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- Sat Apr 28, 2012 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
- Replies: 52
- Views: 71371
Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Important Zapper 2012 announcemnent tommow regarding Board Five! stay tuned!
- Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:43 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2011 Zapper Memorial Tournament Scoreboard.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 19640
Re: 2011 Zapper Memorial Tournament Scoreboard.
Oops. I seem to be saying that a lot lately! Thanks for the correcton, Eugene....but damned if I know what I can do to change it?ecperreault wrote:OK... but shouldn't this be titled:
2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Scoreboard
Does look to be a great one though!
Maybe Greg?
- Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
- Replies: 52
- Views: 71371
Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Thanks! I like to help in making the Zapper reports better,if that is possible:) thanks for the encouragement and I will keep trying to improve it all I can :) Joshua That was a fantastic report on the Board One games, Josh! Even under normal cirumstances, I would lack the time to put that together...
- Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:34 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: greg stop time request
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7577
Re: greg stop time request
Well done Brian! Thanks for handling that potential time-problem since I was (and still am! Curses!) offline at home. That's what a good Asst. TD does! And thanks to Greg for a fast response too! I have a magnified screen today at the Library, so at least I can see to catch up on some forum stuff, i...
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
- Replies: 52
- Views: 71371
Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
To be clear on the alternate, they are: Alternates Sorim (Sorim - Germany) (2389) Mic (Mic - USA) (2312) Capacuba ( --- - Cuba) (2258) Spacebuffalo (Dave - USA) (1787) And according to the 2012 Zapper Rules: "(6).... The replacements will be as close to the departed players in rating as is possible....
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:04 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
- Replies: 52
- Views: 71371
Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Two more boards up and running! Board Two: m1334532415 Team Tyr - Jpost ( Jan - Netherlands) (2810) Caissa's Chosen - Krambambuli (Hans - Germany) (2708) The Beerdrinkers - Jvanmechelen (Jan- Belgium) (2524)*** Keep Em Checkmated - Sisterofmercy (Hans - Belgium) (2321)** What's Sportsmanship - Dmitr...
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:06 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2011 Zapper Memorial Tournament Scoreboard.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 19640
2011 Zapper Memorial Tournament Scoreboard.
https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS1-2GoFeUmop7ImzTiWrB_Sy05ujcUWNp74wFjwkweWaWpHJf2 In a far off corner of the world, a new season begins..... 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Scoreboard. ======================================================================== ===================...
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Party Time!!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7442
Re: Party Time!!!
Not to worry, Eugene! George has taken time off from his busy schedule in Grunky Park just to fly in and check on you! https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRIAQaftGeD1MC9RnBa3grFk2kb2h7fHJkBbibEmdaOWa7gOrf8 Take care, Buddy, and we'll see you back up here in a few days! :) - Cliff
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:31 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
- Replies: 52
- Views: 71371
Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Argh! Okay! It's re-re-edited! Double "Oops!"
(No, you detect some dunderhead posting a lot of numbers late at night, Chris!)
(No, you detect some dunderhead posting a lot of numbers late at night, Chris!)
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:51 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
- Replies: 52
- Views: 71371
Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Oops! Duly noted and corrected!
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:29 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
- Replies: 52
- Views: 71371
Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Here we are folks! The 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament is officially underway! We arrived here in fabulous Grunky Park. Pity there was no runway at the airport, though. The air was very cold before our parachutes opened. (Rumour has it that Brian had a boo-boo...) Ahem! We arrived just in time for t...
- Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:36 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
- Replies: 208
- Views: 203016
Re: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
2011 Zapper Memorial Tournament Scoreboard. ========================================================================================== Zapper 2011 Final Scores! A Great event is over! Congratulations to all the players, and hope everyone had a blast! I certainly did! ===============================...
- Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
- Replies: 52
- Views: 71371
Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
The 2012 Zapper has begun! 2012 Zapper Team Rosters - http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/lynxsoft/Zapper/64-Tyr.png Team Tyr - 1. Katagamsky ( --- -Germany) (2870) 2. Jpost ( Jan - Netherlands) (2806) ** 3. Captain - Cliff ( Cliff - Canada) (2696) *** 4. Roadrunner ( --- - Belgium) (2298) ** ...
- Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Chess Cold War
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6080
Re: Chess Cold War
If you're really really interested in the Zapper details, Euguen, that's no problem at all. I'll be glad to share them with you. https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQCbS-PEClyCyUkX1o211v3aJss_P_eRMtE_73LZ9snFLcyu2at Of course you know that once you'be seen them we'll have to have yo...
- Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Board 4
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13417
Re: Board 4
See! See! He done,done it again! I shouldn't have to put up with insults from some inbred,ignernt, piece of poo! I demand a disqualification! I demand compensation for the greevyus injury I have sufferered to my peace of mind & reputation! I demand a written public apology! While I'm at it I also d...
- Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Zapper 2012 Board ONE round ONE is up :)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13758
Re: Zapper 2012 Board ONE round ONE is up :)
It's official. The first round of the 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament is started, I don't think the minor flip (which I was not told of yesterday) would not have made a big difference, Brian. You may have gained strength on Board Five, but liekly lost strenth on Board four. Sorry about that, and pos...
- Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: NHL Toilet Bowl Award
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5003
Re: NHL Toilet Bowl Award
I think all three teams need some "Mr. Clean!"
- Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:34 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Team Tournament Time
- Replies: 16
- Views: 28155
Re: Team Tournament Time
I'd certainly enjoy seeing some of your games, Josh! So email or post them here. Either is fine for me!
Thanks and GOOD LUCK, JOSH!
Thanks and GOOD LUCK, JOSH!
- Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:30 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: zapper round 3 draft order
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9404
Re: zapper round 3 draft order
Hmmmm...Last, eh? Now that's a real pain in the butt....goes along well with the pain in my back!
At any rate, GOOD LUCK ALL!
At any rate, GOOD LUCK ALL!
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper sign up
- Replies: 63
- Views: 81111
Re: 2012 Zapper sign up
Good Lord, Man! Quit mourning the Islanders being out of the playoffs and pay attention!!! :P Interesting idea, Brian.... ....(but) I'd have to say that I think we should keep it as it is. Five teams. .. ... I really like the idea of having some alternates before the event starts! We must do that ev...
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
- Replies: 208
- Views: 203016
Re: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
2011 Zapper Memorial Tournament Scoreboard. Only one game to go, but it doesn't have any effect of the standings, since it's between Cliff ( Team Tyr ) and Gregorgysi ( Caissa's Chosen ). On Board five, meanwhile, Sour ( Keep 'Em Checkmated ) won a tight game over Jsiebert ( The Beerdrinkers ) to p...
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 10:55 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Happy Eastern
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10507
Re: Happy Eastern
A very Happy Easter to all the players and kibitizers here at Net-Chess!
IOur best wishes to all!
- Cliff, Deb, and George!
IOur best wishes to all!
- Cliff, Deb, and George!
- Fri Apr 06, 2012 3:53 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper sign up
- Replies: 63
- Views: 81111
Re: 2012 Zapper sign up
Interesting idea, Brian.... I ran it by George to get his opinion.... http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/funny-pictures-painter-cat-is-thinking-pastels.jpg ... but he seemed to have other things on his mind... So, I'd have to say that I think we chould keep it as it is. Five teams...
- Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper sign up
- Replies: 63
- Views: 81111
Re: 2012 Zapper sign up
Appologies to all, but I seem to have picked a helluva time to be on the 'disabled list', so to speak. :( But I'll hold together long enough this weekend to get back to business! (This Crazy glue is Great stuff!) At any rate, there were a couple of complications that seem to have arisen in my absenc...
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:07 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: David S White
- Replies: 19
- Views: 27503
Re: David S White
You know, after reading the last few posts here, especially David's touching tribute to all the Net-Chess mainstays he mentioned, it made me think of a way to express the charm of this site so much! The theme song for Net-Chess, to me, could easily be this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD8ljNo...
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
- Replies: 208
- Views: 203016
Re: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/lynxsoft/Zapper/Zap.gif 2011 Zapper Memorial Tournament Scoreboard. http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/lynxsoft/Zapper/Zap.gif http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2011/12/20/3b46d61e-7fcc-4333-8c9a-06c8d9efad05.jpg This report just in! Celebr...
- Fri Mar 09, 2012 12:22 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
- Replies: 208
- Views: 203016
Re: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/lynxsoft/Zapper/Zap.gif 2011 Zapper Memorial Tournament Scoreboard. http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/lynxsoft/Zapper/Zap.gif Although, Team Captain Iamachessstudent , of Caissia's Chosen , defeated Sisterofmercy of the Beerdrinkers, Caissia's Chose...
- Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Open Scandal!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6509
2012 Open Scandal!
Incredible but true! Brian has thrown this game to David, to help David advance to the second round! You can plainly see the proof below: [pgn][Event "m1328455725"] [Site "net-chess.com"] [White "islanderfan"] [Black "davidswhite"] [Result "0-1"] [Game "g1105099356"] 1.e4 c5 2.Ng1f3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.N...
- Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:11 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Rules.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12061
Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Rules.
EXCELLENT!
..I can hardly wait for the new team name(s) so we can see the logos!
Great job, Eugene!
...George thinks so too!
..I can hardly wait for the new team name(s) so we can see the logos!
Great job, Eugene!
...George thinks so too!
- Tue Mar 06, 2012 1:56 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
- Replies: 208
- Views: 203016
Re: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/lynxsoft/Zapper/Zap.gif 2011 Zapper Memorial Tournament http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/lynxsoft/Zapper/Zap.gif Hmmmmm..... http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTvd3Yu27FNgIfMN-lL1xHgO02LnC0RBFgiSuBC-tTUKvPw-CiN Looks like the referee has over...
- Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:58 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Gmiller?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11895
Re: Gmiller?
Nopoe! Not me either, Eugene. Maybe Josh?
- Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:18 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
- Replies: 208
- Views: 203016
Re: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/lynxsoft/Zapper/Zap.gif 2011 Zapper Memorial Tournament http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/lynxsoft/Zapper/Zap.gif http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR583qTRFKBu3o3kik6VGv7SGPJda3uKQyc-lsnPmxFVrqI8gCQ ===========================================...
- Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:06 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Rules.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12061
Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Rules.
... btw,I volunteer to be Captain of Team CMulligan is a Chess God and everyone else sucks especially Islanderfan; or Team CIACGAEESEI for short... :D Alternatively, CMulligan Rules,Islanderfan Drools is another good name... 8) Looks like we have our fifth Captain! Send me your email address, Chris...
- Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:02 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Rules.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12061
2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Rules.
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/lynxsoft/Zapper/Zap.gif 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Rules http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/lynxsoft/Zapper/Zap.gif (First off, I'd like to thank all the participants of the 2011 Zapper who posted for their comments, suggestions, concerns, criti...
- Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:16 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper sign up
- Replies: 63
- Views: 81111
Re: 2012 Zapper sign up
I think he wants a medal too!
- Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:05 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper sign up
- Replies: 63
- Views: 81111
Re: 2012 Zapper sign up
This is the homeland reporter , filling in for YOUR UNBIASED REPORTER , in covering the preperation fo the 2012 Zapper Memoril Tournament here at the NorthAm HQ in Toronto!! Well, George is getting ready to lead a faithful (?) team of husiies across the frozen tundra to get the 2012 Canadian and Am...
- Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:14 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper sign up
- Replies: 63
- Views: 81111
Re: 2012 Zapper sign up
Things are slow in Gunky Park ....some people are just now getting into the swing of things! Brian has been seen bringing a Christmas tree for his team to celebrate the holidays around.S...hould we tell him it's a bit late? Or is Gary Kasparov hiding in the tree? Keep 'Em Checkmated certainly coud u...
- Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper sign up
- Replies: 63
- Views: 81111
Re: 2012 Zapper sign up
Already had you counted, Red! Brian told me! Glad you're back! You're one of the three-time Zappers now!
- Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:39 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2011 Zapper Tournament Reports
- Replies: 296
- Views: 332900
Re: 2011 Zapper Tournament Reports
There's a lot of buzz about Round Three's outcome right now...Vegas odds have Team Tyr favoured 7-2 to hold first place and the Gold Medal! Rumours are floating around the planet even as we speak....
- Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:33 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper sign up
- Replies: 63
- Views: 81111
Re: 2012 Zapper sign up
Update from Gunky Parlk!
...As you can see, there are minor design flaws in the playing venue...we're working on straightening them out....
...As you can see, there are minor design flaws in the playing venue...we're working on straightening them out....
- Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:31 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
- Replies: 208
- Views: 203016
Re: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
2011 Zapper Memorial Tournament A 'two-point' matchup between Pumpkin , of The Beerdrinkers and Pawnraider , of Keep Em Checkmated, saw The Beerdrinkers' board winning, and retaking the magic number, which is now 8! Meanwhile, Team Tyr's Captain, Cliff also defeated Pawnraider on the same board, re...
- Sun Feb 26, 2012 11:41 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
- Replies: 208
- Views: 203016
Re: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
Nils (Energy) had scored that extra point with a win on Board One, John. The score is a running tally.
- Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:54 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
- Replies: 208
- Views: 203016
Re: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
2011 Zapper Memorial Tournament Pcmvr of Caissia's Chosen beat Jvanmechelen of The Beerdrinkers to inch his team closer to Team Ty r, hence Tyr's magic number remains at 8. The balance of power, and probably the Bronze medal, now shifts to Keep 'Em Checkmated , however! They now have the magic numb...
- Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:21 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper sign up
- Replies: 63
- Views: 81111
Re: 2012 Zapper sign up
We now have 19 players. Invitation replies are still to come in from others, and needless to say, registration is still open here in the forum! Only eleven vacant spots left! Get them before we sell out! :lol: The line up now is: Asoka ( --- - Brazil) (2946) Iamachessstudent (Josh - USA) (2875) *** ...
- Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:43 am
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2012 Zapper sign up
- Replies: 63
- Views: 81111
Re: 2012 Zapper sign up
Okay, Eugene! Who's the wiseguy that leaked the Secret Location of this year's Zapper??? Hmmmm....must have been Islanderfan! I KNEW I should have kept that a secret!!! Players are going to be flown in from all over the globe...as soon as we hire some pilots...and maybe get some planes... Ahem! The ...
- Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:13 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
- Replies: 208
- Views: 203016
Re: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
2011 Zapper Memorial Tournament Johnrbrown ( Team Tyr ) continues his strong play on Board Two, with a draw against Sisterofmercy , who grabs The Beerdrinkers their first half-point of the round! The Beerdrinkers magic number for clinching the Bronze drops to ten points, but they need to win all th...
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:52 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
- Replies: 208
- Views: 203016
Re: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
By the way, I just noticed someting! The just-completed game between Nils and Jan was the 100th Game of this years Zapper!
Just in case anyone was counting.....
Just in case anyone was counting.....
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:49 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
- Replies: 208
- Views: 203016
Re: Zapper Tournament Scoreboard
2011 Zapper Memorial Tournament The strange fight for the Bronze Medal continues, with last place Beerdrinkes stil needing 10.5 points to clinch the Bronze Medal over Keep 'Em Checkmated. Perhaps one way to achieve that may be to win a game? That seems to be elusive for them this round. :o For the ...
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2011 Zapper Tournament Reports
- Replies: 296
- Views: 332900
Re: 2011 Zapper Tournament Reports
All fixed up now!
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Forum
- Topic: 2011 Zapper Tournament Reports
- Replies: 296
- Views: 332900
Re: 2011 Zapper Tournament Reports
Really? I didn't know that, Brian. Eugene had him listed from the States, and I've never played him, so I don't know much about him. Thanks. I'll re-edit that. For the 2012, it would be nice to have everyone's nationality from the start, since I have a tiny tendency to mix things up sometimes..... :...