Originally posted by gambit05I did not think you would want to do the things I suggested. I said all that to point out the fact that you are going to have to live with your doubts and you are not going to be able to win every game if you play those at the top. All of us enjoy challenging games and like to win. But it is going to get boring if all you do is win.
I don't play the game for a rating and I don't play it for easy wins. I want challenging games versus strong opponents. Some wins, some losses, some draws. Most important is to enjoy them, to improve and to stand your ground to even stronger players over the time.
I am aware that occasionally one will face some cheaters, some blatantly use their engine ...[text shortened]... cheaters would be banned, if only the blatant ones. But it seems that this is out of control.
I don't remember if I ever played you. I am not playing in any tournaments so you do not have play me again if you have in the past. That is one less doubt you will have. If you think I am an engine user don't play me and the same goes for anyone else. Just enjoy your chess and don't worry about the cheaters.
Originally posted by gambit05You are widely supported and respected.
I am tired. Too much work to do. I don't find the time to properly think of good chess moves. The matchup of my games in the past couple of months is 50-something (top-3). However, the matchup of some of my opponents is 80 to over 90%. Do I really play human opponents?
My attempt to try to remove the appearance of a certain name from the thread list had more recognition than I expected. My thinking was that a blank post would remove the name of the previous poster from the list, but not hijack nor detract from the thread.
I was not completely successful, but I hope you will excuse the attempt.
When we perform an activity and hope to gain enjoyment or some other value from the results of our efforts, and something prevents that from happening, it is most certainly worthy of discussion.
It's nice to know you have fans outside of the clan. Sometimes we are oblivious to the positive results of our efforts, and it's refreshing to be appreciated!
Originally posted by Paul LeggettYou made a similar attempt to get me banned from the Spirituality Forum too. It worked for a little while.
You are widely supported and respected.
My attempt to try to remove the appearance of a certain name from the thread list had more recognition than I expected. My thinking was that a blank post would remove the name of the previous poster from the list, but not hijack nor detract from the thread.
I was not completely successful, but I hope you ...[text shortened]... e are oblivious to the positive results of our efforts, and it's refreshing to be appreciated!
Originally posted by Paul LeggettThank you very much for your kind words.
You are widely supported and respected.
My attempt to try to remove the appearance of a certain name from the thread list had more recognition than I expected. My thinking was that a blank post would remove the name of the previous poster from the list, but not hijack nor detract from the thread.
I was not completely successful, but I hope you ...[text shortened]... e are oblivious to the positive results of our efforts, and it's refreshing to be appreciated!
Originally posted by gambit05It was Game 9107800 which I'm sorry to say you have recently resigned - but that is not the point. I came across the game about move 8 or 9 and bookmarked it because of the intriguing position showing at that moment. I enjoyed watching it and became absorbed in some your attacking ideas that you were threatening down the kingside. The way the material imbalance played out and even the gentle move rate of one or two a week just added to the "viewer experience". I felt that what you have said about the style of your play and your hopes for your games was clearly demonstrated despite the final result. Once again thank you.
Oh wow, thank you very much. You really cheered me up, more than you may think. Could you show which game you have watched?
Originally posted by Long Barrow
It was Game 9107800 which I'm sorry to say you have recently resigned - but that is not the point. I came across the game about move 8 or 9 and bookmarked it because of the intriguing position showing at that moment. I enjoyed watching it and became absorbed in some your attacking ideas that you were threatening down the kingside. The way the mater ...[text shortened]... hopes for your games was clearly demonstrated despite the final result. Once again thank you.