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I would like to ask a favor. My dad is becoming quite the chess enthusiast, and I play him regularly on this site, but he is a bit of a computer-phobe and I can't get him to go through the New Game or Open Invite process, simple as they are. However, he could use a few more games and I think I can get him to accept challenges.

He is a beginner-intermediate level player with almost no theoretical knowledge and some tactical skill. Usually makes a move every 1 or 2 days. He is a welder and motorcycle/snowmobile enthusiast. Anyone here that would enjoy playing him a friendly game I would much appreciate it. His user name is "checkmate cliff." Thanks.

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I'll send him a challenge in the next day or two.

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Originally posted by Archaeopteryx
I would like to ask a favor. My dad is becoming quite the chess enthusiast, and I play him regularly on this site, but he is a bit of a computer-phobe and I can't get him to go through the New Game or Open Invite process, simple as they are. However, he could use a few more games and I think I can get him to accept challenges.

He is a beginner-int ...[text shortened]... him a friendly game I would much appreciate it. His user name is "checkmate cliff." Thanks.
Sure. I'll send him a challenge. I'm a bit of a sluggish mover though. Hope he doesn't mind.

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i will challenge him as well

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Thank you!

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Ok I've challenged him Game 2805712

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Game 2495850
Can you tell me why you played your first two moves???

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Originally posted by Alethia
Game 2495850
Can you tell me why you played your first two moves???
Just for fun. I remember reading about Michael Basman toying around with this type of opening and I thought I would give it a shot. The idea is just to waste a couple of tempi to see what your opponent does and then react to their opening.

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That was an interesting game, actually, and not pretty. He pulled off a very nice smothered mate threat that netted my queen, then proceeded to make a series of odd moves that let me back in the game. After losing the queen, I was quite content with a draw.

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Your Dad deleted the game I offered him. Guess he has all he needs.

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I'll beat him.

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My dad's worse than me.