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by iamachessstudent
Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:01 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: g1105108295
Replies: 18
Views: 31278

Re: g1105108295

It was a fun game Brian! and as I have told you TAKE YOUR TIME..you will be amazed what happens of you spend even an extra minute or 2 on your moves... you see so much more and you can spot threats easier.... As for your game, David was right about 40. Qxd6!! is a sure winner ! On your 12th move Bri...
by iamachessstudent
Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:18 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Finds!
Replies: 3
Views: 7892

Re: Finds!

GREAT STORY!!!

More power to that son of yours... that's priceless:)

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Sat Jun 16, 2012 3:03 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Cliff is alive and well :)
Replies: 1
Views: 5277

Cliff is alive and well :)

Hey ALL

I have talked to Cliff and he is doing REALLY good...

Hes gonna be back soon, and up date the Zapper tournaments and comment!

Let's give him a big HELLO and wish him well
GET BACK SOON CLIFF!
by iamachessstudent
Sun May 27, 2012 11:41 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Happy Memorial Day
Replies: 4
Views: 10292

Re: Happy Memorial Day

AGREED!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERY 1!
by iamachessstudent
Fri May 18, 2012 8:28 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: gotta have a soccer thread
Replies: 4
Views: 8588

Re: gotta have a soccer thread

Soccer.......omg


alrighty then.....good luck

joshua
by iamachessstudent
Sun May 13, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Game of the Month #2
Replies: 6
Views: 11459

Re: Game of the Month #2

Thank you Greg!
Next game Ill try and see if I cant make those diagrams work:)

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Sun May 13, 2012 6:34 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Game of the Month #2
Replies: 6
Views: 11459

Re: Game of the Month #2

I'm sorry HANS wow im getting old lol

Good to see you pointing out the choice of opening that Black could have played...
Very good stuff!!
TY for your comments for sure !!:)

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Sat May 12, 2012 8:59 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Game of the Month #2
Replies: 6
Views: 11459

Game of the Month #2

THE GAME OF THE MONTH: [Event "m1334597361"] [Site "net-chess.com"] [Date "2012.05.04"] [Round "1"] [White "krambambuli"] [Black "jvanmechelen"] [Result "1-0"] [WhiteElo "2708"] [BlackElo "2501"] [Game "g1105107329"] Of course, this is a game from BOARD 2 of the ZAPPER 2012 Tournament! I have inclu...
by iamachessstudent
Thu May 10, 2012 9:53 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Weekly updateson the Zapper 2012 for all5 boards are up
Replies: 2
Views: 5877

Weekly updateson the Zapper 2012 for all5 boards are up

Just posted!
All 5 boards with games and reviews!

I got to all 5 boards for this weeks reviews and will be doing some game analysis next week week!
Hope u enjoy the read and Good Chess!!

joshua
by iamachessstudent
Thu May 10, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

ZAPPER 2012 BOARD 5 Now,I finish up this weeks updates with our own Board 5:) [Event "m1335680299"] [Site "net-chess.com"] [Date "1969.12.31"] [Round "1"] [White "capacuba"] [Black "hgrayson"] [Result ""] [WhiteElo "2274"] [BlackElo "2166"] [Game "g1105108669"] KING's INDIAN 1.d4 Ng8f6 A good start:...
by iamachessstudent
Thu May 10, 2012 9:33 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

and now the ZAPPER 2012 BOARD 4 !? Game BREAKDOWN for this week !! FIRST An overview of thew opening moves for this match: 1.e4= 3 Games 1.d4= 1Game 1. b4= 3 games 1.g3= 2Game2 1.Nf3 =1 game TOTAL 10Games This review will be a little unique; since some of the games have been decided, I will try and ...
by iamachessstudent
Thu May 10, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

I continue my coverage on the the 2012 Zapper Memorial: ZAPPER 2012 BOARD 3 [Event "m1334626831"] [Site "net-chess.com"] [Date "1969.12.31"] [Round "1"] [White "gregorgysi"] [Black "cliff"] [Result ""] [WhiteElo "2379"] [BlackElo "2703"] [Game "g1105107350"] SICILIAN DEFENSE,WING DEFERRED GAMBIT 1.e...
by iamachessstudent
Thu May 10, 2012 8:35 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

NowI move to the Zapper 2012 Board 2 Report: Week 3 ! I am looking looking the Board 2 in the Zapper 2012 Tournament: [Event "m1334597361"] [Site "net-chess.com"] [Date "1969.12.31"] [Round "1"] [White "krambambuli"] [Black "dmitryogloblin"] [Result ""] [WhiteElo "2708"] [BlackElo "2378"] [Game "g11...
by iamachessstudent
Thu May 10, 2012 8:07 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Hey all you Chess enthusiasts and Brian:) Here are the updates for the Zapper 2012, we will start with board 1 : [Event "m1334532415"] [Site "net-chess.com"] [Date "1969.12.31"] [Round "1"] [White "gkthomas"] [Black "pcmvr"] [Result ""] [WhiteElo "2830"] [BlackElo "2844"] [Game "g1105107189"] CLASSI...
by iamachessstudent
Sat May 05, 2012 2:40 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL 2012 Zapper Memoriial Scoreboard
Replies: 4
Views: 8308

Re: OFFICIAL 2012 Zapper Memoriial Scoreboard

Not a problem Cliff!

We all wish your wife a good and speedy recovery and your eyes on better PC so you can really enjoy these Zapper reports!

Thinking of you and wishing you the best!!

joshua
by iamachessstudent
Fri May 04, 2012 8:47 am
Forum: Chess News
Topic: World Chess Championship 2012
Replies: 19
Views: 48249

Re: World Chess Championship 2012

I know Playchess.com has a room devoted to it 1 room for nonpaying members that u can follow the moves.. another room for paying members that will have GM Daniel King among other commentating live on it! This is all i know as of now, Im sure chessbase.com will also have coverage Will tell more as I ...
by iamachessstudent
Wed May 02, 2012 5:32 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Brian's Game of the Day
Replies: 6
Views: 11351

Re: Brian's Game of the Day

Well said Eugene..

I make it a point to focus on my move and not even READ the comment until I have decided on a move and played it..then Ill chat it up because I have also gotten distracted and played a real blooooper of a move !
by iamachessstudent
Wed May 02, 2012 12:38 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Brian's Game of the Day
Replies: 6
Views: 11351

Re: Brian's Game of the Day

Ugh NO NO NO
I surely did not~
It was just a case of him finding the right move after a mistake, and I SAID it was a well played game
pfttttttt

joshua
by iamachessstudent
Wed May 02, 2012 9:06 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Brian's Game of the Day
Replies: 6
Views: 11351

Brian's Game of the Day

Hey Bri! Here is the game we talked about and I hope I am able to point some things out to you... as always any1 can comment or add their analysis and thoughts in !:) [Event "m1334336755"] [Site "net-chess.com"] [Date "2012.04.25"] [Round "1"] [White "cmulligan"] [Black "islanderfan"] [Result "1-0"]...
by iamachessstudent
Wed May 02, 2012 7:29 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Josh game of the day
Replies: 10
Views: 18363

Re: Josh game of the day

TY Bri!

Hans: Good diagram and you are right, a very good example of how dangerous that entire line is!
by iamachessstudent
Tue May 01, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

ZAPPER 2012 BOARD 5 I cover the Board 5 games here ! [Event "m1335680299"] [Site "net-chess.com"] [Date "1969.12.31"] [Round "1"] [White "capacuba"] [Black "hgrayson"] [Result ""] [WhiteElo "2274"] [BlackElo "2166"] [Game "g1105108669"] 1.d4 Ng8f6 A good start:) [Event "m1335680299"] [Site "net-ches...
by iamachessstudent
Tue May 01, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

and now the ZAPPER 2012 BOARD 4 !? Game BREAKDOWN Im not sure if this is the correct board BUT I will look at the games and make a correction if I have to later FIRST An overview of thew opening moves for this match: 1.e4= 3 Games 1.d4= 1Game 1. b4= 3 games 1.g3= 2Game2 1.Nf3 =1 game TOTAL 10Games T...
by iamachessstudent
Tue May 01, 2012 9:48 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

I continue my coverage on the the 2012 Zapper Memorial: ZAPPER 2012 BOARD 3 [Event "m1334626831"] [Site "net-chess.com"] [Date "1969.12.31"] [Round "1"] [White "gregorgysi"] [Black "cliff"] [Result ""] [WhiteElo "2379"] [BlackElo "2703"] [Game "g1105107350"] 1.e4 c5 2.a3 Nb8c6 3.b4 cxb4 4.axb4 Nc6xb...
by iamachessstudent
Tue May 01, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

Zapper 2012 Board 2 Report: I am looking looking the Board 2 in the Zapper 2012 Tournament: [Event "m1334597361"] [Site "net-chess.com"] [Date "1969.12.31"] [Round "1"] [White "krambambuli"] [Black "dmitryogloblin"] [Result ""] [WhiteElo "2708"] [BlackElo "2378"] [Game "g1105107333"] 1.e4 e5 2.f4 ex...
by iamachessstudent
Tue May 01, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Josh game of the day
Replies: 10
Views: 18363

Re: Josh game of the day

I can answer that in concrete variations... IF White plays 15. b3 then Black has a nice choice of a couple moves: 15...Rxe4 which is direct and strong....White can try 16. Qh5 for a main attack, but then 15...Qg5! REALLY holds everything and gives Black many threats...and if White decides to try" to...
by iamachessstudent
Tue May 01, 2012 8:18 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Josh game of the day
Replies: 10
Views: 18363

Re: Josh game of the day

Hey Bri Its not anything I can show you in specific moves or variations...the nature of the position is easier for White to mess it up than it is black. The a and b pawns White has CANT be pushed yet, he has to deal with the threat to his Knight and the reorganization of Black's pieces to attack the...
by iamachessstudent
Tue May 01, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

LOL Thanks Cliff and I'd have to agree! Thank you for the match numbers as I can spot report on ALL the matches in the weeks to come !:) NOW Onto The continuing Report of the Round 1 Board 1 Zapper Memorial: I have some followup to do on these great games going on...I will NOT do any analyzing on th...
by iamachessstudent
Tue May 01, 2012 4:30 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Josh game of the day
Replies: 10
Views: 18363

Re: Josh game of the day

Hello there Brian and Hans! Well, good questions Brian...and I liked Han's explanations and I just want to add a few things on that: This whole variation of the Sveshnikov Sicilian is very, very dangerous to the unprepared player, both as White, but more so as black! That sacrifice on b5 on move 11 ...
by iamachessstudent
Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Net-Chess Game of the Month
Replies: 21
Views: 29290

Re: Net-Chess Game of the Month

Thanks Nils

I have the time this summer, which I'm devoting mainly to my Chess and the site...
It;ll be ok :)

Im just glad to see everyone helping out and making it an even better thing :)

ioshua
by iamachessstudent
Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Net-Chess Game of the Month
Replies: 21
Views: 29290

Re: Net-Chess Game of the Month

THANK YOU GREG for that kick . diagram :) THANK YOU Nils, i loved your thoughts and remarks on the game GOOD, GOOD STUFF fro all of you as far as feedback and questions and everything...this was fun and I hope to do it again soon... This is really a good example of the site contributing and really m...
by iamachessstudent
Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Net-Chess Game of the Month
Replies: 21
Views: 29290

Re: Net-Chess Game of the Month

Sure Brian:) first: follow this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoy_(chess) the official definition is this : In chess, decoying is the tactic of ensnaring a piece, usually the king or queen, by forcing it to move to a poisoned square with a sacrifice on that square. In laymans turn Bri.. is is...
by iamachessstudent
Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:09 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Net-Chess Game of the Month
Replies: 21
Views: 29290

Re: Net-Chess Game of the Month

The Game Annotation : I am through and I hope I have done everyone in the site proud! I included a definition in my footnotes for those that are not familiar with the terms..please ASK INPUT correct or add to these annotations; they are definitely not finite! :) A Nils game, no clue who was playing ...
by iamachessstudent
Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Net-Chess Game of the Month
Replies: 21
Views: 29290

Re: Net-Chess Game of the Month

Thank you,overly kind sir
I hope these annotations are pleasing to everyone, but please INPUT We all miss things and Im no different...

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Net-Chess Game of the Month
Replies: 21
Views: 29290

Re: Net-Chess Game of the Month

I will answer that Bri, and then I am working on the whole game as speak... but typically in these set ups for WHITE you play Re1 to PUSH e4 at a early time...the Knight on D2 and the rook at E1 will help White to force e4 to open the game,usually to his advantage... Lots of the old Kings Indian Att...
by iamachessstudent
Sun Apr 29, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Net-Chess Game of the Month
Replies: 21
Views: 29290

Re: Net-Chess Game of the Month

Excellent Sight Eugene!

16. f4 keeps the game tight, even tho Black still has a tight edge...
Ill be posting my notes to this game later tonight for discussion...

Out of curiosity Nils, did you play the White or black color??

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Net-Chess Game of the Month
Replies: 21
Views: 29290

Re: Net-Chess Game of the Month

Hey Nils! SURE Ill comment and of course I want feedback :) RedKetchup..I was analyzing games, but not in this format.. So I'm gonna take this game Nils gave me and work on it a couple days and get back to everyone here:) TYVM Nils and all comments, analysis feedback, questions, errors are m ore tha...
by iamachessstudent
Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:09 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Net-Chess Game of the Month
Replies: 21
Views: 29290

Net-Chess Game of the Month

How would you all feel about that?

I, or someone could give me a game for this column,
It would be analyzed deeply, but in common sense terms, so every one could benefit from it?!

sounds like a good idea or no?
Let me know your thoughts...

TYVM:)

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:45 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

My oh MY and WHAT A big gun he has

Pleased to meet ya lol

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Sat Apr 28, 2012 6:50 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Net-Chess Comics
Replies: 1
Views: 4536

Re: Net-Chess Comics

ROFL
Nice to wake up to a little humor :)

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:10 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

and now the ZAPPER 2012 BOARD 4 !? Game BREAKDOWN Im not sure if this is the correct board BUT I will look at the games and make a correction if I have to later :) FIRST An overview of thew opening moves for this match: 1.e4= 3 Games 1.d4= 1Game 1. b4= 3 games 1.g3= 2Game2 1.Nf3 =1 game TOTAL 10Game...
by iamachessstudent
Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:30 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

ZAPPER 2012 BOARD 3 updates!! have gotten the Match Games for Board 3, so I thought Id be fair and post the games thus far and make a few comments without ruining the games themselves :) Let's get started!!! : First a brief rundown of the Pawn preferred to advance in this match: 1.e4= 5 games 1.d4= ...
by iamachessstudent
Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:14 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

LOL
I shall Definitely be on the look out for that fiendish defense:)
by iamachessstudent
Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

The continuing Report of the Round 1 Board 1 Zapper Memorial: I have some followup to do on these great games going on...I will NOT do any analyzing on the game going on, just giving alternate variations and opinions so I cant influence the games in any way :) [Event "m1334532415"] [Site "net-chess....
by iamachessstudent
Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

Sure Cliff...
Just e mail me the match numbers and I can put something together that will do us proud :)

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:17 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Team Tournament Time
Replies: 16
Views: 28065

Re: Team Tournament Time

LOL
Ugh no one,l I got my names and mails confused...
my bad
Im glad every one is enjoying and yes the Dutch is a pain for me...there are so many ways to face it but allot give black just a good game...
It can be hard to choose a plan of attack for White...

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:26 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Team Tournament Time
Replies: 16
Views: 28065

Re: Team Tournament Time

thanks Charles:)
That means a lot to me

and I KNOW BRIAN, but sometimes a Draw is just fine lol

Next round of games this weekend and Ill put them up
TY for everything and good chess:)

Joshua
by iamachessstudent
Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:24 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

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
by iamachessstudent
Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports
Replies: 52
Views: 71125

Re: 2012 Zapper Memorial Tournament Reports

The Zapper 2012 Memorial This is a breakdown of the Board 1, Round 1 Match Games thus far: I thought it would be interesting to give an opening breakdown and fast comments and synopsis to the games that are going down on Board 1 for the Zapper Memorial, the competition is very intense and the games ...
by iamachessstudent
Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Team Tournament Time
Replies: 16
Views: 28065

Re: Team Tournament Time

Hello all! Just getting back home and going through this weekend's games I played for the the Team Championships...things went pretty well as we won our match by a score of 12-8; our lower boards 8-10 really won the Match as the top 5 boards besides my score were all even...many times in a Team comp...