Originally posted by afxThose players should be ashamed of themselves. Such conduct is condemned in the USCF Code of Ethics at 5(c):
Group 13: The two top rated players make 2 draws,
even without really playing, Game 5827102 and Game 5827062 after 6 moves in each game.
Strange, strange, strange...
Are they afraid of me, the third top rated player in this group??
I am afraid, not really :'(
Deliberately failing to play at one's best in a game , in any manner inconsistent with the principles of good sportsmanship, honesty, or fair play.
IMO, these two players should be forfeited from the tourney. I suggest you send a "fair play" ticket.
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Originally posted by Palynkai know what you mean, even with the 60 day time bank i feel obliged to blitz most of the games. i've pissed my queen away in 2 games already against lower rated players, luckily i was able to take theirs a couple of move later and will no doubt win both games now but still i haven't made as many mistakes in a long time. one of my games against a 1500-1600 is lost, i wouldn't be that disappointed losing against a player around mt own level but with white and losing that badly i'm a little pissed.
What a mistake this was... I went from a few slow paced games to more than 30...
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Originally posted by no1marauderi agree with what you're saying but actually he has a better chance of going through now as 2 points where dropped. if he can manage to split the games with both top players he might have a chance of winning the group.
Those players should be ashamed of themselves. Such conducted is condemned in the USCF Code of Ethics at 5(c):
Deliberately failing to play at one's best in a game , in any manner inconsistent with the principles of good sportsmanship, honesty, or fair play.
IMO, these two players should be forfeited from the tourney. I suggest you send a "fair play" ticket.
They are playing with fire actually, drawing each other allows them to play the odds. They are both higher rated by almost 300 + points, taking the draw suggests that each player should advance, however, they actually put more pressure on each other, a draw or loss to a lower rated player now can change the whole situation. They are actually both minus 4 points now, so each player in the group can afford a loss and still be in contention. Just play hard and maybe find an upset or two and you may be able to come out on top. Gives incentive to the players in the group to push it a little harder.
Originally posted by ItsYouThatIAdoreI'm in group 40...and kicking some arse!😏
Here is a quick run through of some of the more exciting groups and names to watch out for in the 2009 Championship!
Group 2
Siskin, Procyk, Clandarkfire
All rated 1800 ish and up
Group 4
Quirine, Sami Vuori, Blanca
Quirine is former Champ against two strong players, Blanca's rating is low, but he has been known to play at over 2000 rat ...[text shortened]... ome fun games...
Regardless of rating most groupings will be fun to watch, good luck to all!
Game 5832787
Game 5832747
Game 5832744
all with much higher tourney entry ratings😀
I have one in the works that I will post when finished
I'm not likely to advance though😞
Originally posted by duecerWell done, unfortunately you are in a group with three 2100 rated players! Best of luck however, and I hope you do well in your games!
I'm in group 40...and kicking some arse!😏
Game 5832787
Game 5832747
Game 5832744
all with much higher tourney entry ratings😀
I have one in the works that I will post when finished
I'm not likely to advance though😞
Originally posted by duecerGame 5832746?
I'm in group 40...and kicking some arse!😏
Game 5832787
Game 5832747
Game 5832744
all with much higher tourney entry ratings😀
I have one in the works that I will post when finished
I'm not likely to advance though😞
Ouch
Originally posted by clandarkfireCan't comment on the game, but I hope Duece pulls it out! That would be crazy!
Game 5832746?
Ouch
Here are just some of the interesting upsets so far!!
Game 5824633
Game 5825579
Game 5826755
Game 5826659
Game 5829685
Game 5830224
Game 5833184
Game 5834838
Game 5837583
Game 5839165
Game 5839194
Game 5841994
I think this is definitely a result of moving to fast, so i think we should all try and slow it down a little 😀😀😀
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Originally posted by ItsYouThatIAdoredoes this game count?
Here are just some of the interesting upsets so far!!
Game 5824633
Game 5825579
Game 5826755
Game 5826659
Game 5829685
Game 5830224
Game 5833184
Game 5834838
Game 5837583
Game 5839165
Game 5839194
Game 5841994
I think this is definitely a result of moving to fast, so i think we should all try and slow it down a little 😀😀😀
Game 5829711
😞
Game 5829711
and Game 5829658, both count to the
"astonishing games" in this tournament
Game 5829711: trev, Qxe5 was such a big blunder,
just stand in the corner and be ashamed!
Its funny, that all here have the same problem:
60 days are a lot of time but all we hurry with our moves
and blunder. One move a day should be absolutely enough,
as we all know. And 15 moves (30 games, half is the opponents turn)
is a lot, but its ok
