Eco 3,008 Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Spike said: I don't want to get stomped Ah, you kind of get used to it... I played two matches last night that I still can't get over, both of them I was clearly in the winning position, but against the clock, and fucked them both up. I am actually with some guys online tonight via Discord and we are going to walk through the game (they both very higher rated than I). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,101 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Just now, Eco said: Ah, you kind of get used to it... I played two matches last night that I still can't get over, both of them I was clearly in the winning position, but against the clock, and fucked them both up. I am actually with some guys online tonight via Discord and we are going to walk through the game (they both very higher rated than I). Not when it's a Fool's Mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Just now, Spike said: Not when it's a Fool's Mate. True...I won a match tonight actually, and used a weird variation of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,101 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Just now, Eco said: True...I won a match tonight actually, and used a weird variation of it. Was it one of those plays that has the opponet move their rooks too early? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Here it was. It was on my 9th move. Updated with the whole game @Spike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 So, news broke yesterday that tournament leader, Ian Nepo, has been battling an illness (not the Coronavirus, although details are scare), which is why he tried to offer Ding an early draw yesterday (was declined), yet went won to secure the win. Today though, was a different result. He went up against the fan favorite in MVL, and looked tired, was sloppy, and lost his first match of this tournament. Here are today's results Current Standings Tomorrow's Schedule* *There were rumors spreading today that FIDE will move this to an online tournament starting tomorrow. Personally, seems a little too late, but we will see what the official statement is (if there is one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 Also, I know that I'm mostly alone in here, but I am curious @Batard if you know ANYTHING about MVL and that he exists? He always has a massive following wherever he goes and plays very fun, exciting chess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,825 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Chess? Not for me. Poor man's draughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted March 25, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted March 25, 2020 I'd like to get back into it just can't enjoy playing online unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Batard 2,534 Posted March 26, 2020 Administrator Share Posted March 26, 2020 13 hours ago, Eco said: Also, I know that I'm mostly alone in here, but I am curious @Batard if you know ANYTHING about MVL and that he exists? He always has a massive following wherever he goes and plays very fun, exciting chess. I'm aware of Maxime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 16 hours ago, nudge said: I'd like to get back into it just can't enjoy playing online unfortunately. Too bad, it would be nice to play some people online that I actually know. I know we used to have a chess tournament with...that one member who was the Galatasary fan...can't remember his name though but he was a solid player. 3 hours ago, Batard said: I'm aware of Maxime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted March 26, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted March 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Eco said: Too bad, it would be nice to play some people online that I actually know. I know we used to have a chess tournament with...that one member who was the Galatasary fan...can't remember his name though but he was a solid player. You'd demolish me anyway I played online with Marklar or whatever his name was a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, nudge said: You'd demolish me anyway I played online with Marklar or whatever his name was a few times. Chess.com allows 'unqiue' games, so I could make so that you have 5 minutes, and I only have one minute. Or You start with the normal pieces, and instead of bishops, a queen, and rooks, I just have all Knights, King, and Pawns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted March 26, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted March 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Eco said: Chess.com allows 'unqiue' games, so I could make so that you have 5 minutes, and I only have one minute. Or You start with the normal pieces, and instead of bishops, a queen, and rooks, I just have all Knights, King, and Pawns. I'd probably still lose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 Well, I woke up the news that the Chess world was expecting. Quote FIDE Candidates Tournament stopped at halfway The 2020 FIDE Candidates has been stopped today after 7 of the 14 rounds, with the second half to be completed at a later date. The escalating coronavirus pandemic around the world had made the decision to play the event look increasingly anomalous, and today was the last chance for many of the players and others involved with the tournament to get a flight out of Russia. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Ian Nepomniachtchi will go into the second half of the event leading by a full point on 4.5/7. The World Chess Federation FIDE has now confirmed that the Candidates Tournament has been stopped. The official statement explains that the immediate reason is the stopping of all flights out of Russia from 27th March: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,182 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I don't know much about the world of professional chess, but I do know who Magnus Carlsen is. And 16 year old Alireza Firouzja beat him at some blitz chess tournament. https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/17/sport/alireza-firouzja-beat-magnus-carlsen-iran-chess-spt-intl/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_content=2020-04-17T12%3A00%3A11&utm_term=link&utm_source=twCNN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,610 Posted January 17, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 17, 2021 Anyone a fan of it? I used to play it sporadically when I was younger, and I recently tried to get back into it. Challenged some Asian guy online, and he beat me so fast that my head spun. Rusty as shit. Granted, I was never great to begin with. Are you following professional chess? Magnus Carlsen is a straight up genius. Became a grandmaster when he was 14, and played 10 people blindfolded when he was a teenager and beat every single one of them. There's quite a few videos on youtube, where he plays online. He beats grandmasters like they're nothing. Absolute fascinating human being. Here he got challenged by someone with the nickname "MagnusIsPoorPlayer". Probably a clever way to provoke a challenge out of Magnus. "This guy has severely provoked me with his username... and now I shall beat him quite mercilessly" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted January 17, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted January 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, Tommy said: Anyone a fan of it? I used to play it sporadically when I was younger, and I recently tried to get back into it. Challenged some Asian guy online, and he beat me so fast that my head spun. Rusty as shit. Granted, I was never great to begin with. Are you following professional chess? Magnus Carlsen is a straight up genius. Became a grandmaster when he was 14, and played 10 people blindfolded when he was a teenager and beat every single one of them. There's quite a few videos on youtube, where he plays online. He beats grandmasters like they're nothing. Absolute fascinating human being. Here he got challenged by someone with the nickname "MagnusIsPoorPlayer". Probably a clever way to provoke a challenge out of Magnus. "This guy has severely provoked me with his username... and now I shall beat him quite mercilessly" You're a bit late to the party Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,610 Posted January 17, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 17, 2021 Just now, nudge said: You're a bit late to the party This is the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted January 17, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted January 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, Tommy said: Anyone a fan of it? I used to play it sporadically when I was younger, and I recently tried to get back into it. Challenged some Asian guy online, and he beat me so fast that my head spun. Rusty as shit. Granted, I was never great to begin with. Do you play on chess24 or chess.com? I tried to get back into it, but online is just no fun for me, I need actual board to enjoy it... And in "real life", have nobody to play with anymore. Used to play Xiangqi with the construction workers who were working next to my house a few years ago, got demolished every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,610 Posted January 17, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 minute ago, nudge said: Do you play on chess24 or chess.com? I tried to get back into it, but online is just no fun for me, I need actual board to enjoy it... And in "real life", have nobody to play with anymore. Used to play Xiangqi with the construction workers who were working next to my house a few years ago, got demolished every time chess24 I even have a nice chess set in real life. From Croatia, hand carved and all. It's quite a beauty. Haven't played in ages though. I'd like to play a bit better though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted January 17, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted January 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, Tommy said: chess24 I even have a nice chess set in real life. From Croatia, hand carved and all. It's quite a beauty. Haven't played in ages though. I'd like to play a bit better though. A lot of it is about practice... The last time I properly played chess was back at my old workplace; we used to organise little chess competitions between the co-workers I was pretty rusty at the beginning as I hadn't played for years, but then a few months later managed to constantly get into the top 3, and after few more months was able to beat our best player regularly. Kinda miss it; it's a great brain workout. @Eco is great at chess, maybe ask him to play online. It feels good to win, but you benefit more from and improve faster by playing stronger opponents... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted January 18, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted January 18, 2021 Loved it as a kid. The old man had a very nice chess board. Wouldn’t mind getting back into it myself now. Or even getting myself a nice board! Going to have a look now actually... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,610 Posted January 18, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 18, 2021 Watching a video where a Grandmaster explains chess openings to a class of 6 year olds. Maybe that'll help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machado 1,710 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 46 minutes ago, Tommy said: Watching a video where a Grandmaster explains chess openings to a class of 6 year olds. Maybe that'll help. Ben "never play f6" Finegold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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