20-06-2016, 11:26 PM
I quite like the GP idea, but perhaps it is one for the future. 1 or 2 days is fine - both have a certain appeal but the one day tournament is surely more practical, at least to begin with.
Please though, 5 rounds is not enough. 5 round tournaments only exits because of weekend congresses, and in weekenders the top players frequently don't even play each other. This format also encourage tighter play and more draws as it's harder to recover from a loss. If you lose one game you're out of the running!
It's easy to fit in 6 rounds in a day. For instance, most rapids in Scotland have long unnecassary breaks inbetween rounds which could be cut out. Regarding the time control, 15+10 is a bit blitzy in my opinion. 25+10 would be my preference (25+10 is the international standard), but if time does not allow, 20+10 is fine.
Please though, 5 rounds is not enough. 5 round tournaments only exits because of weekend congresses, and in weekenders the top players frequently don't even play each other. This format also encourage tighter play and more draws as it's harder to recover from a loss. If you lose one game you're out of the running!
It's easy to fit in 6 rounds in a day. For instance, most rapids in Scotland have long unnecassary breaks inbetween rounds which could be cut out. Regarding the time control, 15+10 is a bit blitzy in my opinion. 25+10 would be my preference (25+10 is the international standard), but if time does not allow, 20+10 is fine.