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by jjones
Sat Nov 06, 2004 11:54 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Hi, everyone
Replies: 2
Views: 6920

Hey jon!!

Im SO glad you are back..been a long time and I have certainly missed our confrontations and jabberings :)
the Zapper welcomes you back!!

Jeff aka "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Mon Oct 18, 2004 10:19 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Henry Singletary just got great news!
Replies: 3
Views: 8647

Excellent Henry!!
wAY TO GO! :)

Jeff aka "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:35 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Hi
Replies: 4
Views: 9616

Nice to meet you as well!!
Welcome to the best site for Chess on the WEb :)

Jeff aka "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Mon Oct 11, 2004 7:33 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: thematic is posted now!
Replies: 1
Views: 5783

thematic is posted now!

Hey all!! I have posted the Ruy Lopez thematic now...since I didnt get lots of response here, I made it opn so the first 10 people to sign up are in...PLEASE be sure you intend to play these games and not timeout; it is allot more fun when we can play to a definite conclusion or draw w/o worries of ...
by jjones
Sat Oct 09, 2004 6:55 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: World Championship Match
Replies: 1
Views: 11061

World Championship Match

Hey all

Is there anyone watching this match between Leo and Kramnik?
I am rooting for LEko becasue I despise Kramnik with a passion.,,the man give the draw the bad name and hes so devoid of independent thought it makes me sick?
Comments anyone?

Jeff aka "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Sat Oct 09, 2004 4:16 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: New Thematic
Replies: 6
Views: 12644

Well I GUESS I could do that :)
Look forward to beating you this time :) ::holds zap stik in a threatening manner::

Jeff aka "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Sat Oct 09, 2004 3:56 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: New Thematic
Replies: 6
Views: 12644

Hi I hope you do participate, I thought a thematic with such a grand old staple in the openings such as the Ruy deserved a shot :) I will probably post the Thematic by Tuesday..so be aware...I doubt I will take over 8 ppl so it is not too long and we will have good games and a good time!! Thanks to ...
by jjones
Sat Oct 09, 2004 8:59 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: New Thematic
Replies: 6
Views: 12644

Hey Bret,

Ya, I think I am going to go as far as N1. e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.0-0 Be7 sounds like a good plan!!
Who else is going to accept the Thematic?? :)

Best to you all!

Jeff aka "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Sat Oct 09, 2004 12:30 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: New Thematic
Replies: 6
Views: 12644

New Thematic

Hey all... I am thinking of a classic thematic the Ruy Lopez CLOSED variation ... as in 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 might take it out a couple more moves to include 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. 0-0 Be7 comments , interst? anyone..? LEt me know probably be an 8 0r 10 players double game thematic... any comments a...
by jjones
Fri Oct 08, 2004 7:37 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: hello to everyone
Replies: 2
Views: 8486

HEY!!

I know you remember me Billy, we had some GREAT games!!
Im gonna definitely challenge you..cant wait to chat and see how you have been!!
Great to have you back my bud!!:)

Jeff aka "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Thu Sep 23, 2004 8:09 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 500 Wins for me at last
Replies: 1
Views: 5919

OOhhh you evil litle English waner :)

Well, I guess congrats are in order..even if it is YOU that got 500 wins ;)
Hope you have another good 500 wins and it does not take you a whole 5 more years to get them this time...get with the program buddy:)

Jeff aka "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Mon Sep 20, 2004 9:27 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Are you ready for some chess?
Replies: 52
Views: 118330

Hi Well, I can truly say I own chess programs and never think about using them! I have a high degree of respect for the game and my opponents, and using a program is so pointless, I mean what are you proving, nothing! I love the game.art of Chess for itself, not to blow my rating up or make myself l...
by jjones
Sun Sep 19, 2004 10:23 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Are you ready for some chess?
Replies: 52
Views: 118330

Hi Bret

I would mind getting in either, hopefully my rating wont be too low.
it sounds like a fun thing, so Im game in any case!!

Thanks!

Jeff aka "ZApper" :twisted:
by jjones
Mon Sep 13, 2004 4:40 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: My HUGEST apologies to my opponents...
Replies: 3
Views: 9331

OOOOHhhh ..
shoud have known it would be YOU, my most foul of nemesis, my most viscious of opponents that would dare to think I would drop yonder zapstik on my own foot and zzzap ACK umm err well Thanks for the note Keith:)

Jeff aka "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Mon Sep 13, 2004 1:48 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: My HUGEST apologies to my opponents...
Replies: 3
Views: 9331

My HUGEST apologies to my opponents...

Hi all Due to Hurricane Frances I hjave lost a few games due to timeouts and I am furious!!:( I was w.o power and partial phones for 8 damn days...and I assure you all that I have never ever timed out in over 5 years and 4500 games at this site! I feel terrible and I will not let that happen again i...
by jjones
Fri Sep 03, 2004 9:52 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Idea for a tourney
Replies: 44
Views: 78530

Congrats mic!!

Good luck in that OTB as well...I am thinking about getting back into thoe as well, but have to do some hard thinking first..anyhow, heres to another 200 wins for you man !!

Jeff aka """Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Thu Sep 02, 2004 5:37 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Idea for a tourney
Replies: 44
Views: 78530

Hey tim,

As we alreadsy talked about, the Zapper is in and waiting on ALL opponents :holds zapping stik high and proud::: Come and get you some of this!!!! muhahaha

Jeff aka "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Tue Aug 24, 2004 11:11 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: xxxx the Chess !
Replies: 3
Views: 8820

GEEZ
How did someone do that, nonetheless, consider it changed!!
That really makes me mad..someone shall get zapped!!
Jeff aka "zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Mon Aug 23, 2004 4:53 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: xxxx the Chess !
Replies: 3
Views: 8820

xxxx the Chess !

xxxx the chess !

you are the cheaters !!!!

:x [/img]
by jjones
Fri Aug 20, 2004 4:08 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Help me with our next thematic, please!:)
Replies: 7
Views: 13057

Ohh dont you worry MR!!
I will continue to post little challenges to you!

I owe you a few losses, so you are at the top of my "zap" list!!

Jeff aka "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Fri Aug 20, 2004 3:26 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Help me with our next thematic, please!:)
Replies: 7
Views: 13057

No Thematic tourmanents from me for a bit...

Hey everyone Guess my choices for potential opening thematics were low quality, since no one besides a couple people voted for the choices...so i wont worry about doing any Thematics. I might post a couple mini matches as open ended challenges against me in the future if I want to test an opening or...
by jjones
Fri Aug 20, 2004 9:37 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: win number 1000
Replies: 2
Views: 7595

Excellent!! great job and congrats to you for sure :) It has been fun playing you and giving you a few wins as well as loses and draws along the way! Hers to another 1,000 wins for you NOT at my expense mind you ::holds Zap stik in a threatening manner::: Again, excellent going and all the best :) J...
by jjones
Sun Aug 08, 2004 5:38 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Leaving net-chess
Replies: 2
Views: 7360

Hey man!!

i am sorry to see you go, we have had some good good games in the past and some good chats as well!
Best of luck yto you and I hope we will be playing again soon,.take care :)

Jeff aka "zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Sun Aug 08, 2004 8:28 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Help me with our next thematic, please!:)
Replies: 7
Views: 13057

Help me with our next thematic, please!:)

Help me to figure out the next thematic we should have...I am torn between. I am leaving this open for 1 week so we can all see , then I will post the winning thematic that next day at Slowchess! If you have any offbeat opeings or state of theroy opeings mail me or post me and I can try and see what...
by jjones
Sun Aug 08, 2004 8:09 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Ratings here??!
Replies: 4
Views: 10956

Welcome back, Corn Stalk!!
I remember you and its nice to see you back :)
ENJOY, ratings..long story, but please play!! Glad to have you back with us :)

Jeff aka "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Wed Aug 04, 2004 8:16 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Finally, I hit 1400 wins...!
Replies: 7
Views: 12947

Thanks my friend!!
I love playing here and it has been a good 5 years or so..Hope I am here with all of you another 5!! :)

Jeff aka "zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:44 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Finally, I hit 1400 wins...!
Replies: 7
Views: 12947

Actually, I did not count the draws, just totally left them out but yes that lowers the % quite a bit, but I am still a happy Zapper :) My only thing now is coming up with a really good, different thematic or theme tournament that a few of us can have fun with..we shall see! Always good to hear from...
by jjones
Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:34 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Finally, I hit 1400 wins...!
Replies: 7
Views: 12947

Hey..

Right now I am sitting at almost 55% wins which I think is pretty good I suppose?!
You will catch me once I take a year or so off the site :)
You are doing good though, so dont wory about lil ol; Zapper here ;)

Jeff aka Zapper :twisted:
by jjones
Wed Aug 04, 2004 8:27 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Finally, I hit 1400 wins...!
Replies: 7
Views: 12947

Finally, I hit 1400 wins...!

Good morning all! Well, I FINALLY crested over the 1400 win mark! It has been some rough games and times, but I love playing on this site and all my opponents are great ( Well, Keith might be the 1 exception, but he will have his time 8) )! I hope to now surpass the 2,000 win point soon and stay wit...
by jjones
Sun Jun 20, 2004 12:13 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: rating inflation
Replies: 19
Views: 34185

"Arch Rival ???

I let you win sometimes"


Ohhhh just for that, I have an extra strong dose of "Zappage" for you!!!
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzaaaappp mwuahahahahahahahaha

But it is nice to belong to a site that we can all play and have a good time as lots of us do!

JEff aka "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Sat Jun 19, 2004 6:16 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: rating inflation
Replies: 19
Views: 34185

We all know the chess rating has been SO beaten to death over and over...I like to just play Chess, do my best and have FUN! I think Greg does a great job here and let's just play our game and do not worry about the people that are so overinflated...their time will come! Part of the thing that makes...
by jjones
Sat Jun 19, 2004 6:09 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: What is your favorite Opening as White?
Replies: 33
Views: 55075

YOU!!! :) I had a weird feeling that somehow you would say something to my reply! I know what you mean tho, but you take that chance playing any opening or opening move that your opponent will be prepared and try and fry u like a fillet of sole :) A little variety never hurts, I agree and all is wel...
by jjones
Sat Jun 19, 2004 3:23 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: What is your favorite Opening as White?
Replies: 33
Views: 55075

Well of course D4 is the best opening move:) Anyone dare to disagree ::holds zapstik threateningly:: huh huh HA didnt think so :) But seriously, we all have our little favorites, openings and opening moves...personalities are as diverse ad the opening we choose...yet another nuance that makes Chess ...
by jjones
Thu May 27, 2004 11:11 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 1000 finished games at last
Replies: 4
Views: 9169

OH NO< you did NOT go there!!! You wanker!!! :) I will know have to make it my personal vendeta to ZAP your backside all the way to Australia and back multiple times until you yield and admit I am the better :) Seriously tho, it has been truly fun, educational and always a pleasure when we play; reg...
by jjones
Fri May 21, 2004 5:21 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Greg: Advanced Archive Search not working?
Replies: 5
Views: 11444

Hello again; At the risk of becoming a total PIA Is there ANYWAY to convert those htmls into a PGN or CGN format for my data base? If not I will just have to go thhrough manually and sort them out, which I will do, just wasnt sure of there is another way...if not I will live!! Thanks for all the hel...
by jjones
Fri May 21, 2004 5:07 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Greg: Advanced Archive Search not working?
Replies: 5
Views: 11444

Thanks Greg!

By complete archive, you do mean ALL the games from the site ??
That is huge!!

Jeff a.k.a. "Zapper"
by jjones
Fri May 21, 2004 10:44 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Greg: Advanced Archive Search not working?
Replies: 5
Views: 11444

Greg: Advanced Archive Search not working?

Hi Greg I was attempting to pull all my games from the Archives(advanced search) for over a week now and I can never do it successfully. I always get the message that the "Web Page is unavailable"...I have pulled other players games as well as my games against other players and it seems to work ok. ...
by jjones
Tue May 18, 2004 3:20 pm
Forum: Chess News
Topic: Chess is Growing in Central Florida
Replies: 1
Views: 13063

Interesting!!
I might come crawling out of Zapper World for one or more, depending on waht my chedule is...didnt know they were having so many this summer!
GREAT info and thanks !

JEff a.k.a. "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Fri May 07, 2004 5:30 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Long time no play
Replies: 7
Views: 16013

Hi Tim. Damn my friend...there is nothing I can say that I am sure has not been said to you. My thoughts are with you and I will always remember our games very fondly, wins losses and draws! If you decide to play, know you will always be welcome at my chessboard!! You TAKE CARE and my very best wish...
by jjones
Mon Apr 19, 2004 4:44 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 50 games
Replies: 5
Views: 10908

Congratulations to you!!

50 games is a great start and before you know it, you will be as hopeless as the rest of us 400+ game winners:)
Glad to see you haveing such a good start!!

Jeff aka "zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Sat Apr 10, 2004 11:52 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Oppenents average rating and game record
Replies: 6
Views: 12816

I understood, and wasnt meaning it personally..

I understood, and I did not mean for it to sound like it was attacking on anyone for any reason at all! I just wanted everyone to know I love this site and just playing...that is all... I didnt mean any disrespect...honestly! I just want to play Chess and have nice chats...and I how everything is ra...
by jjones
Sat Apr 10, 2004 10:01 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Oppenents average rating and game record
Replies: 6
Views: 12816

Hello all :) We have been down this road before, and I still think that this site is meant to play game have fun and a good chat! Thats the main reason I am here...and I think I earn what I get, win, lose or draw! It is the simple to me...I am here to play and enjoy! IF I truly cared anymore as to m...
by jjones
Wed Apr 07, 2004 11:13 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Mini-thematics
Replies: 4
Views: 8990

Keith...

HA HA HA Soooooooo thats the way you are gonna be is it, big boy?! :)

Well, if you want a good solid thrashing, I have something posted for you, IF you are brave enough :)

JEff a.a "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Tue Apr 06, 2004 8:20 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Mini-thematics
Replies: 4
Views: 8990

Mini-thematics

Hello all If anyone out there ever wishes to have a partner to play against with a specific opening..let me know! I love all the d pawn openings and would probably go for the E pawn as well or English! Just let me know thru slowchess or my e-mail (JeffJ45862@aol.com) and once I say its kool, you can...
by jjones
Mon Apr 05, 2004 4:58 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: New Thematic starting soon!
Replies: 9
Views: 20394

Thanks Telly

Hey Telly! Thanks for letting the guys know all those variations...the QID is quite an interesting opening and a few lines tend to get tactical, especiallly the pawn sacrifice offered in the Rubenstein Variation ( I have really worked on that line as Black, and it can be very poisonous)! That is the...
by jjones
Sun Apr 04, 2004 6:42 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: New Thematic starting soon!
Replies: 9
Views: 20394

Correct!!

ARGHHHHHHH :x

IT IS!!
I totally forgot it!!
OK i am reposting Keith...I hope you are on!!!
I cannot believe I FORGOT that dad gum 3rd move for Black ARGHHH

Jeff aka "Zapper" :twisted: "feeling stoopid"
by jjones
Sun Apr 04, 2004 5:16 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: New Thematic starting soon!
Replies: 9
Views: 20394

Hmmm

Alrighty then!!! :shock:

I shall make it my Holy Grail, so to speak, to throttle you in a game OR games soon :)
Take that , you heathen :)


JEff aka "zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Sun Apr 04, 2004 2:41 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: New Thematic starting soon!
Replies: 9
Views: 20394

I will post earlier

Hi Keith!

I will post it NOW then, and hope you get this so you may join:)
Who knows, maybe I can beat you for a change?!?!

JEff a.a. "Zapper" :twisted:
by jjones
Sun Apr 04, 2004 12:21 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: New Thematic starting soon!
Replies: 9
Views: 20394

New Thematic starting soon!

Hey all!! :) I am going to post a QUEEN's INDIAN THEMATIC on the site this evening.. The opening moves: 1. d4 Nf6; 2. c4, e6; 3. Nf3 I will do this in the mid-evening, and plan to have 8 slots with 2 games each...30d+2d time limit..if you are interested you now know to be ready; Probably after 7:00p...
by jjones
Sun Apr 04, 2004 12:15 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Net-Chess birthday - forgot again.
Replies: 7
Views: 14591

Birthday

WOW That is so kool!! I have been here since October of that year...damn..now I feel even older :) Thanks Greg, you and this site sure have come along way, and it gets better and better:) I have made some killer friends here, and hope to make more and we get through another year and another and anot...