ICC News Item #1713

NEWS 1713 (11-Sep-03)
September Marathon Tournament on ICC, September 13-14 with Prizes!

On Saturday, September 13, the Tomato family of automated TDs will
begin a 24-hour Marathon of Tournaments.  These tournaments will
be divided into 5 sections.  There will be 2 classes (1600+ and
U1600, both 5 0) for the blitz players and 2 classes for the bullet
players (1800+ and U1800, 1 0) as well as a 15 0 standard section.

The first tournaments will begin at exactly 12:00 noon server time
(EDT) on Saturday, September 13 and the Marathon will conclude at the
end of any tournaments ongoing at 11:59 am server time Sunday
September 14.

The winners in each of the 5 sections will receive prizes. Winners
will be determined by cumulative number of points scored in the event.
There are also prizes for most games played in the marathon.
For more information about prizes and complete rules of the Marathon,
please read help Marathon on ICC, or visit www.littleper.com
Note that the rules were modified and September is the first month
with the new marathon rules.

If you have any questions, message Kiebitz on ICC or email to
Kiebitz@chessclub.com .

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