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declare "assistance"

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Originally posted by Ragnorak
Notice on Olympic Pole Vaulting Sign-Up Sheet
"Could all Pole Vaulters, who intend on using a Pole to assist their jump, please declare this intention out of respect to the competitors who think they are taking part in the High Jump competition. Thank you."

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exactly.

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Originally posted by Ragnorak
As it's part of the rules that you can use db/books (not engines), then you shouldn't have to declare anything.
Exactly my point.

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Originally posted by Ian68
This idea might be useful actually.

Please indicate which of the following you use:

a. Opening Books
b. Databases
c. Divine Intervention
You mean divine intervention is not illegal?

I imagine G-d would be a pretty nifty chess player.

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Originally posted by Diet Coke
You mean divine intervention is not illegal?

I imagine G-d would be a pretty nifty chess player.
You are not permitted to consult her, nor can you get by with a little help from your friends.

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What about pets?

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Originally posted by Diet Coke
What about pets?
Definately not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_PET

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Originally posted by Ian68
Definately not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_PET
I could beat that hunk of junk at chess.

Hell, I would telling it what maves to play!

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Originally posted by Ian68
This idea might be useful actually.

Please indicate which of the following you use:

a. Opening Books
b. Databases
c. Divine Intervention
c, Divine Intervention.

In every game, at move 1, i sacrifice a bunny (sometimes even 2 if my opponent is high rated) to caissa and in return ask her to guide me with good moves.

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Originally posted by Furling
c, Divine Intervention.

In every game, at move 1, i sacrifice a bunny (sometimes even 2 if my opponent is high rated) to caissa and in return ask her to guide me with good moves.
Maybe you need something bigger, judging by your rating. 😉

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Originally posted by Diet Coke
Maybe you need something bigger, judging by your rating. 😉
hey man, i am your average geek, skinny, face full of pimples, glasses that resemble cokebottle bottoms, zero social life.

HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO CATCH AND KILL A BEAR OR ANYTHING BIGGER THAN A BUNNY?!

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Originally posted by Ian68
Definately not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_PET
Not even rooks?