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eqj2
2/12/2008
17:12:39
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 Subject: Chess Players of the World
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Welcome team mates. Please post what you like and as often. Remember everyone that post here will keep this alive. Cheers Eddie
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just_some_guy
2/13/2008
09:38:38
[ report abuse ] | just saying hey
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thx eddie for setting this up now i can finally voice my 2 cents. ok bye. lol
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mcrachel
2/13/2008
11:08:34
[ report abuse ] | thanks Eddie
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lets hope try #5 takes ; - )
~Mark
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twoclouds
2/13/2008
12:10:49
[ report abuse ] | Good Idea
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Thanks Eddie I think this is a good idea.
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eqj2
2/13/2008
15:33:45
[ report abuse ] | To everyone
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You are very welcome. I hope that all of you post as often as you can. Please post any thoughts that would help the team. Here is one I recommend this book that everyone should have The Complete Chess Player by Fred Reinfeld. Cheers Eddie
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mcrachel
2/13/2008
15:52:14
[ report abuse ] | The Amateur's Mind
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In addition to Eddie's rec, my all-time fav is The Amateur's Mind by Jeremy Silman. Here's a review I wrote for it in the chess books section of GK:
"The best instructional chess book I have ever read. Silman teaches by going through, in detail, actual games of his students. There is something to be learned by the mistakes of the 700 rated player, the 1700, and the 2700. Not only will this improve your game, but it's also actually fun to read, unlike every other instructional chess book. Silman never hesitates to slam a student who makes a bonehead move, at which time you can't help laughing out loud while reading. This is not to say that Silman exploits his students, rather the opposite, teaching through constructive criticism. Actually, it made me wish he were my chess coach.
One note: Many of the instructive games are in annotated form, so having a chess board (ideally one with a-h/1-8 for those of us who are slow) while you read, is most helpful. _MR"
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eqj2
2/13/2008
17:34:01
[ report abuse ] | Thank you
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Mark its things like this that are going to make our team even more successful. Cheers Eddie
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cescheckmates
2/13/2008
20:39:09
[ report abuse ] | Opening Database
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If anyone is interested in using a good database to help you through a theoretical opening, try Scid. Go to Google and type in those letters. It's a free download and you can follow a line up to as much as 20 moves. Caution tho: once the db quits giving suggestions, you're on your own.
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just_some_guy
2/14/2008
09:27:52
[ report abuse ] | my veiws on books
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i have red allot fo chess books some help some don't but the biggest help i have noticed si to replay you're own games over and over to see what move(s) cost you or ur rival big. look at those moves and think better ones. do any of u go to chess clubs? if so do what i do, play everyone at the club once those who beat u study them and beat them, no matter how long it takes.
I went to a club and a friend of mine smoked me, about 7 months later i made him resign in 21 moves i felt so proud of myself, now we trade games back and forth but they are always fights to the death.
This just proves that the best help in chess is Chess. once again i thx eddie for this forum set-up and i will be posting as much as i can.
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cescheckmates
2/14/2008
09:43:31
[ report abuse ] | Chessbooks, etc
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When I first took up serious chess in the 60's, all there were was books, magazines, and other printed matter. After I returned from a 15 year sabbatical in 2005, I was amazed at all the databases and chess engines there were available. The sheer number of new (young) Gransmasters is unbelievable. I doubt if we would have seen those in the days of Fischer, Botvinnik, Reshevsky or Tigran Petrosian. They all earned their titles the hard way; endless study and theoretical comprehension. Those methods are still available, but now one can crosscheck them against Fritz, Rybka, Crafty, etc. Is chess any easier? You answer that.
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just_some_guy
2/15/2008
08:14:25
[ report abuse ] | is chess easier?
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i actually think now its more complictaed, there are so many people playing so many different openings,mid-games, and end games that to find ur own style is alomst impossible. I say to take an opening you like and play it until you lose, then see what beat you. I am a practical chess player i hardly ever stay in the books. If i am playing a master i try to get out of the book as soon as possible, when people think they mess up. You give a master too many problems and a few good moves and he will be streesed on attacking or defending his king so much he'll slip, now i am not saying this always works its just my veiw.
I understand that with all the info chess can be easier yes, but sooo much info can clog it and make it extremely complicated.
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mcrachel
2/15/2008
08:43:14
[ report abuse ] | Openings...
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What I've heard/read from the experts regarding openings is that players are over-reliant on them. What happens is that players will memorize an opening and get used to defenses against them. But then an opponent will make an unusual move early on in the match, which will totally throw the opening-by-rote player and they'll be at a loss of what to do. At least in correspondence chess, one has 2+ days to figure out a response, but in OTB games (and especially in timed tourneys), where you don't have the luxury of looking anything up online, one can get really thrown. A GK friend of mine always opens as white with 1. Nf3. He says in OTB games (and especially in tourneys), players will sometimes spend up to 5 minutes trying to figure out how to respond as black, obviously having their memorized white pawn openings thrown for a loop.
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cescheckmates
2/15/2008
09:37:20
[ report abuse ] | Openings
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That very thing has happened to me several times. With a normal G/90, you have time to try to recall a "best" reply, but where it gets tough is at G/60 or faster. I usually resort to basic chess teachings: development, control of the center, castle early, etc. Even that does not always work but at least you don't get crushed in 12 moves. With 1. e4, I try to work up something in all basic replies, but occasionally I run across something like 1. e4...b6.
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just_some_guy
2/18/2008
16:12:46
[ report abuse ] | resurrection
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i give thee life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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cescheckmates
2/18/2008
16:57:22
[ report abuse ] | Resurrection
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Are you Jesus?
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just_some_guy
2/19/2008
12:09:51
[ report abuse ] | lol
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no, thank god for that, if i were jesus we all would be in serious trouble.
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eqj2
2/19/2008
15:21:32
[ report abuse ] | Ohhhhh
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I don't know walking on water would be fun. Just think of all the great fishing holes you can get to. =)
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just_some_guy
2/20/2008
09:16:23
[ report abuse ] | fishing
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lol yeh true, and that being in all places at all times sounds interesting. i do not know i am not a big fisher, i really do not like harming our animal friends, period i am against hunting, if u fish then throw it back. i do not know thats just me, and am just some guy so what do i know?
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cescheckmates
2/20/2008
14:09:09
[ report abuse ] | Fish are best when fried
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To each his own, but my subject title says it all for me.
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mcrachel
2/20/2008
15:12:46
[ report abuse ] | Mmmmm...
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...fried fish...
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just_some_guy
2/22/2008
12:13:10
[ report abuse ] | fried fish
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oh i do not mind eating it, i just do not want to take part in the killing of it. i love perch and cod myself and i can eat shrimp all day, and i mean that. anyways back to a subject of 8 lonely men guarding their eternal kings. i mean chess!
what are good answers to the kings gambit? and how do they flourish?
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cescheckmates
2/22/2008
12:27:45
[ report abuse ] | Kings Gambit
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I like the Falkbeer Counter-Gambit
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just_some_guy
2/23/2008
09:46:32
[ report abuse ] | falkbeer
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um ok, how about defining that.
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cescheckmates
2/23/2008
12:01:20
[ report abuse ] | Falkbeer Counter-Gambit
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1. e4 e5; 2. f4 d5; 3. exd e4. If you want to learn the KG, knowing the FCG is a must.
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just_some_guy
2/25/2008
10:19:28
[ report abuse ] | is this thing dieing?
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read above
i hope not i wish we could post like 10 things a day but it seems if only i and eddie are doing it. anyone else want to join in?
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cescheckmates
2/25/2008
11:20:40
[ report abuse ] | Subject Matter
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For a variety of reasons (work, uninterested, etc) a lot of people won't get involved in forums. It's something like trying to start a conversation with your opponent during a game: Some will never respond. Perhaps open a discussion about team play in chess, favorite openings. I asked about a team match using a thematic format. One of my opponents is a Navajo Indian, so i asked him if he saw "Windtalkers." Starting a conversation is difficult for some people and impossible for others. Right now, it just seems to be U & I.
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mcrachel
2/25/2008
11:26:27
[ report abuse ] | Don't forget me!
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Did you forget my fried fish response? Heheh, just kidding. Actually, I've been really sick (still am), I'm sure I'll be posting more when I'm feeling better.
~Mark
ps--->for a great Native American film that not a lot of people know about/have seen, check out "Smoke Signals" ( www.imdb.com)
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cescheckmates
2/25/2008
11:37:03
[ report abuse ] | Healing for the sick
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My wife and I spend a lot of time in praying for those who are sick. We will include you.
Chuck
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mcrachel
2/25/2008
11:56:10
[ report abuse ] | Thanks Chuck!
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I need all the help I can get! This is the second time for me this winter. It is very frustrating.
~Mark
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eqj2
2/25/2008
14:28:09
[ report abuse ] | Mark
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Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. I just got over the flu and a nasal infection. I was out for 6 days I even had the flu shoot. =( My doctor told me that it was the first time in 10 year that they got it wrong. Hmmmm this does not make me feel well for next year =0. Chuck it is people like you that make this world alot better. Thank you and Mark my wife and I will pray for you also. Cheers to all Eddie
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mcrachel
2/25/2008
15:07:57
[ report abuse ] | Flu shots
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I never get flu shots any more. Years ago I got the shot and got sick from it for 24 hrs. Then a month later I got the flu anyway! And even though I've gotten sick, I've never gotten the flu since!
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eqj2
2/25/2008
18:31:12
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Yes. But sadly as a hospital employee we are required to get them. But in my 6+ years this is the first time I have gotten sick.
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cescheckmates
2/25/2008
21:07:07
[ report abuse ] | Flu Shots
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I live in SE US (Alabama) and my wife and I get them every year. I can't remember the last time either of us got the flu. A lot depends on what part of the country you live in and what strain is prevelant.
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just_some_guy
2/26/2008
11:02:53
[ report abuse ] | sickness
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hmm well nothing aganist getting sick but i have a had a nasal problem and a cold since um august of last year, its my yearly, i get it until like march, every year no fail. i hate to say this but i am totally against hospitals and all the work that you do. Doctors are the best scam artist in the world. i am a walking medical miracle. i should according to the doctors have a broken arm yet it works fine, they said i should have no movement at all yet i shovel snow in the winter and play hoops in the summer. Most of the time they tell you what you want to hear so you'll come back tomorrow and the next day. Now i know some are legit but i have yet to meet one. i fell for you mark and i hope you get well soon. i would pray for you but i do not pray for anyone, but that s anotehr long story for another time.
sic vaca para bellum.
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mcrachel
2/26/2008
11:24:11
[ report abuse ] | Agreed, however...
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I worked in the industry (HIV research) for 13 years, so I certainly saw my share of "money talks, healthy patient walks". But just know there are in fact those that are doing the right thing, JSG. It pains me that you have yet to meet one, but I'm not surprised given the current state of health care in this country. Let us hope that a new administration in '09 turns that around.
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cescheckmates
2/26/2008
13:24:22
[ report abuse ] | HIV Positive
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I recently retired from Dept of Corrections (Alabama) and from 1984-1999 I worked at the prison set aside for HIV Positive inmates. This is an awful way to die! I watched men arive for their incarceration period in perfectly good health weighing 220 lbs +. Before they died, they weighed -60 lbs. During their time, they continued to practice the lifestyle which not only got them into prison, but got them Aids as well. It's too bad that major political issues have to revolve around quality health care when so many other things that make our country great are almost ignored. What has your HIV research found out?
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mcrachel
2/26/2008
13:59:06
[ report abuse ] | I'm no longer in the field...
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...I'm now in law, but what I realized after 13 years (and what JSG is eluding to), is that in general, it's all about big business. Big Phama is now as lucrative as defense contracting in this country, if not more. Basically, as with any illness, you can make much more money on someone who doesn't die, but remains sick. Thus, big pharma has created a bunch of medicines that keep those with HIV/AIDS alive, yet sick, so they have to keep coming in for those office visits - and more medications. The same can be said for other illnesses, such as cancer. You will never see a CURE for any of these diseases, only better and more expensive medications. Heck, they can't even cure the common cold (much to my chagrin at the moment), yet take a look at the drug store at the thousands of choices in medications. Gee, I wonder where all the money is going? (hint: not to finding a cure)
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just_some_guy
2/27/2008
09:55:24
[ report abuse ] | where is the money going?
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actually i have an answer for that the money is funding the research to find a medicine that cost more and does the same thing as the one that helps you live with cancer. I tihkn Chris Rock said it best, "hopefully one day you can have aids take a pill, and poof aids is gone for the next week you still have it but feel much better" i know thats not exactly what he said but its the same idea.
They will cure cancer and aids before even trying to cure the common cold so i am sorry for your suffering mark.
As for the inmates i guess they never learned. but when it comes to prison our world really does not care at all, they rather buy more bars, more guards and bigger walls. They really do not care about prisoner health and thats a shame, these people could change and when they get out they can change the world.
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eqj2
3/10/2008
15:31:40
[ report abuse ] | Hmmmm
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Very quiet in here look like everyone went home. Ohhh well more for me. =) Bartender whiskey and coke. Wait make it a double.
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eqj2
3/22/2008
09:41:15
[ report abuse ] | Dead?
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Well sadly it looks like another dead forum. This will likely be our last team forum.
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cescheckmates
3/22/2008
13:04:48
[ report abuse ] | Dead??
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Perhaps no one has anything to say, but this is no excuse. As long as we don't get into dialogues regarding religion or politics, chess (and other hobbies/interests) should make for a lively conversation. How 'bout it everyone?
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cescheckmates
3/22/2008
13:04:53
[ report abuse ] | Dead??
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Perhaps no one has anything to say, but this is no excuse. As long as we don't get into dialogues regarding religion or politics, chess (and other hobbies/interests) should make for a lively conversation. How 'bout it everyone?
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