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"
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- Thu Apr 01, 2004 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 1300 wins finally!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10268
- Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:45 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 1300 wins finally!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10268
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...
- Wed Mar 31, 2004 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 400 wins!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7741
- Sun Mar 21, 2004 12:50 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Big Tournament Predicted Final Scores Based on Start Rating
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8295
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 ...
- Thu Mar 04, 2004 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: In need of a Team Player!!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4995
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...
- Fri Feb 13, 2004 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Finally reached 400 wins after 3-4 years here
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10002
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...
- Sun Feb 08, 2004 3:23 pm
- Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
- Topic: Other openenings from Match # 1073774159
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6277
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
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
- Sun Feb 08, 2004 3:22 pm
- Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
- Topic: NF3 and G3 openings from MAtch# 1073774159
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6304
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...
- Sun Feb 08, 2004 3:21 pm
- Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
- Topic: C4 openings from Match #1073774159
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6626
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...
- Sun Feb 08, 2004 3:19 pm
- Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
- Topic: D4 openings from Match #1073774159
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7707
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. ...
- Sun Feb 08, 2004 3:18 pm
- Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
- Topic: E4 openings from Match #1073774159
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11730
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 ...
- Sun Feb 08, 2004 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Specific openings in the Big Tournament,,,
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5367
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...
- Wed Feb 04, 2004 5:03 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: the right spirit for playing blitz
- Replies: 8
- Views: 18380
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...
- Sun Feb 01, 2004 3:58 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Openings breakdown in the Big Match tournament (#1073774159)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5391
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...
- Fri Jan 30, 2004 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 24867
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...
- Fri Jan 30, 2004 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: I need help with the Fritz 8.0 program?!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13815
- Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:03 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Update on the Big Match Tournament
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5442
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...
- Fri Jan 30, 2004 10:49 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: I need help with the Fritz 8.0 program?!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13815
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 ...
- Fri Jan 30, 2004 10:46 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 24867
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...
- Thu Jan 29, 2004 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 24867
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...
- Thu Jan 29, 2004 3:44 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 24867
Hey now!
I plead the 5th on that one Keith
I have been known to play a little of this and that from time to time if I am so inclined..heh
J
I have been known to play a little of this and that from time to time if I am so inclined..heh
J
- Thu Jan 29, 2004 11:38 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 24867
Thanks for the link, Telly
Thanks for the link, Telly..it is most appreciated:)
JEff
JEff
- Thu Jan 29, 2004 11:36 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 24867
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 ...
- Sat Jan 24, 2004 11:05 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 24867
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! ...
- Sat Jan 17, 2004 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Breaking down the Match, opening wise...(M1073774159)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5754
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...
- Sat Jan 17, 2004 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: The MAtch thus far (Match#M1073774159)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5413
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 ...
- Sun Jan 11, 2004 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: First impressions on the 15 player/4round robin tournament..
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5297
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...
- Sat Jan 10, 2004 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: STANDARD email notification (for Greg)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13712
SAme here
Me also!!
NO e-mail notification
JEff
NO e-mail notification
JEff
- Sat Jan 10, 2004 11:58 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: The 15 player/4game match tournament is now posted!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8437
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
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
- Sat Jan 10, 2004 8:55 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: The 15 player/4game match tournament is now posted!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8437
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....
- Sat Jan 10, 2004 8:51 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: A HUGE round robin tournament if there is interest.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12826
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
Thanks!!
Jeff
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
Thanks!!
Jeff
- Sat Jan 10, 2004 8:48 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Question for Greg or anyone that knows this ...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8000
Thanks Greg :)
Thanks Greg, thats what I needed!!!
Jeff
Jeff
- Fri Jan 09, 2004 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Question for Greg or anyone that knows this ...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8000
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...
- Fri Jan 09, 2004 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: A HUGE round robin tournament if there is interest.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12826
Decent Win, huh?
Ohhh is that so?
Well, this maybe the time you get ZAPPPED!!!
JEff
Well, this maybe the time you get ZAPPPED!!!
JEff
- Fri Jan 09, 2004 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: A HUGE round robin tournament if there is interest.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12826
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...
- Fri Jan 09, 2004 3:01 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: A HUGE round robin tournament if there is interest.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12826
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 ...
- Sun Dec 14, 2003 5:07 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Queen's Gambit Declined Thematic IS POSTED :)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5704
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
I posted the QGD Thematic, made it open to the 1st 8 players and specified the moves...
LETS HAVE FUN!!:)
JEff
- Sun Dec 14, 2003 11:47 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Interest in a Aueens Gambit Declined thematic!?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11295
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
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
- 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: 5837
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
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
- Sat Dec 13, 2003 11:28 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Interest in a Aueens Gambit Declined thematic!?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11295
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
- Sat Nov 22, 2003 9:18 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Happy Thanksgiving!!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5994
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...
- Wed Oct 22, 2003 3:40 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: French Defence Tournament
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7967
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
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
- Mon Sep 22, 2003 7:43 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Like the new forum?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 41171
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...