I dunno about that last. I just checked the most recent match between chaoszerg vs dowdy, and the result leaves both chaoszerg and dowdy tied for third place in Group A

Looks like we may need to have a decider for that match between the two of them, if that does go ahead then it will need to be as quick as possible, so it will probably have a very low timeout on it.

I'm working on getting that set up now.

Sorry folk i have been having trouble with the chess website trying to get it to load up. So it has been taking me a while to play Dowdy but i have sorted the problem and now am ready to DESTROY HIM BUWHAHAHAHAHA!!! Im ready when you are Dowdy we will have our decider match.


* puts on best highlander voice*

There can only be one

Urg, finally I've found a way to stop getting messages from Max Cady. In case anyone else didn't know, there is an ignore list alongside the Buddy list. Thats been what? 11 days I have been receiving 'you suck', 'your a cheater', 'I'm so good you can't have won fair', 'your Mr EGO', 'that was a bad move you loser', 'your the worst player EVER', etc etc messages 2 to 3 a day, and I stopped replying to him after the second day

Max Cady sounds like someone they could well do without on there.


Dowdy has also said he's ok to go ahead with a decider, i've tossed a coin to see which side will play which colour - Dowdy will be white and you will be black. I've asked Dowdy to start the match with a timebank of 0 and a timeout of 1 day, to make it as quick a match as possible.

Good luck.

"ouch what a tirdmuffin "

If my two matches are holding up the tornie couldn't we just say one win to me one to her...?

Still if anyone wants to play feel free to challenge me looking for something to do

If you win a single game against Ashley then you'll qualify to go through as she won't be able to overtake you, so really it's just down to finishing the game you've got going just now.

As far as the tournament is concerned overall, the main match we're waiting for is the Dowdy vs Chaoszerg rematch, in group B, John343 will go through no matter what and the games in group C are very nearly completed.

So really we're quite close to completing round one, round two shouldn't be long now.

I'll take you up on that. I'm trying to get a chance to play everyone I might meet next round - you know, scout them out, lol.

Good luck in our little friendly match

Not sure why, but this makes me want to play this guy lol. I'm gonna challenge him to a match.

I looked at his profile, and this is what it said:

"Hi. I' easy to beat because i'm always distracted. So even if i'm for exemple 1400, i' sometimes 1000. Easy points..."

this 'max cady' seems like a real douche. we should all team up and send him like 200000 messages to tell him that. maybe that would get him over his egotistical crap. or just all challenge him to chess games to prove he sucks (well at least you guys because i suck...)

Well I just resigned against him. He had me beaten; I could have made it last another 20 turns or so, but he would have gotten the win. Far better player second time around; first time around I beat him easily but this time I just couldn't seem to do anything to harm his position - so it seems all his screaming, insulting, and accusations actually made him a better player. (although my official response will be it 'threw me off my game'... yeah, that sounds much better )
Pitty he's just a bad a winner as he is a poor loser. I'm glad I don't have to see whatever messages he's been trying to send me since I resigned.

...and I just lost another game tp PA's friend... I'm seriously getting my a$$ kicked these days

I had to give up on my match with Dowdy so Dowdy wins. I keep having difficulties loading up the site most the time. I thought i had the problem fixed but it still continues so i give up. Good luck Dowdy against everyone else.

Don't feel bad. He's of International Grandmaster status (he's beaten many of them, at least). You made a good account of yourself though. Gave him pause for thought quite a few time though. He doesn't have the internet (hence why we used my account to play the game), so he can't play this all the time, and with his wife being sick, he can't go out to chess clubs or anything, so to play a competitive game was immensely enjoyable for him.

Though it does look good on my account: ParanoidAndroid (black) {wins} vs TalonS (white)...... If only I could do it myself. Maybe he can play for me next round

RHP occasionally goes through periods where it just won't load. These periods can last for a few hours at a time. Are you sure the problem was with you? I'm not sure you needed to give up because of this matter.

what kind of internet do you have?

Talon, you can challenge me and get your dignity back. My RHP username is Opus Magnus.

We are now waiting for just one game to complete before we can proceed to round two, which shouldn't be very long finishing by the looks of things, any day now.

Once the result is confirmed, the round two groups will be set up. If you have qualified for round two, I'll be sending you a PM with details of which group you are going to be in. At that point a new scoreboard will be put up and the matches for round two will be able to get started.

The top scoring players from round one will be 'seeded' in to seperate groups, and the rest of the qualifying players will then be randomly allocated the remaining places in those groups.

Crikey! You've lost your mojo! This is a very very rare event, I think it should be officially noted . At this rate I will be able to beat you.

It is happening very often so thats why i have given up it will only be a pain for evryone when it comes to my games so it's best to call it quits. My connection is broadband and is 10Mb connection but i have no problems with other sites just that chess one. Oh well may the best man or girl win out of all of ou.

you may just

Round two has begun, check Here for your round two groups.

I've actually got 5 games going right now, so unfortunately I won't be able to play all my games right away. I'm close to finishing one or two of them, so it shouldn't be too long, but just a heads up so you know. Cheers

Anyone up for a Practice match????

I would like to have a practice game with someone before going into round 2! I feel the need to dust of some cobwebs.

So if anyone is up for this let me know.

Round 2's going to be, err, interesting. Yes. That's the word. Interesting...

* Also has 5 games currently in progress *

Yup that is a good word...'interesting.' I am up against two of my fave people on here.

Sooooo glad I am not up against Talon, THANKYOU GOD!!!

Get ready to be thrashed guys! This is going to be fierce.

*gets band aids and iodine ready for the guys*

Watch it, she pulls hair...

*eyes burnsides name in his group*

Ahhh Burnsy boy... we must again go up against each other.

*makes game, flexes his muscles, which in reality is pointless... it doesn't help me move the mouse any better*

Feeling game?

Snake I've started games against you.

Oh and Subby, I found your body in Deathholme

lol.... See, I knew I'd lose it if it wasn't screwed on

Anyone feel free to start a practise game with me, i havent played for... must be a month or two...

I'm open for practice games.. RHP name is KBAchess

I'm on a streAk here, 6 games so far

Ahhh, Subby my old friend. We meet again at last. How have you been Subby?
Besides DEFEATED ON THE FIELD OF WAR?

Oh yes, the time hath commeth.

I just checked the site yesterday and found out I have 0 games waiting. Anyone want a game?

Sorry i've been away for so long, my computer had to be rebooted and then my internet wouldnt work, I have only just and so got it working, can anyone tell me if we're still on round 1 or is it round 2 now?

We are now into round 2. The qualifiying members for this round can be found: Here!

Well I blew it but so did my pharmacy.... No zoloft for a few puts me out for a few,.. and guess what i timed out .

If I get a note from my doctor can it be excused.lol
whats up with that

congratulations rebirth you just happened to get lucky, i depressed , therefore out like a light.
great frillen game man. 82 moves til it was over? unreal.
thats the longest i ever played anyone.

* ZombieDog , gratzies *
SO NOW I LEAVE THIS TOURNAMENT. A LITTLE WISER , SOMEWHAT SAD
NOT DUE TO THE LOSS BUT BECAUSE I WILL MISS CHALLENGING THIS SKILLFUL GAME WITH YOU ALL HERE IN ROUND 2,..

ALL I CAN SAY IS
SUCKERS .LOL

YOU ALL ROCK....HAVE FUN AND YES, IM USING CAPS HERE NOW.
ILL GO OUT WITH A BANG YES?

KICK SOME CAN CANS TO THE CURBSTONE PEOPLE
DARLINGS, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE...TEEHEE

PS: Im up for some practice games now that Im all alone ,..left here ....*whimper* siffle* snot snot*
You know where Ill be at thr RHP and zombiedog is who i signed in as .

Abecrombie
miss you all have a goodie,.. and kick some boodie

SaRuMaN,...

If someone here in round two happens to bail out ,..can I be on a waiting list so I can play?
That is if someone bails out {backs out ,leaves ,scuhootles}

Thanks boss
Abecrombie aka ZombieDog

It would have to depend on who was the next highest scorer, but in the meantime thanks for taking part.

Finally freed up a slot for my second game in round 2. Good luck dowdy

I just missed a ckeckmate move in my last round 1 game. I will need to make a few more moves to push the king back to where it was before my last move. Can anyone tell me how many rating points a player loses by not making their best moves.

Rating is only based on wins or losses, so it doesn't matter how you win or how you lose, the end result will yield the same amount of rating gain or loss.

In a prior game that I won my rating points dropped from 1680 to 1622. I played on the conservative side after a mistake were my opponent lost his queen. I suspect the way a game is played has more to do with the ratings than the win or loss, that is why I asked.

I am kind of new to playing chess like this. The most experience I have was where I lost 18 games out of 20 to a friend I played with at work some 20 or so years ago. I learned a lot but had little success with him.

I am happy I am getting some real experience. After the tournament I hope to continue playing with the group here.

^Because your rating is still provisional (haven't played 20 rated games yet), the score is calculated differently. Depending on the ranking of the player you beat, your rating can still go down, even if you win - check the FAQ questions for the site and scroll down to where it says "I just won a game. WHy has my rating gone down?"

Thanks PA, I will do that.

Hrmph, thats odd, I lost 6 points from my last won game. Guess it's because I'm provisional. (Curses PA if not for my loss to you I'd be on a 10 game streak )

When do you guys expect tournament 4? I can't wait to get in on the action

If anyone would like a game send annetti2 (rhp) one, I'd love to play anyone .

I have less than 20 minutes to make my move against John343, and I have chosen my move. But RHP is currently experiencing technical difficulties and I can't access my games. I do have to go to sleep tonight (long day tomorrow), so I'll have about 8-10 hours less timebank than I should (assuming I get online as soon as I wake up)

You do not need to be concerned PA if you are a little late with your move.

I wish everyone I played tried to make at least one move a day. I respect that some need more time for various reasons. I realize our guidlines require at least one move a day so I follow that format myself and appreciate that PA does likewise.

So, round two! Is it the one top scoring player from each group that goes on, or the two top scoring players?