High school indeed! You do come out with some hilarious claims.
Checkmate, atheist!
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I suppose I would, I've just never played with that specific time control before.
@Lt. Columbo, I sent you another challenge on Lichess. The format is exactly the same - standard Correspondence chess with no time limit and sides assigned randomly. You may accept or decline as you please.
I am working today, so I may not be able to play straight through the game in 20 minutes like we did last time.
I am working today, so I may not be able to play straight through the game in 20 minutes like we did last time.
@Furion @Electric Skeptic @SteveB
Gentlemen, I just had an idea: If you are reluctant to play normal chess, I could play with a handicap.
A handicap in chess is when one player starts with either less time or less material (i.e., pieces) than their opponent. I do not think Lichess supports starting with less time, but if you would like, I would be willing to play without a Queen or whatever would make you comfortable.
Just a thought. I completely understand if you're still unwilling to play.
Gentlemen, I just had an idea: If you are reluctant to play normal chess, I could play with a handicap.
A handicap in chess is when one player starts with either less time or less material (i.e., pieces) than their opponent. I do not think Lichess supports starting with less time, but if you would like, I would be willing to play without a Queen or whatever would make you comfortable.
Just a thought. I completely understand if you're still unwilling to play.
Lt. Columbo
Member
Okay Torin. I'll have to spend more time on my moves this game though, so I hope you have patience.
TeabagSalad
Well-known member
Would you accept a game from a complete amateur? I know the rules but that's about it!Anyone for chess?
I play as Torin_3 on Lichess, which is a completely free online chess site. You can send me a challenge if you like.
It needs to be either a Correspondence game (no time limit), or a Classical game (30-ish minutes each). I probably will not accept the challenge otherwise.
(I will not actually say anything like "Checkmate, atheist!" if I win. The title is solely an attention grabber. I believe in good sportsmanship.)
Of course! After all, I am an amateur myself. I do not even really have a rating, let alone a formal title.
Lt. Columbo
Member
Torin won. Nice play! Thanks for he Game!
SteveB
Well-known member
I'm not particularly interested in playing anymore.
I appreciate the offer.
And I wouldn't want a handicap. It takes the fun out of the game.
The physics student I'd played in 1999, we stalemated because I let a move pass. Had I taken the move, I would have won.
At one point in the late 90's, early 00's, I almost bought a 3d playing board-- Star Trek version. I decided not to because I no longer had anyone to play with. As I grew older I just lost my interest.
And, FWIW, I did buy the 1990's version of Chessmaster. I think it was 5500. I played a couple games on it and wasn't really pleased with it. There's just something about a real board, and pieces... strike it up to growing up in the 60's....
Thank you. You played very well, as always. Thanks for the game.
Anyone for chess?
I play as Torin_3 on Lichess, which is a completely free online chess site. You can send me a challenge if you like.
It needs to be either a Correspondence game (no time limit), or a Classical game (30-ish minutes each). I probably will not accept the challenge otherwise.
(I will not actually say anything like "Checkmate, atheist!" if I win. The title is solely an attention grabber. I believe in good sportsmanship.)
Pinging some other CARMites on the off chance they are interested in a casual game:
@Nouveau @Dizerner @Whateverman @5wize @The Pixie @jonathan_hili @Algor
No pressure, of course.
And everybody else is welcome too!
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I would love to, but I'm afraid I wouldn't be much of a challenge.... haven't played in years.Pinging some other CARMites on the off chance they are interested in a casual game:
@Nouveau @Dizerner @Whateverman @5wize @The Pixie @jonathan_hili @Algor
No pressure, of course.
And everybody else is welcome too!
Algor
Well-known member
Chess...doesn't that involve three innings and a puck? I never did figure out what the designated hitter did either. Something about a royal flush?Pinging some other CARMites on the off chance they are interested in a casual game:
@Nouveau @Dizerner @Whateverman @5wize @The Pixie @jonathan_hili @Algor
No pressure, of course.
And everybody else is welcome too!
Anyhow, chess was never my game. I prefer...uh....banging my head into a wall. Something where I can remember the rules....
Seriously, I used to play, but a 12 year old whupped me so badly not too long ago it's just too painful. Thanks for the invite, though. Appreciated.
Whatsisface
Well-known member
Torin beat me too.
Did you decide to abandon our game?
My apologies! I did not intend to abandon it, I just lost track of time.
You were winning anyway, so I happily concede.
Hard to believe that anyone could lose track of time during the most important chess match of the decade, if not the century. Inconceivable.