From: George Jost <jost <at> SYMPATICO <dot> CA>
Date: 6 nov 1998
Subject: Sushi Open - Best way to organize a tournament in small club???

We have a small club with a mixed variety of players most of which
are unrated novices; and two strong players one rated
close to perhaps 1 kyu and the other perhaps 2 dan. What is the best
manner of rating players to make the tournament interesting? Would it be
reasonable to make it an even tournament with a prize or better to
make a handicap tournament with a prize? I was considering the latter
but I don't know how to fairly rate the players and also how to choose
the handicaps. I have descided the prize, a Sushi dinner at Ottawa's
best Sushi restaurant or the equivalent cdn $50 meal. The advantage of
making the game even is that if outsiders or new people take a shot at
it, at least it is fair? On the otherhand it is more fun for us
novices if at least we have a sporting chance. Would be interested
to hear your experiences?


George

Ottawa Shogi Club, Cafe Wim 7:00 p.m on mondays except first
monday of month.