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[Chipmunk]

Sorry didn't get a chance to log in today, hope it went well.

Sent by shoephone via Tapatoe

No problem, next tournament launches soon!

 

[Triple E]

Was good fun! I missed the first game because I wasn't on the tournament page (was on the chess.com homepage and thought it would notify me), but enjoyed the experience! Can't wait for the next one

 

[Chipmunk]

Was good fun! I missed the first game because I wasn't on the tournament page (was on the chess.com homepage and thought it would notify me), but enjoyed the experience! Can't wait for the next one

You're going to be dangerous in these tournaments I can tell.

 

[Triple E]

You're going to be dangerous in these tournaments I can tell.

Says the guy with an almost 2000 rating
Ive got a fair way to go to catch up

 

[Hoos]

Was good fun! I missed the first game because I wasn't on the tournament page (was on the chess.com homepage and thought it would notify me), but enjoyed the experience! Can't wait for the next one

Ah! Maybe that's where I was too. I played 4 games but not in the tournament!

 

[Chipmunk]

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP LIST

I have sent an email to all members individually asking for their BF username. If you are "TBC" or there are any errors then please let me know.

chipmunkalv - Chipmunk
Dinsdale_Piranha - Dinsdale
princehe25 - Kennedy Parker
ethdog33 - eth-dog
bjchan13 - Bjchan13
aussiefooty - aussiefooty
Kawenda - Kawenda
NaturalDisaster19 - NaturalDisaster
BigFooty - Chief
Hoosington - Hoos
chezz_master - Chezz
1KorchannoyMe1 - Andrewy
BigFootyLethality - Lethality
sognenis- TBC
Phil_McCrackin - Stronzo
Lochutus - TBC
kirkmack20 - TBC
monty1104 - Orazio2Joe
wtfamidoingherelol - Rustin Cohle
LiquidCrow - LiquidCrow
Al_Snow13 - Triple E
SandyAtWormhole - Sandola
nrrden - iluvparis
leobarryustar - leobarryustar
jakes88 - sthmelb_dimmies
Coin-Coin - noffle
RhayaderAlone - Rhayader
Anti - Anti Septic
Santoz28 - Santoz
TestTickle1966 - Test Tickle
Callums_Guns - Callums_Guns
RudigerJnr - Yellow Feathers
HarveyManfren - Harvey Manfrenjensenden
AuntyBlindEye - AuntyBlindEye
Aussie_Rookie - TBC
StiffArmNMFC - TBC
sataris - sataris
timevansbeard - Tim Evans Beard
deaneus - deaneus
SarahSmilesBF - SarahSmiles

LADDER TOURNAMENT LAUNCH

Hey everyone,

We have launched the ladder tournament! Please find in the following link: https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/thre...club-tournaments-on-chess-com-prizes.1238522/

I've tried to make it as simple as possible but let me know if you have any questions. Challenges are open now so feel free to challenge someone today!

 

[Tim Evans Beard]

That was an absolute hoot!

I literally haven't played in decades - I'll obviously be touching up my Evans Gambit to make sure my play reflects my username!!

Thanks Chipmunk!

 

[iluvparis]

There are some hilarious game types on here.

Can I suggest a weekly mid week tournament during the day of the 1 minute variety - can the work from home Championships! Maybe say 2:30pm Sydney time on a Wednesday or something?

 

[2Knights]

I played for several years at RHP (redhotpawn). The standard time control for games was one move per 3 days with a timebank of 7 days - ideal for working out complicated combinations at your leisure. But more and more engine users invaded the site. RHP policy was no-engines-allowed, alas they stopped enforcing it.

 

[Anti Septic]

The turnaround in the LiquidCrow Anti Septic game was insane

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yeah, I had an 8 goal lead and lost.
I took too long trying to find checkmate. But LiquidCrow defended beautifully!

 

[Chipmunk]

There are some hilarious game types on here.

Can I suggest a weekly mid week tournament during the day of the 1 minute variety - can the work from home Championships! Maybe say 2:30pm Sydney time on a Wednesday or something?

It’s a great idea, with 1 minute games I’d suggest 5 rounds so it all gets done in 10 minutes. I shall set up and publicise tomorrow night. If we get the numbers then can make a weekly WFH thing. I’m based in the UK so it’s unlikely I’ll enter (though not inconceivable I wake up at that time!).

 

[nWo]

Very keen - is it to late to join

 

[Chipmunk]

Very keen - is it to late to join

Of course not - it’s the perfect thing to do in these times. I have added you to the ladder and you may challenge people in the following link: https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/thre...club-tournaments-on-chess-com-prizes.1238522/ .

 

[Chipmunk]

In

I exclusively play the bong cloud attack, so come at me!

 

[Chipmunk]

I played for several years at RHP (redhotpawn). The standard time control for games was one move per 3 days with a timebank of 7 days - ideal for working out complicated combinations at your leisure. But more and more engine users invaded the site. RHP policy was no-engines-allowed, alas they stopped enforcing it.

I share the concern. I am hoping that the fact that it will be exclusively BF users in the club will reduce the risk. I mean which engine user would think to join a club via a primarily Aussie rules forum?

 

[Chipmunk]

We're having a super quick tournament on Wednesday at 2.30pm, check out the tournament thread for details.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/thre...club-tournaments-on-chess-com-prizes.1238522/

 

[raman]

username: ramanpotential

 

[Chipmunk]

username: ramanpotential

Welcome!

The ladder is on page 1. I would suggest finding someone you know around mid-table for your first game. Otherwise I shall suggest someone.

 

[Chipmunk]

Welcome!

The ladder is on page 1. I would suggest finding someone you know around mid-table for your first game. Otherwise I shall suggest someone.

Oh wait, I stand corrected. We're potentially getting a couple more new members so I'll hold off then pair you all up together.

We have lots of fun tournaments, which we'll let you know about as and when they come. And they're all free!

 

[kdavva74]

Chipmunk you considered using an Elo rating rather than a ladder system?

 

[Chipmunk]

Chipmunk you considered using an Elo rating rather than a ladder system?

It's a good idea, I imagined that we wouldn't get the volume of games for it (certainly initially) to be a reasonable reflection. Might be something to consider post-June, what do you think? Can calculate starting ratings based on the games played up to that point.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

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Getting the same message

 

[Chipmunk]

Getting the same message

Does this link work for you? https://www.chess.com/club/bigfooty

 

[tnk64]

Username: garrywarne.

 

[Chipmunk]

Username: garrywarne.

Great - join the BigFooty club and I shall approve.

(https://www.chess.com/club/bigfooty)