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Originally posted by scubily
I don't move at the weekend, so 1/7 doesn't really work for me. But I don't mind dropping out if everyone else wants to press on. I doubt I will win my game against RS anyway.
ultimately, we all agreed to 3-7, if you prefer, I have no right to change it midway.

we'll keep it 3-7 if it involves someone dropping out.

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Originally posted by ih8sens
ultimately, we all agreed to 3-7, if you prefer, I have no right to change it midway.

we'll keep it 3-7 if it involves someone dropping out.
Dude, the bar tab is getting huge. The bartender wants to know if you have another credit card because the one you left is maxed out. If you don't have another card or cash, the bartender said you can mow his lawn. But, with the tab where it is now, you may be mowing for about 4 years, TWICE a week!!

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My game is going to have an interesting mid to endgame, Q+B+N VS 2B + 2R

Place your bets

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Originally posted by ih8sens
I've already posted this in the tournament forum, but for some added exposure, I felt it might be good to post it here too.

Anyways, I'm looking to start a tournament for non members. I'll organize it from my desk, starting with a draw for who plays who. It will be a 1 match elimination tournament with random colours. A drawn game will be played again ...[text shortened]... Let's see how this goes.

To join, PM me. I will accept the first 15 Messages I receive.
hello
could you organize another tournament ?
I'd like to play

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Originally posted by HFRorbis
hello
could you organize another tournament ?
I'd like to play
While this one is in progress? No.

As soon as this one finishes? Yes.

Check the forums regularly for info about the next tournament, they fill up fast.

Actually, I'm considering a 32 person 1/0 tournament next time, with seedings by rankings. I think that's the way to go.

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Originally posted by ih8sens
While this one is in progress? No.

As soon as this one finishes? Yes.

Check the forums regularly for info about the next tournament, they fill up fast.

Actually, I'm considering a 32 person 1/0 tournament next time, with seedings by rankings. I think that's the way to go.
would that tourney be in this century or the next? LOL

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Originally posted by shortcircuit
would that tourney be in this century or the next? LOL
No promises... 😉

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Originally posted by ih8sens
No promises... 😉
we have started the wager pool.

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Originally posted by ChessJester
My game is going to have an interesting mid to endgame, Q+B+N VS 2B + 2R

Place your bets
Game 3391728

There we go, I think I have a slight advantage, in material at least Q+N+B = 15 pts and 2R+2B = 16 pts... plus I should be able to stay a pawn up... but black has a nasty attack I think... it will be a nail biter

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Originally posted by ChessJester
Game 3391728

There we go, I think I have a slight advantage, in material at least Q+N+B = 15 pts and 2R+2B = 16 pts... plus I should be able to stay a pawn up... but black has a nasty attack I think... it will be a nail biter
I'll be following that game. It'll be interesting to say the least.

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Originally posted by ChessJester
Game 3391728

There we go, I think I have a slight advantage, in material at least Q+N+B = 15 pts and 2R+2B = 16 pts... plus I should be able to stay a pawn up... but black has a nasty attack I think... it will be a nail biter
Points? Points? There's no points in chess..... it's all about the victory son....ever win a game when you had less material? That is sauce for the goose!!

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Originally posted by shortcircuit
Points? Points? There's no points in chess..... it's all about the victory son....ever win a game when you had less material? That is sauce for the goose!!
riiiiiiiiight.................

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Originally posted by adam warlock
I'll be following that game. It'll be interesting to say the least.
Yes I think so, any game with this type of an imbalance is very interesting. I played a game OTB 2 nights ago where I was in a similar situation, Q+N+B vs my 2Rs+2Bs and I barely managed to squeek out a win yet it was against a weaker opponent... lets hope I can squeek one out here. Otherwise, I'd like to draw against the stronger opponent... thats why I made that trade (Q for 2 R) but its not always a good idea.

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Originally posted by shortcircuit
Points? Points? There's no points in chess..... it's all about the victory son....ever win a game when you had less material? That is sauce for the goose!!
I agree, but the points are a tool used to help evaluate the position. Not the only tool, but one that can be helpful.

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If you check out that game I just finished (posted in the 1-0 tournament thread), it shows very clearly that material can't be measured in points. Tempo, position.. often more important.

I'd like to think that game won't end in a draw though...