05 Dec 08
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so as a few of my posts have shown im trying to get better. in the same context, im trying to build a chess library. if you have any old chessbooks you dont read anymore or wanna send to me while im here in Iraq. they would be greatly appreciated. PM me if you would like.
Edit: Also if you just want a penpal(sounds lame but whatever) then i'd be glad to write.
Also i can trade if need be. they have cool little things here that i can get.
05 Dec 08
Originally posted by TimInIraqSwap you a book on Endings for one of them grenade launchers!
Also i can trade if need be. they have cool little things here that i can get.
There is strong evidence to suggest that chess was invented in
that region of the world. Have a nose about and see if you can find
the chap that did it. Say thanks from me.
Take Care
G.
05 Dec 08
Originally posted by TimInIraqWhat books have you got?
so as a few of my posts have shown im trying to get better. in the same context, im trying to build a chess library. if you have any old chessbooks you dont read anymore or wanna send to me while im here in Iraq. they would be greatly appreciated. PM me if you would like.
Edit: Also if you just want a penpal(sounds lame but whatever) then i'd be glad to write.
Also i can trade if need be. they have cool little things here that i can get.
05 Dec 08
Originally posted by greenpawn34For being a chess blogger you seem to miss lots of known chess facts! Chess was invented by Bobby Fischer and Al Gore for the sole purpose of later creating the interwebz. FACT!
Swap you a book on Endings for one of them grenade launchers!
There is strong evidence to suggest that chess was invented in
that region of the world. Have a nose about and see if you can find
the chap that did it. Say thanks from me.
Take Care
G.
05 Dec 08
Originally posted by greenpawn34That was too funny.
Swap you a book on Endings for one of them grenade launchers!
There is strong evidence to suggest that chess was invented in
that region of the world. Have a nose about and see if you can find
the chap that did it. Say thanks from me.
Take Care
G.
I had to recommend it.
You are the last person in the world that needs a grenade launcher. hehe
05 Dec 08
Originally posted by paulbuchmanfromficsI do... You have not seen the wife's family?
That was too funny.
I had to recommend it.
You are the last person in the world that needs a grenade launcher. hehe
Can half understand what the lad is going through. I was 9 years
in the Army. Only in the last 2 years did I find a guy who could
give me a proper OTB game.
Spent loads of time playing corres chess.
06 Dec 08
Originally posted by leisurelyslothHow to Reasess Your Chess - Silman
What books have you got?
(on the way)
Winning Chess Tactics - Seriwan
Winning Chess Openings - Seriwan
Silman's Complete Endgame Course
other than that, nothing. Ive never reallly studied chess. im tryin to change that. lol
06 Dec 08
Originally posted by greenpawn34lol well actually my vehicle has a MK-19 grenade launcher on top of it. i'll seee what i can do about getting that to you. lol or maybe a light one to go under your rifle, an M203. haha it better be an amazing book though.
Swap you a book on Endings for one of them grenade launchers!
There is strong evidence to suggest that chess was invented in
that region of the world. Have a nose about and see if you can find
the chap that did it. Say thanks from me.
Take Care
G.
also, i havent found that old guy yet but i have found one that hard carves chessboards and inserts mother of pearl as the white squares. prettty cool.