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by abiodun
Mon May 29, 2017 7:36 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Most embarrassing defeat ever...
Replies: 3
Views: 8473

Re: Most embarrassing defeat ever...

Thanks RedKetchupLover for sharing ! I only wish that in order for us to better appreciate the true flavor of your loss, you would have provided us with the PGN, or at least the move order numbers .... :?: [Event " "] [Site " "] [Date " "] [Round " "] [White ELO " "] [Black ELO " "] [Result " "] [E...
by abiodun
Sat May 13, 2017 1:42 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Stale Chess (variant idea)
Replies: 3
Views: 9042

Re: Stale Chess (variant idea)

Win by Stalemate ...? No Such Thing ! Chess is War ! [/b] I happen to agree with Knightmare ! ...................................... http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQlcVSl9XGZaEI3k5FDVu9CrgfJQGoHGhtGjxqq460v8IAbxL6MHeEWb1U .............................................. However, Redketchupl...
by abiodun
Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: Chess News
Topic: In Reykjavik...
Replies: 3
Views: 10589

Re: In Reykjavik...

Thanks Redketchuplover ... I Found It ! , although the players' colors are reversed from your reply above. Here's the PGN of the game for any curious members : [Event "Reykjavik Open 2017"] [Site "Reykjavik ISL"] [Date "2017.04.19"] [Round "1.116"] [White "Wecker, Martin"] [Black "Petursson, Armann...
by abiodun
Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:35 pm
Forum: Chess News
Topic: In Reykjavik...
Replies: 3
Views: 10589

Re: In Reykjavik...

At what tourney/where/when .... or maybe I should ask at which online chess site ? ?
by abiodun
Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:01 am
Forum: Chess News
Topic: Zhongyi Tan...
Replies: 2
Views: 7221

Re: Zhongyi Tan...

After reading his numerous "Chess News" posts here, I wish to nominate our REDKETCHUPLOVER as Our Most Prolific "Chess-Net News Sharer" ! ! ! And present Him with this "Trophy of Recognition" ! Saludos REDKETCHUPLOVER ! ! ! ................................................... http://t1.gstatic.com/i...
by abiodun
Thu Mar 02, 2017 10:56 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 9 World Championships...
Replies: 3
Views: 8258

Re: 9 World Championships...

redketchuplover wrote:I think Rapid is usually 25m + 10s/move and Blitz is 5m + 3s/move


Oh ... Okay ! This sounds to be an already established time control. Shows me how little I knew ... :(
by abiodun
Thu Mar 02, 2017 10:13 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 9 World Championships...
Replies: 3
Views: 8258

Re: 9 World Championships...

............................................. http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRhqf45H65Jyy0cBLcXy0YIatyQGJWBPqRcqTyygxRWgBOeYd9nEMqMMDK8 ........................................... I like your proposed setup .... but what would the difference be, between Rapid and Blitz ... ? ? ? I'm guessi...
by abiodun
Mon Jan 30, 2017 9:46 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: unable to login
Replies: 3
Views: 9348

Re: unable to login

Greetings John ! I've been waiting patiently for someone in the know [Greg] to provide you with some possible solutions .... but meanwhile, the first thought that came to me was ..... How you were even able to post this forum message, unless you were able to log in ? ? ? Perhaps you haven't given u...
by abiodun
Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:20 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: About signing up for the 2017 tournament...
Replies: 1
Views: 6190

Re: About signing up for the 2017 tournament...

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Thanks Sonrisante ! Good Stuff To Know & Remember !
by abiodun
Tue Aug 23, 2016 12:36 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: A New Tourney Beginning Now ..... 1.Nf3
Replies: 0
Views: 5512

A New Tourney Beginning Now ..... 1.Nf3

.................................................. http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTvoOWlmWFssQFepBdzab_IoqRsP4IQEV1BfE66W0EQ-1TwVgz755TJO2vN .............................................................. "Sometimes the term "Réti Opening" is used to describe the opening move 1.Nf3, althoug...
by abiodun
Thu Aug 18, 2016 5:27 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Playing Against Our Net-Chess Server Engine ?
Replies: 6
Views: 16030

Re: Playing Against Our Net-Chess Server Engine ?

I just payed the server for the first time in a year or so. I was losing as I always do when I play the server, so I forced the server into the "3 move repetition " rule. However, the game didn't end. It just kept on going. I stopped playing after about 10 repetitive moves. Does the server not reco...
by abiodun
Tue Aug 16, 2016 2:01 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Playing Against Our Net-Chess Server Engine ?
Replies: 6
Views: 16030

Re: Playing Against Our Net-Chess Server Engine ?

Yea, you can use as much time as you want, the seconds per move is just for the engine's time limit. The engine is the GNU Chess Engine. Ohhhh ..... Okay .... Got It ! So now, in the words of The Olympic Games .... Let These Games Begin ! ! ! ! ...................................... http://t2.gstat...
by abiodun
Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:26 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Playing Against Our Net-Chess Server Engine ?
Replies: 6
Views: 16030

Re: Playing Against Our Net-Chess Server Engine ?

.......................................................... http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTFJ-nU8FEzHgmmVXplMJuuEKp6kuDMKt0j3HwWF3AS8GtPixO4v3UT5Lg .......................................... Hey Y'All ..... I Think I Got My Answer ....... ! ! ! I was able to beat-up on Our Net-Chess Playin...
by abiodun
Mon Aug 15, 2016 12:07 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Playing Against Our Net-Chess Server Engine ?
Replies: 6
Views: 16030

Playing Against Our Net-Chess Server Engine ?

......................................................... http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQjqnxsDuOi5Ouez5U1G-7Z3FBhWC_8J3tqfwKXvi2T_ji777l-LexkCLg ......................................................... Our Net-Chess Server Engine Causes Me Stress ! ! While awaiting for my opponents to m...
by abiodun
Sat Aug 06, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Perhaps My Last .. ? ..?
Replies: 1
Views: 6671

Perhaps My Last .. ? ..?

........................................... http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRffKxmpGI6JJyD4ImQFb-iyAv6gv2hgD2MAlHPicRGBUK2e7xMC3C7b40 I hope I'm not violating any posting rules by posting this here .... But I simply wished to share with my chess-playing Net-Chess public here , just how T-H-...
by abiodun
Wed Jul 27, 2016 9:09 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: New Rating History Graphs
Replies: 2
Views: 7867

Re: New Rating History Graphs

I Agree ! :!:
by abiodun
Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:37 pm
Forum: Books, Software, and Websites
Topic: https://chessrex.com is...
Replies: 4
Views: 13000

Re: https://chessrex.com is...

I'm really curious Redketchuplover ...... How can you tell ?..?..?

Please educate me [us].
by abiodun
Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:33 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Same Old Beef
Replies: 31
Views: 46256

Re: Same Old Beef

... it made me think of something. I think I can give you a game you may remember, here's one from April, 2010. It was in the original "Zapper Classic "! g1105023594 Remember ? :) ................................... http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS8guUvlIBZHih1rOUtqyiZ0qTU4OmTFOszx4xGpfk4...
by abiodun
Tue Jun 28, 2016 4:17 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Same Old Beef
Replies: 31
Views: 46256

Re: Same Old Beef

......................................... http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTubJhzaZ8xZyQIlYtJOli0RDHycKLgwZAijR6Te99NWqoPOAzRQlKF8g I suppose I've been fortunate thus far, since I don't believe I have played against any of these 'sore loser' type opponents. Prior to joining a tourney however...
by abiodun
Fri Jun 10, 2016 12:25 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: What happened to Rating History, Greg?
Replies: 3
Views: 9887

Re: What happened to Rating History, Greg?

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTj7039cQIwVWrXZJNlXIVX8XC_A59zCOhW0zMmJwBRl3PDRZlVV-SYUYU Frankly ...... Abiodun is more concerned about refutations to The Berlin Defense, than what our Illustrious Site Administrator Wizard Greg might be doing lately, as He Sprinkles some enhancements here...
by abiodun
Wed May 04, 2016 1:37 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: How To Send a Message To a Fellow Net-Chess Member ?
Replies: 3
Views: 10070

How To Send a Message To a Fellow Net-Chess Member ?

I know that I should already know how to send a message to another fellow member here ...... but perhaps these last 3 brews I consumed are interfering with my thinking :P .... Can Someone Remind Me .... Please .... ? ? ? http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTF72Gglzbi94iDn-yFM017iX41pfoe_jroloI...
by abiodun
Thu Mar 24, 2016 2:20 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Best chance for chess success (imo)...
Replies: 3
Views: 9181

Re: Best chance for chess success (imo)...

redketchuplover wrote:merci beaucoup young humanoid :mrgreen:
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by abiodun
Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:02 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Best chance for chess success (imo)...
Replies: 3
Views: 9181

Re: Best chance for chess success (imo)...

Yes ! Yes ! I totally agree with you Redketchuplover And it's a bit surprising that you bring up this topic at this time, because these past 10 or 12 months I have devoted all my concentration on the nuances of The Reti Opening ; and it's only after having lost some important games when I as white ...
by abiodun
Tue Mar 15, 2016 2:59 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Happy 17th birthday net-chess.com
Replies: 6
Views: 17152

Re: Happy 17th birthday net-chess.com

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...............................................HIP- HIP- HOO-RAYYYYYY ! ! !.........................
by abiodun
Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:07 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: What is the best number of games to have?
Replies: 9
Views: 21817

Re: What is the best number of games to have?

I've found that for myself, 15 - 20 games at once seems to be best, and likely 15-17 is the optimum number. I concur ! :!: On a side note ......... Being the ardent Journalism student that I was, during my college days, I wish that Gregg could somehow fix it so that, we could see an Ending Quotatio...
by abiodun
Thu Nov 05, 2015 2:53 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: remember remember...
Replies: 1
Views: 7800

Re: remember remember...

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by abiodun
Mon Oct 26, 2015 5:38 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: best chess tournaments
Replies: 1
Views: 7125

Re: best chess tournaments

Well Ed, I can give you my opinion on the first part of your question, but I'm baffled as how to respond to the second part of your poser. The New York International Tournament of 1924 is at the top of my list , with the likes of Capablanca/ Alekhine/ Emanuel Lasker/ Edward Lasker/ Marshall/ Janowsk...
by abiodun
Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:51 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Your Favorite Chess Quote ... ?
Replies: 6
Views: 19076

Re: Your Favorite Chess Quote ... ?

"The passed Pawn is a criminal, who should be kept under lock and key. Mild measures such as police surveillance are not sufficient"
Hey Cliff, My Bud !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This particular quote THAT YOU SHARED,
means Soooooooo Much To ME !!!!!!

Yes Sir !!!!!!
by abiodun
Tue Sep 29, 2015 7:26 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Your Favorite Chess Quote ... ?
Replies: 6
Views: 19076

Your Favorite Chess Quote ... ?

...................................... http://www.clipartbest.com/cliparts/dc6/ebd/dc6ebdroi.png Greetings Fellow Pawn Pushers ! :) :) :) Does anyone else ever get burdened down with your current game-load moves/plans/strategies, etc. [on top of balancing life's daily struggles] , and have difficult...
by abiodun
Thu Jun 11, 2015 5:50 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Games analyzed, annotated
Replies: 2
Views: 9036

Re: Games analyzed, annotated

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Thanks Iamachessstudent !

I may take you up on such a worth while offer !
by abiodun
Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:17 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Another BDG Tourney Has Been Posted !
Replies: 1
Views: 6554

Re: Another BDG Tourney Has Been Posted !

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Exciting stuff going-on here in this BDG Tourney !

You owe it to yourself to Check It Out !

:lol:
by abiodun
Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:05 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Another BDG Tourney Has Been Posted !
Replies: 1
Views: 6554

Another BDG Tourney Has Been Posted !

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRMuval8bOyYNXT1NpsrpBel0ZH7WkLTMOgcMjFnRGjeHEb1Jk3CwXrtfo 1.d4 d5 2.e4 dxe4 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.f3 [position shown here] Habitually, I seem to always return to engage my wits in what some call this to be "an unsound opening". Either way, perhaps there are others her...
by abiodun
Tue Mar 17, 2015 1:30 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 10 MOVES
Replies: 1
Views: 6997

Re: 10 MOVES

"Regardless of the time controls for a match, you're required to make your first move within 10 days of it becomming your turn. This rule holds true for both white and black. For example, when a match starts, white may wait 9 days before making a move. At that point, black much make a move within 10...
by abiodun
Wed Jan 07, 2015 6:26 pm
Forum: Books, Software, and Websites
Topic: chesshere.com...
Replies: 14
Views: 30850

Re: chesshere.com...

....................................... http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTIwFoOEGPHKYJvV-hTbY5C9C8tlj9jvcLtoefOXvr91ULjTZAUeKKiR_A Greetings Redketchuplover, and Happy New Year To You ! I simply wanted to let you know that I read EVERY post of yours, although I don't usually reply ! I had to...
by abiodun
Tue Dec 23, 2014 7:03 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: I have just won my first tournament.
Replies: 2
Views: 9085

Re: I have just won my first tournament.

.............................. http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRn_n4OzCLtuhoByfuWkf-P4BDDWs9iut_N06w-brG5e2WaXlWyQnAkcrc I know the feeling Magnusanand ! CONGRATULATIONS ! ! ! Although my first win, in an over-the-board Tourney came some 46+ years ago ......... I can still relate to Your EN...
by abiodun
Tue Dec 23, 2014 6:28 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Two Eras Of Chess
Replies: 1
Views: 6354

Re: Two Eras Of Chess

Personally, I would rather not use the ELO Rating System. Instead, I seem to use more often a player's Win / Lose / Forfeited Games Data ; if that makes any sense .... :) Actually, in most of my Live / over-the-board Tourneys, I prefer knowing which openings my opponents have been victorious in, ve...
by abiodun
Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:03 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: My Sincerest Apologies ....
Replies: 0
Views: 5907

My Sincerest Apologies ....

............................................ http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTPZa0YkMHwtq55hFLwuw6UBSywheMEggZTrEHLlQtGsgk8dQWELU7OVw To ALL those players whom I left dangling, without having completed my games in a tournament approx./maybe 9 months or so ago ....... PLEASE ACCEPT MY HUMBLE...
by abiodun
Sun Nov 24, 2013 1:49 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Greg: A fast question regarding posting a challange match?
Replies: 6
Views: 14140

Re: Thanking Greg .......

............................... http://www.beat102103.com/beat-breakfast-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/thumbs-up.jpg I really and truly believe that he does a remarkable job in keeping Net-Chess the enjoyable site it is, and I'd like to say Thanks! Maybe we all should, at least from time to time. ...
by abiodun
Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:41 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: I Move Slow ...... I Know !
Replies: 0
Views: 4875

I Move Slow ...... I Know !

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0lTtPVTG40/SYcKbROLG0I/AAAAAAAAnws/7m4tWnh9hSk/s1600/DSC_7227.JPG Greetings All ......... !.!.!. To All of Our King's Gambit Tourney Competitors ...... Tourney # 1383749334 , namely ..... Cleenders, Rajagopal, Snifflingalloy, Ozewiezewoze, Sasikumar, Jessamine & Asoka. Th...
by abiodun
Mon Nov 04, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: openings
Replies: 2
Views: 7101

Re: openings

http://www.365chess.com/images/logo_2.png http://mawords.com/images/365chess.com.gif Greetings DSteel ! For starters, you may wish to check out this Chess Opening Explorer at http://www.365chess.com/opening.php This site allows you to plug-in any opening moves, and then will give you a list of game...
by abiodun
Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:05 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Learning From Losing !
Replies: 0
Views: 5198

Learning From Losing !

http://www.picgifs.com/clip-art/activities/playing-chess/clip-art-playing-chess-919829.jpg I'd Like To Share One of my favorite quotes related to chess, as seen in Dan Heisman's column at The Chess Cafe .... "In chess you fail not if you lose, but if you play a game and DON'T LEARN , or learn somet...
by abiodun
Sun Sep 22, 2013 3:58 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: improving concentration
Replies: 7
Views: 16370

Re: improving concentration

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Dsteel ..... your reply here to Jplayer is warped ...... :P

but you gave me the biggest chuckle I've had in a long time ! :mrgreen:

Good answer !
:wink:
by abiodun
Sat Sep 14, 2013 3:26 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Board Size
Replies: 1
Views: 5876

Re: Board Size

Gretings Imreallylousy ! If I recall correctly, to change your board size [and even some other characteristics], go to any game board where you're playing, scroll to the very bottom of the board and look for, then click on "Change Board Layout" . You can change the size there. A lot of members miss...
by abiodun
Mon Sep 09, 2013 2:34 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Usage statistics
Replies: 6
Views: 15175

Re: Usage statistics

What amazes me is the steady number of new players (new pseudonyms?). Apparently, the site is still attractive and easily accessible. Please create a Facebookpage, it will be good. Nicely stated Cleenders ! Please create a Facebookpage, it will be good. I don't know much about this Facebook thing, ...
by abiodun
Mon Sep 09, 2013 3:03 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: THE FORUM
Replies: 14
Views: 25778

Re: THE FORUM

The Benoni is sound, no refutations possible there. I am interested in old openings like King's Gambit. I have played it a lot, and tend to give a verdict: If White plays King's Gambit, Black wins. Yes. Also Evans Gambit. I always thought White had to lose because of his dumb pawn sacrifice, but th...
by abiodun
Mon Sep 09, 2013 2:42 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: THE FORUM
Replies: 14
Views: 25778

Re: THE FORUM

"Refutations to the Benoni"?? Hmm that is gonna be hard to do, I don't play it regularly, but the opening is sound...basically. there are a few variations, if you can get black to use the move order..that do give White an edge...the Taimainov or flick Knife Variation, and maybe a 4 pawn attack if b...
by abiodun
Sun Sep 08, 2013 6:04 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: THE FORUM
Replies: 14
Views: 25778

Re: THE FORUM

Greetings Lou ! [Iangelli] It took me a lil' time to get back here, but now ..... Shall We ...... ??????? I Love This Game ! ! ! I've posted one to you, for us. Play Slow .... Play Strong ! :? Anyone else listening/reading this, who may wish to push some pawns .....??? I'm currently studying refuta...
by abiodun
Fri Aug 30, 2013 3:22 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Amusing chess openings
Replies: 3
Views: 10793

Re: Amusing chess openings

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Excellent Post Kingspawn ! ! ! !

I've learned something ! ! Thanks ! ! !
by abiodun
Fri Aug 30, 2013 3:09 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: THE FORUM
Replies: 14
Views: 25778

Re: THE FORUM

......................... http://www.carolscornergifts.com/images/_products/sunrisedemo/PP2543.jpg WoW Langelli , you've painted quite a vivid picture for us about your newly acquired set, but I can't help but to feel somewhat sadden that you have no 'live opponents' to use this set with. :( But the...
by abiodun
Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:30 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Usage statistics
Replies: 6
Views: 15175

Re: Usage statistics

WoW ! I Agree, not shabby at all !

We are, and have always been, on the map [so to speak] !,
even if our forum activity exists 'under the radar' .....
:cry:

:shock: