European Individual championships

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
I have never been one for strict time keeping and i thought that you were allowed some leeway, why the authorities have introduced zero tolerance i do not know

It depends, I would think, on how much a late entry can disturb already present players. If a late arrival is no big deal, well, start the clocks and let the late player create his own punishment. If, by contrast, he would interrupt several other players' concentration by moving through their ranks to his own table, then I would think that a forfeiture, and beign prevented from so interrupting them, would be a correct measure. Not knowing how the players in this championship are seated, I can't comment on this case, but I can see their point in principle.

Richard

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There is a reason for this, and its first name is Kirsan. When's the next election - or rather, is there ever going to be a real election again?

Richard

Originally posted by Shallow Blue
Never mind ungentlemanly versus Miles - this conduct regarding the woman in question forever more marks out Short as a cad of the lowest order. What a low-life. I can entirely understand Cheparinov not wanting to shake the hands of such a maggot.

Richard

hes just so Geeky, the epitome of Geekdome!

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
hes just so Geeky, the epitome of Geekdome!

No. A true geek would never descend that far. If anything, he's a nerd - that is, someone who aspires to geekdom but has neither the true intelligence nor sufficient personality to achieve it.

Richard

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I dont think you can contrast chess with say pole vaulting dear Dutchess, there are
other sports which demand more physicality and thus clothes may hamper ones
efforts, this cannot be said of chess. I am in agreement for a dress code for men as
well as women, it loathes me to see training shoes and t-shirts, unshaven and
sometimes unwashed men sitting at the board, they should at least honour the
occasion and wear a shirt and tie, i would.

One has to be a man to understand the attraction that the mammary glands have,
its not just the perfect contours and alluring symmetry, the soft affable texture
culminating to a point of glorious shapeliness, its what they are attached to that's
the killer! One need not compromise femininity at the hands of modesty, the sari is
a perfect example, showing off the form, yet with grace and modesty.

Is it really so much that insist that one dresses appropriately for the occasion, after
all, one would not wear a three piece suit on the beach nor a bikini while commuting
to work, would one?

Originally posted by Shallow Blue
No. A true geek would never descend that far. If anything, he's a nerd - that is, someone who aspires to geekdom but has neither the true intelligence nor sufficient personality to achieve it.

Richard

ahh such subtle distinctions, i thought a nerd was a geek, i stand corrected.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
I dont think you can contrast chess with say pole vaulting dear Dutchess, there are other sports which demand more physicality and thus clothes may hamper ones efforts, this cannot be said of chess. I am in agreement for a dress code for men as well as women, it loathes me to see training shoes and t-shirts, unshaven and sometimes unwashed men sitting at the board, they should at least honour the
occasion and wear a shirt and tie, i would.

A tie!? Never! A shirt, certainly. A suit, perhaps. But ties restrict the flow of blood to the brain, and are therefore to be eschewed by anyone who favours his mind.

One has to be a man to understand the attraction that the mammary glands have,

Attraction, certainly. But while to be attracted to them is a sign of a man (straight, at least - or gay woman!), to be distracted is the sign of a boy. Real men notice, but are not bothered (and do not make dumb remarks).

Richard

Originally posted by Shallow Blue
A tie!? Never! A shirt, certainly. A suit, perhaps. But ties restrict the flow of blood to the brain, and are therefore to be eschewed by anyone who favours his mind.

One has to be a man to understand the attraction that the mammary glands have,

Attraction, certainly. But while to be attracted to them is a sign of a man (straight, at ...[text shortened]... sign of a boy. Real men notice, but are not bothered (and do not make dumb remarks).

Richard

my dear sir, one should wear a tie, one may loosen it or even buy a properly fitted one,
it need to be restrictive. If you are a young man, who prior to the game happened to
spend the previous night, biting your pillow in anguish for want of a companion and are
presented at the board with such allurement, is it not the case that distracting thoughts
may cross your mind?

Originally posted by Shallow Blue
It depends, I would think, on how much a late entry can disturb already present players. If a late arrival is no big deal, well, start the clocks and let the late player create his own punishment. If, by contrast, he would interrupt several other players' concentration by moving through their ranks to his own table, then I would think that a forfeiture, ...[text shortened]... p are seated, I can't comment on this case, but I can see their point in principle.

Richard

Whens the last time you were at a chess tournament? Arriving late would cause the same disruption as a player going to the toilet or for a fag or beer or just for a walk. Are these guys chained to their seats now? If so a "toilet" incident could prove very embarrassing.😳

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So long as you have a Pimms in one hand and a punnet of strawberrys in another, with an umbrella close at hand, you cant go far wrong. Don't know about the spectators though, maybe a good book?

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Yes this was my point in introducing two contrasting environments, yet there are many
factors which might dictate other than current fashion, cultural or religious implications
by way of example, what's the word? keep them safely tucked away.

Originally posted by hedonist
So long as you have a Pimms in one hand and a punnet of strawberrys in another, with an umbrella close at hand, you cant go far wrong. Don't know about the spectators though, maybe a good book?

A Pimms No.1 with crushed ice , summer fruits and lemonade for me please!

Akopian - Khalifman

Black played 18...Ng4!?!?