01 Sep 05
Originally posted by dottewellWe should have an option so people can indicate that they don't capture en passant.
in personal info page, declaring whether or not a player uses books and/or databases.
I realise it is perfectly legal but it might help some choose opponents - particularly lower-rated players, where books and databases are a decided advantage.
And another for those that don't castle.
01 Sep 05
Originally posted by XanthosNZThat's an uncharacteristically silly response.
We should have an option so people can indicate that they don't capture en passant.
And another for those that don't castle.
It's a fact that some people would prefer not to play those who use books and databases - or at least know if they do.
02 Sep 05
Originally posted by dottewellUncharacteristically silly? You proposed a stupid idea, I made fun of it. Nothing uncharacteristic about that, I do it all the time.
That's an uncharacteristically silly response.
It's a fact that some people would prefer not to play those who use books and databases - or at least know if they do.
If you don't want books and databases to be allowed then go play somewhere else. Here they are allowed and if you want to maximize your potential you'd do well to use them.
02 Sep 05
Originally posted by dottewellI only use a database once in a great while, but to say I don't use it would be a lie.
in personal info page, declaring whether or not a player uses books and/or databases.
I realise it is perfectly legal but it might help some choose opponents - particularly lower-rated players, where books and databases are a decided advantage.
what to do?
02 Sep 05
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Originally posted by XanthosNZWhether you like it or not a good number of people would like to know what there opponents are using in the way of "outside assistance". Which is hardly the case with en passant capture and castling.
Uncharacteristically silly? You proposed a stupid idea, I made fun of it. Nothing uncharacteristic about that, I do it all the time.
If you don't want books and databases to be allowed then go play somewhere else. Here they are allowed and if you want to maximize your potential you'd do well to use them.
I have no problem with people using books or databases. I only suggested it might be useful if players were aware what they were up against.
Your posts normally address the point, at least. Hence - uncharacteristically silly.
04 Sep 05
Originally posted by dottewellI'll say it again. Books and database use is allowed under the site rules. It is best to assume that your opponents are using them unless you know otherwise.
Whether you like it or not a good number of people would like to know what there opponents are using in the way of "outside assistance". Which is hardly the case with en passant capture and castling.
I have no problem with people using books or databases. I only suggested it might be useful if players were aware what they were up against.
Your posts normally address the point, at least. Hence - uncharacteristically silly.
'Outside assistance' is a misnomer as far as I am concerned. It doesn't tell you what move to play unlike an engine which is how the distinction is made. Following a database or book line mindlessly will land you with more problems than it solves.
04 Sep 05
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Originally posted by XanthosNZJust curious, but is there any correspondence chess site or organization that prohibits the use of chess books or databases? I personally do not know of any, does anyone else?
Uncharacteristically silly? You proposed a stupid idea, I made fun of it. Nothing uncharacteristic about that, I do it all the time.
If you don't want books and databases to be allowed then go play somewhere else. Here they are allowed and if you want to maximize your potential you'd do well to use them.
04 Sep 05
Originally posted by Drax946Ever since correspondance chess was played via letters sent on coaches books and other resources have been allowed.
Just curious, but is there any correspondence chess site or organization that prohibits the use of chess books or databases? I personally do not know of any, does anyone else?