Farewell, 1500 Club; farewell, top 100

See, I TOLD you it wouldn't last. I enjoyed about a day in the 1500's,
but it only took one loss to drop me down to reality-land. A most
excellent game, I might add-- my hat is off to pradtf, who gave me a
schooling in endgame play AND was a gracious, sportsmanlike
opponent as well.

I'll be back up there... just wait.
Tim
The Dark Squire

Don't worry Tim...you will return to a loftier status then the one you
just held.

You are too good not to.

Dave
Captain USA

You're in my club now! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! YAHHHHHHHH
TIIMMMMMMM!

Tony, I think it might be about time you and I played a game-- I'm
hoping to eventually get to all of the regular posters on the forum,
since the "social" aspect is such a big part of why I love this site. If
you're up for it, start it up-- you pick your color.
Tim
The Dark Squire

Tim,
I had to reply to your post. If not for the forums and friendship
here. I would quit chess. Lots of great people here.
John
The Ambassador
Little Grasshopper
King Of MAP
Most Titled Player
Asst. Captain Team USA

Thanks so much, John. I know exactly what you mean. I have
games going right now with some of the regular posters here, and I
am constantly reminded, in my games and here in the forum, of what
a great bunch we have here. Win OR lose.
Peace--
Tim
The Dark Squire

Thanks, boss. I know it's a temporary situation-- I think there's a
little mental struggle going on between the way I'm accustomed to
playing, and the way I'm TRYING to play. (My old way was trade
pieces whenever the opportunity arose, hope for a mistake by my
opponent, or just out-calculate them in the endgame). Now, I'm
trying to actually SEE the position, and evaluate it. Can't always tell
that from my play, but that's where I'm heading.
Tim
The Dark Squire