tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522855372406759591.post2065815953591430458..comments2023-04-06T14:30:46.257+01:00Comments on Haunted Knight Chess Blog: SmashedDeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00064456418674282162noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522855372406759591.post-3642513106446577852008-08-18T10:24:00.000+01:002008-08-18T10:24:00.000+01:00I'm amazed you received abuse from registered play...I'm amazed you received abuse from registered players in agreed long time controls...<BR/><BR/>I've had that sort of thing from guests, but never registered players, althouh I admit I have only played long games in leagues.<BR/><BR/>I agree, why bother with attitudes like that.<BR/><BR/>I'm on a losing streak at the moment, since I am playing high-rated players in a level above me in STC.<BR/><BR/>I suppose I am learning, but it certainly screws your confidence :)<BR/><BR/>ZwaartePaardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522855372406759591.post-69525728444153193442008-08-13T21:08:00.000+01:002008-08-13T21:08:00.000+01:00Hi ZP and Tommy, yes I agree some of the online le...Hi ZP and Tommy, yes I agree some of the online leagues can be very engrossing, I suppose it just depends on your own attitude to them. I used to play a lot in them, but then found I didn't enjoy it as much. I tried playing a few standard long games on FICS a few weeks ago, and both opponents were abusive to me for taking too long to move even though they'd agreed to the time controls! I know I could just ignore it, but who wants to play with people like that?<BR/><BR/>Also I'm very lucky in having a club 15mins walk from my house.Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064456418674282162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522855372406759591.post-44063873409574998642008-08-11T10:50:00.000+01:002008-08-11T10:50:00.000+01:00Oh, and correspondence chess is good for proper ch...Oh, and correspondence chess is good for proper chess thinking as well...<BR/><BR/>I use www.schemingmind.com<BR/>ZPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522855372406759591.post-27958745331050713272008-08-11T10:21:00.000+01:002008-08-11T10:21:00.000+01:00@tommyg: I would agree about OTB being more engros...@tommyg: I would agree about OTB being more engrossing...there are many chances to 'lose focus' when playing on the net.<BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to playing OTB again, but I'll still keep playing on the net. The best thing is that it is nearly always possible to get an opponent ( especiallly blitz, though that isn't the best to play ).<BR/><BR/>ZPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522855372406759591.post-62678276833705403252008-08-10T16:05:00.000+01:002008-08-10T16:05:00.000+01:00Hi there,My interest in Internet Chess has dwindle...Hi there,<BR/><BR/>My interest in Internet Chess has dwindled to almost nothing in the past few weeks, and for one reason only: I played in my first OTB tournament! I had played in a few short quads at the local club, but once I played in that first tournament I became HOOKED on OTB play. It is much more engrossing AND relaxing. Winning and losing are more fun in OTB.<BR/><BR/>I am debating on whether or not I should even re-up my membership to the ICC. I probably will as during the hectic school months (I am a college music professor), I probable won't have as much time to play at the club.<BR/><BR/>Suffice it to say that I am also finding much more pleasure in playing OTB games!<BR/><BR/>Have a great day,<BR/><BR/>TommyGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522855372406759591.post-40613363597818742422008-08-03T10:37:00.000+01:002008-08-03T10:37:00.000+01:00Here's the bad part about internet chess...In ...Here's the bad part about internet chess...In the STC open I have had 3 games. In 2 of those the opponent failed to show..that's the frustrating & depressing side of it :)<BR/><BR/>ZPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522855372406759591.post-61939765553840232862008-08-03T08:41:00.000+01:002008-08-03T08:41:00.000+01:00Hi Dean,As regards OTB vs Internet, I can agree wi...Hi Dean,<BR/><BR/>As regards OTB vs Internet, I can agree with the idea that OTB can be more involving/engrossing than the equivalent internet encounter, purely because on is physically with one's opponent.<BR/>However, I can say that , for me, I enjoy the internet experience, and in the both the STC games and Team League I generally find myself fully attached to the game.<BR/><BR/>I'll be honest and say that I don't become too involved in the chatter that takes place at FICS. To me that is a bit like entering an Internet chat room : could be lots of interesting people there, but it can be addictive and grab a huge amount of time.<BR/><BR/>I would also agree with the BCC guy that sometimes the abuse one receives ( especially from guests ) is remarkable, although that doesn't happen in "league' games, to be sure. I censor all shouts and play in silence, so I do not even see the wierd chat that goes on any more.<BR/><BR/>At the moment, I don't play OTB. 2 reasons : one is work pressure and the lack of my organisational skills to select a club with a good night for me (Ok that's a poor one, but true :) and the other is language as my Dutch is not up-to-scratch ( though that too is edging to poor as the Dutch compensate more than adequately in excellent English ! ).<BR/>I've thought of it for a while here and will finally join one when the Summer is over. ( Summer is very quiet here - "cucumber-time" the Dutch call it : things will start up again in a month ! )<BR/><BR/><BR/>Years ago, I used to be a member of Didcot Chess Club in Oxfordshire. A great time, I have to admit. I even found some scoresheets of one of the seasons I played, and they weren't that bad at all ! If only I had continued with chess back then :(<BR/><BR/>Regardless, keep the blog going as its a good one to read.<BR/><BR/>Cheers, Zwaarte PaardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522855372406759591.post-85232715792192944502008-08-01T06:06:00.000+01:002008-08-01T06:06:00.000+01:00Thanks Pete, unfortunately I can't make next week ...Thanks Pete, unfortunately I can't make next week as we're on holiday. Good luck to you and Louise though!Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064456418674282162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522855372406759591.post-73343947307654211032008-07-31T23:10:00.000+01:002008-07-31T23:10:00.000+01:00Ouch. The same happened to me when I played Ian i...Ouch. The same happened to me when I played Ian in my 2 quick play games against him and he beat me. What made it worse was the fact that he only started with 2 minutes on the clock for each game and I started with 15 minutes! Good luck next week in the quick play tournament.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com