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by iamachessstudent
Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:06 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Zapper tourney
Replies: 14
Views: 15817

Id like to thnk JPettit for his really nice words and story about my Uncle Jeff...it really made me feel good to know he has such close freinds on this site! That was one of the main reasons I had to play here, my Uncle had told me so much about the people here, and he kept ALL of his games and anal...
by iamachessstudent
Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:07 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Zapper tourney
Replies: 14
Views: 15817

LOL
Funny guy....I like him :)
I hope every1 is havin FUN and playing well...
Look forward to meeting more of you OTB:)

joshua
by iamachessstudent
Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:10 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Zapper 2010 Tournament Report!
Replies: 50
Views: 44631

I agree with David! Greg does a great job maintainin and running this site! I have met some really nice plpl since joining a few months ago, and Im glad I made a decision to play here and enjoy the kind of friendship that many of you guys have for the other! Its so refreshing and makes for very, ver...
by iamachessstudent
Wed Mar 24, 2010 5:22 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Zapper 2010 Tournament Report!
Replies: 50
Views: 44631

What an interesting Grunfeld it is going to be! :)

I am enjoying all my games and the opponent's in the games:)
This is good stuff:)

An interesting Grunfeld it is... :twisted:
by iamachessstudent
Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Zapper 2010 Tournament Report!
Replies: 50
Views: 44631

That is really cool, David... I knew Jeff well ( he was my uncle), he taught me most of what I know about the game and I know he'd be very happy and humbled that you all here at Net-Chess are naming a tournament after him! I have met quite a few ppl in my games that knew and played Jeff, and their k...
by iamachessstudent
Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:10 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Zapper 2010 Tournament Report!
Replies: 50
Views: 44631

OOOOOOOOOOOO

I bow to your fast actions oh sire ::bows bows::
I'm ready to play :)

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:35 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Zapper 2010 Tournament Report!
Replies: 50
Views: 44631

I hope my group starts soon...

Im anxious...:)

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Sun Mar 07, 2010 7:05 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Zapper 2010 Tournament Report!
Replies: 50
Views: 44631

Sorry you are feeling bad Cliff...but you are doing a Gr8 job in organizing and working this tournament!
Looking forward to playing soon!

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Zapper 2010 Tournament Report!
Replies: 50
Views: 44631

Wow
Some strong groups and average strengths...should be a helluva tournament and some good, fun games :)

Im looking forward to it !
BEST OF LUCK TO EVERY1 !!
Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Wed Mar 03, 2010 10:24 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Zapper 2010 Tournament Report!
Replies: 50
Views: 44631

Heh Sorry Clint..
Im an ignoramus..you were right

I hope I do better in this tournament than I did atg reading who has signed up :)

Gooo 1. D4!!! :)

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Wed Mar 03, 2010 12:33 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Zapper 2010 Tournament Report!
Replies: 50
Views: 44631

Hey Cliff:)

lol
On my side, it's you we r waiting on...
we will be playing soon:)

best to you!

joshua
by iamachessstudent
Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Zapper 2010 Tournament Report!
Replies: 50
Views: 44631

Hey Cliff!!
Dont forget to join your group in the Zapper tournament you set up :)
We are waiting on you lol

I wanna wish every1 the best of luck and I hope the games are very fun and competitive:)

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:09 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Jeff Jones Memorial Tournament this July!
Replies: 101
Views: 90713

No problems and Thanks for organizing all of this so well!
I know all about the memory thing too, sometime has nothing to do with age:)

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Jeff Jones Memorial Tournament this July!
Replies: 101
Views: 90713

Is the above going to be in the NEW games section until we agree to join..like a regular challenge then?

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:50 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Jeff Jones Memorial Tournament this July!
Replies: 101
Views: 90713

Definitely!! As you say...rules with good reason can be broken!
by iamachessstudent
Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Jeff Jones Memorial Tournament this July!
Replies: 101
Views: 90713

Im looking forward to meeting and playing every 1 as much as possible, even Cliff n David:)
by iamachessstudent
Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:55 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Jeff Jones Memorial Tournament this July!
Replies: 101
Views: 90713

Looking good!
I look forward to a good tournament, some fun and a fair test of abilties:)

joshua
by iamachessstudent
Sat Jan 09, 2010 10:05 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Jeff Jones Memorial Tournament this July!
Replies: 101
Views: 90713

All your comments help me to ee why my Uncle loved this site.
you guys are more like close friends or family that like to play Chess against the other!
I look forward to playing against many of you and also having our share of good conversation and fun , tough games:)

joshua
by iamachessstudent
Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Jeff Jones Memorial Tournament this July!
Replies: 101
Views: 90713

I like this idea!
Im already looking forward to participating in it :)

joshua
by iamachessstudent
Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:01 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Happy Holidays, every one ! :)
Replies: 9
Views: 12863

Happy Holidays, every one ! :)

Wishing Everyone here at Net-Chess the happiest of all Holidays!

All the best to you, your families and pets and others!
Here alos, wishes for a GREAT start to the New Year!!:)

May all your Pawns be Queens!:)

joshua
by iamachessstudent
Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:37 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Thanks for a great year!
Replies: 3
Views: 9528

I like this post!
I didnt play Clint, but I'd echo his sentiment..
Since I joined the site, I have met some decent ppl also!

Good chess and best to all of you:)
by iamachessstudent
Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: A PUNISHMENT
Replies: 43
Views: 39143

All this is NOT making for a fun site nor fun games! Chess should be fun In either case and regardless of any "reasoning" Id also demand immadiate resignation and never interact wioth that particular again! This is far from the "Glastnost" era and I have never seen any of that glaring predjudice nor...
by iamachessstudent
Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:54 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: A PUNISHMENT
Replies: 43
Views: 39143

I still say Arent we here to have FUN and converse and Learn?
MY uncle said he loved this site, and I have met some nice ppl already...

But HAVE FUN!
Once you let it become stress and hurtful, its no longer the art it is and is ruined...
by iamachessstudent
Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:35 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: A PUNISHMENT
Replies: 43
Views: 39143

Isnt this suppose to be FUN?
We play ,s ure to win but for the expeirence, to make new friends and to have FUN?
My uncle always told me that and he used to play on this siite...
FUN ppl lets just enjoy the game !

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:49 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Chess Horoscopes - which sign are you?
Replies: 1
Views: 5556

Good one!

LOL
This is great stuff :)
Thansk you for a very nice read and a very loud laugh!! :D
by iamachessstudent
Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: GRAHAMTRUE: master of game abandonment.
Replies: 13
Views: 21790

I just hope we can all enjoy and keep playing Chess! Things are never and will never be prefect...and we can all agree to disagree over one thing or another again, nothing is perfect! I am enjoying the Site so far...its not too demanding or difficult..and the ppl, as a rule are nice so hopefully, th...
by iamachessstudent
Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:33 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: good lord ladies listen
Replies: 7
Views: 11167

Wow I read the Cornstalk "incident" and See what you meant BUT I'll withhold my opinion and just say why not ask both parties before you alter a set time control regardless of the situaton?! Its fair and equal and would not appear to be biased...so I under stnad his complaint...could he have been mo...
by iamachessstudent
Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: good lord ladies listen
Replies: 7
Views: 11167

Good one!
I enjoyed a laugh and that is so important with Chess!
Sit back, relax and enjoy the game :)
Thank you Islander for an excellent skit!
It was very,very appreciated!
by iamachessstudent
Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: "My Pet Peeve"
Replies: 14
Views: 20477

I was not implying anything about how I play or when I resign Sir! I was merely explaining whyI thought perhaps, whyit is people can seemingly prolong or just play on in list positions. I try to be a sportsman and I know enough about the game if the situation at the board is a terrible material defi...
by iamachessstudent
Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:54 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: "My Pet Peeve"
Replies: 14
Views: 20477

I can understand why this is frustrating! I think some people are just really loathe to resign when they can just "time out" and you get the win; now whether this is sportsmanlike or not we can debate until doomsday. I think this is just the way some players are...so at least you know you will win t...