ICC Help: STC

The "STC Bunch" on ICC Slow Time Control Chess on the Internet Website: http://www.stcbunch.net

The Mission of the STC BUNCH is simply to provide a way for players on the internet who like to play a leisurely and thoughtful game of Chess, the means and opportunity to meet with and be in the company of others who enjoy slow chess. It is our goal to support these players through fellowship, friendship, a comparison ratings service, a monthly newsletter, email exchange, and the very best available technology deployed to service the membership.

The STC BUNCH, one of the oldest and most highly respected Chess clubs on the internet, had its beginnings almost a decade ago when StarCapt on ICC recognized the need and the desire of the players, and began the club with eighteen members of various playing strength. Over the years, the club has grown to its present day size of almost one thousand members, and runs the skill level gamut from International Masters to enthusiastic beginners.

The STC BUNCH originated many of the features which are so common today on the various chess servers, such as tournaments for slow time control players on Sundays at Game in 45 with a 5 second increment (G45/5), one game per week flagship tournaments such as MayMania and the STC BUNCH World Championships, standard round robin quads and combination knockout and Wild Card Swiss sectional tournaments.

Benefits of Membership o no cost or fees of any kind o monthly newsletter o weekly tournaments o perennial major events o ratings tracking service o email convenience scheduling o special robots just for STC o publicity for good results o tournament prizes of free months on ICC o fierce competition among members o fine sportsmanship and fellowship o our own channel, CH 90 for finding others willing to play STC o special club days and nights each week

REGISTRATION It is mandatory that your email and current standard rating data is updated prior to the beginning of the tournament. After they are both updated, please register by going to http://www.stcbunch.net/ and join the tourney according to your current standard rating. If there are any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact McKnights or billscotty. Good luck!!!