1st MCA/Southwest Chess Club FIDE Futurity
March 8-9
Confirmend FIDE titled participants
IM Angelo Young FIDE Country PHI
IM Mesgen Amanov FIDE Country TKM
FM Aleksander Stamnov FIDE Country MKD
5-SS Open Tournament G/90 + 30 Second increment.
Village Hall, 5635 S. New Berlin Rd., Hales Corners, WI. (Milwaukee Area).
FREE ENTRY TO GMs & IMs (Must commit in email or writing by 3/1/08)
EF: $45-Non-FIDE rated, $25-FIDE rated players.
$$1600 (b/40 full entries (Fide players count as half entries), if 60 non-Fide attend prize will be increased!)
1st $300.00(Guaranteed) 2nd $250.00 3rd $150.00,
U2000 1st $150.00 2nd $100.00,
U1800 1st $150.00 2nd $100.00,
U1600 1st $150.00 2nd $75.00,
U1400/Unrated 1st $75.00,
Special Prizes: Biggest Upset $50.00 & Best Game $50.00 Reg.: 9-9:30am
Rounds:
Sat: 10:00am, 3:00pm, 7:30pm,
Sun: 11:00, 3:30pm.
Ent/Info:
Christopher Baumgartner,
9985 Linda Ln., Des Plaines, IL 60016,
email: mcafide@yahoo.com or mcafidetournaments.blogspot.com,
phone (after 7pm ) 847-609-2987
I dont suggest playing in this event
ReplyDeleteJon
What are your reasons
ReplyDeleteYou cant have two different time controls in a fide event on top of which there is another fide rule issue that I cant remember it exactly.
ReplyDeleteJon
This tournament will be run in strict adherence to FIDE regulations.
ReplyDeleteWho will be the TD for this event ?
ReplyDeleteJon
Who will be the TD for this event ?
ReplyDeleteAlso which tournament will the winner be going to play in next time ?
Jon
There is only one time control for this tournament, and that would be: GAME/90 + 30 second increment. The Tournament Director will be Tom Fogec.
ReplyDeleteJon,
ReplyDeleteIt puzzles me how you would think that an organizer would invest a great deal of time and money and not sort out all the details. I consulted the USCF, FIDE, IA Frank Berry and Sevan Muridian. Please don't tell people to not play. That is not very nice. I would not sabotage an event you are trying to host.
I dont host events though and to be honest I checked details with other people and originally you put on your event details one time control for digital and one for analogue that wasnt correct under fide on top of which there was another issue regarding a fide rule cant remember it off the top of my head. Im not trying to sabotage your event as you put it Im just trying to make sure you have a good event that is correct under fide rules which are much different than uscf !
ReplyDeleteJon
Jon,
ReplyDeleteI quote you, "I don't suggest playing in this event." That is not insuring we have a good event, that is contributing to NOT having an event. I agree it was confusing with the time info. It was not meant to say there are 2 time controls, but explaining the anolog equivalant to the digital time control.
If you want to make sure we have a good event email me privately in a constructive manner, help out. I would say thank you. I am a little upset the way you went about it here. Very inappropriate.
On ilchess.org - events, your ad still says (G/120 for analog clocks)
ReplyDeleteMarch 8-9, 2008. First MCA/SWCC FIDE FUTURITY. Hales Corners, WI. Have you ever wanted a FIDE rating? This is your chance! If we exceed the number of players required, the prize fund will be increased!! 5-SS Open Tournament G/90 + 30 Sec incremental (addback, not delay) (G/120 for analog clocks) Village Hall, 5635 S. New Berlin Rd., Hales Corners, WI. (Milwaukee Area). FREE ENTRY TO IMs & GMs!(Must commit by email or in writing by 3/1/08) EF: $45-Non-FIDE rated, $25-FIDE rated players. $$1600 (b/40 non-FIDE players) 1st $300.00(Guaranteed) 2nd $250.00 3rd $150.00, U2000 1st $150.00 2nd $100.00, U1800 1st $150.00 2nd $100.00, U1600 1st $150.00 2nd $75.00, U1400/Unrated 1st $75.00, Special Prizes: Biggest Upset $50.00 & Best Game $50.00 Reg: 9-9:30am Rds: Sat 10-3:00pm-7:30pm, Sun 11-3:30pm Ent/Info: Christopher Baumgartner, 9985 Linda Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016, email: mcafide@yahoo.com or mcafidetournaments.blogspot.com, phone (after 7pm) 847-609-2987
I can't control who posts on Il chess site. The USCF ad is the official one. It states one time control.
ReplyDeleteYou could send them a correction couldn't you?
ReplyDeleteJon, why did you stop putting your name? Is that an actual question? The answer couldn't be more obvious. I'll get right on that. Glad you were on the case.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Maybe bacause it wasn't Jon.
ReplyDeleteYou could send them a correction couldn't you?
What do you mean, is that an actual question? What else can it be?
chris the hack is at it again. not even a uscf td anymore - http://www.uschess.org/msa/MbrDtlTnmtDir.php?12560532
ReplyDeletecouldn't run tournies in chicago. tried selling books and couldn't cut it. heard he's tryin to sell chess dvds - hope they're not bootleg.
went to work for a crazy person and couldn't handle the craziness. works for a competitor now.
come out and support his tournies. should be entertaining to say the least.
how funny chris hasnt event send the il chess board a correction for the time control in his event !.
ReplyDeleteChris the guy who hasnt been a certified TD for almost 2 and a half years now per the uscf website.
So lets see 5 round open or whatever it is. The first three rounds the top players will demolish the lower players then play each other so the top players dont get to play all of each other better to do an all play all fide like everyone else does. Why Chris is doing an open swiss I have no clue its a mystery but then again Chris is a mystery as well.
Good luck to anyone who plays in this event should be a laugh.
I wonder if there will be any coverage on the web hmmm probably not chris be too busy trying to find players for the tournament.
I have seen a lot of Masters or Experts in USA do not like playing in fide. The reason is they enjoy their current inflated USCF rating. Fide rating is generally around a 100 points lower than USCF. It is more important for people who are 2200 USCF rating as in Fide they will be 2100 and can not call them 'Master'.
ReplyDeleteThe reason for an open Swiss is to give non FIDE rated players a chance to earn one.
ReplyDeleteHow else could you do that?
Constructive criticisim is fine, but criticism for the sake of criticism is of no use?
At least he is trying to do something.
What have you done for chess lately?
I want to thank the cowards who hide behind anonymous and attack me. What have you done to further chess? I am trying. I have and do make mistakes. I wish I were as perfect you seem to be. Nothing like being welcomed back to organizing, wonder why I ever quit?
ReplyDelete-Christopher Baumgartner
no one asked you to come back. you were a joke, are a joke, and always be a joke.
ReplyDeletein your case its better not to do anything, than to try doing something half ass backwards.
Hey Jon,
ReplyDeleteHave you remembered what the
"another fide rule issue that I cant remember it exactly"
was?
There is one point I will agree with. I am considering a 2 section tournament with a FIDE rated upper section and non-FIDE rated lower section. Round robins are also being planned. (see my site-there is a link on this page)
ReplyDeleteI am dedicated to provide the format that will allow the maximum number of players to achieve a FIDE rating should they desire it. I thank you for the one suggestion. But I would also ask that you clean up your act.
Chris according to your own experience from your blog see here you got a norm what type of norm did you get the helpless norm ?
ReplyDeleteIt states you scored the norm.....
Ok, so you might want to know the details to actually achieve a FIDE rating.
You have to play 9 rated FIDE players.
The 9 games are divided into 3 groupings of 3 games. None of the games you play will count until you achieve AT LEAST 1 point in your first grouping of 3 games. Then in the next grouping of 3 games you need to score 1/2 point. In the third and final set of 3 games you need only score 1/2 point again. For example, I played 2 FIDE rated tournaments. The first tournament I did not get 3 FIDE rated players. No rating norm. The second tournament I got 4 FIDE rated opponents, but only scored 1/2 /4. No rating norm. In my third FIDE tournament I FINALLY scored 1 1/2/5 FIDE rated games. I now have 5 FIDE rated games because I scored the norm. Now I need 4 more FIDE rated games. With the next set of 3 games I play, I need only to score 1/2 point. THEN, I get a FIDE rating! Here's another way you could achieve your FIDE rating. You play in an event with 9 FIDE rated players. You score 2/9. The requirements are 1 point, then 1/2 and then one last 1/2 or 2 total. In that one tournament, you achieved the requirements you need. Sounds confusing? It can be. If you want more details, go to the FIDE website where it all becomes as clear as milk. Good Hunting!
John,
ReplyDeleteWho on earth wanted to know your recommendation ?? Just shut up man !
this event will flop. no doubt about it. chris can't organize his way out of a paper bag.
ReplyDeleteyou all are stupid for supporting the event.
I just found this blog. You know, you anonymous guys need to chill out. It looks like Chris is trying something new in this area. You guys should try to support him not try to tear him down.
ReplyDeleteLook if he makes things work here, then chess goes better in our area. If you find things that aren't perfect from your viewpoint then you should kindly point these points out so that Chris can improve what he wants to do.
I have an idea about some sites where his tournaments may go better. I think I'll contact him and see what he thinks. While the system he has may not be perfect, it can probably be made better. I'll call him and see with him. What the heck!
Does anyone know if Chris found his way out of the paper bag yet ?
ReplyDeleteI hope me manages to escape before his tournament.
Okay lets make some bets on how successful this tournament will be.
ReplyDeleteWe will measure success by the number of players who attend.
If at least 40 attend it will be a success.
I say there will be 35.
I say there will be 5 players who will not have fide ratings along with chris who will be trying to escape from his paper bag !
ReplyDeleteI am going to change my prediction from 35 to 25
ReplyDeletedear chris
ReplyDeletegood luck o trying to get out of the paperbag. :)
I just found this ...
ReplyDeleteand I have to say it's miserable
I'll give you some reasons to support and to play in this event.
First of all
It looks like a good event as opposed to so many "I want to make money" events before here in Wisconsin.
It has a fair price and all the money is used to support the event instead of supporting some wanabee professionals.
From all what I heard it is clear that this tournament will have a very good tournament director / arbiter (Tom Fogec).
I played in some tournaments of the southwest Chess Club (players from this club are involved) and this tournaments have been very well organized
The prize fund will be increassed with the no of players
(fair organizer)
It gives you a chance to get a "fide rating" norm for a VERY reasonable price (instead of playing in a big 5-day and pricy open tournament)
prefering to stay anonymous because its easier to find out more about the cowards
that posted above, then
- makes me angry -
btw
ReplyDeletethe "makes me angry" comment
is mine and I'am a fide rated player
:-/
I am a FIDE player and I will be there, I hope convince another FIDE player
ReplyDeleteSee you on Saturday!!!
you can be angry all you want. you are also stupid.
ReplyDeleteuse some logic you idiot. the number of fide rated players should be at least half of the nonfide rated players to give them a chance of getting three games in. and they still need to score a point against those three.
tom fogec is good td. but he's a td and not an arbiter. if you don't know the difference then channel your anger into reading and finding the difference. then you won't be as much of an idiot.
signed,
don't be angry, be educated
I think you should have had a $500 first prize, and had no 3rd prize.
ReplyDelete$300 is not quite enough when you consider other expenses like hotel
I would like to ask all the nay sayers.
ReplyDeleteWhen was the last time you put up your own money for the betermant of chess?
I thought as much. NEVER!
Im sure an IM could make more money coaching for a day than winning first prize at this event.
ReplyDeleteMaybe so but:
ReplyDeleteIt's not all about the money.
It's an opportunity to get new students in a new area.
At least one of the IMs has students in Milwaukee.
And most chess players can find a free place to stay.
OK, let's make a few things clear to those of you hiding behind "anonymous" tags who want to put Chris down for trying something.
ReplyDeleteFirst, it is very difficult to get a FIDE rating in the United States, and also very expensive. To do so, you have two choices: find a good Open or invitational event (that you actually get invited to) and then travel to it. This is very costly. Trust me, I know, this is how I got my FIDE rating. Second, you get lucky and someone organizes an event close to you. This is far better- ask Iowans who have played in FIDE events in Ames and Des Moines that I helped organize. Far less costly and always competitive. Chris has played in Oklahoma- a GREAT place to get your FIDE rating. Read my ICB article on the topic, or I'll repost it on my blog if you want. They run Open Swiss events in OKL and usually get outstanding support (attendance) from local and non-local players. I have made the 8-hour drive multiple times. The idea of an Open FIDE Swiss is a great one- they are the most fun tournaments to play in because, aside from the typical goal of a tournament (prize, rating points) you also have the possibility of scoring a rating norm.
Bottom line:
YOU SHOULD BE THANKFUL SOMEONE IS TAKING THE INITIATIVE TO ORGANIZE SUCH A TOURNAMENT.
Instead, you immature posters have probably made Chris regret ever considering creating this event. I am appalled at the lack of respect exhibited here. But, I suppose, what do you expect when you create a culture via the internet where anonymous users can essentially get away with libel?
Second, let me respond to this absolutely absurd statement:
"I have seen a lot of Masters or Experts in USA do not like playing in fide. The reason is they enjoy their current inflated USCF rating. Fide rating is generally around a 100 points lower than USCF. It is more important for people who are 2200 USCF rating as in Fide they will be 2100 and can not call them 'Master'."
The majority of players I know in this range are dying to play FIDE events because they know it will promise them, if nothing else, COMPETITION. Also that conversion is not necessarily accurate. I have in fact head the opposite- that USCF ratings are 100 less than FIDE- and seen that be the case in several instances.
Finally, whatever moron was bashing Chris for not being a TD obviously has no concept of the difference between "directing" a tournament and "organizing". Fortunately, since you evidently know how to use the internet and have some degree of literacy, they invented www.dictionary.com. Look up the two above words in quotation marks and get back to me.
The only reason I am not playing this weekend- and I mentioned this to Chris when he had just initially conceived the event- is because I am organizing a local scholastic event and need to be there. Otherwise I would love to play as getting in good, internationally-rated games against strong competition is a rare commodity that you should all value and be thankful for.
Pete,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post. It only makes sense to adress the posts that are signed, and not to bother wasting energy and time over the anonymous ones. Regardless of the personal differences that some people may have with Chris, it is rather unfortunate to see some of the reactions on this blog.
I strongly encourage players to support a new event in Wisconsin. The only reason I am not playing is that the US Closed qualifier in Tulsa is at the end of the month and there is no way I would have energy for two serious tournaments in one month.
The only truly productive suggestion I have for Chris is the timing of the tournament: it is the weekend before State Scholastic and thus some juniors (including some of my students) won't be able to participate. However, I know that the organizers often do not get to pick an "ideal weekend" and do the best they can under the circumstances. Good luck to Chris with his organizing efforts in Wisconsin!
Alex Betaneli
ok well Pete and Alex
ReplyDeleteI will openly state the things I can see that arent quite right with this event.
1) Like Alex said week before big scholastic event cant be avoided since there is so much scholastic chess.
2) This is an open swiss which means some players may play few or no fide players depending on how many fide players show up that is why most events where people are trying to get seriously fide rated are round robin events. Most fide big tournaments are swiss events and you do take your chances to see if you will play enough fide players however in england we had small fide events with some fide people and some non fide people which was much better.
3) A lack of pre registration. Nobody knows how many fide players will show up say 10 fide players show up and 70 non fide players play how many of those non fide players will play fide rated people ?
I do wish the event well I just feel there are things that could have already been improved
Jon Burgess
Jon, Why are you so negative all the time?
ReplyDeleteJust a note about the black EXCALIBUR chess clock. This chess clock can be set to add-on time. Please check the directions booklet. If you cannot figure it out, please bring your clock this weekend (please do not leave it home thinking you cannot use it) and we will demonstrate how the setting works. Actually, I believe it is one of the pre-sets. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSorry all - tried to post a link to some manuals but it didn't seem to work.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.wholesalechess.com/downloads
And there are manuals there.
I highly recommend getting your clock programming prior to showing up. Chris and Tom will have their hands full with other duties. Remember that the TD and organizer are NOT responsible for assisting in the programming of your clocks.
I hope everyone has fun at the tournament.
This can be used for Chronos:
ReplyDeleteV CHESS PROGRESSIVE MODE I
(CH - P1)
Set it for 1 move in 90 min and 1 move in 30 Sec for the repeating control.
Description: This is standard chess tournament timing with unlimited
repeating time-controls, also called progressive timing. A player must
make forty moves in two hours, and if he does an hour is added to his
remaining time for the next twenty moves etc. Since the clock has six
digits it is not possible to show the move counter and the time in hours,
minutes, and seconds at the same time. If the time is less than ten
minutes, the clock will show a double dash followed by minutes :
seconds, and otherwise the time will be given in hours : minutes. See
the remark about modes with a move counter in the Discussion of the
modes - General section above (p 20).
Intended use: Serious chess or shogi.
Pros: Number of moves made in the time- control is displayed.
Cons: Since only six digits can be display-ed, it is not possible to
show hours, minutes, and seconds at the same time
unless the time remaining is less than ten minutes.
Click here for the Chronos Manual
ReplyDeleteI hope the FIDE/USCF event will be successful.
ReplyDeleteThere is no internet access at the site, so updating won't be so easy.
There is a library close by, but they don't open till 10:00, which is the time of the first round.
no internet access at site was on purpose so no one can easily make postings to blogs and websites saying how pathetic the event is.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, updates will be provided
ReplyDelete