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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.03 00:25:00 -
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I've been having trouble getting a tournament up and running on Chess.com, so I thought I'd make use of our forums and see if I can organize one with you lovely people.
Link to Tournament.
Tournament Details:
- I've set up a 16-player tournament (hopefully that size isn't too ambitious). If we can't get enough people to fill it up, I can open the tournament to the public, which will hopefully get us over the line.
- To register, you need to have a Chess.com account. You can create one for free. Free accounts are allowed to participate in one tournament at a time, so you can sign up and enter the tournament at no cost.
- Once you have created an account you should post here with your chess.com username. I'll invite you. I'm keeping the registration to invite-only so that, if possible, we can fill all 16 slots with capsuleers.
- All skill levels and ratings are welcome. I'm not actually much good myself (around 1000-1200 rating, I'd guess). This is training for me, and will probably be a bloody amusement sport for my opponents.
- This is a rated tournament. This should, ideally, raise the stakes a little for some of us, myself included!
- You have five days to make a move, not to play a game. Expect games to take as long as a month or more to complete. This is slow-paced correspondence chess with enough time each move to make a deep analysis. Only 50% will make it past the first round though, so each game is critical and worth taking your time on.
- Those five days are all you have: Time cannot be extended past that, and no "time out" is allowed, so be sure to make a move within those five days or you will effectively forfeit the game.
- You're playing for glory, honor, education, or fun...I can't spawn you Jovian Battleships for a trophy, sorry.
- Sign up is on a first come, first served basis.
Schedule:
Round One:
The 16 players are split into 4 groups of 4 players each. Players are automatically distributed according to their rating, so that groups will be relatively equal in terms of skill.
Within each group, each person plays everyone else twice; once as white and once as black. Games are played consecutively to help speed things up. This means that when you start the tournament, you will have six games to play against the other three people in your group.
Within each group, the two highest scores will progress.
Round Two:
The two remaining players within each group will play two games against each other. Once as black, once as white. The winner of those matches will be the group winner.
Semi-Final:
The group 1 winner will play two matches against the group 2 winner, and so on, for group 3 and 4. Once as white, once as black.
Final:
The winner of group 1&2 will face off against the winner of group 3&4 in a two-match final. Again, once as black, once as white.
See you across the board, I hope!
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Estel Arador
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Posted - 2011.03.03 01:45:00 -
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It's been a while since I played, but I'll be happy to give it a shot.
I've registered as EstelArador, but the confirmation email is taking its time.
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.03 02:01:00 -
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That's the spirit!
I've sent the invite along with a friend request. Once you're reigstered it should all be waiting for you.
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M To
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Posted - 2011.03.03 07:48:00 -
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It has also been a while for me, but i don't decline a chance to battle a CCP employee  . My chess.com name is: Zattara
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Kharo Khann
Cosmology
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Posted - 2011.03.03 12:02:00 -
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I'll join, my chess.com name is Kharo
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.03 17:22:00 -
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\o/
Friend requests and invites sent.
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Belly Pooh
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Posted - 2011.03.03 19:50:00 -
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I'm in!
Username is YoPawnsAreMine
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.04 15:54:00 -
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We're at 6/16 now. I'll give it another week or so, and if we're not full after that, I'll see about getting some other CCPers/public signups. 
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M To
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Posted - 2011.03.04 16:46:00 -
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 Originally by: CCP Dropbear
We're at 6/16 now. I'll give it another week or so, and if we're not full after that, I'll see about getting some other CCPers/public signups.
Haha get some more CCPers to signup . More chance for me to defeat (probably a bigger chance of getting defeated by) a CCP'er.
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Moto Akimoto
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Posted - 2011.03.04 21:09:00 -
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This sounds fun, hopefully I haven't forgotten how the pieces move.
I've registered as MotoAkimoto.
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Guthris
Fleet Coordination Council
Fleet Coordination Coalition
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Posted - 2011.03.04 22:18:00 -
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Ohh dear, im gonna suck at this :P
Registered as "Guthris"
BRING IT!!! xD
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fhkgjklgjlk Breau
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Posted - 2011.03.04 22:31:00 -
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Been a while since I last played but I'll give it a shot. Username is Vobard.
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.04 23:05:00 -
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Invites and friend requests sent. Welcome to the nerd party!
Just six more slots to fill now \o/
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Casiella Truza
Ghost Festival
Naraka.
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Posted - 2011.03.05 05:15:00 -
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I've not played in years, and I wasn't particularly good then. But I'd love to join. Username there is now "Casiella".
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.05 05:36:00 -
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Angel Cartel in the house! Invite sent.
I just realized that with 10/16 slots now filled, there are now six slots left to fill.
:Math: is difficult for Dropbears.
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Liang Nuren
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Posted - 2011.03.06 08:00:00 -
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1SuckAtChess. As long as push notifications work I'll be good.
-Liang
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Zenst
Hall Of Flame
Chain of Chaos
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Posted - 2011.03.06 18:32:00 -
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Yeah I'm game - username: Zenst
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Terry Pratchett2
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Posted - 2011.03.07 05:55:00 -
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Sure, sounds fun! 
Chess.com username: Veturfaeddur
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Castiel's Fury
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Posted - 2011.03.07 08:20:00 -
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I'm game.
Chess.com name:
Antubis
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.07 17:08:00 -
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Almost there. Just two slots left now.
Four people have invites they still need to accept as well.
Registered
1.Kharo
2.NBlood
3.MotoAkimoto
4.YoPawnsAreMine
5.Zattara
6.EstelArador
7.Fat-E
8.zenst
9.1SuckAtChess
10.Vobard
Invited
1.Antubis
2.Veturfaeddur
3.casiella
4.Guthris
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Estel Arador
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Posted - 2011.03.07 20:47:00 -
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OMG this is actually gonna fill 
Anyone got a quick tutorial for me? 
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TFS Tibbs
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Posted - 2011.03.07 22:32:00 -
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I'm in - chess.com username TFS_Tibbs
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jason hill
Caldari
Clan Shadow Wolf
Fatal Ascension
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Posted - 2011.03.07 23:22:00 -
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just signed up for a major arse kicking ,,,invite me pls
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.08 00:08:00 -
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That's the last slots filled. \o/
I'll send out the last invites, then we just need those with active invites to register, and we are good to go. I think a 24hr heads up on tournament start from that point should be enough to alert everyone we're starting.
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.08 15:48:00 -
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Originally by: jason hill
just signed up for a major arse kicking ,,,invite me pls username is jasonh1ll
Once you accept the tournament invite we'll all be registered and I can start us off.
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Ikki Phoenix
Gallente
United Imperial Fleet
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Posted - 2011.03.08 17:01:00 -
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When is the tournament starting?
I am already a member of Chess.com and my username is avguste.
I am also a member of GameKnot.com
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Vobard
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Posted - 2011.03.08 19:33:00 -
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So does the winner get to pod Dropbear?
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M To
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Posted - 2011.03.09 08:20:00 -
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Originally by: Vobard
So does the winner get to pod Dropbear?
They designed a new ship in the shape of a king. Winner gets it.
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William Walker
Amarr
House Aratus
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Posted - 2011.03.09 08:47:00 -
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Sounds good. Invite me, I signed up now. Name is ciddler
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.10 14:17:00 -
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Jason, you've got today to register before I open that last slot up to these other fine people who've expressed an interest. 
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.10 20:05:00 -
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Invites for last slot sent to ciddler and avguste.
First come, first served. Let's get this show on the road.
To any who miss out: This, hopefully, won't be the last time I run one, so keep me as a friend on Chess.com and next time we're running one you'll get first invites.
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.11 18:46:00 -
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Edited by: CCP Dropbear on 11/03/2011 18:46:56
Alrighty...
CCP Ginger Beard Guy has filled the last slot instead.
The tournament seems to have automatically begun once we hit 16/16, so we're off!
Good luck, and have fun!
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Estel Arador
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Posted - 2011.03.11 19:32:00 -
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woohoo!
Made my first moves 
Have fun all
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Liang Nuren
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Posted - 2011.03.11 22:02:00 -
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UPDATE: I am getting roflstomped.
-Liang
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Castiel's Fury
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Posted - 2011.03.11 22:36:00 -
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For those who have an iPhone, might I suggest the "chess.com" app? It actually makes it easy to know when it's your turn and you can play from your phone. Rather nice actually.
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TFS Tibbs
The Bastards
The Bastards.
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Posted - 2011.03.11 23:27:00 -
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Originally by: Liang Nuren
UPDATE: I am getting roflstomped.
-Liang
I may be willing to negotiate a ransom
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Moto Akimoto
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Posted - 2011.03.11 23:35:00 -
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Great game Liang, you are really freakin good!!!
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.11 23:56:00 -
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That was a sly checkmate from Liang.
Nice game to watch. Fast and brutal.
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Castiel's Fury
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Posted - 2011.03.12 01:12:00 -
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Kharo smells blood in the water :(
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Vobard
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Posted - 2011.03.12 01:37:00 -
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Thank god he's not in my group.
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Castiel's Fury
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Posted - 2011.03.12 01:43:00 -
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It's rather painful lol. He is a VERY good player!
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Castiel's Fury
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Posted - 2011.03.12 01:48:00 -
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Grats on your two victories Kharo! I look forward to playing you again.
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Kharo Khann
Cosmology
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Posted - 2011.03.12 01:52:00 -
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Thx Castiel
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Vobard
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Posted - 2011.03.12 02:20:00 -
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Time to pick up some booze to make my deaths less painful.
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Ikki Phoenix
Gallente
United Imperial Fleet
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Posted - 2011.03.12 23:19:00 -
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Wish I would have logged in two days ago.
Oh well. next time around
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.13 05:51:00 -
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I'll hit you up for a game in the meantime Ikki.
Also I realized that making this tournament rated works out well in another way. Because the groups are arranged by rating, by the time this tournament is over, everyone who participated will be rated much more accurately, so any future tournaments would be much better balanced from the start.
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Vobard
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Posted - 2011.03.13 05:57:00 -
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Very nice on your second game Dropbear, had me worried there for a while.
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Moto Akimoto
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Posted - 2011.03.13 18:21:00 -
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Thanks for the beating, Tibbs. 
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Castiel's Fury
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Posted - 2011.03.14 01:48:00 -
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Good games Casiella. I enjoyed them :)
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Zenst
Hall Of Flame
Chain of Chaos
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Posted - 2011.03.14 07:12:00 -
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Originally by: Guthris
Ohh dear, im gonna suck at this :P
Registered as "Guthris"
BRING IT!!! xD
Game started, your move.
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Vobard
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Posted - 2011.03.14 09:19:00 -
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Rawr, playing a select few while wasted only and it isn't working so well for me O.o
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Estel Arador
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Posted - 2011.03.14 13:18:00 -
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Originally by: Vobard
Rawr, playing a select few while wasted only and it isn't working so well for me O.o
I was tempted to continue playing after your reference to booze, but your night is actually my morning, so I decided to get some sleep instead 
On a sidenote, using the "Tactics trainer" on that site actually gets (or loses) you rating points. Isn't that a bit strange?
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Epoch Veli
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Posted - 2011.03.15 20:24:00 -
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I know it is too late for this one, but I just found this post so if you guys do this again and there is room my name is Epochian on chess.com
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fhkgjklgjlk Breau
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Posted - 2011.03.16 11:02:00 -
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If you want to play in the meantime Epoch just let me know. I am having difficulty typing, you guys should play me during these hours when it takes me 20 tries to get my password correct!
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Vobard
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Posted - 2011.03.16 11:12:00 -
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Edited by: Vobard on 16/03/2011 11:13:15
Or to even select the right alt. Damn you me for not biomassing that thing for when we had to remake that stuff. And tdouble damn forums for post waiting wth is that? :(
And then while I wait, why isn't damn allowed on the forumz? It's not that bad a word.
AH HAH! I almost forgot to select the right alt again.
Edit: Ok damn is allowed O.o
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Liang Nuren
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Posted - 2011.03.16 17:41:00 -
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Good games Tibbs. You totally rocked my face there.
-Liang
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.03.20 00:33:00 -
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I think Estel Arador has me. Tried to push the offensive in my games and was met with rock solid defences. Now the attack is turning into a nightmare of overextension... 
Actually, it gets frustrating, having to build up an attack so slowly against careful defence. I don't think I have the stamina or patience for that level of play just yet. You might have noticed that I just went for it, Estel...hehe.
Anyway, barring any discoveries in my analysis, you might see me fold shortly. Very well played, I must say. I think you and Vobard will make for a great round two showdown.
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Vobard
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Posted - 2011.03.20 06:55:00 -
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Estel was indeed a tough opponent. :(
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fhkgjklgjlk Breau
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Posted - 2011.03.20 08:25:00 -
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If anyone is interested in an easy going game I am free to play a few while waiting on this first round to finish up. I know you guys are evil and want to blow me away so here's your chance!
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Vobard
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Posted - 2011.03.20 08:28:00 -
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^^^ Forgot again to change that alt post thing so I'll just biomass it tonight.
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Estel Arador
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Posted - 2011.03.21 17:38:00 -
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Originally by: Vobard
Estel was indeed a tough opponent. :(
Thank you; I couldn't stop you from totally owning me twice though
Originally by: CCP Dropbear
I think Estel Arador has me. Tried to push the offensive in my games and was met with rock solid defences. Now the attack is turning into a nightmare of overextension...
Actually, it gets frustrating, having to build up an attack so slowly against careful defence. I don't think I have the stamina or patience for that level of play just yet. You might have noticed that I just went for it, Estel...hehe.
Anyway, barring any discoveries in my analysis, you might see me fold shortly. Very well played, I must say. I think you and Vobard will make for a great round two showdown.
I have played very defensively in both games, you did say you wanted some practice
You had me in really tough spot a few times in the game where I am white; I had to play two moves which I didn't like but which were essentially the only way of getting out of it [13. Ne1 and 21. Rxf6].
I do have the advantage now in both games, but I don't think they're completely decided yet. Of course I'll patiently continue my defensive stance until I can fully utilize my advantage
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Liang Nuren
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Posted - 2011.03.21 17:42:00 -
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GG Vobard. I can't believe I chunked the game with that ******ed queen move of mine.
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Casiella Truza
Sebiestor Tribe
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Posted - 2011.03.21 19:22:00 -
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Originally by: Castiel's Fury
Good games Casiella. I enjoyed them :)
Likewise! Although now Kharo is having his way with me.
Actually, I enjoyed Chess.com so much I signed up for a real membership, albeit under a new ID rather than one explicitly tied to this character.
Any of you, feel free to throw me a challenge on "technoskald"!
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Vobard
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Posted - 2011.03.25 11:15:00 -
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I'm getting my ass kicked, do I get sympathy?
PS. You were doing quite well Liang. Maybe we will meet in a future game. :)
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Liang Nuren
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Posted - 2011.03.27 20:26:00 -
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Originally by: Vobard
I'm getting my ass kicked, do I get sympathy?
PS. You were doing quite well Liang. Maybe we will meet in a future game. :)
Yeah, look forward to it. Don't have any games going right now. :(
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Vobard
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Posted - 2011.03.28 08:07:00 -
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If you like Liang, I would be happy to accept another challenging challenge from you. I too have ran out of games currently.
P.S. I have been watching your games Estel and Dropbear, it looks really close and well done to both of you!
I also deleted that evil character test char mwahahaha >:)
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Zenst
Hall Of Flame
Chain of Chaos
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Posted - 2011.04.10 19:03:00 -
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Edited by: Zenst on 10/04/2011 19:04:48
Well almost the next set of round's are upon us with only 2 games left running from the first group round.
I also have a feeling that this post will get this thread migrated across to the new forums as it would be the logical thing for CCP to do now that they have temporaly opened up the old (this) forums and would like to mitigate fallout as much as possible.
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Moto Akimoto
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Posted - 2011.04.21 10:03:00 -
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Sorry guys, unfortunately I had to withdraw because I have too much on my plate at the moment.
Good luck to all the remaining players!
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Zenst
Hall Of Flame
Chain of Chaos
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Posted - 2011.05.23 20:27:00 -
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sorry missed finishing my last 2 games; House move went on bit longer than anybody would of liked and by the time everything got moved and I got me comp out the box I'd timmerd out. Oh well, don't think it would of made any difference to the others at all.
Good games all, feel free to hit me up for a game now I've finaly moved, though role on July when I can get proper internet again (2 years on 3G mobile internet has been educational :).
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Chiana Moro
Sons Of 0din
Fatal Ascension
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Posted - 2011.05.26 17:17:00 -
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Ah craps, I missed this ...
Could be fun if you do it again later tho
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Finnlka
Minmatar
Combat and Recon
The Last Chancers.
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Posted - 2011.06.29 00:15:00 -
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Finnlka
Minmatar
Combat and Recon
The Last Chancers.
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Posted - 2011.06.29 00:18:00 -
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oh - lol - Finnlka in - same name here, ie eve, as in chess.com
i gather i am late for this tourney - so if another one pops up give me a shout pls.
also i am open for a challenge
Regards
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Vobard
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Posted - 2011.08.04 18:20:00 -
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Woohoo second place! Good games everyone.
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CCP Dropbear
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Posted - 2011.08.04 19:51:00 -
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Grats, Vobard!
I kind of lapsed on this a bit at my end (let the Chess acct expire as well) as Incarna ramped up. Glad to see we finally got a result in the end. Kudos to Tibbs and Kharo for final showings too.
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