Dowdy 0 #126 Posted October 31, 2005 Chess is a sport, just of the mind rather than body. But nobody became a world class footballer in only a few training sessions. Yeah, but chess doesn't get your the chicks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Talon 6 #127 Posted October 31, 2005 .... no.... no it doesn't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thistle 2 #128 Posted October 31, 2005 Try. Learn. Never give up. Good Advice Tal....but most importantly ... HAVE FUN ! At the end of the day chess is a game and a great way to meet other members of UM that you might not get to know through the forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subtemperate 22 #129 Posted October 31, 2005 Why is it the people who leave the tournament always have losses to me.... Why cant those who beat me leave.... lol Talon's right, you do get better the more you play. I went back and had a look at one of my first games in the original tournament..... and I almiost cried I was that awful.... I was obviously out of practise wuite a bit lol. But i got better in that tournament, as it went along.... and I have played better this time around. Hopefully ill finish around the top 5, then I can feel good about my improvement, considering the field in this tournament is pretty good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphina 2 #130 Posted October 31, 2005 Chess is a sport, just of the mind rather than body. But nobody became a world class footballer in only a few training sessions. The thing is...I think it's very easy indeed for the people at the top of the league to say that, and a damn sight more difficult for people at the bottom to accept it Part of the reason I stopped playing in the first tournament was because (aside from the fact I got fedup waiting for some games - I'd much rather just sit down and play a game through), it quickly became apparant that not only was Talon going to win the thing (as he is likely to win every single one of these tournaments we host), but that I wasn't even likely to secure a place high up on the score boards. As much as we say "it's all in the name of fun", it's still a competition, and I think people still do want to win...nobody is going to be having fun if all their doing is losing time and time again. Telling them they'll get better with experience probably isn't much comfort with the same three names in the top spots every single tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lottie 10 #131 Posted October 31, 2005 Bleeding heck Tal I just saw your results and you haven't lost a single game!? Are you secretly heading to being grand or international master? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lottie 10 #132 Posted October 31, 2005 (edited) Suicidal Subster Knights move F6 to H5 remember!! --- Knights on the rim are dim! Edit- Checkmate! Nice game sweets. Try not to play your Knights on the edge of the board as you are limiting the knights function as they should control 8 squares. Edited October 31, 2005 by Lottie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
__Kratos__ 14 #133 Posted October 31, 2005 (edited) On second thought... maybe you shouldn't play in the tourney. Whoa, sweet.. RHP is letting me play SEVEN games! Guess, I'll get to play you, Lottie. Good luck and have fun. Edited October 31, 2005 by __Kratos__ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subtemperate 22 #134 Posted October 31, 2005 Lottie is a meanie Subby play better this time.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colorless 0 #135 Posted November 1, 2005 Thanks for the inspirational post, Talon. I'll come back next year and I'll beat you all! *Shakes fist* (By next year I mean in 20 years.) I used to be really good. During school last year, I played intramural chess and was undefeated. But now I'm just plain terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thebarman 6 #136 Posted November 2, 2005 Whoa, sweet.. RHP is letting me play SEVEN games! It did that for me too, so long as you don't let your number of games drop back down to 6 you should be able to keep going, I think I had 8 on the go at one point without subscribing. Trouble is it's hard to keep track of that many games, so that's my excuse for losing a couple Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdog 2 #137 Posted November 2, 2005 (edited) Guys I think I am going to have to resign from the tournament... my comp is out of action and im sharing my dads... I cant move enough. Edited November 2, 2005 by Richdog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley-Star*Child 25 #138 Posted November 3, 2005 (edited) Come one someone sign on to play...I wanna play a few games before I go.... Oh and Richdog, don't resign...my comp is out too (hell I can't even get it to re-install XP a.t.m.) and am using my sister's. I'm sure we can all wait... Edited November 3, 2005 by Ashley-Star*Child Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joc 17,176 #139 Posted November 4, 2005 I may have to opt out as well due to injuries involving a horse. I will try to hang in there though. If I am at all able to sit tomorrow I will still play...as it is..I don't even know if I will be able to get out of bed. But don't count me out yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurnSide 7 #140 Posted November 4, 2005 I have a few spaces free for anyone looking to play who i haven't challenged yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saru 7,245 #141 Posted November 4, 2005 Just thought i'd mention this here for those who were either too late to join in the tournament or who have been removed/opted out due to time constraints; we may be implementing a new chess system on the site once the tournament is nearing it's finishing stages. The new system which was suggested by Subby, involves us having a continuous 'league', where players can opt to take part at any time. It will no longer be necessary for newer players to play any games against more experienced players, which should be more appealing to beginners who can instead opt to play only against other chess beginners. The league would consist of a ranking system, with the most experienced player at the top and gradually moving down to the newer players at the bottom. To move up the rank, a player would need to challenge and beat a player who is of a higher rank - if they succeed then they move up to that position and the other players below that point move down one position. In this way players can slowly try to move up the ranks. The idea is still in it's early stages, so i don't have all the details yet. The main aim of it is to encourage more people to take part, and to prevent our less experienced players from having to play against people they don't want to. It also eliminates waiting for players to finish, or the need to remove players who take a long time to move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wabbit 2 #142 Posted November 4, 2005 what a great idea, Saru! I'm more then a novice myself, having never played chess and I would love to learn: this would be an opportunity for people such as myself to be able to join and learn, thus, enabling me, per say, to kick some UM keester after a length of time lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnakeProphet 6 #143 Posted November 4, 2005 The main aim of it is to encourage more people to take part, and to prevent our less experienced players from having to play against people they don't want to. Hehehehe, who wouldn't want to play against Talon? *all hands go up*............Whoa guys, it was just a rethorical question. j/k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thebarman 6 #144 Posted November 4, 2005 who wouldn't want to play against Talon Playing against a stronger player is the only way we learn, it's Talon I feel sorry for how's he going to get any better playing us lot!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subtemperate 22 #145 Posted November 4, 2005 I would think its good for Talon, as a lot of us aren't very good at technique we have an air of unpredictability to us, rather then someone who have a certain technique they always play with.... Then of course, he does beat us all.... that can't feel all that bad... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joc 17,176 #146 Posted November 4, 2005 Heeeeeeeeeeeelp! I'm being tag teamed by Kratos, Thistle and Talon....this is not looking good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Talon 6 #147 Posted November 4, 2005 I'm being tag teamed by Kratos, Thistle and Talon....this is not looking good Well if it helps, I'm pretty sure you're making the best possible moves against me, or at least certainly the moves I don't want you to make Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
__Kratos__ 14 #148 Posted November 4, 2005 (edited) Heeeeeeeeeeeelp! I'm being tag teamed by Kratos, Thistle and Talon....this is not looking good We're even right now by the looks of it. My poor knight... I hope you didn't torture him too long before ending his miserable life. I've got Thistle going against me as well... slippery queen she has. Edited November 4, 2005 by __Kratos__ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joc 17,176 #149 Posted November 4, 2005 Thistle is about as slippery as they get...watch out..she is a Master of the Pawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subtemperate 22 #150 Posted November 4, 2005 The master of the pawn has become master of the pillow, so you can have relax about that game for now.... I shall go play my... oh...I dont have any left.... *slakes fist at heavens* DAMNNNNN YOOUUUUU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
