Question

The mathematician John MacBain is best known for developing algorithms to minimize bias at this type of event. An event of this type is named for a local of Fort Worth, Texas, who received a ticker-tape parade after “conquering” an inaugural event of this type in Russia. In a 1980 (10[1])scandal, the unconventional Yugoslav Ivo Pogorelić was declared “a genius” at one of these events by Martha Argerich upon resigning her position. (-5[1])One of the most prestigious events (10[1])of this type launched the career of 18-year-old Yundi Li (-5[1])and awards a prize (10[1])sponsored by Polish Radio. “International” events of this type that occur every four to five years are named after Van Cliburn, (10[2])Tchaikovsky, (10[1])and Chopin. (10[1])For 10 points, name these events (10[1])where young classical musicians progress through a series of recitals (-5[1])attended by a jury. ■END■ (10[2]0[1])

ANSWER: piano competitions [or music competitions or violin competitions or cello competitions or voice competitions or woodwind competitions or brass competitions; accept International Tchaikovsky Competition; accept Van Cliburn International Piano Competition; accept International Chopin Piano Competition; accept “contest”, “concours”, “adjudication”, “prize”, or “award” in place of “competition” for any of the above; prompt on competitions by asking “in what domain?”]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Minh Nguyen (DII)Virginia A (UG)UNC C (UG)4910
Patrick Torre (DII)Maryland C (DII)Virginia B (UG)71-5
Caleb Kendrick (Grad)Maryland A (Grad)UNC B (UG)7710
Vedang Singhal (DII)UNC D (DII)Liberty C (DII)87-5
Charlotte Goeb (UG)Virginia B (UG)Maryland C (DII)9110
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford (DII)UNC A (Grad)Virginia C (UG)11210
Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford (DII)UNC A (Grad)Virginia C (UG)11210
Emily Bussa (UG)Maryland B (UG)GWU B (Grad)11310
Brian Dudley (UG)William & Mary A (UG)Roanoke College A (DII)11510
Addie King (UG)JMU A (UG)Liberty B (DII)12110
Kevin Jiang (UG)Duke A (UG)Liberty A (Grad)131-5
Perry O'Connor (Grad)Liberty A (Grad)Duke A (UG)1360
Nicholas Lane (DII)GWU A (UG)JMU B (UG)13610
Nathan Redford (DII)Liberty C (DII)UNC D (DII)13610