From: Douglas Dysart <shogi <at> CHESSMANIA <dot> COM>
Date: 3 apr 2001
Subject: The Answer

the answer to the whole dilemma is simple - combine the two formats!  I have mastered the technique used by the Dutch in their championship tournament.  I feel it is the next big thing.

>     We plan to have a serious discussion with them about the format of
>future events; I think it is quite possible to come up with a format that
>would make everyone concerned happy.  After all, there is really no
>difference between a Swiss and a knockout if the number of rounds in the
>Swiss is set properly and if the proper number of byes are given for the
>first round.
>
>     Larry

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