05-09-2011, 11:08 PM
The only figures I could find are for the 2009 Champiolnships
Total for 7 rounds 4,465,585 with visitors of 8,873
11/Jul/2009 593 (6.7%)
12/Jul/2009 869 (9.8%)
13/Jul/2009 1072 (12.1%)
14/Jul/2009 1463 (16.5%)
15/Jul/2009 1680 (18.9%)
16/Jul/2009 1588 (17.9%)
17/Jul/2009 1608 (18.1%)
18/Jul requests were 1,024,045 with the number of visitors counted at 1,495
I don't have figures for round 9
These numbers are just the tip of the iceberg as the games are also transmitted on Chessbase et al.
If you want your event to have status then you need the sensory boards. To gain sponsorship of any significance you need a significant web presence. The live game coverage ensures this.
Total for 7 rounds 4,465,585 with visitors of 8,873
11/Jul/2009 593 (6.7%)
12/Jul/2009 869 (9.8%)
13/Jul/2009 1072 (12.1%)
14/Jul/2009 1463 (16.5%)
15/Jul/2009 1680 (18.9%)
16/Jul/2009 1588 (17.9%)
17/Jul/2009 1608 (18.1%)
18/Jul requests were 1,024,045 with the number of visitors counted at 1,495
I don't have figures for round 9
These numbers are just the tip of the iceberg as the games are also transmitted on Chessbase et al.
If you want your event to have status then you need the sensory boards. To gain sponsorship of any significance you need a significant web presence. The live game coverage ensures this.