From: Eduard Werner <edi.werner <at> GMX <dot> DE>
Date: 12 dec 2002
Subject: Re: Ratings, Grades, Titles - don't forget to play

> Dear all,
>
> we are beginning to do the same mistake as in chess. We are discussing about
> ratings, titels and rankings. It seems the only important question on the planet
> is who is the best player.
> To me, this is annoying.
>
> We should all consider ELO as an interesting method to compare playing strength,
> but its no religion at all. And it should only show us a trend, not the
> up-to-date playing strength.
> Same with grades: As you cannot lose a grade once you have it, you cannot
> compare playing strength with it. Its honorable, but not important enough to be
> discussed.
> If someone means he is disadvantaged by his rating - just play another
> tournament!

Right! I had far to little during the last years due to work and illness. And there
was this nice suggestion of Bill's  concerning an on-line tournament. How about that?
I really liked the idea! To time/money expenses for travelling, no problems with
invitations for our Russian/Ukrainian friends, and so on. How about a European on-line
Shogi tournament (rated, of course)?

Edi