So, the conclusion is: victory is achieved not only by the strongest and luckiest, but also by the more attentive player, who avoids accidental rule violations. We are all obliged to follow the rules equally, and there could be no other outcome for the match.
Huge respect to the guys for the tough battle, respectful attitude towards their opponent, and fair judging. Note that, despite the violation, there is no talk of any squabbles; the adults resolved everything themselves. I'll say it again: huge respect!
Satir is the second finalist from the upper bracket; congratulations.
The final will be approximately in a week, most likely on a weekend afternoon. We will try to notify everyone in advance, organize a broadcast, and provide an online report with Chinese-style images.
Satir has the right to choose first. Given the importance of the match, I have slightly modified the usual coin toss. It turned out like this: :)
Kash (13:00:47 30/01/2010)
1 - Dariel chooses
2 - Satir chooses, ok?
Scorp (13:01:08 30/01/2010)
Kash (13:01:22 30/01/2010)
just say "ok"
Scorp (13:01:36 30/01/2010)
how? if I didn't understand the question?
Kash (13:01:51 30/01/2010)
just say it. it's a draw)
Scorp (13:01:54 30/01/2010)
ask 1 or 2
Kash (13:02:04 30/01/2010)
I won't ask you
Scorp (13:02:11 30/01/2010)
ok
Scorp (13:02:14 30/01/2010)
Scorp (13:02:38 30/01/2010)
although I don't know what I signed up for, but I trust you
Kash (13:03:39 30/01/2010)
Hello. Kostya, please name a number from 1 to 2
Dirty_Player (13:03:51 30/01/2010)
hello
Dirty_Player (13:03:52 30/01/2010)
2
Kash (13:04:07 30/01/2010)
Thank you


