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05-06-2002, 10:01 PM #1
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Anyone else play chess???
just wanting to know who enjoys the game of kings - anyone got a rating? - any masters here?
I used ot be a good A player when I played in tournaments - quite some time ago - my guess is that I could get to about Jr Master in a few months if I worked on it, maybe top out at master level - I have beaten a masters and one GM before in speed chess. - favorite game is 3/0 minutes.
Anyone know some other good places online besides yahoo?
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05-06-2002, 10:56 PM #2
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I love chess, used to play a few years ago. I was never a chess master though...LOL
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05-06-2002, 11:00 PM #3
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I play for fun but I'm not bad. I've studied the game a lot and I know a little about the game. I hate yahoo, people always quit 1 move before I put them in mate. I get so pissed.
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05-07-2002, 02:22 AM #4
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I hate when they do that!!! People do that on Yahoo pool too. If you are playing a time game, they request a cancel so the clock runs out while you answer the request. I used to have an advanced rating but got tired of playing, haven't played in several months.Originally posted by RON
I play for fun but I'm not bad. I've studied the game a lot and I know a little about the game. I hate yahoo, people always quit 1 move before I put them in mate. I get so pissed.
By the way, CYCLEON, it took me 3 weeks to figure out your avatar, but I finally recognized the Balrog's shadow. It's the bridge of Khazad-Dum in Moria. Have you read the LOTR books? If not, I highly recommend them, they are awesome!!!!
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05-07-2002, 02:29 AM #5
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Have played for fun but never anything serious. Would like to get into it again once BigGunz and I are together permanently.
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05-07-2002, 02:54 AM #6
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I was an area champ when I was in school, but since I have not played really at all since then I doubt that I would beat a 10 yr old now!
Mind you, its the playing I enjoy - The winning is secondary.
Hmmm - Good observation on the balrog shadow. LOTR is my fave read of all time closely followed by Dune. Both excellent but on slightly different levels.
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05-07-2002, 06:02 AM #7
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Just played for fun, nothing to serious.
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05-07-2002, 06:10 AM #8
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I used to play with my father up to about age 15. Switched to cards.
Wouldn't mind picking it up again
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05-07-2002, 07:22 AM #9
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I played a hell of alot in jail.But i would not go near the game again.....
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05-07-2002, 08:08 AM #10
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I play on the World Chess Network.
http://www.worldchessnetwork.com/
I'm pretty good... but nowhere near master.
If someone would like a game... let me know.
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05-07-2002, 08:20 AM #11
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I am the same as pheedno. Use to play with my pops when I was younger, before I found out what women and partying was. Have only played a few times in last ten years. Definitely wish I had the time to pick it up again. The mental challenge of chess is entirely different than any other game in my opinion!
I need to email diesel. He had on his list that us "southern boys" weren't of the intellectual level to pertake in a good game of chess! lol
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05-07-2002, 09:07 AM #12
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I used to play tournaments in high school, but that was a thousand years ago. I've never played on line. My husband won't play me because he can't beat me. Not a brag - he's not that good (shhh).
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05-07-2002, 09:16 AM #13
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Besides yahoo, another place you can try is www.zone.com, i think it's part of MS. But it's an okay place to play. I used to play there b4. But I would think that the site arthur999 gave is prbbly much better, cause it seems like it's only made for chess.
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05-07-2002, 12:24 PM #14
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You are the first person who has said they recognise it - I thought it would be more obvios, considering my signatureOriginally posted by latman49
By the way, CYCLEON, it took me 3 weeks to figure out your avatar, but I finally recognized the Balrog's shadow. It's the bridge of Khazad-Dum in Moria. Have you read the LOTR books? If not, I highly recommend them, they are awesome!!!!
I dont think I would be much effort for a master right now - I would have to get the books out and polish up on my openings I was state champion in jr high school one year and second the next but I am pretty sure i would suck at a tourney right now.
Nice thing about NYC is that there are some killer chess players here! Guy I used to play with, used to be the prime enemy of bobby fisher - I have also gotten to spend a little time with Kasparov's coach!! - I was desperately trying to arrange a game - Look Garry!!! Watch out behind you!! (as I take his queen off the board)
- hmm............ maybe with a queen odds I could......... - nahhhhh, maybe.
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05-09-2002, 10:45 PM #15
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Hey, I play Chess, around 1200 rating, Have not played in awhile....My roomate is 1350 and use to go to many many tournaments.
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05-10-2002, 01:58 AM #16
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Love to play Chess, but it's hard to find anybody to play with--Thais dont' like any recreation that requires a lot of mental effort--they like to relax when they relax!
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05-10-2002, 05:20 AM #17
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Like Chess, but no master. I perfer not to play speed chess, my brain doesn't work that fast.
Great Chess movies: Knight moves, Searching for Bobby Fisher
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10-16-2003, 03:44 PM #18
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Hey cycleon ,
Originally Posted by CYCLEON
You are the first person who has said they recognise it - I thought it would be more obvios, considering my signature
I dont think I would be much effort for a master right now - I would have to get the books out and polish up on my openings I was state champion in jr high school one year and second the next but I am pretty sure i would suck at a tourney right now.
Nice thing about NYC is that there are some killer chess players here! Guy I used to play with, used to be the prime enemy of bobby fisher - I have also gotten to spend a little time with Kasparov's coach!! - I was desperately trying to arrange a game - Look Garry!!! Watch out behind you!! (as I take his queen off the board) - hmm............ maybe with a queen odds I could......... - nahhhhh, maybe.
My bestfriends little brother is the youngest person to ever be deemed a Chessmaster......maybe youve heard of him........... heres a link http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=959 and I thought i was a pretty good chess player untill I met this kid..........Says he can see about 25 moves ahead
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10-16-2003, 07:36 PM #19
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That is a scary kid! beat an IM at 10 yo! I could beat masters if I just polished up a bit but an GM or an IM I dont think so
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10-17-2003, 12:18 AM #20
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Now we know who where the cool kids in high school and who werent
I used to play chess.
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10-17-2003, 11:01 AM #21
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yes, I was state champion in jr high - I was definitely probably thought of as a bookish type untill I discovered lifting and wrestling later in high school
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10-17-2003, 11:03 AM #22
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I see a chess competition of all the AR members in the making.......sign me up Originally Posted by CYCLEON
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10-17-2003, 11:09 AM #23
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Haven't played in a looong time but I do love the game. My grandfather taught me the game when I was a kid and I've read a few books...............I think I could hold my own against you CYC............but I've never played timed games. When I say I can hold my own it means you'll not get the queens gambit past me but it doesn't mean I'll win.
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10-17-2003, 01:27 PM #24
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Im fond of kings gambit but it is very hard against master level players - but exciting for sure - those who think they are good enough can always challenge me on yahoo
and timed games make a big difference - especially short games - very hard to think both well and fast
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10-17-2003, 01:32 PM #25
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ok cool whats your screen name? Originally Posted by CYCLEON
Im fond of kings gambit but it is very hard against master level players - but exciting for sure - those who think they are good enough can always challenge me on yahoo
and timed games make a big difference - especially short games - very hard to think both well and fast
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10-17-2003, 01:51 PM #26
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man there have been some old threads dug up here lately!! I wonder what happened to some of the bros that posted on this thread a long time ago??? a lot of names I hadn't seen around in a llloooonnnnggg time!
oh yeah...regarding chess...let me know how that site works out...and when one of you is ready for an ass-whooping!!!
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10-17-2003, 02:50 PM #27
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check your PMs and Im on advanced blitz area now - so come on you wuss Originally Posted by mass junkie
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10-17-2003, 04:45 PM #28
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oh your lucky I didnt see this untill just now.................dont think I wussed out.......ill be looking for you Originally Posted by CYCLEON
check your PMs and Im on advanced blitz area now - so come on you wuss
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