Originally posted by phileasfogg
Actually, my only criticism was of the inane ranting and mudslinging. I had never heard the word "argle-bargle". It seemed like a cool word so I tried to fit it in.

@GrampyBobby Thanks for the offer, but no. I played a game of FischerRandom once, and didn't really enjoy it.
And by the way, absolutely no offense taken in any way. You were not included in the "ranters", and I like your new words. "Gainsay" and "argle-bargle" were new ones for me.

Originally posted by phileasfogg
@GrampyBobby Thanks for the offer, but no. I played a game of FischerRandom once, and didn't really enjoy it.
And by the way, absolutely no offense taken in any way. You were not included in the "ranters", and I like your new words. "Gainsay" and "argle-bargle" were new ones for me.

I probably don't particularly like it for the very reason that Fischer came up with the idea in the first place. It's too labor intensive. Chess is a complex enough game, as it is. There are plenty of situations where intense calculation and imagination come into play, but there are also many situations where a player instinctively knows where to look for resources because of his vast experience.
Without the benefit of that experience, it's too easy to be blindsided. I liken it to an American driver driving on the left side of the road for the first time. You're always looking for the danger in the wrong places.
I'm sure you get over that in time, but I would rather spend my time trying to master regular chess.

Originally posted by phileasfogg
I probably don't particularly like it for the very reason that Fischer came up with the idea in the first place. It's too labor intensive. Chess is a complex enough game, as it is. There are plenty of situations where intense calculation and imagination come into play, but there are also many situations where a player instinctively knows where to look f ...[text shortened]... sure you get over that in time, but I would rather spend my time trying to master regular chess.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Understand. Ever play RHP Unrated Fischer Random 960 Chess? I'd be pleased to invite our first casual conversational game.

Originally posted by The Gravedigger
Gramps thought we were going to have a game after the net ball season had finished.

Gutted 🙁

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
My apology for the oversight; an invitation [3/7] is on its way.

Originally posted by The Gravedigger
Diabetes is just another way of saying "I became such a fat bastard I can no longer be trusted with sugar".

Originally posted by sonhouse
Grampy, you can sign me up for a 960. I assume they aren't rated.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Sure, 960 is only offered here as unrated. Would you like to wager a cold one from the loser to the winner? lol

Originally posted by sonhouse
Heck, make it a case🙂 As long as it's Yuengling🙂 (Pennsylvania beer, my favorite lager)

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Game on!

Originally posted by sonhouse
Where do you get the window to start a 960 game? I couldn't find it. On the other hand, I am mostly blind🙂