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by tellymetwise
Thu Sep 02, 2004 11:40 am
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: puzzle 26 a + b
Replies: 0
Views: 8434

puzzle 26 a + b

a) White to play: http://net-chess.com/images/lwbr.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbbk.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/im...
by tellymetwise
Tue Aug 31, 2004 10:56 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: producing a JPG "image" of a chess position
Replies: 4
Views: 10406

A nice program I use is chesspad, which can be found here.
The program is as its name indicate, a notepad for chessgames, with a chessboard of coarse.

It doesn't create JPG images, but BMP.
by tellymetwise
Fri Aug 27, 2004 10:50 am
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: puzzle 25a + b
Replies: 4
Views: 16769

There is no punch line in this, except its generaly a bad idea to trade two minor pieces for a rook (and a pawn), unless strategy requires it. In this, this postition showed the direct effect of the trade. With this, you may want to try out blacks reply: 1... Nxe5 2.Rxe5 Qg5+ Though Nxe5 is indeed n...
by tellymetwise
Thu Aug 26, 2004 9:42 am
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: puzzle 25a + b
Replies: 4
Views: 16769

you've got that right Greg :D
by tellymetwise
Wed Aug 25, 2004 6:45 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: puzzle 25a + b
Replies: 4
Views: 16769

puzzle 25a + b

is Nxe4 a good move for black? http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwbk.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbbr.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbbr.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net...
by tellymetwise
Fri Aug 20, 2004 3:39 am
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Puzzle 24a+b
Replies: 4
Views: 16004

that's right Angel :D

Now black can't play for a queen exchange
by tellymetwise
Thu Aug 19, 2004 4:33 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Puzzle 24a+b
Replies: 4
Views: 16004

you've answered b) correctly angel

with a), after 1. Bf4 black has a better reply.
by tellymetwise
Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:06 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Puzzle 24a+b
Replies: 4
Views: 16004

Puzzle 24a+b

a) White to play http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwbr.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/ima...
by tellymetwise
Tue Aug 17, 2004 10:45 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: When to Resign
Replies: 28
Views: 46262

Hello Neric, Looking at the games I can only say that stardom does not show any indication that he will time out in your games, nor that he will play on in an obvious losing game. This is also obvious looking at stardom's history of games, where he resigned most of the his losing games. Have some pa...
by tellymetwise
Wed Aug 11, 2004 3:29 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Game g1085530964
Replies: 1
Views: 10026

Qh8+ Kd7 Rxd1+ wins for white.
by tellymetwise
Tue Aug 10, 2004 7:10 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: puzzle 22 a: white to play
Replies: 0
Views: 8181

puzzle 22 a: white to play

White to play. http://net-chess.com/images/lwbr.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwbk.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/image...
by tellymetwise
Tue Aug 10, 2004 7:06 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: puzzle 23: white to play and mate
Replies: 2
Views: 11516

You've got that right Ghorn. As for the difficulty, I search through the SlowChess game archive for positions. Sometimes its easy to find nice positions, though most of the times I have to backtrack moves and variations to see where it all started. And with this, I have to admit I sometimes call it ...
by tellymetwise
Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:07 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: puzzle 23: white to play and mate
Replies: 2
Views: 11516

puzzle 23: white to play and mate

White to play and mate http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbbk.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbbn.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwbr.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.c...
by tellymetwise
Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:42 am
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Puzzle 21, white to play
Replies: 5
Views: 17087

if after 1.g4 the move 2.Nxd5 is dangerous for black, then I hope you don't mind black playing 1... Nxc3 instead of almost passively waiting for white's winning move 2.Nxd5. (1.g4? Nxc3! 2.bxc3) The same as with 1.Nxd5, black just can't leave the strong Knight there and will recapture with 1... cxd5...
by tellymetwise
Sat Aug 07, 2004 5:01 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Puzzle 21, white to play
Replies: 5
Views: 17087

Tip:
1. View blacks Bxf3 in the same light as in puzzle 19 after 1.Nxd5
2. ..
by tellymetwise
Thu Aug 05, 2004 1:01 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Puzzle 22: Black to play
Replies: 2
Views: 11004

That's correct Greg :)
by tellymetwise
Wed Aug 04, 2004 8:14 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Finally, I hit 1400 wins...!
Replies: 7
Views: 12948

Great going Jeff,

I noticed that 3500 games played at SlowChess is comming up next for you. Far out :D
by tellymetwise
Wed Aug 04, 2004 8:05 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Puzzle 22: Black to play
Replies: 2
Views: 11004

Puzzle 22: Black to play

Black to play: Mate in three http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwbr.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-c...
by tellymetwise
Mon Aug 02, 2004 7:17 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: When to Resign
Replies: 28
Views: 46262

Resigning totaly depends on which level you play. Up to 1000/1100 (tournament rating) you might continue with more then 2 pieces down (or almost any number of pieces for stalemate) Up to 1400/1500 you might continue with just a piece down. up to 1700/1800 you might try it with a pawn down After 1800...
by tellymetwise
Mon Aug 02, 2004 6:45 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Puzzle 21, white to play
Replies: 5
Views: 17087

I won't comment to deep on your reply yet, but I can say this:

Try to think of ALL your given moves as weaknesses and strengths, for both sides. example as given by you: Knight on d5 provides weakness for black due to ... etc.
by tellymetwise
Sat Jul 31, 2004 6:20 am
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Puzzle 21, white to play
Replies: 5
Views: 17087

Puzzle 21, white to play

After the Scandinavian Defence opening with 3... Qe5+, 'The Patzer Variation' black ended up in this position having just played Nd5. White to play, and win a pawn. http://net-chess.com/images/lwbr.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/ima...
by tellymetwise
Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:47 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Puzzle: White to play and mate in 5
Replies: 3
Views: 12926

Angel, you've left me speachless. :wink:
by tellymetwise
Thu Jul 22, 2004 10:28 am
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Puzzle: White to play and mate in 5
Replies: 3
Views: 12926

Puzzle: White to play and mate in 5

White to play and mate in 5. http://net-chess.com/images/lwbr.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbbn.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbbk.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-c...
by tellymetwise
Sun Jul 18, 2004 2:25 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Database puzzle 19
Replies: 7
Views: 22095

1... a4 2.Bc2 Nxc4 3.Bxa4 e5 4.dxe5 Qxd3 5.exf6+ Kf7 6.Bb3 (Keith) 4.dxe5 Qxd3 5.exf6+ Kf8 6.Bb3 Rxe1 7.Qxe1 Rd7 8.Bb4 Kf7 looks better. Though 3... Nd6 4.Bc2 Ne4 is better for black. White might try 2.Ba5 to avoid this line altogether. I asked for the e5 move because this game ended with the line a...
by tellymetwise
Sun Jul 18, 2004 10:56 am
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Database puzzle 19
Replies: 7
Views: 22095

1... a4 2.Bc2 Nxc4 3.Bxa4 e5
by tellymetwise
Sat Jul 17, 2004 1:32 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Database puzzle 19
Replies: 7
Views: 22095

answer: black should start with a4, after that e5 will become a viable move
by tellymetwise
Thu Jul 15, 2004 8:11 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Database puzzle 19
Replies: 7
Views: 22095

That's correct Greg.

Do you also know the continuation where e5 is a good move?
by tellymetwise
Thu Jul 15, 2004 4:34 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Database puzzle 19
Replies: 7
Views: 22095

Database puzzle 19

Black got it into his head to play e5, can you advice him? http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbbr.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwbr.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.co...
by tellymetwise
Wed Jul 14, 2004 7:11 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Adams lost to Rustam Kasimdzhanov, he is now world champion
Replies: 2
Views: 7743

Does someone have some background info on Kasimdzhanov? I know he had great chances to win the corus in '98 but lost in the last round and lost the match due to the last game. But that is about all I know about him. The game in question ... (1) Kasimdzhanov,R (2565) - Reinderman,D (2480) [B40] Wijk ...
by tellymetwise
Wed Jul 14, 2004 4:16 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: I must be dumb How do I unjoin a match? I ain't moved yet!
Replies: 1
Views: 6345

Once a match has started you can not unjoin a match.

There are bound to be players around who might advice you on
game-move management to minimize your inconvenience.
by tellymetwise
Thu Jul 08, 2004 1:44 am
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Database Puzzle 18
Replies: 4
Views: 13871

knightmare wrote:after ...Bxd4
Bxd4...Qa3!
White must lose the B on a8 to prevent mate.
That's correct knightmare. Though I myself would go after the QB instead of the KB with Qe4.
by tellymetwise
Thu Jul 08, 2004 1:33 am
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Database Puzzle 18
Replies: 4
Views: 13871

gmiller wrote:1... Qe4 2. Ne2 Qb2+ 3.Bc1 Ba3.
Instead of Ba3 Black could play Qc2, aiming much higher.

3... Qc2 4.h3 Qxe2 5.Qf3
(5.QB? => Ne4! or Qxb2)
(5.Kh2? => Ne4!)

White just has no defense against the Queen.
2.h3 is the correct move for white.
by tellymetwise
Wed Jul 07, 2004 2:25 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Database Puzzle 18
Replies: 4
Views: 13871

Database Puzzle 18

White just played Nd4, how does black continue? http://net-chess.com/images/lwwb.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/lw...
by tellymetwise
Tue Jul 06, 2004 5:30 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: I'm back
Replies: 0
Views: 5074

I'm back

Hello all, after having the flu and more important some rough route through some tough tests I'm back again. I won't be playing too much games here though as I tend to be a weekend chess player, and +2 days a move are just plain killing me. :( I will pick up the habit of posting the Wednesday/Thursd...
by tellymetwise
Mon May 10, 2004 12:22 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: How do I edit my profile?
Replies: 7
Views: 15186

Re: How do I edit my profile?

jonwat wrote:I have tried several times to fill in the blanks, without success.

Is it because I am still a "provisional" member?
I assume you mean your profile for this forum.
You should be able to change anything except your email address.
by tellymetwise
Sun May 02, 2004 4:49 am
Forum: Chess News
Topic: Chinese Chess
Replies: 4
Views: 21923

rating Zhu Chen: 2500
rating J. Polgar : 2700
(both rounded up a tiny bit)

for some games of her:

Zhu Chen defeats Alexandra Kosteniuk
by tellymetwise
Fri Apr 30, 2004 5:10 pm
Forum: Chess News
Topic: Chinese Chess
Replies: 4
Views: 21923

I didn't know chinese chessboards had a hood, or aren't they planning on making promotional pictures? ;)

But serieus, is she something of a Polgar in chinese chess? picture of her
by tellymetwise
Thu Apr 29, 2004 10:42 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Yay
Replies: 1
Views: 5374

well done and good luck. Never be happy with a half satisfied feeling ;)
by tellymetwise
Tue Apr 27, 2004 4:59 am
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: different puzzle 2 - to whom it may concern
Replies: 5
Views: 15508

the position might have been something like this (white to play), with the black bishop anywhere on the d8-h4 diagonal (except f6 of coarse). http://net-chess.com/images/swsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/sbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/swsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/sbsq.jpg http://net...
by tellymetwise
Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:03 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: different puzzle 2 - to whom it may concern
Replies: 5
Views: 15508

If you paste a board, you might want to try out the preview first.
This way you can check and edit your posts prior to posting them.
by tellymetwise
Fri Apr 23, 2004 6:20 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: unbelievable
Replies: 27
Views: 45577

With 450-500 games going at the moment as nbarletta and nickbarletta, I doubt he even knows who said what when and why. At least for no longer then the sentence is kept visible.

And with that much games going on, I'm even surprised he managed to have a rating of 2100+.
by tellymetwise
Thu Apr 22, 2004 5:13 am
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Database puzzle 17: take a seat, black to play
Replies: 2
Views: 10517

Database puzzle 17: take a seat, black to play

Black to play (This position is derived from an actual game, following a line after 1. Qb3 b6 from this " View Board " position.) If you are invited to play from this position, would you want to play as white or black? (White may castle both sides.) http://net-chess.com/images/lwsq.jpg http://net-ch...
by tellymetwise
Wed Apr 21, 2004 3:25 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Moral quandary
Replies: 11
Views: 21396

Re: too many games

I signed up for too many games--apology to the jonwat et al. tournament. For future reference, there are a couple of better ways to handle "too many games", which are less conspicious - Try to discern who are fast (daily) repliers and try to finish these games first. You have some spare time for th...
by tellymetwise
Tue Apr 20, 2004 7:40 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: How to pronounce Zugzwang ?
Replies: 2
Views: 10570

Zugzwang is a German word.

Pronounciation:

Zug, .. Tsug (Tsu as in Tsu-nami, g as in good)
Zwang, .. Tsu-ang (with a from larder or father)

With Zwang you might say "shoe-ang", a softened t in Tsu or Tsw

good luck.
by tellymetwise
Tue Apr 20, 2004 7:26 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Moral quandary
Replies: 11
Views: 21396

Hello Hasan, No, this can only be if your opponent offers you a draw wíth every move. As the repeated offering of a draw is against Chess Etiquette (and annoying), you will only see it on very rare occasions. Normally a draw is accepted at once, or declined and later offered by the other player, whe...
by tellymetwise
Sun Apr 18, 2004 4:33 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Do wins on time count?
Replies: 10
Views: 18565

Hold on Keith and Jon, dking arbsi -- white timed out. black arbsi dking -- black timed out. white kari dking -- black timed out. white dking kari -- white timed out. black jonwat dking -- black timed out. white dking jonwat -- white timed out. black As you can see, dking timed out in all of his gam...
by tellymetwise
Sun Apr 18, 2004 4:04 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: unbelievable
Replies: 27
Views: 45577

The dyslectic from the chess server I told about read "gay" in "gg".
At least that's what he told me (including a sorry) when I asked about his reaction.
by tellymetwise
Sun Apr 18, 2004 11:17 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Do wins on time count?
Replies: 10
Views: 18565

Depends if you want to enjoy playing here for long.

But for a more direct answer, you might want to wait for Greg Miller to reply.
He might have something to say about your "drawer" too.
by tellymetwise
Sun Apr 18, 2004 9:56 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Do wins on time count?
Replies: 10
Views: 18565

The rule for timeouts has been created to avoid inflation. As the number of games which are decided within ten moves are minimal, this approach is more beneficial for the whole then one game you manage to lure your opponent into the fools mate. And with the database of games I have of slowchess, I m...
by tellymetwise
Sun Apr 18, 2004 9:41 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Moral quandary
Replies: 11
Views: 21396

as long as 70% of his games end with a draw on move one, I doubt he would stop playing, just for the fun of it. Just imagine, you just grasp the basics of chess and manage to convince your ops (though not chess technically) to accept a draw as if being equal in strength. I can only say, that seems m...