Introduction: Arrange your own rated handicap games, report the results, and win prizes.
Location: Anywhere agreeable to you and your opponent. The Main Playing Area (Grand Ballroom) will be available on Saturday, July 25, 10am-5pm for self-paired games.
When: The tournament begins after check-in on Saturday, July 25, at 10 am. It ends on Friday, July 31, at midnight.
Eligibility: Anyone with an AGA ID.
Rules: AGA rules will be used. In non-handicap games, komi for white is 7.5 points; otherwise it is 0.5 points.
Time Controls: You can use Bonus time controls or Japanese Byo-yomi time controls. When using Bonus time, a minimum base time limit of 20 minutes per player and 15 second Bonus (increment) time is required for games to be rated and count towards prizes. When using Byo-yomi time, a minimum of 30 minutes per player with 3 periods of 20 seconds Byo-yomi is required for games to be rated and count towards prizes. Any significant deviations must be approved by the TD.
Handicaps: Handicaps are computed by subtracting the difference in ranks. If the ranks cross the dan/kyu border, add the two ranks together and subtract one. E.g. if a 2 dan plays a 3 kyu, the handicap is 2 + 3 – 1 = 4 stones.
Prizes:
– Champion: the player who records the greatest excess of wins over losses.
– Hurricane: The player who records the greatest number of wins.
– Giant Killer: The Kyu player who wins the most games against Dan players (also known as the “Dan Killer” award).
– Keith Arnold: The Dan player who wins the most games against Kyu players (also known as the “Kyu Killer” award).
– Straight Shooter: The player who scores the most victories against players of consecutive ranks (based on ranks
stated on name tags). For example, victories against a 2 Dan, a shodan, a 1 Kyu, a 2 Kyu, and a 3 Kyu
would total a straight shooter score of 4.
– Dedicated: The player who plays the most games.
–Sensei: The player who plays the most games against weaker players (also known as the “Teacher” award)
– Philanthropist: The player with the most losses.
Additional Info: All games that count toward prizes will be AGA-rated. You may play any other registered player. The AGA will rate a maximum of three games between any one pair of players. Otherwise, play as many games as you like, any time during the week. Be sure to agree to the conditions of play before you start.
Game reporting slips will be readily available on site. The winner should be circled, and the loser should sign the slip. Put the completed slips in the designated box in the playing area.
Disputes: Try to avoid them as much as possible! Remember that tournament rules apply and take them seriously. The rules themselves allow for resolution of most disputes by continuing play. If a serious disagreement arises that the players cannot resolve themselves, they may consult the director or some other agreed authority (for example Kyu players may abide by the opinion of a strong Dan level player), but this should be a last resort.
Tournament Director: TBD (name and email).