It only seems like yesterday we were celebrating a decade of offering a continuous chess service - and suddenly here we are at fifteen.
Some players who have been with us from the very start are still active now, which makes me feel very proud that a for a significant part of their lives, they have chosen to play their chess at RHP and contributed to the community.
Thanks to everyone who has helped us on the journey - the internet has changed dramatically since from those early days in 2001, but we will be here in one form or another for the next fifteen.
21 Feb 16
Originally posted by mwmillerOMG, the player list had 20 names on it.
And my 15 year anniversary with RHP is coming up in just a few more days!
Here's what we looked like in very early 2001.
http://web.archive.org/web/20010512010926/http://www.redhotpawn.com/index.php?
I remember when I joined two years later, the home page looked similar, just slightly different.
21 Feb 16
Originally posted by SuzianneAnd the highest rated player was only at 1308. We have come a long way since those days!
OMG, the player list had 20 names on it.
I remember when I joined two years later, the home page looked similar, just slightly different.
I was even the top rated player for a very short time, until bessyboo came along and took me down a notch.
- Joined
- 16 Feb 08
- Moves
- 116970
21 Feb 16
Originally posted by RussCongratulations on the anniversary and well done on creating something with longevity as well as commercial robustness.
It only seems like yesterday we were celebrating a decade of offering a continuous chess service - and suddenly here we are at fifteen.
Some players who have been with us from the very start are still active now, which makes me feel very proud that a for a significant part of their lives, they have chosen to play their chess at RHP and contributed to the com ...[text shortened]... from those early days in 2001, but we will be here in one form or another for the next fifteen.
Nice job too. There isn't many things that would keep me occupied over an 8 year period.
22 Feb 16
Originally posted by RussCongrats Russ 🙂
It only seems like yesterday we were celebrating a decade of offering a continuous chess service - and suddenly here we are at fifteen.
Some players who have been with us from the very start are still active now, which makes me feel very proud that a for a significant part of their lives, they have chosen to play their chess at RHP and contributed to the com ...[text shortened]... from those early days in 2001, but we will be here in one form or another for the next fifteen.
20 Apr 16
Originally posted by RussWednesday, April 20, 2016
It only seems like yesterday we were celebrating a decade of offering a continuous chess service - and suddenly here we are at fifteen.
Some players who have been with us from the very start are still active now, which makes me feel very proud that a for a significant part of their lives, they have chosen to play their chess at RHP and contributed to the commun ...[text shortened]... nce from those early days in 2001, but we will be here in one form or another for the next fifteen.
Thank, Russ.
22 Apr 16
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI cannot believe it is almost 12 years for me, maybe more since I did subscribe after a few months of playing without subscribing. This site is great and has improved. Easy to play and the stats are great with the whole history. Thank you Russ
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Thank, Russ.
22 Apr 16
Originally posted by Celsius I11 years for me today.
I cannot believe it is almost 12 years for me, maybe more since I did subscribe after a few months of playing without subscribing. This site is great and has improved. Easy to play and the stats are great with the whole history. Thank you Russ