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I remember reading somewhere that extra time would be allowed in the 2005 tournament games that last for 40 moves or more. Is this still the case, I can't remember where I read it, but I think that I might need a little more time as I'm running low on a couple of games, which are nearly at 40 moves,...

Goodbye, I must leave net-chess and the internet as a whole unfortunately because of offline matters. Just to let you know Greg, as not to waste my opponents time, do you have an option to resign all my games for me? My dream has recently come true of adopting a baby lion cub, and so that is the rea...

If it's not too much trouble, I'd like to withdraw from the tournament. I've got a lot coming offline, so I don't think I'll have time for another tournament. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

~~Simba

No problem, I'll post a summary after the tournament here .

You can get that information from the "Start A Game" page, just to let you know for future reference .

Time control: 30d+2d

Yes, the tournament is rated.

I have created a Pawns Only Tournament for everyone to enjoy :) ! I am not sure I chose the quickest way to get down to an only pawns match, but these are the starting moves: Opening moves: 1.Nc3 Nc6 2.Nd5 Nd4 3.Nb6 Nb3 4.Nxc8 Nxc1 5.Nb6 Nb3 6.Nxa8 Nxa1 7.Nb6 Nb3 8.Nd5 Nd4 9.Nf4 Nf5 10.Ng6 Ng3 11.Nx...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone !!!

And just to think, Jonathan, it's probably going to be the opposite with me; since I suddenly have a lot of free time on my hands !

jpettit wrote:If you need more people, then I'll throw my hat in.

-- Jonathan

I can vouch that Jonathan is a very strong player , with whom I've enjoyed quite a few games here !

IECG looked complicated, there was a lot to read through and I'm lazy ...

Ah well, thanks mate, I'm sorted now ^_^ ...

You say you come from NW England? Whereabouts in the NW? I'm from near Manchester ...

Never mind, I've subscribed to a site for $19.95 a year which isn't that bad, so it doesn't matter any more. Thanks anyway ...

I've tried Gameknot, but I'd like to play a lot more than 6-12 games at once. Chessmaniac doesn't let me sign up at the moment, I made a topic about it in this forum, it keeps telling me my e-mail address is invalid... Also it seems to have the number of members stuck at 11083 for the past few days,...

I've done a quick search, but I can't find any other free correspondence chess sites. Does anyone know any free ones, which aren't just a trial, and don't have limits like only being able to play five games at once?

Don't worry, I'm not leaving net-chess though !!!

Thanks!

~~Simba

Ok, seeing as no-one has helped yet, can someone please create an account for me? I would like the account name to be Simba, and the e-mail address to be chrisakarra@yahoo.co.uk . Mail the password to that e-mail address too please so I can log on .

Thanks mates!

~~Simba

Can someone please help me with chessmaniac? I try to create an account, but it tells me:

Enter a valid Email Address

I keep trying, I've tried all three of my e-mail addresses, but none of them work. Is chessmaniac undergoing some problems ?

The site is www.chessmaniac.com .

Great job Bret !!! I wouldn't mind having a game against CM8000 either, I wonder how quickly it would beat me ...

Good luck to everyone, especially you two, seeing as I've played/am playing both of you already !

Just to let you know, Greg, there is a spelling error on the main page of the board. I would've private messaged you, but it apparently is disabled on this board.

One of the boards is called 'Announcemnts', instead of 'Announcements' .

~~Simba

I can't see any moves what give white a clear advantage, although both 1) Rc1 and 1) Be7 don't look too bad ...

It says that the tournament should start today, but I'm a little concerned as of how to start my game. Does it do it automatically? Or do I have to enter some special match? Sorry if these are stupid questions, but I only joined the site yesterday ...

13) ... Qxc2 14) Rd2 Qxe4 15) Rd4 Qe6 16) Ng5 Qe5 17) f4

This leads to the black queen being trapped . That's why black can't play 13) ... Qxc2

Best for black would probably be 13) ... Nxd5 14) exd5 Ra5, as Bret has successfully found .

You mean if it was white's turn instead of black's? I'd play 1) Rxe6 .

Count me in, although you keep the money if I win mate .

Hello guys, I'm new to this place. I enjoy playing chess, and I'm decent at it, so hopefully I will be able to win a few games here !!!

Nice to meet you all!!!

~~Simba

a)

1) ... d4!

White can't do 2) exd4 because then black replies with 2) ... Be7, trapping the white queen.

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b) I think black should play 1) Re1 c4

This defends e6 as far as I can see .