Anyone else play chess???

***Cycleon*** · 05-06-2002, 11:01 PM

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?

**Big Rush** · 05-06-2002, 11:56 PM

I love chess, used to play a few years ago. I was never a chess master though...LOL

Peace

**RON** · 05-07-2002, 12:00 AM

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.

**latman49** · 05-07-2002, 03:22 AM

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.

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.

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!!!!

**Canes4Ever** · 05-07-2002, 03:29 AM

Have played for fun but never anything serious. Would like to get into it again once BigGunz and I are together permanently.

**Kaz** · 05-07-2002, 03:54 AM

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.

**DC24** · 05-07-2002, 07:02 AM

Just played for fun, nothing to serious.

***Pheedno*** · 05-07-2002, 07:10 AM

I used to play with my father up to about age 15. Switched to cards.
Wouldn't mind picking it up again

**bex** · 05-07-2002, 08:22 AM

I played a hell of alot in jail.But i would not go near the game again.....

**arthurb999** · 05-07-2002, 09:08 AM

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.

**tryingtogetbig** · 05-07-2002, 09:20 AM

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

peace,

ttgb

**Mrs. T** · 05-07-2002, 10:07 AM

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).

**Terinox** · 05-07-2002, 10:16 AM

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.

***Cycleon*** · 05-07-2002, 01:24 PM

Originally 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!!!!

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.

**KunipshunFit** · 05-09-2002, 11:45 PM

Hey, I play Chess, around 1200 rating, Have not played in awhile....My roomate is 1350 and use to go to many many tournaments.

**Ajax** · 05-10-2002, 02:58 AM

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!

**Vegas Kid** · 05-10-2002, 06:20 AM

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

**mass junkie** · 10-16-2003, 04:44 PM

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.

Hey cycleon ,
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

***Cycleon*** · 10-16-2003, 08:36 PM

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

**palme** · 10-17-2003, 01:18 AM

Now we know who where the cool kids in high school and who werent

I used to play chess.

***Cycleon*** · 10-17-2003, 12:01 PM

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

**mass junkie** · 10-17-2003, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by CYCLEON

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

I see a chess competition of all the AR members in the making.......sign me up

**Juggernaut** · 10-17-2003, 12:09 PM

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.

***Cycleon*** · 10-17-2003, 02:27 PM

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

**mass junkie** · 10-17-2003, 02:32 PM

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

ok cool whats your screen name?

**tryingtogetbig** · 10-17-2003, 02:51 PM

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!!!

***Cycleon*** · 10-17-2003, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by mass junkie

ok cool whats your screen name?

check your PMs and Im on advanced blitz area now - so come on you wuss

**mass junkie** · 10-17-2003, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by CYCLEON

check your PMs and Im on advanced blitz area now - so come on you wuss

oh your lucky I didnt see this untill just now.................dont think I wussed out.......ill be looking for you

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