joc 16,512 #1 Posted January 9, 2019 This thread is for any discussions at all relating to the chess tournament, whether it be to chat about a match, talk about chess tactics or anything at all to do with chess. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joc 16,512 #2 Posted January 9, 2019 4 hours ago, joc said: Just a reminder for anyone who wishes to participate: Register an account with your User Name at https://www.redhotpawn.com. To find another UM member ....click on New Game....then click on Player Directory..type in player's user name and hit search. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spartan max2 11,820 #3 Posted January 9, 2019 I'm open to do warm ups, if anyone wants to just let me know. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantisRises 746 #4 Posted January 9, 2019 Shoot me a game if you want Spartan. AtlantisRises1 on RHP. I need to get rid of the rust. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozymandias 2,857 #5 Posted January 9, 2019 37 minutes ago, spartan max2 said: I'm open to do warm ups, if anyone wants to just let me know. I've started a challenge game with you, spartan max2. The game is called Beginner's Luck and I am white and have made my first move. THis is my first chess match in over 50 years!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spartan max2 11,820 #6 Posted January 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ozymandias said: I've started a challenge game with you, spartan max2. The game is called Beginner's Luck and I am white and have made my first move. THis is my first chess match in over 50 years!!! oh haha, I started the game before seeing this post, I thought that name looked familiar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danydandan 13,840 #7 Posted January 9, 2019 Guys how in the blue hell do you turn off email notifications for each move. I have about 5000 emails today. 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saru 7,067 #8 Posted January 9, 2019 14 minutes ago, danydandan said: Guys how in the blue hell do you turn off email notifications for each move. I have about 5000 emails today. Here you go: https://www.redhotpawn.com/mysettings/notificationsettings.php 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spartan max2 11,820 #9 Posted January 9, 2019 oh god thanks, I didn't even realize I was getting a thousand emails lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Podo 7,735 #10 Posted January 9, 2019 I'm totally open to practice games with anyone, to get used to the UI. My username on there is also Podo. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joc 16,512 #11 Posted January 9, 2019 If you haven't played on the site...keep in mind the Analysis Board. Look for it in the same frame as Submit Move or Refresh Page In the Analysis Board...you can move not only your pieces, but your opponents pieces...and there is a forward and back button to move the Analysis Board back as far as want....it's pretty cool... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danydandan 13,840 #12 Posted January 9, 2019 That's handy Joc. I'm on my phone using the App it's very very good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earl.Of.Trumps 5,454 #13 Posted January 9, 2019 this is going to sound juvenile, but how the heck do you LOG OUT of RHP? Yeah, yeah, I'm getting senile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danydandan 13,840 #14 Posted January 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, Earl.Of.Trumps said: this is going to sound juvenile, but how the heck do you LOG OUT of RHP? Yeah, yeah, I'm getting senile. You can't. Your in forever!!!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joc 16,512 #15 Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Earl.Of.Trumps said: this is going to sound juvenile, but how the heck do you LOG OUT of RHP? Yeah, yeah, I'm getting senile. click on the circle at the top that would be your avatar if you had one...then look below for the Sign Out button Edited January 9, 2019 by joc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earl.Of.Trumps 5,454 #16 Posted January 9, 2019 thanks, joc. I thought I would have Dany for a roommate for all eternity! AGhhhhhhhhhhh! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danydandan 13,840 #17 Posted January 9, 2019 Just now, Earl.Of.Trumps said: thanks, joc. I thought I would have Dany for a roommate for all eternity! AGhhhhhhhhhhh! You'd be blessed if that was the case. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantisRises 746 #18 Posted January 9, 2019 53 minutes ago, danydandan said: You can't. Your in forever!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dejarma 3,692 #19 Posted January 9, 2019 excuse my ignorance here but folk could use a chess computer if they felt the need= how will you know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spartan max2 11,820 #20 Posted January 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Dejarma said: excuse my ignorance here but folk could use a chess computer if they felt the need= how will you know? No one would know, we just trust the UM people do not care about a pointless friendly competition with no reward enough to "cheat" lol 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantisRises 746 #21 Posted January 10, 2019 51 minutes ago, spartan max2 said: No one would know, we just trust the UM people do not care about a pointless friendly competition with no reward enough to "cheat" lol Agreed. Is just a game between mates. Not like Saru is going to post out a check to the winner... I would prefer cash in an envelope btw... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earl.Of.Trumps 5,454 #22 Posted January 10, 2019 19 minutes ago, AtlantisRises said: Agreed. Is just a game between mates. Not like Saru is going to post out a check to the winner... I would prefer cash in an envelope btw... Ya, but I have a couple of potentials in here that if I play them and actually win, I'm going to demand a beer (or ale) of my choice as compensense, in what they call a "yard"...? Have I got the lingo down?? Ya, and of course, I will pony up if I lose :--) It's a pride thing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantisRises 746 #23 Posted January 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Earl.Of.Trumps said: Ya, but I have a couple of potentials in here that if I play them and actually win, I'm going to demand a beer (or ale) of my choice as compensense, in what they call a "yard"...? Have I got the lingo down?? Ya, and of course, I will pony up if I lose :--) It's a pride thing If you cheat for a matter of pride then there are some real issues involved. Though a tabbed beer is a true gentleman's wager. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joc 16,512 #24 Posted January 10, 2019 5 hours ago, Dejarma said: excuse my ignorance here but folk could use a chess computer if they felt the need= how will you know? Chess is a lot like life...it takes a considerable amount of thought to be successful. You have to think about consequences for actions, rewards for actions, dangers yet unseen, and a strategy that will help you get ahead. Cheating at chess is like...lol...I don't even know what it's like...what is the point in trying to cheat? It's like maybe telling the little boy in the playground...Hey, my Dad can whip your ass! It just doesn't prove anything. It is impossible to get a high from cheating at chess...but when you win...you know you did something right...and if nothing else, there is a good feeling to be had from that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantisRises 746 #25 Posted January 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, joc said: Chess is a lot like life...it takes a considerable amount of thought to be successful. You have to think about consequences for actions, rewards for actions, dangers yet unseen, and a strategy that will help you get ahead. Cheating at chess is like...lol...I don't even know what it's like...what is the point in trying to cheat? It's like maybe telling the little boy in the playground...Hey, my Dad can whip your ass! It just doesn't prove anything. It is impossible to get a high from cheating at chess...but when you win...you know you did something right...and if nothing else, there is a good feeling to be had from that. Agreed. Has been a very long time since I played seriously, but most kitchens I have worked in, particularly those on ship have a chess board along with a deck of cards, maybe an Uno deck or a backgammon board for those moments where you can't quite pretend to be doing any work. A good win always makes you feel like you have achieved something special. And a solid loss makes you want to improve. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
