"This is probably why the maestri we see so often - Kingscrusher, Seppo et al - ignored the invitation. I think many of the top players do not really relish playing each other too much. It isn't about the ratings in our competition because the tournaments are "unrated". I wanted to make this about pride :)"
Not really - the daily bullets are fiercely contested recently with often multiple titled players including GMs - and Seppo etc. I love playing them actually and it boosts my video interest to be able to say a GM was playing.
I prefer the concept that the official tournaments are part of an official lichess Grand prix - for myself I make an extra effort each day to try and play particularly in the Daily Bullet Arena and maybe the Daily Superblitz. I thought it would be nice if there was a "Grand Prix" system which can accumulate points from key events - but also officially - because those are the events I most try and play in.
Best wishes
K
Not really - the daily bullets are fiercely contested recently with often multiple titled players including GMs - and Seppo etc. I love playing them actually and it boosts my video interest to be able to say a GM was playing.
I prefer the concept that the official tournaments are part of an official lichess Grand prix - for myself I make an extra effort each day to try and play particularly in the Daily Bullet Arena and maybe the Daily Superblitz. I thought it would be nice if there was a "Grand Prix" system which can accumulate points from key events - but also officially - because those are the events I most try and play in.
Best wishes
K