Tournaments
13 Sep 04
13 Sep 04
what can i say? I saw the new tourneys. And i am very disappointed to c that the Mini Duel started when i was still eating breakfast. I have never gotten into a single Mini Duel. The Mini grouped spring is full if i was smart enough to look in there the moment i got online. So i have no choice but to join the banded tourneys (which i hate) and the big tourneys. Very disappointed. (Probably gonna get my ass kicked)
14 Sep 04
Originally posted by tlai1992Why do you hate banded tournys?
what can i say? I saw the new tourneys. And i am very disappointed to c that the Mini Duel started when i was still eating breakfast. I have never gotten into a single Mini Duel. The Mini grouped spring is full if i was smart enough to look in there the moment i got online. So i have no choice but to join the banded tourneys (which i hate) and the big tourneys. Very disappointed. (Probably gonna get my ass kicked)
It's the only chance for us,low rated players,to have some glory in a tournament.
In grouped random,grandsplit or miniduel tournaments you'll find almost everytime a 1700-2000 player that will kick your butt.
14 Sep 04
Originally posted by Ravelloyour right Ravello. But i dont want to play 1200 and 1300s. Ok ok ok i do want to play them but for some reason my mind is telling me that i am supposed to hate it. (Im not crazy 😉 ) i mean i really want to get into the mini duel but i dont want to skip breakfast and wake up early just to get into a tourney. Whats up with this? Russ should start these tourneys at a later time. Maybe in the afternoon for us Americans 😉
Why do you hate banded tournys?
It's the only chance for us,low rated players,to have some glory in a tournament.
In grouped random,grandsplit or miniduel tournaments you'll find almost everytime a 1700-2000 player that will kick your butt.
14 Sep 04
Originally posted by Ravellosome glory? What do you mean? I can already c that i cant beat more than half the people in the tourney (the banded one)
Why do you hate banded tournys?
It's the only chance for us,low rated players,to have some glory in a tournament.
In grouped random,grandsplit or miniduel tournaments you'll find almost everytime a 1700-2000 player that will kick your butt.
14 Sep 04
Originally posted by tlai1992Tlai why don't you try? If you go into a game thinking you are going to lose you probably will. I always start a game with a win in mind even against 2000 rated players.😉
some glory? What do you mean? I can already c that i cant beat more than half the people in the tourney (the banded one)
14 Sep 04
Originally posted by gumbieI've read in many chess books that simply having confidence in your play is worth about 100-200 rating points! They say its really helpful to simply not look at your opponent's rating before a game in OTB match-ups, but of course on here that's much more difficult! 😉
Tlai why don't you try? If you go into a game thinking you are going to lose you probably will. I always start a game with a win in mind even against 2000 rated players.😉
-Kev
14 Sep 04
Originally posted by gumbieproblem is when i start a game against 1200-1300 i tell myself i should be able to win but more than half the time i lose
Tlai why don't you try? If you go into a game thinking you are going to lose you probably will. I always start a game with a win in mind even against 2000 rated players.😉
14 Sep 04
Originally posted by seraphimvulturemaybe a hide rating button?
I've read in many chess books that simply having confidence in your play is worth about 100-200 rating points! They say its really helpful to simply not look at your opponent's rating before a game in OTB match-ups, but of course on here that's much more difficult! 😉
-Kev
15 Sep 04
Originally posted by seraphimvultureIf you ever have the guts to challenge me again (which I doubt) you better put masking tape over the screen to hide my rating; some of us actually improve our play rather than stagnating at the same level. Of course, it must be tough to work on your "game" when your trailer gets getting washed into the ocean every week!
Do you have a hide-rating button? Cause if you'd do, I'd certainly love to borrow it! 😉
-Kev
15 Sep 04
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Originally posted by no1marauderWow, someone went and got lucky in a few games!!! Nice rating. I shall challenge now and take pride in whipping some Freethinker arse!!!
If you ever have the guts to challenge me again (which I doubt) you better put masking tape over the screen to hide my rating; some of us actually improve our play rather than stagnating at the same level. Of course, it must be ...[text shortened]... " when your trailer gets getting washed into the ocean every week!
Oh by the way, I also have raised up pretty well, now about 1650. Good luck to you!
-Kev