Saru 8,173 #1 Posted February 23, 2005 Thought i'd start this thread for any discussions relating to practice matches, as there are quite a few going on right now. I'm finding that it's quite handy to have a few practice games first because until recently i hadn't played chess for a long time, and I think that's the case with quite a few of the other particpants aswell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurnSide 7 #2 Posted February 23, 2005 Well, so far i've had three games, two are ongoing (i'm getting slaughtered by Thistle!) and i lost hopelessly against Talon. It's been years since i played! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elvis 1 #3 Posted February 23, 2005 Yeah practise games are a great idea. As BurnSide can vouch for! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gollum 0 #5 Posted February 23, 2005 Burnsy, I've played thistle 9 times and she beat me in 8 of them. Watch yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurnSide 7 #6 Posted February 23, 2005 That's good to hear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saru 8,173 #7 Posted February 23, 2005 I've played Thistle 4 times this week and the best I managed to achieve was a stalemate. She's very good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elvis 1 #8 Posted February 23, 2005 C'mon the Scots!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thistle 2 #9 Posted February 23, 2005 OK....now watch me lose every tourney game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gollum 0 #10 Posted February 23, 2005 Incidently T, is this game we are in a practice or for real? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thistle 2 #11 Posted February 23, 2005 Incidently T, is this game we are in a practice or for real? 498701[/snapback] Ermmmm I thought it was real but we can make it practice if you want Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurnSide 7 #12 Posted February 23, 2005 Hey now T, now you're just toying with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gollum 0 #13 Posted February 23, 2005 Incidently T, is this game we are in a practice or for real? 498701[/snapback] Ermmmm I thought it was real but we can make it practice if you want 498713[/snapback] We shall make it real then, might aswell start the tourny off. (I think we've had ennough practice as it is). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurnSide 7 #14 Posted February 23, 2005 Awww Saru i didn't see that coming. Blast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thistle 2 #15 Posted February 23, 2005 Hey now T, now you're just toying with me. 498718[/snapback] You love it really Talon's gonna be tricky to beat tho.......gonna have to watch him lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saru 8,173 #16 Posted February 23, 2005 Awww Saru i didn't see that coming. Blast! Sorry - there goes your knight I'm playing a match game against Thistle just now but I can't see myself winning, i'm already one rook down. Still, early days yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gollum 0 #17 Posted February 23, 2005 (edited) Just finished a game with Saru.....5 move checkmate. 1 up to gollum. (Sorry boss, no hard feelings). Edited February 23, 2005 by gollum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saru 8,173 #18 Posted February 23, 2005 Ah damn, didn't see that at all - had absolutely no idea you were anywhere near it. Good job I think more practice is in order Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurnSide 7 #19 Posted February 23, 2005 Well, i figured there was no way i was saving the rook, so at least i could get my castle out while you were occupied, and take the the Rook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurnSide 7 #20 Posted February 23, 2005 Hrmmm... probably shouldn't have moved there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thistle 2 #21 Posted February 23, 2005 ok well I just got well and truly beaten to a pulp by Talon Well played Tal.....I'll beat you in the tourney game (maybe) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurnSide 7 #22 Posted February 23, 2005 Ah ha Thistle, i'm making a comeback! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thistle 2 #23 Posted February 23, 2005 Ah ha Thistle, i'm making a comeback! 498816[/snapback] So you are oh wait a minute........oopsie sorry Burnsy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurnSide 7 #24 Posted February 23, 2005 WHAT!? ARRGHHH BLAST!! I didn't even see it coming!! hahahahahah congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurnSide 7 #25 Posted February 23, 2005 Sorry for the resign Saru. I felt my play was getting a little embarrasing. So, that's three out of three practice games sucessfully lost, i think i'm ready for the real thing now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
