zep73 Posted July 12, 2020 #701 Share Posted July 12, 2020 On 7/7/2020 at 1:58 PM, diddyman68 said: I still rush the occasional move...then instantly regret it... Deep into the games, when the attacking starts, I sometimes get excited and eager, feeling a sense of imminent danger. That makes me overlook pieces, lose them, and lose the game. When the first mistake is made, I get so annoyed with myself, and then it often repeats. I need to learn to step away from the board and calm down. Being in check or being threatened does not need a fast reply, even though my senses says it does. Maybe I'm ready tomorrow again. Maybe I'll need a couple days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddyman68 Posted July 12, 2020 #702 Share Posted July 12, 2020 19 minutes ago, zep73 said: Deep into the games, when the attacking starts, I sometimes get excited and eager, feeling a sense of imminent danger. That makes me overlook pieces, lose them, and lose the game. When the first mistake is made, I get so annoyed with myself, and then it often repeats. I need to learn to step away from the board and calm down. Being in check or being threatened does not need a fast reply, even though my senses says it does. Maybe I'm ready tomorrow again. Maybe I'll need a couple days. Well,you know the mistake you make,and you know how to fix it.thats a big positive. I'm terrible at finishing an opponent off,i could have a bish,horse and a castle,and spend an age chasing a solitary king around the board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Razman Posted July 12, 2020 #703 Share Posted July 12, 2020 So how does this work? I mean when does the tournament start ? and how long can you go between moves? I work during the day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddyman68 Posted July 12, 2020 #704 Share Posted July 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, razman said: So how does this work? I mean when does the tournament start ? and how long can you go between moves? I work during the day. Just set up an account at red hot pawn , No sign of a tournament starting yet,not till there's enough people. You have up to 3 days to make a move,or as soon as your opponent moves,you can also play up to 10 people at the same time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joc Posted July 13, 2020 Author #705 Share Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, razman said: So how does this work? I mean when does the tournament start ? and how long can you go between moves? I work during the day. As @diddyman68 said, register with RedHotPawn and choose a user name...then let me know here and I will put you on the list. Edited July 13, 2020 by joc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep73 Posted July 13, 2020 #706 Share Posted July 13, 2020 @danydandan are you still with me in the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joc Posted July 13, 2020 Author #707 Share Posted July 13, 2020 @diddyman68 Good game! Haste makes waste as they say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddyman68 Posted July 13, 2020 #708 Share Posted July 13, 2020 @joc i hate the end game,weakest part of my game. Good game though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joc Posted July 13, 2020 Author #709 Share Posted July 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, diddyman68 said: @joc i hate the end game,weakest part of my game. Good game though. I think we had equal advantage because you had the pawns...even though I over powered you with the other pieces. Nonetheless, there is little excuse for being in too big of a hurry to play chess. It kills me every single time! Just silly mistakes...like loosing my rook. I miss the obvious a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddyman68 Posted July 13, 2020 #710 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Yes,it was very even. Then i seen the castle just hanging there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joc Posted July 13, 2020 Author #711 Share Posted July 13, 2020 @zep73 Good game! I have to say....you are an incredibly fast learner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep73 Posted July 13, 2020 #712 Share Posted July 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, joc said: @zep73 Good game! I have to say....you are an incredibly fast learner! Thanks! I still need to eliminate the occasional mistakes though. They always happen when I rush. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joc Posted July 13, 2020 Author #713 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Just now, zep73 said: Thanks! I still need to eliminate the occasional mistakes though. They always happen when I rush. I have been trying to eliminate the same mistakes my whole life...so...good luck with that! Getting in a hurry just doesn't a good game of chess make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep73 Posted July 13, 2020 #714 Share Posted July 13, 2020 1 minute ago, joc said: I have been trying to eliminate the same mistakes my whole life...so...good luck with that! Getting in a hurry just doesn't a good game of chess make. I need a win soon, or I'll forget there even is such a thing.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joc Posted July 13, 2020 Author #715 Share Posted July 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, zep73 said: I need a win soon, or I'll forget there even is such a thing.... Hey, you went from...'What's a Bishop?' to understanding strategy and having an ability to anticipate your opponents move basically over night! It's only a matter of time until you are kicking all of our butts! btw...I almost stepped into a couple of different check mate traps you laid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep73 Posted July 13, 2020 #716 Share Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, joc said: Hey, you went from...'What's a Bishop?' to understanding strategy and having an ability to anticipate your opponents move basically over night! It's only a matter of time until you are kicking all of our butts! btw...I almost stepped into a couple of different check mate traps you laid. Learning fast is my thing. When I first came here, I told people that I learned most of the basic sciences in two years, and everybody laughed at me. But I really did. Not on expert level, but I was able to have scientific conversations and understand studies and articles. (Remember that @XenoFish? ) Hope that didn't sound like bragging. It's just important to me that people don't think I was a liar. And two years seemed long to me at that time. Edited July 13, 2020 by zep73 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted July 13, 2020 #717 Share Posted July 13, 2020 22 minutes ago, zep73 said: Learning fast is my thing. When I first came here, I told people that I learned most of the basic sciences in two years, and everybody laughed at me. But I really did. Not on expert level, but I was able to have scientific conversations and understand studies and articles. (Remember that @XenoFish? ) Hope that didn't sound like bragging. It's just important to me that people don't think I was a liar. And two years seemed long to me at that time. I don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep73 Posted July 13, 2020 #718 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Just now, XenoFish said: I don't care. How about joining us for the chess tournament? You'll have plenty of time to practice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted July 13, 2020 #719 Share Posted July 13, 2020 27 minutes ago, zep73 said: How about joining us for the chess tournament? You'll have plenty of time to practice! No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddyman68 Posted July 13, 2020 #720 Share Posted July 13, 2020 1 hour ago, zep73 said: I need a win soon, or I'll forget there even is such a thing.... Play that guy i told you about.your way better than him.just get a win under your belt.confidence booster. You can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep73 Posted July 13, 2020 #721 Share Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, diddyman68 said: Play that guy i told you about.your way better than him.just get a win under your belt.confidence booster. You can do it. Claude Reiland? I just initiated a game with him. Btw, our own game, I'm experimenting with a different opening. Edited July 13, 2020 by zep73 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenWolf Posted July 14, 2020 #722 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Since everyone is challenging one another, I thought it would be fair I joined in. Anyone can hit me up if they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep73 Posted July 14, 2020 #723 Share Posted July 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, GoldenWolf said: Since everyone is challenging one another, I thought it would be fair I joined in. Anyone can hit me up if they want. You're playing your maximum already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenWolf Posted July 14, 2020 #724 Share Posted July 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, zep73 said: You're playing your maximum already I have it set to zero that way I initiate games, I didn't want people starting games where they only move once every 4-7 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep73 Posted July 14, 2020 #725 Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 minute ago, GoldenWolf said: I have it set to zero that way I initiate games, I didn't want people starting games where they only move once every 4-7 days. Hit me, but be patient and gentle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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