it has come to my attention that some of jw's wins have come against the same player. i think we should help this poor guy update his chess skills so he can become a 1200 player, and then perhaps progress like james into the 1600 bracket.
i would be interested in what people think is the best strategy in move 3 for the poor guy. so do you;
(a) move yer knight to avoid checkmate.
(b) resign cos you cant think of a move.
(c) ask for a rematch, utilising the same moves to see if you can come up with a solution.
Originally posted by orfeoWell I'm rather clueless myself, but when I hear open file I tend to think, put a rook there. If they have a backwards pawn with a half open file, put a rook there.
If ANYONE can answer the original questions, I'd be ever so grateful, because I'm currently a 1200s player (gradually on the way up) and I think it would be beneficial to understand what the hell no1 is talking about!!
Nyxie
Originally posted by NyxieHere a rook, there a rook, everywhere a rook-rook. Me, I think files are for keeping my nails short enough to play a C chord, so I await the answers eagerly.
Well I'm rather clueless myself, but when I hear open file I tend to think, put a rook there. If they have a backwards pawn with a half open file, put a rook there.
Nyxie
Originally posted by KneverKnightRooks are cool. When you are put in check with a knight on an open board, do you move away from the knight or toward it? These are all good questions, that I'd love to know the answer to.
Here a rook, there a rook, everywhere a rook-rook. Me, I think files are for keeping my nails short enough to play a C chord, so I await the answers eagerly.
Nyxie wonders....
I was giving our two experts sufficient time to gaze down from their version of Chess Mt. Olympus and take pity on us poor mortals by sharing their new found wisdom, but - alas! - they have spurned us. I am too worn out by holiday festivities to think right now but I promise I will answer all questions tomorrow to the best of my humble ability, though I obviously lack the skills of these two great players. And Chris, I will also analyze what is quickly being recognized in Grandmaster circles as the "Woodley Attack", which James has used to great success on this site, though almost exclusively against one player over twenty times. Hopefully, they may still grace us with their superior chess knowledge.
Originally posted by no1marauderI think you have made your point marauder. Is it possible you can just drop it. I am sure they get the point by now.
I was giving our two experts sufficient time to gaze down from their version of Chess Mt. Olympus and take pity on us poor mortals by sharing their new found wisdom, but - alas! - they have spurned us. I am too worn out by holiday festivities to think right now but I promise I will answer all questions tomorrow to the best of my humble ability, th ...[text shortened]... layer over twenty times. Hopefully, they may still grace us with their superior chess knowledge.
Originally posted by DeathArchActually, chiming in at this point DA makes it look like you are the last one to get it...I don't think there is ANYONE who doesn't get it at this point. The blacklist I am sure is taking place as we speak, so lets move on.
For those who have no clue, looking through the games of above mentioned 2 players will provide an insight to their newfound chess prowess...
Originally posted by KWCoronaThe thread still has a purpose in answering the questions posed here. I invite any players that have an understanding of the answers to post them here. Some good can come of everything.
Actually, chiming in at this point DA makes it look like you are the last one to get it...I don't think there is ANYONE who doesn't get it at this point. The blacklist I am sure is taking place as we speak, so lets move on.
Nyxie
Originally posted by KWCoronaHow long does it take to set up the "blacklist"?
Actually, chiming in at this point DA makes it look like you are the last one to get it...I don't think there is ANYONE who doesn't get it at this point. The blacklist I am sure is taking place as we speak, so lets move on.
When you are put in check with a knight on an open board, do you move away from the knight or toward it?
This question is too vague. In general, move so your King is one square horizontal, two squares diagonal, four squares horizontal, three squares diagonal, three squares horizontal, or three squares horizontal and one horizontal along the other axis.