Well, I for one, miss him. I miss his bird, which I think noone on this
site could play as good. He always treated me with the highest
respect, never once was rude- au contraire he helped me with my
game and we discussed chess, interesting discussion also.
I have been playing chess extensivley on many sites and I have seen
the same tendense on many; whenever a player raises too quick-
jealous voices often pops up, always crying the same words. This guy
was extremely good and when all you other top players where at 1600-
1700 he had already reached 1900. So I think it's fair to say that if
(maybe he did play himself- noone prooved that though) he would
have stayed he would be top 1, without a doubt with a probable rating
of 2000+.
I saw his attacks on many, but since I didn't know what caused them I
won't pass judgement on that, I advice you others also not to do that.
His style was unique and so was he, but now he isn't here anymore
and most probably we have scared away one of the best players I
have encountered- and trust me I play 50 games a day.
So let's not talk about him anymore and move on ok?
//Nils
You think you admire him...think about me...he has helped me a
TON...and now when the pairings are done...which is rough as hell to
make sure it is correct..it will be smooth sailing till the second round.
The sign up part and the pairings are always the hardest....and with
the King by my side...i always know that we can make it work.
Dave
KO TD