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BBF Matchpoint Pairs Sunday, February 26th, 2012

Poll: BBF Matchpoint Pairs (27 member(s) have cast votes)

Movement?

  1. Swiss (19 votes [70.37%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 70.37%

  2. Random (8 votes [29.63%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 29.63%

Rounds

  1. 10 rounds of 2 boards each (13 votes [48.15%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 48.15%

  2. 9 rounds of 2 boards each (1 votes [3.70%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 3.70%

  3. 8 rounds of 2 boards each (4 votes [14.81%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 14.81%

  4. 7 rounds of 3 boards each (9 votes [33.33%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 33.33%

  5. 6 rounds of 3 boards each (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  6. 5 rounds of 3 boards each (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

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#1 User is offline   mgoetze 

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Posted 2012-February-07, 20:41

When: Sunday, February 26th, 2012
Western Europe 20:00 - 22:00
UK 19:00 - 21:00
East Coast 14:00 - 16:00
West Coast 11:00 - 13:00
Asians and Aussies will have to get up early on Monday to play, sorry about that.

What: 15 to 21 boards (see poll) of bridge at 6 minutes per board. No HUMs, no BSCs.

Who: To be eligible to play, you and your partner must have a combined BBF post count of at least 25 (twenty-five).

Registration will be opened early next week.
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Posted 2012-February-08, 00:15

many boards = less random = good

25+ forum posting requirement = known players = abuse dispensed for running = no runners = no problem having a proper length tournie
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Posted 2012-February-08, 10:36

I'd like to play, but I've got a team for a local Sectional that day.

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Posted 2012-February-08, 13:00

View Postbarmar, on 2012-February-08, 10:36, said:

I'd like to play, but I've got a team for a local Sectional that day.


No problem... all you have to do is motivate as many other people as possible to play. ;) If the event is a success a repeat is certainly possible. If only 3 pairs show up, not so much...
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Posted 2012-February-11, 18:13

OK, I've created the tournament. 10x2 boards swiss format. Of course I have noted that the other formats are also popular and, if this event proves a success, will definitely consider running with 3-board rounds or without swiss. But first, let's see how the turnout is on this one. ;)

If you want to be added to the list of players allowed to register, either post here, or drop me a note on BBO. Please try to do this in advance as I don't want to be swamped by requests in the last minutes leading up to the tournament.

Apparently you can already register with the Windows client, but not with the new Flash Client. But maybe I'm missing something. Anyway the tournament is #6388 BBF Matchpoint Pairs.
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Posted 2012-February-11, 21:08

View Postmgoetze, on 2012-February-11, 18:13, said:

Apparently you can already register with the Windows client, but not with the new Flash Client. But maybe I'm missing something. Anyway the tournament is #6388 BBF Matchpoint Pairs.
Unless something has changed, registration is only possible on the web client beginning two hours before gametime.
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Posted 2012-February-11, 21:36

Sectional here that day too. Hope you run another one soon.
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Posted 2012-February-12, 09:48

AFAIK both players need to be on the list, so be sure to send me the name of your partner as well.
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Posted 2012-February-12, 09:56

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No HUMs, no BSCs.


How is HUM and BSC defined ?
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Posted 2012-February-12, 10:06

View Postbluecalm, on 2012-February-12, 09:56, said:

How is HUM and BSC defined ?


As usual: http://www.worldbrid...tems/policy.asp
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Posted 2012-February-12, 10:10

That sounds like fun, but partner isn't a BBF poster. I wonder if I can get him to post 25 times until Feb. 26 :)
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Posted 2012-February-12, 10:17

View PostAntrax, on 2012-February-12, 10:10, said:

That sounds like fun, but partner isn't a BBF poster. I wonder if I can get him to post 25 times until Feb. 26 :)


I think you misunderstood. The criterium is combined post count. So, for example, if Joe Grue wants to play with Justin Lall, that is just fine, because Justin alone has enough posts to make the two of them eligible. If Joe Grue wants to play with Curtis Cheek, one of them better start posting.
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Posted 2012-February-12, 12:21

Is "Curtis Cheek" a real name?
But thanks, I missed that. Count us in: Antrax-adamiko
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Posted 2012-February-12, 12:28

View PostAntrax, on 2012-February-12, 12:21, said:

Is "Curtis Cheek" a real name?
But thanks, I missed that. Count us in: Antrax-adamiko


Yes, he is Joe Grue's regular partner. Top US player.
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Posted 2012-February-12, 12:46

View Postmgoetze, on 2012-February-11, 18:13, said:

OK, I've created the tournament. 10x2 boards swiss format. Of course I have noted that the other formats are also popular and, if this event proves a success, will definitely consider running with 3-board rounds or without swiss. But first, let's see how the turnout is on this one. ;)

If you want to be added to the list of players allowed to register, either post here, or drop me a note on BBO. Please try to do this in advance as I don't want to be swamped by requests in the last minutes leading up to the tournament.

Apparently you can already register with the Windows client, but not with the new Flash Client. But maybe I'm missing something. Anyway the tournament is #6388 BBF Matchpoint Pairs.


Web version users cannot register earlier than 2 hours before tourney starts. Even if you don't want to be swamped with last-minute requests, you should be online as soon as the tourney is posted on web version and prepared to add people to the custom list :)


Nice initiative, thank you.

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Posted 2012-February-12, 13:57

I willmost likelly be at a tournament by that time :(
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Posted 2012-February-12, 15:42

View PostFluffy, on 2012-February-12, 13:57, said:

I willmost likelly be at a tournament by that time :(


Sunday 20:00? Surely you just have to play quick in the last round? ;)
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Posted 2012-February-16, 09:31

I hope you are all busy looking for partners? I haven't gotten very many requests to play yet...
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Posted 2012-February-16, 13:51

View Postmgoetze, on 2012-February-16, 09:31, said:

I hope you are all busy looking for partners? I haven't gotten very many requests to play yet...


Sounds like this would be fun. We have tried a few of these in the past. I would surely play, but... I will be playing in the Sarasota Florida regional on that Sunday.
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Posted 2012-February-16, 13:57

I'm looking for a partner, but no regular partner of mine is available. Anyone interested in playing?
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