie-break with colours being chosen by lot. If the game is a draw colours will be reversed. If both of the first two games are drawn then the time control shall be shortened to 15 minutes per player with a per move bonus of 10 seconds per move, if a Fischer clock is available. Games will continue at this time control with alternation of colours until one game is won.
In the case of 3, 4 or 5 players tying, there will be a single round robin using a time control of 30 minutes per player with a per move bonus of 10 seconds per move, if a Fischer clock is available. There will be a further playoff by the winners of the round robin in the case of a further tie except the time control for this subsequent play-off shall be 15 minutes per player with a per move bonus of 10 seconds per move, if a Fischer clock is available.
In all other cases the CFC President shall decide upon the format for breaking the tie. "
Bob
P.S. Thanks to Egis for drawing this section out of the Handbook, section 8, Canadian Championship.
What a great tournament for Newfoundlander Morgon Mills who finishes with 5-4 and a TPR probably over 2400, almost 350 points over his CFC rating ! There is some chess outside of Ontario...
Thanks, Jean! I am very proud to represent Newfoundland and Labrador, and obviously very happy with the best chess result of my life. One of the most rewarding parts is that players and friends from around the country have been following the games and scores.
However, I should say that I am actually not a Newfoundlander (I was born in Ontario and lived there until 3 1/2 years ago, and have lived in Labrador since then).
However, I should say that I am actually not a Newfoundlander (I was born in Ontario and lived there until 3 1/2 years ago, and have lived in Labrador since then).
Three and a half years should be more than enough to become a Newfoundlander. Bator has been living in Quebec for much less than that and he is quite a Quebecer already... winning the Closed in line with Quebec tradition. :)
Does it make you feel like more of a man by calling aboriginals "Chief". You talk name calling yet your are making puns yourself. Maybe you should watch your words a little more. Or maybe even better. Do this site and many others a favour by not posting on here anymore.
Does it make you feel like more of a man by calling aboriginals "Chief". You talk name calling yet your are making puns yourself.
There are so much better things to call Jean to task for than this harmless comment. I'm sure he has no idea who that guy is or if he is aboriginal or not (I can't say his name looks particularly so), so I'm not sure why you assume this is the case, or that there is malicious intent here.
If you had played in any of the ten Montreal International or in the Quebec Open Invitational of the last couple of years or even on the top boards of some Quebec weekenders, you would have played with wooden sets.
Does it make you feel like more of a man by calling aboriginals "Chief". You talk name calling yet your are making puns yourself. Maybe you should watch your words a little more. Or maybe even better. Do this site and many others a favour by not posting on here anymore.
I would hardly say I was name calling. It would just be a little more appropriate to give props once in a while than to constantly sling mud.
If I'd call you "young fool" would that be name calling to you ? You are in no position to teach lessons here. Who are you on the canadian chess scene ? Listen and learn.
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