Originally posted by paulbuchmanfromficsGood job! And I don't worry too much about difficulty. This has a cool theme, right? White's Bishop has to zig-zag all the way up to b8 because there is no other place to sac it.
Thanks! It took some time and effort, but I got it! The sad thing is that this is probably a level one puzzle for Swiss.
Originally posted by SwissGambitYes, I really enjoyed solving it. I noticed early that white had to waste a lot of moves to complete his setup. Then, it dawned on me that it would be very inconvenient for black to capture a piece without deviating from the setup. I guess that's all part of the solving process. It was fun and kind of like a detective story/mystery. Do people compose a lot of those regularly or do they take some time? As much effort as it took to solve it, I imagine it would take more so to come up with one.
Good job! And I don't worry too much about difficulty. This has a cool theme, right? White's Bishop has to zig-zag all the way up to b8 because there is no other place to sac it.
Originally posted by RJHindsI mass resigned a bunch of games (had too many going and overdid it). 2000 is about where I belong (not too much higher). I only achieved a rating above 2100 because I delayed resigning the lost ones and kept moving in the ones I was winning.
Why does everyone accuse me of cheating?
I noticed your rating graph on your profile.
Did you have brain surgery?
I know you are probably just digging for an argument, but I did give you the courtesy of an honest response.
Originally posted by paulbuchmanfromficsI had just over 20 going at one time and will never do that again. It takes too much of my time. I only have 2 going now, but they are strong players. They don't play too fast, so it gives me time to post and joke on these forums. I am only posting on two forums right now. Don't want to overload myself.
I mass resigned a bunch of games (had too many going and overdid it). 2000 is about where I belong (not too much higher). I only achieved a rating above 2100 because I delayed resigning the lost ones and kept moving in the ones I was winning.
I know you are probably just digging for an argument, but I did give you the courtesy of an honest response.
I was just joking with you. Don't take me too seriously unless I am talking about God, Jesus, or how stupid evolution is. 😀
Originally posted by RJHindsNo Problem 🙂
I had just over 20 going at one time and will never do that again. It takes too much of my time. I only have 2 going now, but they are strong players. They don't play too fast, so it gives me time to post and joke on these forums. I am only posting on two forums right now. Don't want to overload myself.
I was just joking with you. Don't take me too seriously unless I am talking about God, Jesus, or how stupid evolution is. 😀
Do you have your tree up yet? We got ours down from the attic last night. I set it up and put all the lights on it. As I circled with the popcorn, I heard a snapping noise. Within a minute, the tree fell over on me. LOL
We have to go to the store and get a new stand tomorrow. The ornaments have lasted since before I was born, but a modern tree/stand won't hold up for more than a year. Nothing is made with quality anymore.
Originally posted by paulbuchmanfromficsNo we haven't got a Christmas tree up yet. My wife will be getting her shoulder replaced Dec 3 and it has been in pain for a long time. We probably want get it up until about the 2nd week in December.
No Problem 🙂
Do you have your tree up yet? We got ours down from the attic last night. I set it up and put all the lights on it. As I circled with the popcorn, I heard a snapping noise. Within a minute, the tree fell over on me. LOL
We have to go to the store and get a new stand tomorrow. The ornaments have lasted since before I was ...[text shortened]... a modern tree/stand won't hold up for more than a year. Nothing is made with quality anymore.
Originally posted by paulbuchmanfromficsSome people are very prolific composers. This genre (called "proof games" in most magazines) is one of the more popular ones out there.
Yes, I really enjoyed solving it. I noticed early that white had to waste a lot of moves to complete his setup. Then, it dawned on me that it would be very inconvenient for black to capture a piece without deviating from the setup. I guess that's all part of the solving process. It was fun and kind of like a detective story/mystery. Do peop ...[text shortened]... e? As much effort as it took to solve it, I imagine it would take more so to come up with one.
I am more of a solver than a composer, but from the ones I composed, there was no way to tell how long it would take to get it sound. Some came quickly; others took days.
Originally posted by RJHindsI'm sorry to hear about your wife. I hope everything goes well for her (and you). I've had three surgeries so far. They always worked out. The medical profession is one thing that technology is improving every day. 🙂
No we haven't got a Christmas tree up yet. My wife will be getting her shoulder replaced Dec 3 and it has been in pain for a long time. We probably want get it up until about the 2nd week in December.