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by hzane
Wed Mar 10, 2004 6:12 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: the right spirit for playing blitz
Replies: 8
Views: 18381

hang on a second...

In your description you leave out a very important detail. When were moving your rook back and forth for the checks, was his king forced to repeat the same series of moves 3 times? Or did he dance the king around a bit? Maybe use a blockade? If the former is true than you won. Regardless of spirit o...
by hzane
Tue Oct 07, 2003 11:59 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Kasparov ? Strongest Player in the world?
Replies: 2
Views: 12660

who else?

"Best player in the world" from my point of view extends beyond just having the highest rating in the world. Kasparov is the most high profile player w/ the exception of perhaps fisher. Im not saying hes the most legendary amongst chess circles but as far as the general public goes - his matches aga...
by hzane
Wed Sep 24, 2003 8:32 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: What is your favorite Opening as White?
Replies: 33
Views: 55262

favorite opening.

d4 all the way baby. I have always been a big fan of the queens gambit (ala kasparov), but recently I have been playing around w/ the blackmar diemer which also opens w/ d4 - both cases seem to perplex new players and both encourage an open game where I usually thrive. I guess the BDG is unsound (de...