From: engelhardt <101536.1704 <at> COMPUSERVE <dot> COM>
Date: 10 nov 1996
Subject: Kopie von: Re: Tournaments

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Von:    engelhardt, 101536.1704
An:     Pieter Stouten, INTERNET:stoutepf <at> CARBON <dot> DMPC <dot> COM
Datum:  10.11.96 10:53

Betreff:Kopie von: Re: Tournaments

Due to the problem we had at the recent German Open there are suggestions of
establishing written rules for FESA ( Federation European Shogi Associations)
tournaments along with sanctions covering problems of the above mentioned kind.
I just like to know how this problem is handled in your tournaments.
George Fernandez writes:
>There are numerous rules and regulations which apply during Shogi tournaments
Did you have something in written in the US ?
> What reason did they give for not wanting to play each other ?
This two are father and son. I presume they wished to play against others.
Tony Salvaggione writes:
> Are the stakes that much higher than what I've experienced around the US ?
There is no money up for grabs, no valuable goods to win . At stake is more or
less just the fun of having a couple of Shogi games.
Pieter Stouten writes:
>I think that is the real issue. If it is necessary to implement rules as
described above then the
>damage has already been done and there is already an unpleasant atmosphere.
This recent problem we had should not be overrated. The vast majority of the
participants had a good time, which is the essential. We should not let our fun
be spoiled by a misbehaving participant. When humans gather there is always the
possibility of someone getting overexcited.

Alexander