Re: Here's an interesting finish shaping up!

And to add a little more interesting dirt to that puzzle. A game ending draw
was proposed at the end of 08, by England. And someone other than England
also voted it down.....


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From: "naboimp" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 3:52 PM
Subject: [wm02-chat] Here's an interesting finish shaping up!


> Game 201 has just completed its Spring 1909 season, and the position
> is very interesting.  Currently, Italy and Russia are tied for
> second with 9 centers apiece - the current leaderboard shows Italy
> just making the cut and Russia not doing so.  England on 16 centers
> can force Munich for 17.  It will be interesting to see whether
> Italy prevents the English solo by securing Tunis or allows it
> knowing that Russia well could put him out of the tournament if he
> so chooses.  I think this would actually qualify as a prisoner's
> dilemma were Munich not a forced win and Russia on the right side of
> the cutoff.  Russia's choice is to attempt second place with the
> possibility Italy throws the game or accept third place and still
> risk Italy throws the game - not a great option, and clearly the
> incentive is to attempt second place.  Italy's choice is to hold off
> England while Russia may or may not push him to third or to throw
> the game and doom both himself and Russia.  Given Russia's
> incentive, this is a pick your poison type of choice.  Nevertheless,
> Italy can only advance by holding off England and hoping Russia
> foregoes his advantage for irrational reasons (like honor,
> friendship, etc.)  Looks to be a nail biter.
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