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by jjones
Thu Apr 01, 2004 6:23 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 1300 wins finally!!
Replies: 4
Views: 10247

Thanks!

Thanks to all you guys that replied!

I am just glad for sites like this that you can have FUN as you talk to people and become friends...so much better than total strangers!

Jeff
aka "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:45 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 1300 wins finally!!
Replies: 4
Views: 10247

1300 wins finally!!

Hey all!! :P I finally hit the 1300 win mark late yesterday night. Also, of course, are the 1269 losses, but at least I am over .500 so I think I am happy about that?! Thanks to Greg and the site, it has surely come a long, long way in the 4 years since I joined...here to another 4 more years and wi...
by jjones
Wed Mar 31, 2004 7:07 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 400 wins!
Replies: 2
Views: 7722

CONGRATS!!

I am about to hit 1300 wins (1 more to go!!) and still at 1270 losses, so at least I am over .500 BUT you are doing great!!

Here is to another 400 for you and NO I am not volunteering!

Keith, good for you 2 man :)

Great chess everyone!!

Jeff aka "Zapper"
by jjones
Sun Mar 21, 2004 12:50 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Big Tournament Predicted Final Scores Based on Start Rating
Replies: 3
Views: 8278

Hi Keith My thanks to you and Telly for that information, I find it quite interesting and can;t wait to compare some the the formulas to what we actualy did score! It has been a hella tournament, many games and some real good ones at that!! I will try and get a final summarization done as soon as a ...
by jjones
Thu Mar 04, 2004 6:59 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: In need of a Team Player!!
Replies: 0
Views: 4981

In need of a Team Player!!

Attention all of you Chess players out there :) I am in need of a player that wished to join the USA1 Team!! We have an open slot and I am gladly looking and considering any acceptable applicant!! Just contact me through slowchess.com OR directly at: JeffJ45862@Aol.com I will get back to you as SOON...
by jjones
Fri Feb 13, 2004 5:50 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Finally reached 400 wins after 3-4 years here
Replies: 4
Views: 9977

Good job Keith! I just reached over 1200 wins myself! Its quite a feat that you have done that well, there are still a few of us "old timers" here, over 3-4 years in membership and we keep going strong:) I just try to keep over 50% win ratio, which so far, I have done..but it is difficult with all t...
by jjones
Sun Feb 08, 2004 3:23 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Other openenings from Match # 1073774159
Replies: 0
Views: 6247

Other openenings from Match # 1073774159

OTHERS

1. b3 Ng8f6 2. Bc1b2 g6 3. Nb1c3 Bf8g7 4. g3 d6
1. h3 e5 2. e4 Ng8f6 3. Nb1c3 Bf8b4
1. b4 Ng8f6 2. Bc1b2 g6 3. c4 Bf8g7 4. d4 d6
1. h4 e5 2. e3 d5 3. g3 Ng8f6
1. b4 Ng8f6 2. Bc1b2 e6 3. Ng1f3 Bf8xb4 4. g4 0-0
by jjones
Sun Feb 08, 2004 3:22 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: NF3 and G3 openings from MAtch# 1073774159
Replies: 0
Views: 6272

NF3 and G3 openings from MAtch# 1073774159

NF3, G3… 1. Ng1f3 Ng8f6 2. d4 e6 3. c4 b6 4. Nb1c3 Bf8b4 5. Qd1b3 c5 1. g3 d5 2. Bf1g2 Ng8f6 3. c4 1. Ng1f3 d5 2. c4 e6 3. d4 Bf8b4 4. Bc1d2 1. g3 g6 2. Ng1f3 Ng8f6 3. Bf1g2 Bf8g7 4. 0-0 0-0 1. Ng1f3 d5 2. d4 e6 3. c4 Ng8f6 4. Nb1c3 g6 5. cxd5 exd5 1. Ng1f3 Ng8f6 2. d4 d5 3. g3 e6 1. g3 e5 2. Nb1c3...
by jjones
Sun Feb 08, 2004 3:21 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: C4 openings from Match #1073774159
Replies: 0
Views: 6589

C4 openings from Match #1073774159

C4 1. c4 c5 2. Nb1c3 Nb8c6 3. Ng1f3 Ng8f6 4. d4 cxd4 5. Nf3xd4 e6 1. c4 Ng8f6 2. d4 g6 3. Nb1c3 Bf8g7 4. e4 d6 5. Ng1f3 Nb8d7 1. c4 c5 2. b4 d6 3. Ng1f3 Ng8f6 1. c4 c5 2. Nb1c3 Nb8c6 3. g3 d6 4. Bf1g2 e5 1. c4 e5 2. Nb1c3 Ng8f6 3. d3 g6 4. g3 Bf8g7 1. c4 c5 2. Ng1f3 Ng8f6 3. e4 Nf6xe4 4. Nb1c3 Ne4f...
by jjones
Sun Feb 08, 2004 3:19 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: D4 openings from Match #1073774159
Replies: 0
Views: 7672

D4 openings from Match #1073774159

D4 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nb1c3 Ng8f6 4. Bc1g5 g6 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Ng1f3 Ng8f6 4. e3 g6 1. d4 Ng8f6 2. c4 e6 3. Nb1c3 Bf8b4 4. Qd1c2 0-0 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. e3 e5 1. d4 e6 2. e4 Nb8c6 3. Ng1f3 Bf8e7 4. c3 Ng8f6 1. d4 Ng8f6 2. c4 g6 3. Nb1c3 Bf8g7 4. e4 d6 5. h3 Nb8d7 1. d4 Ng8f6 2. c4 g6 3. ...
by jjones
Sun Feb 08, 2004 3:18 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: E4 openings from Match #1073774159
Replies: 2
Views: 11696

E4 openings from Match #1073774159

As promised, here are ALL the openings played in response to the E4 opening move :) : E4 1. e4 c5 2. Ng1f3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nf3xd4 Qd8b6 1. e4 c5 2. Ng1f3 Nb8c6 3. Bf1b5 e6 4. 0-0 Ng8e7 1. e4 c5 2. Nb1c3 Nb8c6 3. g3 g6 4. Bf1g2 Bf8g7 5. d3 d6 6. f4 e6 1. e4 c5 2. b3 Nb8c6 3. Bc1b2 a6 4. g3 d6 1. e4 ...
by jjones
Sun Feb 08, 2004 3:13 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Specific openings in the Big Tournament,,,
Replies: 1
Views: 5349

Specific openings in the Big Tournament,,,

Hello once again, all you Chess fans:) As I was talking about a week or 2 ago, I had all the openings at that time in Match #1073774159 broken down by the E, D, C pawns, or other opening move. I had originally planned to break each of those pawn openings down to specific variations and sub-variation...
by jjones
Wed Feb 04, 2004 5:03 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: the right spirit for playing blitz
Replies: 8
Views: 18311

Fair or not

Hi there You raise a very interesting point..sportmanship versus competition. In my opinion, he had the RIGHT by competition to play on, in view of you losing on time.. BUT from a sportsman, gentlemen point of view, was it "Fair" or "Correct".. NO at least not to me! There is such a fine line betwee...
by jjones
Sun Feb 01, 2004 3:58 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Openings breakdown in the Big Match tournament (#1073774159)
Replies: 0
Views: 5370

Openings breakdown in the Big Match tournament (#1073774159)

Hello all! Well, it took almost all of one full day, but I broke all the games down in our big Match Tournament and have them ready for your observations here now. I will break them down by specific variations later, but I wanted to get this out so people can see what lots of us play and how the GEN...
by jjones
Fri Jan 30, 2004 8:20 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
Replies: 14
Views: 24815

Ohhhhhhhhhhh I see how it is now Cold hearted Canadian and snow-shovelling blueblood gangin up on the Zapper FL boy eh? TO ARMS I SAY!! I will send u all pictures of the BEAUTIFUL WARM BEACHES :) Where did Dragondude come from, I havent seen him all fall or winter, buried under the snow perhaps HAHA...
by jjones
Fri Jan 30, 2004 8:01 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: I need help with the Fritz 8.0 program?!
Replies: 5
Views: 13775

I cannot seem to set up tournaments for humans or computers?
I use the manual, but seem to miss something everytine?>

there is more but a little at a time :)

THANKS :)

Jeff
by jjones
Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:03 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Update on the Big Match Tournament
Replies: 0
Views: 5421

Update on the Big Match Tournament

Hello once again all you Chess fans: Well, I have done some more examing of the large Chess Match tournament we have had going on for the past 2 1/2 weeks now, and all the beginning moves have been made, and most games are well underway... Unfortunately we had 2 players that opted to TIME OUT all th...
by jjones
Fri Jan 30, 2004 10:49 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: I need help with the Fritz 8.0 program?!
Replies: 5
Views: 13775

I need help with the Fritz 8.0 program?!

Hello all, Does ANYONE out there own the Fritz 8.0 software? I have quite a few questions on how to do certain things, and I am so totally lost..its frustrating!! I have an AIM name, MSN Messenger name and Yahoo as well..Id really, really appreciate any help if you contact me and let me know?! Mail ...
by jjones
Fri Jan 30, 2004 10:46 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
Replies: 14
Views: 24815

Uh oh indeed....

:P Piled high is it.....hmmmmmmmmmmm just because you are in Wisconsin instead of Minnesota, or some other artic tundra-like land, dont blame me!! :) The Zapper understands yours woooooooeeeeeesss and forgives you for your remark of the PhD oriented nature:) HOWEVER, future occurences will result in...
by jjones
Thu Jan 29, 2004 5:08 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
Replies: 14
Views: 24815

Hey now!! The "Zapper" has many secrets, that if revealed, would cause such a huge fallout that the Chess community as we know it would never recover..at least not this millenium:) therefore, all must be kept "hush hush" or else WOEEEEEE to the ones that dare breach the information to the minions mu...
by jjones
Thu Jan 29, 2004 3:44 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
Replies: 14
Views: 24815

Hey now!

I plead the 5th on that one Keith :twisted:

I have been known to play a little of this and that from time to time if I am so inclined..heh


J
by jjones
Thu Jan 29, 2004 11:38 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
Replies: 14
Views: 24815

Thanks for the link, Telly

Thanks for the link, Telly..it is most appreciated:)

JEff
by jjones
Thu Jan 29, 2004 11:36 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
Replies: 14
Views: 24815

Openings of Interest

Hey!! Well, I was thinking of playing just 1.e4 for myself..being a D pawn player, I have VERY little experience in the E Pawn opening. Other than that, the Nimzo Indian, Slav, Dutch are 3 that Id like exploring!! Let me know what you think Mr Stephens:) Jeff Just post the challenge if you want and ...
by jjones
Sat Jan 24, 2004 11:05 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
Replies: 14
Views: 24815

Open Challenge for specific opening matches...

Hey all ! I'd just thought that I'd let everyone know, if you want to challenge me to a 2,4, or a 6 game match that is opening specific, post it! Just state the opening in the comments and be sure to let me know...I like playing to learn more about specific openings, talking and analyzing as we go! ...
by jjones
Sat Jan 17, 2004 6:39 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Breaking down the Match, opening wise...(M1073774159)
Replies: 0
Views: 5732

Breaking down the Match, opening wise...(M1073774159)

Hey all... After breaking down every opening move that was made in the Match we have going, I decided that I wanted to check out the specific openings that were involved in this tournament as well! For now, I have broken them down into a general opening (Sicilian as a whole, not Closed Sicilian, Naj...
by jjones
Sat Jan 17, 2004 12:10 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: The MAtch thus far (Match#M1073774159)
Replies: 0
Views: 5391

The MAtch thus far (Match#M1073774159)

Hello all.. Well, I have went through and researched all the games, and the opening moves from this huge tournament (15 players, 4 games each) that a lot of us are involved in, and come up with the opening statistics as far as the first move is concerned! Here you are: The UNDEFINED, or games where ...
by jjones
Sun Jan 11, 2004 12:25 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: First impressions on the 15 player/4round robin tournament..
Replies: 0
Views: 5274

First impressions on the 15 player/4round robin tournament..

Hey fellow Chessites :) Well, I have done some work on the opening that we started this huge 4 round-robin tournament as of Friday..and as of today-Sunday, 1-11-2004 at Noon with what opening moves I pulled form the games that a first move that was played (Yes, there are a few which have not made th...
by jjones
Sat Jan 10, 2004 10:52 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: STANDARD email notification (for Greg)
Replies: 7
Views: 13676

SAme here

Me also!!
NO e-mail notification :(

JEff
by jjones
Sat Jan 10, 2004 11:58 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: The 15 player/4game match tournament is now posted!
Replies: 3
Views: 8409

You are correct, Keith!

Hey Keith...

You are correct on the number of games!
Id appreciate the table you will be working on, as I will concentrating on the openings, results and other small, but interesting information:)

LETS HAVE FUN!

Jeff
by jjones
Sat Jan 10, 2004 8:55 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: The 15 player/4game match tournament is now posted!
Replies: 3
Views: 8409

The 15 player/4game match tournament is now posted!

Hello all!! I have posted the 15 player/4 game match tournament on Net-Chess! Sorry, but I had to make it open, so I hope all of us get in that wanted to play against some very good and very fun opponents!! I REALLY hope that only those of us that are fully comitted to playing this tournament apply....
by jjones
Sat Jan 10, 2004 8:51 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: A HUGE round robin tournament if there is interest.
Replies: 6
Views: 12792

Sounds good, Keith!

Hey Keith,
That sounds good, I will be taking periodical looks and keeping everyone up to date as well...am going to try and list all the openings played , the stats for WHY and BLK pieces as well!!

And YES..This might be my time to finally squash you :twisted:

Thanks!!

Jeff
by jjones
Sat Jan 10, 2004 8:48 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Question for Greg or anyone that knows this ...
Replies: 2
Views: 7980

Thanks Greg :)

Thanks Greg, thats what I needed!!!

Jeff
by jjones
Fri Jan 09, 2004 8:45 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Question for Greg or anyone that knows this ...
Replies: 2
Views: 7980

Question for Greg or anyone that knows this ...

Hey everyone, I need a FAST answer... WHEN I go to post thas super huge tournament, if all the slots are not challenged...can I only say specifically challenge theppl that asked me, and leave the other slots open OR do i have to leave it open..say of the 15, I get 8 old friends i want to list in the...
by jjones
Fri Jan 09, 2004 8:40 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: A HUGE round robin tournament if there is interest.
Replies: 6
Views: 12792

Decent Win, huh?

Ohhh is that so?

Well, this maybe the time you get ZAPPPED!!! :)

JEff
by jjones
Fri Jan 09, 2004 5:27 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: A HUGE round robin tournament if there is interest.
Replies: 6
Views: 12792

Of course thats a great time control :)

Hey Tim!! Of course, I had decided to make that tournament a 30d + 2d event, its the only way!! I am looking to post about midnight Eastern standard time tonight..waiting on a couple of pieces of information...hope its fun :) I will make sure u know if I invited you or if I had to just make it total...
by jjones
Fri Jan 09, 2004 3:01 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: A HUGE round robin tournament if there is interest.
Replies: 6
Views: 12792

A HUGE round robin tournament if there is interest.

Hey fellow chess-ites and ZAppers :) I am thinking of posting a big fat tournament, least 10 players and 4(wanted 6 but will settle for 4) games against each other. I think it might be fun and interesting...IF you are interested LET me know by midnight today 1-9-2004 so I may post it tomorrow, or I ...
by jjones
Sun Dec 14, 2003 5:07 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Queen's Gambit Declined Thematic IS POSTED :)
Replies: 0
Views: 5687

Queen's Gambit Declined Thematic IS POSTED :)

Hey all

I posted the QGD Thematic, made it open to the 1st 8 players and specified the moves...
LETS HAVE FUN!!:)

JEff
by jjones
Sun Dec 14, 2003 11:47 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Interest in a Aueens Gambit Declined thematic!?
Replies: 4
Views: 11260

Toverturf

Hey Thad!

I had NO clue that you harbored such resentment and hatred for the beloved 1.d4!! How can you be this way?! :)
I understand and will allow you this weakness and case of bad judgement THIS time! Do not let it happen again ;)

Jeff
by jjones
Sat Dec 13, 2003 3:47 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Of course, it should have been a [color=red]Queens Gambit De
Replies: 0
Views: 5816

Of course, it should have been a [color=red]Queens Gambit De

Hey all

Yes, yes yes, the header on my last Thematic post should read The Queens Gambit Declined...my lazy fingers were obviously not cooperating!:)

Thanks!

Jeff :shock:
by jjones
Sat Dec 13, 2003 11:28 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Interest in a Aueens Gambit Declined thematic!?
Replies: 4
Views: 11260

Interest in a Aueens Gambit Declined thematic!?

Hey all :) I am thinking of putting together a Queens Gambit Thematic Tournament...with the move order in particular bring: 1. d4, d5; 2. c4,e6; 3.Nc3,Nf6. INTEREST?? :wink: Let me know here, and if I get between 8-12 DEDICATED ppl then I shall post it forthwith:) Thanks guys n gals!! The Zapper, Jeff
by jjones
Sat Nov 22, 2003 9:18 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving!!
Replies: 0
Views: 5975

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hey everyone!! I just wanted to take the time to wish all my freinds a very very warm greetings and wishes of a very Happy Thanksgiving!! :D I have enjoyed playing all of you over the years, and "zapping" my fair share as well as being spanked pretty hard by some of you as well (I am still sore) LOL...
by jjones
Wed Oct 22, 2003 3:40 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: French Defence Tournament
Replies: 2
Views: 7947

French Defense Thematic

Hi Keith,

The Winawer sounds fine, but lets not forget all the variations that can occur after e4, e6; d4, d5; NC3 NF6; e5 as well :)

But Id go with the Winawer this time...

JEff
by jjones
Mon Sep 22, 2003 7:43 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Like the new forum?
Replies: 20
Views: 41047

New Forum

Hey all !!! :lol: I like this new Forum ALLOT. As my friend Dragonpower says, it will take a little while to lean and get used to it...but it is cleaner, more professional looking (imagine that) :) , and it is progressive!! I look forward to using it a little more..oh yes and these emoticons are THE...