Tournaments
28 Nov 07
27 Dec 07
Originally posted by PocketacesGiven past and present performances, I'd say the odds favor English Tal, David Tebb, Cludi, Quirine, and Gatecrasher. Although I still think Korch will win it one of these years. Possible scalpers would include Salin i Vitalik and DawgHaus (IMO).
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27 Dec 07
Originally posted by PocketacesTrue, but the odds of two of the serious contenders meeting in the first round is pretty slim. Although I think there may have been a group like that in this last one...but I can't remember.
the first round draw is key too, you could have two 2000's in the first round in the same group. thats would be a tough draw right there
If two 2000-2100 players met in the first round, it could actually help the 2200+ players, since if they (2000's) knock each other out, the odds of them being scalped goes down.
27 Dec 07
Originally posted by GalaxyShieldRound 1/ Group 13 of the 2007 Championship - English Tal and Cludi.
True, but the odds of two of the serious contenders meeting in the first round is pretty slim. Although I think there may have been a group like that in this last one...but I can't remember.
If two 2000-2100 players met in the first round, it could actually help the 2200+ players, since if they (2000's) knock each other out, the odds of them being scalped goes down.
27 Dec 07
Originally posted by SmiffyCurrently there are 30 people entered with a rating above 2000.
I think whatever draw you get will be tough i think every group will have a 2000+ strength player to contend with atleast.
There are 766 total entrants and group size of 9.
Therefor there will be 85 or 86 groups so clearly at least 55 will not have a 2000+ quality player.
27 Dec 07
Originally posted by zebanohey sweet .. that gives me aa half decent shot at the second round.
Currently there are 30 people entered with a rating above 2000.
There are 766 total entrants and group size of 9.
Therefor there will be 85 or 86 groups so clearly at least 55 will not have a 2000+ quality player.