Originally posted by RingtailhunterAh, how I remember the good old days when ark13 first joined us and I took him under my wing. I actually managed to beat him in a game back then! Actually, he started out as a fairly strong player, more like 1500 than 1300, so while his jump is impressive it's not as suspicious, um, I mean, impressive as some others.
I don't see what the problem would be. This place is full of overnight masters. They go from Being a 1200-1300 player getting kicked around the board by same rated players and then one night aliens land...probe their rear ends and they wake up to win win win. They have suddenly gained the chess knowledge of masters! Ark13 is not the only example ...[text shortened]... o quite a few people. I just wish I could be so good.
Hail Ark13 and his chessliness!
RTh
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Originally posted by tonytiger41I must be way below "average intelligence" cause I get whooped if I play anyone over 1700 let alone 2200. If you look at my rating graph though, it appears Im improving slowly. but I seriously dont think i'll ever get past 1700
i agree. in fact i speculate that a person with average intelligence could reach 2200 elo with just dedication and hard work, regardless of natural talent.
Originally posted by RingtailhunterAs my Chess skills continue to border on the mediocre, how do I sign up for alien anal probing?
I don't see what the problem would be. This place is full of overnight masters. They go from Being a 1200-1300 player getting kicked around the board by same rated players and then one night aliens land...probe their rear ends and they wake up to win win win. They have suddenly gained the chess knowledge of masters! Ark13 is not the only example ...[text shortened]... o quite a few people. I just wish I could be so good.
Hail Ark13 and his chessliness!
RTh
Seriously though my rating is adversely effected by work, drinking and above average stupidity. Can The Great RTh help me in my quest to become a Omnipotent Chess Stud?