03 Apr 09
Originally posted by greenpawn34I was still waiting for the april fools actually Greeny. Since you maintain your school for ninja chess dunces is real, i shall look forward to lesson #1, thanks.
Could not see a thing with them bloody things on.
Filling up Bates Motel (my club) with under 1400's (max 10)
then coach them up to +1800 - this will take up all my time so am
imposing a total forum ban on myself (you will pleased to hear) as from
next week.
Hi divegeester - You are in Bates Motel, that was a wee free lesson from SG.
Don't worry, Pattern recognition will be covered in full.
SwissGambit; if you are still remotely alive when I get my rating to within kicking distance of your arse......😛
Yeah....not gonna happen i know!
03 Apr 09
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Originally posted by divegeesterNo joke - it's for real.
I was still waiting for the april fools actually Greeny. Since you maintain your school for ninja chess dunces is real, i shall look forward to lesson #1, thanks.
SwissGambit; if you are still remotely alive when I get my rating to within kicking distance of your arse......😛
Yeah....not gonna happen i know!
lesson #1
I am not to be called Greeny.
Lesson #2
Stop upsetting the good players. I intend to invite three or four in
(one at a time) so you lot can pick their brains and get them to
go over one of their games in depth.
(I can see I'm going to have to keep an eye on you) 😉
04 Apr 09
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Originally posted by SwissGambitSwissGambit, do you mean to tell the audience of this forum that you are so totally self absorbed and oblivious to this new RHP member's
What 1203 teenage kid?
thread, you presume to address, that you fail to notice opponents' ratings of 992, 1019, 1230, 1244, 1246, 1489... an average of 1203?
Bobby
P.S. Please lift a finger to click on to his earnest profile. Read his proud words of accomplishment. Apprise yourself of his tender years.
04 Apr 09
Originally posted by SwissGambitMy son, Eric, began learning chess at the age of two and won his first tournament in 1st grade going up against 4th-6th graders in the finals.
There's artistic value in a spiffy Queen trap no matter what the ratings of the players are.
And this 'innocent kid' will learn far more from suffering a loss due to a Queen trap than he would from any words I could say.
Edit: not so sure how 'honest' or 'innocent' he may be. From his profile:[quote]ive been playing chess for 15 years and ive also ...[text shortened]... o be a tad bit higher than 1203, or 1400, to come second in the british championships. 😛
Exact same time frame as this boy. Stop being so subjective and cynical. Doesn't benefit of the doubt still have an address on your street?
04 Apr 09
Originally posted by greenpawn34Tempted to allow a few timeouts to enable an old codger to take his place in line. Your levity will be missed. How about 95% Bates/5% forums?
Could not see a thing with them bloody things on.
Filling up Bates Motel (my club) with under 1400's (max 10)
then coach them up to +1800 - this will take up all my time so am
imposing a total forum ban on myself (you will pleased to hear) as from
next week.
Hi divegeester - You are in Bates Motel, that was a wee free lesson from SG.
Don't worry, Pattern recognition will be covered in full.
Thanks, Greenpawn, for being here. You are one of several members I've learned much from. Nothing particularly technical but all about tone.
04 Apr 09
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWhen I read something like "1203 teenage kid", it generally means that said kid is rated 1203.
SwissGambit, do you mean to tell the audience of this forum that you are so totally self absorbed and oblivious to this new RHP member's
thread, you presume to address, that you fail to notice opponents' ratings of 992, 1019, 1230, 1244, 1246, 1489... an average of 1203?
Bobby
P.S. Please lift a finger to click on to his earnest profile. Read his proud words of accomplishment. Apprise yourself of his tender years.
What we have here is you being oblivious to the meaning of your own words.
P.S. Any chucklehead can make a profile on the internet. However, when someone claims to take 2nd place in a NATIONAL championship, I tend to expect a higher play quality than I see in his games. They certainly ought to be able to beat a mere-2000 player like me.
Edit: And he claims he's 17 or 18, and has played for 15 years. That means he 'played' at age 2 or 3! Yeah, right! 🙄
04 Apr 09
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyNow, see, that is eminently more believable than if you were to claim that your son tied for second in the US NATIONAL Championship, yet only had a 1400-or-so rating on RHP.
My son, Eric, began learning chess at the age of two and won his first tournament in 1st grade going up against 4th-6th graders in the finals.
Exact same time frame as this boy. Stop being so subjective and cynical. Doesn't benefit of the doubt still have an address on your street?
Why do you think any of this is subjective? Last I checked, ratings and championship titles were good objective measures of ability.
04 Apr 09
Originally posted by SwissGambitYou're becoming defensive. When a lady behaves guardedly I'm encouraged, realizing there's something of virtue and value.
When I read something like "1203 teenage kid", it generally means that said kid is rated 1203.
What we have here is you being oblivious to the meaning of your own words.
P.S. Any chucklehead can make a profile on the internet. However, when someone claims to take 2nd place in a NATIONAL championship, I tend to expect a higher play quality than I se ...[text shortened]... 7 or 18, and has played for 15 years. That means he 'played' at age 2 or 3! Yeah, right! 🙄
04 Apr 09
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Originally posted by SwissGambitHowever, when a male reverts to dismissive emotional parsing of facts and subjectivity, conversation is no longer possible which is to say over.
Now, see, that is eminently more believable than if you were to claim that your son tied for second in the US NATIONAL Championship, yet only had a 1400-or-so rating on RHP.
Why do you think any of this is subjective? Last I checked, ratings and championship titles were good [b]objective measures of ability.[/b]
Edit: Got out of bed to say... God, we're monopolizing a young boy's thread. Shame on us. Let's give him the benefit of doubt and reply.
04 Apr 09
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyMisogyny AND senility rolled into one! Charming.
However, when a male reverts to dismissive emotional parsing of facts and subjectivity, conversation is no longer possible which is to say over.
Edit: Got out of bed to say... God, we're monopolizing a young boy's thread. Shame on us. Let's give him the benefit of doubt and reply.
Couldn't care less if this 'conversation' is over or not.
04 Apr 09
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This epic is finally over.
Thread 110759
Edit 1
Ha - wrong thread, Swiss Gambit popping up all over the place has
got me all confused.
Never mind though - the link will take you to a jolly jape.
04 Apr 09
Originally posted by greenpawn34My apologies Greenpawn34. I shall use your full profile name in future. Unless you prefer another.
No joke - it's for real.
lesson #1
I am not to be called Greeny.
Lesson #2
Stop upsetting the good players. I intend to invite three or four in
(one at a time) so you lot can pick their brains and get them to
go over one of their games in depth.
(I can see I'm going to have to keep an eye on you) 😉
I wasn't aware I had upset anyone, let alone any good players. Unless you are meaning my wistful reference to kicking SG's butt? Like THAT's ever going to happen - but we all need stretch goals! :-)
Your keen eye on my progress will be most welcome, thank you and any other players like SG who may be willing to share thier insights and experience.
Cheers
DG.
04 Apr 09
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Originally posted by divegeesterIt's OK - don't worry about it.
My apologies Greenpawn34. I shall use your full profile name in future. Unless you prefer another.
I wasn't aware I had upset anyone, let alone any good players. Unless you are meaning my wistful reference to kicking SG's butt? Like THAT's ever going to happen - but we all need stretch goals! :-)
Your keen eye on my progress will be most ...[text shortened]... her players like SG who may be willing to share thier insights and experience.
Cheers
DG.
You can call me by my nickname.