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[Chipmunk]

I've played a few games in the 10 minute format. Been timed out every time

Don’t worry, you’re getting used to the system. We’ll launch the longer format tournament next week (which looking at the vote will be a ‘longer time ladder format’) which will give people more time to think.

 

[Chipmunk]

I haven't played a game yet, still refreshing myself with lessons. I never knew about the "en passant" rule or the "castling" or that your pawn reaching the other end could bring another Queen into your game.

They're good videos for learning!

 

[Chipmunk]

Hopefully I play you first round

If this goes well, how often do you think we should have the shorter tournaments? First Saturday of the month or every 2 weeks?

 

[Chipmunk]

Wrong kind of pawn guys

Kinda also gave a different context to Harvey Manfrenjensenden saying he got timed out every game Test Tickle

 

[eth-dog]

If this goes well, how often do you think we should have the shorter tournaments? First Saturday of the month or every 2 weeks?

Probably the monthly thing. Every 2 weeks is a lot of chess.

 

[Chipmunk]

Probably the monthly thing. Every 2 weeks is a lot of chess.

Agreed. 4 rounds is enough as well. I was thinking:
- Longer tournament - ongoing
- First Saturday of the month - shorter

Edited to remove the coaching lesson - there's lots of good videos on chess.com and people can reach me directly for further tips.

 

[Test Tickle]

They're good videos for learning!

They are very good, i used to play all the time with my dad, but i haven't played since he passed 13 years ago, I'm a bit rusty now LOL

 

[eth-dog]

Word of advice for everyone, when in endgame and you have one pawn to their none, get a rook. It's harder for the opponent to get a stalemate that way. I just escaped one where they chose a queen and didn't know how to win with it.

 

[monty1104]

If anyone is looking for good chess resource videos other than chess.com, here are a few YouTubers I recommend, most of which have worked at the St. Louis Chess Club.

• Eric Rosen
• Ben Finegold
• Yasser Seirawan
• Aman Hambleton
• Eric Hansen
• Alexandra Botez
• Varuzhan Akobian
• Chess Talk
• Simon Williams

Some of those also host streams on Twitch, particularly Eric Rosen, Aman Hambleton, Eric Hansen and Alexandra Botez, though the last 3 are more for entertainment rather than learning. Every now and then Magnus Carlsen will also stream, it's usually advertised on chess.com. He's really good to watch, has a great demeanour.

 

[iluvparis]

I've played a few games in the 10 minute format. Been timed out every time

Try the 1 minute

 

[Yellow Feathers]

I'm in! Good luck all.

 

[sataris]

In

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

 

[Chipmunk]

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[Stronzo]

Living on the other side of the world isn’t really condusive to me participating in the short term tournaments.

I expect at that time, I shall be still asleep or trying to be.

Good luck everyone.

 

[Deaneus!]

In!

deaneus

 

[Chipmunk]

In!

deaneus

Whats your chess.com username?

 

[Deaneus!]

Whats your chess.com username?

deaneus

 

[Lethality]

I normally just play untimed matches. Don't have the attention span to play a whole game in ten minutes.

 

[Chipmunk]

I normally just play untimed matches. Don't have the attention span to play a whole game in ten minutes.

Not a problem, the longer tournament will be 1 day a move so that will suit better.

 

[Rustin Cohle]

One day per move will take weeks... And is way too open for cheating.

 

[Chipmunk]

One day per move will take weeks... And is way too open for cheating.

In practice they take a lot shorter as people don’t sit on it for a day...and I’m putting in a rule where you can claim a result to me if the opponent is overly slow. We can’t stop cheating but similarly an opponent can appeal if they think outside assistance is going on. Overall, I’m trusting that people don’t come to a BF chess club to cheat in a chess tournament and want to get the games in as quickly as suits their lives.

 

[Tim Evans Beard]

I've joined but am just waiting for an acceptance?

 

[Chipmunk]

BREAKING NEWS

Entries are open. Click ‘Join’ in the link https://www.chess.com/live#t=1172445

Tournament starts at 5pm (1 hour)


chipmunkalv - Chipmunk
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
deaneus

 

[Tim Evans Beard]

Thanks Chipmunk!

 

[Chipmunk]

Thanks Chipmunk!

Good luck!