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- Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:33 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Jeffery C. Jones 1963-2007
- Replies: 23
- Views: 44193
Jeffery C. Jones 1963-2007
Everyone at Net-Chess: I am Greg, Jeff's younger brother...I have bad news to relay... At 2:34am Sunday 7-15-07, Jeff passed away... It was painless, FINALLY, he had been struggling with the pain and the weight of leaving us, but he finally let go and allowed himself to be free. I was told he had so...
- Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:33 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 4 or 6 game matches
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8502
- Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 4 or 6 game matches
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8502
4 or 6 game matches
Hey all!!
If Anyoneo ut there that is going to stick with it has a desire to play some 4 or 6 game matches qith a 45d+4-6D challenge me!
Im workin on polishing up on my game and improving it and relish some time to do so!
I hope to get some challenges soon guys
Thanks!
JEff aka "Zapper"
If Anyoneo ut there that is going to stick with it has a desire to play some 4 or 6 game matches qith a 45d+4-6D challenge me!
Im workin on polishing up on my game and improving it and relish some time to do so!
I hope to get some challenges soon guys
Thanks!
JEff aka "Zapper"
- Sat Mar 17, 2007 8:19 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: An Ode to a Friend
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13090
Jonathan, You have ALL my sympathy...you and I have talked about our animals and I now how I felt wehen my first cat had to leave this place...devastated! I understand and you know that I am here for you if you need to talk and Im with you more then I can put into words! You will recover, my old fri...
- Thu Jan 18, 2007 12:04 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Hello my friends
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6521
Hello my friends
Hi everyone I thought I would give all of you an update myself, since all of your cards have made me feel so much better. I am hone, I decided to say F hospice and do what I can with whatever time I have left. I am sorry for all the games I had to time out on, I HATE to time out but there was no way...
- Tue Nov 21, 2006 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: To all my freinds at Net Chess
- Replies: 12
- Views: 22916
To all my freinds at Net Chess
Hello to all my freinds here at Net Chess!! Im sorry to say that I have to stop playing my games now...I cant really do it any longer and Im going to a Hospice on Thursday.,.. My health has went down hill and I just cant take care of myself any more. I have had a total blast her on this site with th...
- Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:53 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Breaking 2,000 wins!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10842
Breaking 2,000 wins!
Hi All! :) The ZAPPER has broken the 2,000 win mark, who of thunk it! I thank all of you that I have played and won, lost or drew against.... I hope tp keep playing as long as Im able and to win more games! Thanks and lets remember Chess is a game so let's have fun, have some chat and PLAY :) Jeff a...
- Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: An Update, although I feel strange in doing so...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7019
An Update, although I feel strange in doing so...
Hello and Greeting to all SLow Chess patrons ! I just wanted to tell you all how much I appreciate ALL your kind workds, support and thoughts throughout this ordeal Im going through...you have made me feel very very lucky to have known all of you:) There is not too much to report, I am still very si...
- Sat May 20, 2006 11:38 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: mid year tourney?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9562
- Fri Dec 30, 2005 8:07 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Tournament
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10441
Tournament
I started a tournament on the Game scetion....I made it a long time limit because I might be a few days in bewttween moves. The Dr's think it will be good for me to do something that takes my focus off my status and I think I agree..Im sick of being sick and tired. LEts play and have some FUN! JEff ...
- Sun Dec 04, 2005 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: To all my friends at Net Chess....
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6093
To all my friends at Net Chess....
Hello to you all... I know that Tim has posted the news (with my permission) about my situation and condition. I just want to say that my 6 years on this site has really been a high point! To all the friends I have made and people I have talked to, "Zapped" and been "Zapped by" (you know who you are...
- Sat Jul 16, 2005 7:02 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Its almost that time again :)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9439
Its almost that time again :)
Hey All you chess playing men and women folk:) I have been thinking about another decent thematic tournament to delight and provide us qwiith some competition... Here are the choices Im thinking about that you can vote on !: 1: Petrov Defense (seems to be all the rage at the GM levels now) 1. e4, e4...
- Sat Jul 16, 2005 11:51 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 400 wins!!!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8252
- Fri May 27, 2005 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Classical French Thematic is now posted!!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6011
Classical French Thematic is now posted!!
Hi everyone!! Well, I have posted the Classical French Defense Tournament in the games section ( 1.e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3.Nc3 Nf6 ) I am allotting 8 ppl to play, including myself so sign up soon as to get in on this fun thematic and a really intersting opening :) Happy Memorial Day to all of you and Good ...
- Sat May 21, 2005 8:29 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Thematic is chosen and posted!! The winning opening was....
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6090
Thematic is chosen and posted!! The winning opening was....
THE VIENNA GAME!! :) I have posted the thematic match on the site now, so lets all sign up and hope we have a good time and some really charp Chess I would think! For those of you that wanted the Classical French, have no Fear!! Just let me know who you are and I will post that Thematic Match in on...
- Thu May 19, 2005 3:08 pm
- Forum: Suggestions
- Topic: A couple of suggestions/questions concerning the Site
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7862
A couple of suggestions/questions concerning the Site
Greg, I have been thinking and would it be possible to choose a side, white or black, when we post some challenges? Specifically, when Id like to play a Caro-Kann 4 game match with an opponent; since it is my primary opening against the E-pawn, I would like playing the black side in all 4 games and ...
- Tue May 17, 2005 11:32 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Next opening for our thematic!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 16120
Next opening for our thematic!
Hello all!! I want to start another Thematic match by next Monday and Id like my fellow Slow-Chess players opinion as to which opening it should be. I have narrowed it down to three(3) I think will be fun to play so please vote in the poll or post your response here! :) I am going to stop the poll o...
- Fri May 13, 2005 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Slight delay in my games...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6155
Slight delay in my games...
Hey everyone!
I am having major PC issues and due to that, I wont be playing in many of my games:(
I hope to have the problem taken care of ASAP, but not sure when yet..
Im sorry for the delay, but not much I can do right now:)
Jeff aka "Zapper"
I am having major PC issues and due to that, I wont be playing in many of my games:(
I hope to have the problem taken care of ASAP, but not sure when yet..
Im sorry for the delay, but not much I can do right now:)
Jeff aka "Zapper"
- Fri May 06, 2005 7:46 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: When To Offer A Draw
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13613
I do agree with what David is saying in that I love to play for a win also and hate to lose! When it comes to playing a few of my very close friends, I do often offer a draw even if I am slightly better..just a weakness I guess, but I do not mind. I have never at least to my recollection, offered a ...
- Tue May 03, 2005 4:09 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: When To Offer A Draw
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13613
I have a few things I look at when I ofer the draw... If the position is a lifeless onefrom the opneing and I just fo not feel like playingit, I have offered a Draw before. If I know the opponent personally, and we talk and are friends, at times I offer a draw of the game has been well=played and ne...
- Fri Apr 29, 2005 10:41 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Finally...1500 wins!!:)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 25702
- Thu Apr 28, 2005 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Finally...1500 wins!!:)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 25702
- Thu Apr 28, 2005 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Another thematic Invitation...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19829
Well Mr Keith! I have it plotted out already in all the games, buit yes you can also do it and we can combine our efforts..I have all the games opening moves from the beginning until NOW (28 apr 9:00pm EST) so it is a very interesting chart so far....quite a mix and a good openings mix. I, myself, u...
- Sun Apr 24, 2005 9:02 am
- Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
- Topic: Budapest gambit.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 22999
<Does anybode know what the real problem is with playing the Budapest gambit? I have been playing it for sometime now, and it seems to me that its not unsound at all. I think its really good, and playing white against it can be a really scary experience. So if you have a line that you think is winni...
- Sat Apr 23, 2005 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Another thematic Invitation...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19829
- Sat Apr 23, 2005 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Another thematic Invitation...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19829
- Fri Apr 22, 2005 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Another thematic Invitation...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19829
- Fri Apr 22, 2005 10:19 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Another thematic Invitation...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19829
Another thematic Invitation...
Hi Everyone... I am thinkiong of a King's Indian thamatic in a week or so ( 1. d4,Nf6; 2.c4,g6; 3.Nc3, Bg7; 4. e4, d6) What do you think? If interested, just drop me a reply here or e-mail me and I will get you on the list. Its probably going to be up to 8-10 people on a 30+2d time limit... Hope to ...
- Fri Apr 15, 2005 5:37 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Morals of Chess
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7936
- Mon Apr 11, 2005 4:23 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Thematic is posted!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6000
Thematic is posted!
Hey all the thematic for the Orthodox Queen's Gambit Declined is posted! Thanks to those that wanted in, and I hope next time I have better results when I get a Thematic going..maybe a more topical opening? Let me know if youd like a particular opening in a thematic and we will see what I can do?! T...
- Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Thematic coming soon!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11010
SUNDAY deadline for this Thematic!!
Hey all!! First, THANKS to you all that have signed up to play the Thematic! SUNDAY will be the deadline on this Thematic! It should be fun, so do not be shy, come on and sign up!! Good games, chat, and the chance to work your own magic in one of the most respected openings in all of Chess:) SUNDAY ...
- Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:10 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Good-Bye
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7442
- Sun Apr 03, 2005 6:02 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Thematic coming soon!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11010
Thematic coming soon!
Greetings to all fellow chesplayers and lovers of the game everywhere!! I am proposing a Thematic involving one of the oldest and most respected openings in chess: The Orthodox Queen's Gambit Declined, which is brought about by the following moves: 1. d4, d5 2. c4. e6 3. Nc3, Nf6 4. Nf3, Be7 5. Bg5...
- Fri Apr 01, 2005 5:03 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: USA 1 or the Dark Knights?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5882
USA 1 or the Dark Knights?
Hey all guys n gals on the USA 1 Team!! Do we wish to change our name to the Dark Knights or another snazzy name, or leave it as USA 1? Let me know thru e-mail or reply back to this post, if you would! We have 1 vote for the Dark Knights as of now, so if nothing changes the majority rules and we wil...
- Sun Mar 27, 2005 5:11 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Finally...1500 wins!!:)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 25702
- Thu Mar 24, 2005 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: A good manual or 2 on the Endgame, if you please?!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10805
Hey Everyone! Thanks for every one of your suggestions, and I am researching all 3 of the books that were recommended! I really do appreciate the time you took to reply to me, and I am defintely going to get at least one of these books soon!! Once again, thanks and the best to you in your Chess and ...
- Mon Mar 21, 2005 11:36 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: What exactly is a 3 move repetition?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 29247
It is OK Albert!! As the old saying goes, "There is no suxch thing as a stupid question" I think you know now and no one thinks less of you for asking or not understanding...at least I don't. This is how we are suppose to learn, and hopefully people will be curteous and supply us with answers to tho...
- Tue Mar 08, 2005 7:01 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Finally...1500 wins!!:)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 25702
Finally...1500 wins!!:)
Hi all!! It took me over 5 years on the site, but I FINALLY MADE THE 1500 WIN MARK!! I was pleased and I hope to still be using this great site when and if I hit 1600,1700, etc etc:) Thanks to all the people I have played..Win, Lose, or Draw...I have made many friends here and hope to make more in t...
- Sat Mar 05, 2005 8:21 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: A good manual or 2 on the Endgame, if you please?!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10805
A good manual or 2 on the Endgame, if you please?!
Hello all my fellow lovers and players of the marvelous game.art of Chess:) I am looking for suggestions of an excellent manual or 2 for Endgame works? I have more than enough opening and middle game books and others, but I need work badly on my endgames and have decided it is time to start learning...
- Fri Mar 04, 2005 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Rating floors
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6351
LOL Oh my NOooooooooo more talk of this! you do not know, but this is such a topic that recurs once about every other month...maybe someone can mail you and explain it all...uggh:) This site is to play Chess and enjoy and as long as you are enjoying your play and am happy...you are going to be fine!...
- Thu Mar 03, 2005 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Inactivity on ladders
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10236
- Sat Feb 12, 2005 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: PeterPawn
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8524
- Tue Jan 18, 2005 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Ratings
- Replies: 22
- Views: 37055
Hey all!! I know this is an open forum and there has been and will ALWAYS be a distinct difference of opinion between those of us for and agaisnt the rating system, over-inflated, under-inflated blah blah BLAH and BLAH!! I have been on this site for over 5 years and I LOVE the SITE!! My rating is ju...
- Tue Jan 11, 2005 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: thematics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7335
thematics
Hello all you Slowchess users out there :) I want to start 2005 with some really good thematics and conbination wither/or thematics,...LEt me know what youd like to see so I can compile a list? for instance, a Nimzo/Queens Indian thematic..d4 Nf6, c4 e6 and either Nc3 or Nf3 with the appropriate fol...
- Wed Jan 05, 2005 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Goodbye :( ...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5838
- Sat Dec 18, 2004 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays to all!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12105
Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays to all!!
Hi everyone out in the SlowChess.com world !! The Zapper wishes you all the best thoughts and hopes that your holiday is truly happy and you have nice, relaxing, happy time with your families, friends and other acquaintances!! :) that being said, all I want as my gift from all of you is for you to r...
- Sat Dec 18, 2004 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Idea for a tourney
- Replies: 44
- Views: 78753
- Fri Dec 17, 2004 2:48 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Idea for a tourney
- Replies: 44
- Views: 78753
Hey all!! BAH! The Zapper strikes at all of you who dare ridicule my time outs and think that I shall not srike out at the non-believers and less able Zappers out there in ForumLand! :) ( I dont time out for the recors, lol) MLUKA..hire the ring announcer :) ANYHOW, MR MILLER and your fantastic appe...
- Wed Dec 08, 2004 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: the place looks great
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8777
- Sat Nov 06, 2004 11:56 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: diabled archive?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7370