titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted February 15, 2012 Alright gang, we're underway. One game per opponent (nine) will start immediately. The other game will start when the first one is done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted February 15, 2012 I think I have 9 or 10 games going now! I hope to win 2 of them. I've been getting my ass kicked by players online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted February 15, 2012 I think I have 9 or 10 games going now! I hope to win 2 of them. I've been getting my ass kicked by players online. Yeah, you will quickly find there is a big difference between knowing how to play chess, and "playing chess." Many of the people on that site do tactical exercises everyday, memorize openings, and practice endgames and whatnot. The first time I went to chess club here in town, I thought I was pretty good. I had been playing since I was a kid, and rarely lost to my friends. I got spanked for months before I ever won a game there. Its one of those games that is 15 minutes to learn, a lifetime to master. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,911 Posted February 15, 2012 Yeah, you will quickly find there is a big difference between knowing how to play chess, and "playing chess." Many of the people on that site do tactical exercises everyday, memorize openings, and practice endgames and whatnot. The first time I went to chess club here in town, I thought I was pretty good. I had been playing since I was a kid, and rarely lost to my friends. I got spanked for months before I ever won a game there. Its one of those games that is 15 minutes to learn, a lifetime to master. I just logged in. I don't see me on the list of ten for the tournament. You fill the spot? If so, that's fine. This is going to be a crazy week for me. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted February 15, 2012 I just logged in. I don't see me on the list of ten for the tournament. You fill the spot? If so, that's fine. This is going to be a crazy week for me. . I invited you, did you no join? I assumed you were in. I've only been posting this stuff for four days now... Sorry, I can't fix it at this point. Maybe if we do a team match vs. FBG you can play. Or challenge me, I'll whip your ass a few times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,911 Posted February 15, 2012 I invited you, did you no join? I assumed you were in. I've only been posting this stuff for four days now... Sorry, I can't fix it at this point. Maybe if we do a team match vs. FBG you can play. Or challenge me, I'll whip your ass a few times. No problem. My bad. I forgot about it last night night. The wifey cvms first. I was ready to put the helmet on and take a beaten anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Know Doubt 0 Posted February 15, 2012 Yeah, you will quickly find there is a big difference between knowing how to play chess, and "playing chess." Many of the people on that site do tactical exercises everyday, memorize openings, and practice endgames and whatnot. The first time I went to chess club here in town, I thought I was pretty good. I had been playing since I was a kid, and rarely lost to my friends. I got spanked for months before I ever won a game there. Its one of those games that is 15 minutes to learn, a lifetime to master. This. In H.S. I'd only lose to the exchange student from Europe. Then at a club it took me like 6-7 games to win... ..and it was 12 year old from our 'ghetto'... Also, I need to go to bed so my games will be left hanging for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted February 15, 2012 Made my first moves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted February 16, 2012 I think GobbleDog is going to be the man to beat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inhiding 0 Posted February 16, 2012 I've made some mistakes already... we shall see.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted February 16, 2012 I think GobbleDog is going to be the man to beat My rating on there was about 1500 before I timed out of about 100 games. Should be interesting though. I wanted philly to join... see if he could back up his mouth. Guess we shall never know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted February 16, 2012 I haven't played on a consistent basis since I was a teenager. I am currently playing 14 games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted February 16, 2012 I haven't played on a consistent basis since I was a teenager. I am currently playing 14 games I believe it. Make a move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted February 16, 2012 I'm surprised you like chess RP. It's such a liberal game. The object is to kill the elite (king). The queen, a woman, is the most powerful piece on the board. Pawn can be promoted to royalty. You probably play a lot of gambits, sacrificing the pawns for the good of the royalty. And rely heavily on the bishops for morality police. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 815 Posted February 16, 2012 I think GobbleDog is going to be the man to beat I'm losing to Edjr. My current rating (1600) is inflated due to playing a lot of low rated opponents. I consider myself about a 1450 player, which is slightly above average but prone to boneheaded mistakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Know Doubt 0 Posted February 16, 2012 Are we playing two matches vs. each opponent...??? Also, way to wake me UP jocstrap!!! Kicked my azz in like 5 moves in our 'practice' game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted February 16, 2012 I'm surprised you like chess RP. It's such a liberal game. The object is to kill the elite (king). The queen, a woman, is the most powerful piece on the board. Pawn can be promoted to royalty. You probably play a lot of gambits, sacrificing the pawns for the good of the royalty. And rely heavily on the bishops for morality police. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted February 16, 2012 I'm surprised you like chess RP. It's such a liberal game. The object is to kill the elite (king). The queen, a woman, is the most powerful piece on the board. Pawn can be promoted to royalty. You probably play a lot of gambits, sacrificing the pawns for the good of the royalty. And rely heavily on the bishops for morality police. Some people can't get away from politics. I thought it was a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted February 16, 2012 Are we playing two matches vs. each opponent...??? Also, way to wake me UP jocstrap!!! Kicked my azz in like 5 moves in our 'practice' game. Yes. One the first one ends, the second one will start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Know Doubt 0 Posted February 16, 2012 That was weird. I've got edjr's game on screen, he's rated at like 1484 or something... ...I get up, take a piss and come back and Poof! He's suddenly a 1271. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted February 16, 2012 THis is retarded. I'm not playin 10 games at once and certainly not while at work I just resigned some matches. Was winning every match or even last night, losing everyone today. Then when I am winning, people don't play I'm out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Know Doubt 0 Posted February 16, 2012 THis is retarded. I'm not playin 10 games at once and certainly not while at work I just resigned some matches. Was winning every match or even last night, losing everyone today. Then when I am winning, people don't play I'm out You were 'beating' me...??? Is that what the rolleyes is for...??? Jeez I was just gonna swap a Knight for a Rook man. Wow dude, wow. We're playing each other twice, this is gonna really be a grind man, don't give up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted February 16, 2012 You were 'beating' me...??? Is that what the rolleyes is for...??? Jeez I was just gonna swap a Knight for a Rook man. Wow dude, wow. We're playing each other twice, this is gonna really be a grind man, don't give up. I said beating or even. We had made one move each until this morning. if you ask me, that's pretty even. That being said. Not playing at work, it sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Know Doubt 0 Posted February 16, 2012 I said beating or even. We had made one move each until this morning. if you ask me, that's pretty even. That being said. Not playing at work, it sucks. Com'on man just take your time, I saw the way you pinned that other guys' Queen. It was beautiful. Take your time, take a few hours to make moves. I know it's fun when we go back and forth every 20 minutes or so but just be patient and think things over. I rushed my last move last nite in a 'friendly' vs. jocstrap and this morning I got an email saying our match was over. I was like WTF...? He woke me the fock up!!! This can be a blast man, besides what are we gonna do, play GHB'ers...??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLS 313 Posted February 16, 2012 I said beating or even. We had made one move each until this morning. if you ask me, that's pretty even. That being said. Not playing at work, it sucks. Just don't play it at work. That being said, you should have me in this match, unless you mess up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted February 16, 2012 That was weird. I've got edjr's game on screen, he's rated at like 1484 or something... ...I get up, take a piss and come back and Poof! He's suddenly a 1271. The fewer games you've played, the more wildly your rating swings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted February 16, 2012 Just don't play it at work. That being said, you should have me in this match, unless you mess up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted February 16, 2012 I've been in a hospital room for 2 days. Wifey having surgery. All I've done is look at the laptop and lose chess games. I think I'm about to go 2-4 with fftoday guys in games that are pretty far along. I suck, but it sure is fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLS 313 Posted February 16, 2012 I've been in a hospital room for 2 days. Wifey having surgery. All I've done is look at the laptop and lose chess games. I think I'm about to go 2-4 with fftoday guys in games that are pretty far along. I suck, but it sure is fun T&P's to your wife. Hope everything goes smoothly. Now our chess match....different story. ( o)(o) ETA: yeah, that wasn't gonna help either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Know Doubt 0 Posted February 16, 2012 I've been in a hospital room for 2 days. Wifey having surgery. All I've done is look at the laptop and lose chess games. I think I'm about to go 2-4 with fftoday guys in games that are pretty far along. I suck, but it sure is fun Yeah, Ts&Ps man. Great game too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted February 17, 2012 I've been in a hospital room for 2 days. Wifey having surgery. All I've done is look at the laptop and lose chess games. I think I'm about to go 2-4 with fftoday guys in games that are pretty far along. I suck, but it sure is fun I guess I need to go ahead and throw our game then. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted February 17, 2012 I guess I need to go ahead and throw our game then. Good luck. thanks! I knew you were a good sport Tex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IAMWood 6 Posted February 17, 2012 Yeah, Ts&Ps man. Great game too! I apologize for letting you do that. I gave edjr my queen too. Other games I am not being so dumb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Know Doubt 0 Posted February 17, 2012 FYI, I've gotta head to bed in a few minutes and tomorrow I dunno if I'm gonna get to a puter so just ignore me during Saturday's games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted February 17, 2012 How do you execute a "castle" move. I've needed it in a few games and have not been able to figure it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted February 17, 2012 How do you execute a "castle" move. I've needed it in a few games and have not been able to figure it out. Drag the king over either 2 or 3 towards the rook. you cannot castle if in check or through check. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted February 17, 2012 Drag the king over either 2 or 3 towards the rook. you cannot castle if in check or through check. I tried that, I thought. I'll try it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted February 17, 2012 I tried that, I thought. I'll try it again. if you're doing it against me, you're safe. Just put the king where it is supposed to be after a castle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted February 17, 2012 How do you execute a "castle" move. I've needed it in a few games and have not been able to figure it out. I think you can only make it work to the nearest rook. Also, neither the king or the rook has moved yet. Move the king over to the spot open right beside the rook. The move will happen automatically Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted February 17, 2012 I think you can only make it work to the nearest rook. Also, neither the king or the rook has moved yet. Move the king over to the spot open right beside the rook. The move will happen automatically I got it now. I think I must have tried to move both pieces. It would get kicked out. Move fukker! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites