MuseBlog Chess, v. 2

We tried team chess the first time around, and it eventually turned into one-on-one games. This time, let’s start with two-player games.

Results so far:
Purple Panda vs. TMFA: 2-0
Midnight Fiddler vs. Agrrrfishi: …
Adeia vs. Red-tailed HAWK: …
~~Taiwan Hippo Fan~~ Raynpho vs. ZVX: …
Eragon vs. Logogeo96

Board 1: Midnight Fiddler (White) vs. Agrrrfishi (Black)
###pgn###
1. a4 f5
2. c4 h5
3. Nc3 Rh6
4. b3 g5
5. a5 Nf6
6. e3 Bg7
7. a3
%%%pgn%%%

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Board 2: The Man for Aeiou (White) vs. Purple Panda (Black)
Game over — Black won.
###pgn###
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. d4 e5xd4
4. Bb5 Qf6
5. O-O Bd6
6. Na3 a6
7. Bd3 Ne5
8. Re1 Nh6
9. Nxd4 Bc5
10. Nb5 a6xb5
11. Nxb5 O-O
12. Re3 Bxe3
13. f2xe3 c6
14. Nd6 Qxd6
15. Bd2 Ne5g4
16. h3 Qh2+
17. Kf1 Qh1+
18. Ke2 Qxg2+
19. Ke1 Qf2++
%%%pgn%%%

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Board 3: Adeia (White) vs. Red-tailed HAWK (Black)
###pgn###
1. a4 e5
2. b3 d5
3. h3 Be7
4. d3 Nc6
5. g4 Bh4
6. Rh2 Bf6
7. f3 Bh4+
%%%pgn%%%

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Board 4: Raynpho (White) vs. ZVX (Black)
###pgn###
1. e4 Nf6
2. Nc3 e5
3. d3 Bd6
4. Nf3 O-O
5. Nb5 Nc6
6. h3 a6
7. c4 Nb4
8. Bd2 c5
9. Nxd6 Nh5
10. a3 Qf6
11. Nf5 g6
12. Nh6+ Kh8
13. a3xb4 Nf4
14. b4xc5 d6
15. Ng4 d6xc5
16. g4xf6
%%%pgn%%%

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Board 5: Eragon (White) vs. Logogeo96 (Black)
###pgn###
1. e4 b5
2. Nf3 Ba6
3. Qe2 b4
4. b3
%%%pgn%%%

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(For reference, the squares are coded like this:)

BLACK


a8 b8 c8 d8 e8 f8 g8 h8

a7 b7 c7 d7 e7 f7 g7 h7

a6 b6 c6 c6 e6 f6 g6 h6

a5 b5 c5 d5 e5 f5 g5 h5

a4 b4 c4 d4 e4 f4 g4 h4

a3 b3 c3 d3 e3 f3 g3 h3

a2 b2 c2 d2 e2 f2 g2 h2

a1 b1 c1 d1 e1 f1 g1 h1

WHITE

Date: July 20, 2008

Author: Robert Coontz (Administrator)

Categories: Chess, The Universe, Things We like

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 20th, 2008 @ 21:52

How long has this been up?

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Midnight Fiddler (she of the 2 spdzk and 500 PiePoints)

in July 20th, 2008 @ 21:57

I completely stink at chess, but i could give it a try…..but please be patient with me, I’m not very good, and it’s been ages since I last played.

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Agrrrfishi

in July 20th, 2008 @ 22:09

I will!

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 20th, 2008 @ 22:27

The games will be most fun with players of similar strengths. Please rate yourself A, B, or C. (There’s no need to get more detailed than that; self-rating is imprecise anyway.)

I’d guess that TMFA would rate himself an A and that Midnight Fiddler gives herself a C. How about you, Agrrrfishi?

(1) Not long.

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 20th, 2008 @ 22:31

Yes, A.

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Agrrrfishi

in July 20th, 2008 @ 22:35

I’m kind of a B-C, in between there. I’ve been playing for a while, but never on the computer, so I might need a bit of help figuring it out.

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Midnight Fiddler (she of the 2 spdzk and 500 PiePoints)

in July 20th, 2008 @ 22:37

Another thing, I’m going to be gone from the 26th of this month to the first of August, with no possibility of internet access. I’m not sure how long these games will last, but whoever I play against (I’d like to, if anyone else wants to play with me) will have to be patient with me there.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 20th, 2008 @ 22:47

(7) These games can go on for years, as far as I’m concerned. Why don’t we match you up with Agrrfishi? *tosses a coin* The coin toss gives White to Midnight Fiddler.

TMFA, I think you and Purple Panda would make good opponents, if she wants to play.

One thing all players need to do is to learn chess notation. GAPAs are going to be adding these moves to the virtual boards, so please make our jobs as easy as possible.

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Agrrrfishi

in July 20th, 2008 @ 22:50

Hahaha! Black is my lucky color, even though you’re probably going to beat me in fve minutes!
Notation? What kind of notation?

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 20th, 2008 @ 22:55

On the original chess thread, see the letters and numbers in the boxes to the right of the chessboard diagrams? That’s chess notation. It tells what the moves are. Another diagram at comment 13 will help.

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Midnight Fiddler (she of the 2 spdzk and 500 PiePoints)

in July 20th, 2008 @ 22:55

8~ Okay. And I’ll have to dig out my “learn to play chess” book for the chess notation……I think it’s down in the barn. Until then, humor me, I’ve never played online before. *is somewhat nervous*

Agrrrfishi, do you mind if we start tomorrow? I have to get off the computer, and I’ll get the book that has chess notation tomorrow. Thanks! I’ll be on sometime in the afternoon, probably, or at night; that’s when I usually get some time for the computer.

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Midnight Fiddler (she of the 2 spdzk and 500 PiePoints)

in July 20th, 2008 @ 23:00

Why has the entire blog gone into boldface print???? It’s strange.

9~ Ah, if I’m lucky. I seriously haven’t played in years, and even then it was against my dad. (who always beats me. ALWAYS.)

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 20th, 2008 @ 23:07

Wikipedia has a good article on algebraic chess notation:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algebraic_chess_notation

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Midnight Fiddler (she of the 2 spdzk and 500 PiePoints)

in July 20th, 2008 @ 23:11

Okay, I sort of get chess notation, I’ve seen it before, but never used it.
When I make a move in the middle of the game, say, a pawn on 4d. do I simply say, “4d to 5e” (if I’m taking someone)? In other words, do you call the piece you are moving by the square it is currently on, and then to where it is to go? (I’m assuming that this is the most logical solution, but I just want to make sure.)

BTW, the boldface has stopped, it was just weird for a moment…..

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 20th, 2008 @ 23:16

(14) The square is named “d4” (letters come first).

You may specify both the square you’re moving from and the one you’re moving to. In standard notation, though, you just specify the square you’re moving to (unless it’s unclear which of two pieces is moving there). If no piece is specified, then it’s understood that a Pawn is moving. So “Be5” means you’re moving a Bishop to square e5, but simply “e5” means you’re moving a Pawn there.

When you post a move, please specify which board you’re on (Board 1 in your case) and the number of the move. (Check the game record next to the diagram if you’re in doubt.)

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Midnight Fiddler (she of the 2 spdzk and 500 PiePoints)

in July 20th, 2008 @ 23:20

15~ Oh. Oops. But if you only specify the square you’re moving to, then how do you know which piece? I suppose you use an abbreviation for the piece (as in your example, B for bishop). what are the other abbreviations? r for rook, K for King, Q for queen, etc? And pawn has no letter?

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 20th, 2008 @ 23:23

(16) Exactly. Use capital letters for pieces: K = King, Q = Queen, R = Rook, N = Knight (because “K” is the King), B = Bishop.

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Midnight Fiddler (she of the 2 spdzk and 500 PiePoints)

in July 20th, 2008 @ 23:24

Okay, I’m going off to bed, it’s after midnight. (I should be practicing now, no? )

Anyway, I’ll start tomorrow…..thanks for the help Robert, and go get some sleep, it’s way too late to be awake. (Even though I am still, heh, I’m a hypocrite)
See you tomorrow!

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 20th, 2008 @ 23:26

As MF advised, I’m signing off now and going to bed. Launching this chess tournament has kept me up later than I’d planned. Maybe Rosanne will be around to moderate for the even-later-night shift. Good night, everybody!

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 21st, 2008 @ 00:11

White, Board 2, Move 1.
Queen’s Gambit Opening:
d4

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Vixen in the Eyes of the Moon

in July 21st, 2008 @ 03:38

oooohh!!!! when I come back from summer camp I’ll sign up!

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 06:13

(20) Hold on, TMFA! We don’t know who your opponent is or whether you’re White or Black.

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ï£¿ Â¡Red-tailed HAWK! ï£¿ [6,537 piepoints Â©, 16 spdzk points and 22 KAG points] ï¿½|ï¿½

in July 21st, 2008 @ 07:48

*Walks in room*

*Raises wing* I’d be happy to play! Unless the list at the top means I’ve been disqualified.

I like the idea of having separate boards. It was much too confusing when multiple people were playing in the same game, and I was always afraid any plan I made would be spoiled when someone else tried to move in a way they found useful.

It looks like Robert is choosing sides for people, so I don’t need to come up with a suggestion. This thread is looking much easier–the benefit of experience!

I should be back in the afternoon. Perhaps somebody else will come to play a game by then.

Oh, and I guess I’d be a B, or perhaps an A. More like a B, but it depends what everybody else is really.

Red-tailed HAWK

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Purple Panda

in July 21st, 2008 @ 07:49

I’d love to play!

I don’t know what to rate myself, though. I’ve been playing for awhile, but only against family members so I really don’t have any way to compare.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 08:01

Righto: Purple Panda vs. TMFA on Board 2. The coin toss assigns White to Pan. Now to find an opponent for HAWK.

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Agrrrfishi

in July 21st, 2008 @ 08:15

11-That would be fine. Can we start later? Right now I have to abaysit. But I promise I’ll learn the notation as fast as possible.

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kiwimuncher (2 B-Day points)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 09:38

How would you play chess here?

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 09:43

Watch and see, Grasshopper.

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Adeia

in July 21st, 2008 @ 10:06

I’ll play HAWK! I’m a B/C depending on the day…

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 10:12

(29) Done, Adeia! The coin toss gives you White.

Midnight Fiddler, Purple Panda, and Adeia may move whenever they are ready.

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iÅ¹âˆšÒ²! (411 piepoints 47 brain points)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 10:50

I’ll play on black!

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Purple Panda

in July 21st, 2008 @ 10:54

I’m going to be very boring and move e4.

Board 2: 1. e4

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Taiwan Hippo Fan

in July 21st, 2008 @ 12:13

I want to play, but I’m not a very good chess player.

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gnash

in July 21st, 2008 @ 12:59

I guess chess isn’t too popular here.

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gnash

in July 21st, 2008 @ 13:11

sorry if I’m wrong, but I’d expect the game to start earlier in a more chessy community. In chess you must dominate the board in Muse blog you dominate the world. quite similar

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ÃÃŸâ‚¬Æ’

in July 21st, 2008 @ 13:46

Maybe I’ll play. *thinks it over* Naw, no. Better not. *leaves*

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 21st, 2008 @ 14:04

Board 2, black, e5

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Adeia

in July 21st, 2008 @ 14:11

Shoot… I go first… I’m always black….
ummm … Board 3, move 1… a2 to a4

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Random Kokopelli_97

in July 21st, 2008 @ 14:13

If I knew how to play I would ,but (glares at Mom) somebody… I’m not saying who …didn’t pay attention when Grandpa taught her.

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Adeia

in July 21st, 2008 @ 14:17

Your turn HAWK!

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Random Kokopelli_97

in July 21st, 2008 @ 14:17

(sorry for double post)
I think there should be Muse Mancala. It’s realy fun.
I know this has nothing to do with chess, but I had to say something.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 14:19

(33) THF, I’ll take that as a sign-in and put you on Board 4 as White against ZVX — your move!

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Purple Panda

in July 21st, 2008 @ 14:47

Board 2: 2. Bc4

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 21st, 2008 @ 15:07

Board 2, move 2 d5!

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 21st, 2008 @ 15:08

I mean e5. no !. Thats Something else.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 15:11

(44) e5 was your first move, TMFA. Are you moving d5 for your second move?

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 21st, 2008 @ 15:23

d5.

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Taiwan Hippo Fan

in July 21st, 2008 @ 15:34

I’m really excited to play this, even though/especially because I haven’t gone all the way to the end of a chess game in years.

1. e4

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Purple Panda

in July 21st, 2008 @ 15:37

Board 2: 3. Bxd5.

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 21st, 2008 @ 16:00

Nf6

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Midnight Fiddler (she of the 2 spdzk and 500 PiePoints)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 17:25

26~ I’m ready to start now, I’m not sure if you’re on though, since I just got here myself and haven’t been scanning the recent comments bar…..

Board 1: First move: a4. (pawn)

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Agrrrfishi

in July 21st, 2008 @ 17:49

I’m very confuzzled…how do you do chess notation again?

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 18:07

See comment 13. Or fake it and we’ll try to figure out what you mean.

Maybe this will help:

Reminder: K = King, Q = Queen, R = Rook, N = Knight (because â€œKâ€ is the King), B = Bishop

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Midnight Fiddler (she of the 2 spdzk and 500 PiePoints)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 18:16

52` Looking at the board from the White’s side, count 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 towards the Black’s side of the board. Then, also from the white’s side, go a,b,c,d,e,f,gh from left to right along the bottom of the board. It makes a grid, so that each box has it’s own combination of a letter and number, like a4. (the square four squares up from the White’s side, to the far left. Where my oawn is right now.)

Actually, Robert, it’s easier to tell what the chess notation is from the white’s side, Agrrrfishi and I could swap, since I have a very basic idea of the chess notation and could probably bumble my way from black’s side. (Note, this isn’t an insult to Agrrrfishi, but if it would make it easier I’m game to try it.)

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Midnight Fiddler (she of the 2 spdzk and 500 PiePoints)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 18:18

Oh, yeah, like Robert’s comment.

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Purple Panda

in July 21st, 2008 @ 18:25

Two a4 and two e4 opening moves. Interesting.

Board 2: 4. Bb3.

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Rebecca Lasley (Administrator)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 18:26

(52) It helped me to draw out my own chessboard and label each square (a1, b1, c1, &c) because I kept getting ranks and files transposed in my head. I then played along with the games on the first thread using scraps of paper labeled K, Q, B, N, and R as appropriate, leaving the pawns blank. The combination of visuals and physical placement helped secure the layout reasonably well in my mind.

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Purple Panda

in July 21st, 2008 @ 18:36

It took me awhile to get used to the chess notation, but I think I’ve figured it out now. The only thing I would have to look up would be more uncommon moves like queenside castling or en passant moves, though I think it would be easy to memorize them as well.

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 21st, 2008 @ 18:44

Nxe4

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Agrrrfishi

in July 21st, 2008 @ 19:19

Oh! I get it now! Thanks! The diagram realy helps, too. But I think I’ll stick with black.
Ok.. let’s see, how about f5?

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Midnight Fiddler (she of the 2 spdzk and 500 PiePoints)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 19:24

Board 1: c4?

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Midnight Fiddler (she of the 2 spdzk and 500 PiePoints)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 19:25

See you later, Mom just cam in and told me to get OFF THE COMPUTER.

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Agrrrfishi

in July 21st, 2008 @ 20:05

h5

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Purple Panda

in July 21st, 2008 @ 20:11

Board 2: 5. Qh5.

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kiwimuncher (2 B-Day points)

in July 21st, 2008 @ 20:39

Oh. So the players type in the piece and spot where they want it to be moved on here and the GAPAs move them on the boards? Cool. Sounds kind of complicated though.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 09:01

Fiddler, TMFA, HAWK, and ZVX — it’s your move.

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ï£¿ Â¡Red-tailed HAWK! ï£¿ [6,537 piepoints Â©, 16 spdzk points and 22 KAG points] ï¿½|ï¿½

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 09:48

Board 3: 1. e5

Red-tailed HAWK

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 10:25

g7

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 10:26

I mean g6

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Adeia

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 10:31

Board 3 move 2: b2 to b3

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ï£¿ Â¡Red-tailed HAWK! ï£¿ [6,537 piepoints Â©, 16 spdzk points and 22 KAG points] ï¿½|ï¿½

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 10:54

Board 3: 2. d5

Red-tailed HAWK

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 11:04

If ZVX doesn’t show up today, we’ll find another opponent for THF.

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Adeia

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 11:09

Board 3 move 3 : h2 to h3

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Purple Panda

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 11:46

Board 2: 6. Qxe5+

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 12:02

Be7

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Purple Panda

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 12:14

Board 2: 7. Qxh8+

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 12:22

Bf8

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Purple Panda

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 12:30

Board 2: 8. Qxh7.

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 12:50

Board 2 move 8 black Nf6

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Purple Panda

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 12:59

Board 2: 9. Qxf7#

Checkmate!

So, what do we do now?

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 13:13

You could analyze it a little. For example, White would have had a harder time if Black had played 8. … Qf6 instead of 8. … Nf6.

Then we’ll have to find you another ~~victim~~ opponent.

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Purple Panda

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 13:43

Yes, definitely.

In move 5, Black should have moved Nd6 instead of g6 to avoid the checkmate, because in moving g6 he exposed his Rook, which allowed me to fork his King, Rook, and Knight.

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 14:02

Wow. That was fast.
I need to look harder.
New Game?

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 14:03

I’ll be white this time.
e4.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 14:08

(82) I think 5. … Qf6 would have been better, though, because it would have saved the pawn while counterattacking the white pawn on f2.

I’ve set up another game with TMFA, if you’re up for it.

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Agrrrfishi

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 14:11

Midnight Fiddler? Where are you…?

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Purple Panda

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 14:26

Robert- Yes, that would have been a good move.

Board 2: 1. e5.

It’s more difficult to be Black in terms of notation, because you have to count backwards or flip the board around.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 14:31

It’s easy to flip the board on the diagram, though — just hit the button with the up and down arrows.

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 14:33

Board 2: 2 Nf3

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Purple Panda

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 14:42

Board 2: 2. Nc6.

Robert- Thanks! I forgot about that.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 16:10

Turns to move: Midnight Fiddler, Red-tailed HAWK, The Man for Aeiou, ZVX.

Could somebody else take over posting these reminders, please? I really don’t have time. (Unfortunately, they do seem to be necessary.) Thanks.

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Agrrrfishi

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 16:31

Has anyone seen the Fiddler lately? *searches far and wide*

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 16:32

She probably took a wrong turn at the 18th Century.

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iÅ¹âˆšÒ²! (411 piepoints 47 brain points)

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 16:43

Knight to f3. Sorry about the late posting, oh GAPAs.

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Rebecca Lasley (Administrator)

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 16:54

(94) ZVX, do you mean Nf6? (Look at the diagram in comment 53.)

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Agrrrfishi

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 16:55

93-This is most likely true.

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iÅ¹âˆšÒ²! (411 piepoints 47 brain points)

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 17:00

-95

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iÅ¹âˆšÒ²! (411 piepoints 47 brain points)

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 17:01

and yes, I did mean Nf6.

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 17:24

d4

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Purple Panda

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 19:42

Board 2: 3. … exd4.

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 22nd, 2008 @ 20:18

Bb5

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Purple Panda

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 07:48

Board 2: 4. … Qf6.

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Taiwan Hippo Fan

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 08:01

Board 4: Nc3

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ï£¿ Â¡Red-tailed HAWK! ï£¿ [6,537 piepoints Â©, 16 spdzk points and 22 KAG points] ï¿½|ï¿½

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 08:44

Board 3: 3. be7

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 09:55

Helpful GAPA hint for strengthening your chess: If you can find an understanding friend, try playing without Queens. Just take them off the board before the game begins.

Many people are afraid to trade Queens and will tie themselves in knots to avoid it. If you can learn to play and win without a Queen, then you won’t do that. And if you ever find yourself under a fierce attack, forcing an exchange of Queens or other powerful pieces is a good way to calm things down. There are a lot of advantages to feeling at home in a Queenless middle game.

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 10:33

Whats the notion for castling?

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Purple Panda

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 10:43

105 (Robert): Queen trades can be really fun sometimes, because it requires you to get more creative when strategizing, and it always makes the game more interesting.

106 (TMFA): Kingside castling is 0-0, and Queenside is 0-0-0.

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 11:05

board 2, move 5: 0-0

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Purple Panda

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 11:27

Board 2: 5. … Bd6.

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Agrrrfishi

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 11:44

*wishes Fiddler would come back*

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 11:45

To move: Midnight Fiddler, Adeia, and ZVX. (Board 2 doesn’t need a reminder, as it’s moving along nicely.)

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 11:49

Na3

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Purple Panda

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 12:04

Board 2: 6. … a6.

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Adeia

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 12:29

Board 3 move 4 : d2 to d3
Your turn HAWK!

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ï£¿ Â¡Red-tailed HAWK! ï£¿ [6,537 piepoints Â©, 16 spdzk points and 22 KAG points] ï¿½|ï¿½

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 13:59

Board 3: 4. nc6

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 15:33

All,

At least one of the boards is still moving very slowly, and I suspect that some players may be getting frustrated.

Your thoughts, please: Before starting a game, should opponents agree on how many moves a day they plan to make and whether to announce plans to be offline for a while? Are there other ways to keep things on this thread moving smoothly?

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 15:52

Board 2, move 7: Bc3

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 15:58

(117) Bd3, I assume you mean, and so have entered it.

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Purple Panda

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 16:18

116 (Robert): I think players should announce absences of ~10 hours or more (or something like that), and planning how many moves per day is probably a good idea, too. Whenever a chess player is on the blog, they should look at the thread to see if it’s their move — it shouldn’t be difficult because they can just look at the boards at the top of the thread.

Board 2: 7. … Ne5.

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 23rd, 2008 @ 19:30

Re1

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Adeia

in July 24th, 2008 @ 12:42

Board 3 move 5 g2 to g4

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 24th, 2008 @ 14:02

Wheres Panda?

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Raynpho

in July 24th, 2008 @ 14:44

I’ll play, if it’s not too much trouble and another C shows up. I think I mostly understand the notation.

I usually come on the blog 1-3 times a day, so that’s probably how many moves I’ll make.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 24th, 2008 @ 14:49

THF, would you like to restart your game with Raynpho as your opponent?

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Agrrrfishi

in July 24th, 2008 @ 16:26

*is very miffed*
WHERE is Fiddler!?!

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Eragon

in July 24th, 2008 @ 17:02

how do you play? agrrrfishi, would you like to play?

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Agrrrfishi

in July 24th, 2008 @ 17:13

126- I would, but I’m already playing with someone. Maybe later.

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iÅ¹âˆšÒ²! (411 piepoints 47 brain points)

in July 24th, 2008 @ 19:07

SORRY FOR THE ABSENCE…

pawn to e4.

THF, if you don’t like my slow playing, you can choose another opponent. I won’t be offended.

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Purple Panda

in July 24th, 2008 @ 19:52

I am really sorry it took me so long to move! I went sailing today, but it took about five hours longer than I thought it would. Ah, well. The Chicago-Mackinac sailing race (a really famous sailing race from Chicago to Mackinac Island celebrating its 100th year) just finished, and I’m in the vicinity of Mackinac, so I took my family’s Sunfish out into the middle of the lake and watched all of the huge boats with their spinnakers out. I sort of lost track of time… *looks guiltily down at feet*

Next time, though, I shall bring a watch!

Board 2: 8. … Nh6.

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Taiwan Hippo Fan

in July 24th, 2008 @ 20:04

128 – I don’t mind, but it would be nice if you took a bit less time to play.

I would normally just play, but for some reason I can’t see the board on the screen, and since I have to go to bed as soon as I’ve posted I don’t have time to collect the information and set up the game on a tangible chess board. Sorry… hehe

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Rebecca Lasley (Administrator)

in July 24th, 2008 @ 20:09

(128, 130) Ah, the board disappears if one posts an illegal move. I forgot to check after I posted ZVX’s move. Since e4 is impossible, I’m assuming he meant to say e5.

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Vendaval

in July 24th, 2008 @ 20:30

129- THAT’S AWESOME! I wish I was there.

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Midnight Fiddler (of Various and Sundry Points)

in July 24th, 2008 @ 20:56

Okay all, I’m VERY sorry that I’ve been gone without a notice, I honestly thohgt I’d be on yesterday, and more the night before so when the phone stopped working (and thus no internet) I couldn’t announce that I was going to be gone…..
Anyway, I’ll be gone again for over a week with no chance of internet, I’m at our friend’s house right now, and only on here for a minute.
Board one: N c3
That’s all for now, but I’ll continue when I return!!!!

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 24th, 2008 @ 21:06

Nxd4

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Logogeo96

in July 25th, 2008 @ 07:45

I cant see the board! ! ! ! ! ! !

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Adeia

in July 25th, 2008 @ 09:34

It is your turn again HAWK

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Adeia

in July 25th, 2008 @ 09:41

sorry for the double post but I just got an idea!
We could have an archive of finised chess games. The reason I am suggesting this is because I know wacthing other people helps my figure out new stratgies and so it might help people who aren’t familiar with chess to learn!

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ï£¿ Â¡Red-tailed HAWK! ï£¿ [6,537 piepoints Â©, 16 spdzk points and 22 KAG points] ï¿½|ï¿½

in July 25th, 2008 @ 10:11

Board 3: 5. bh4

Red-tailed HAWK

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Logogeo96

in July 25th, 2008 @ 13:43

Eragon if you are reading this MOVE YOUR CHESS PIECE! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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Purple Panda

in July 25th, 2008 @ 14:26

Board 2: 9. … Bc5.

Turns to move: Agrrrfishi, The Man for Aeiou, Adeia, Taiwan Hippo Fan, and Eragon.

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Taiwan Hippo Fan

in July 25th, 2008 @ 18:04

Board 4: Pawn to… erm… *counts squares* d6

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 25th, 2008 @ 18:13

Nb5

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Rebecca Lasley (Administrator)

in July 25th, 2008 @ 18:18

(142) TMFA, did the correct Knight move? Either one could have gone to b5.

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 25th, 2008 @ 18:23

143- yes, thank you!

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Purple Panda

in July 26th, 2008 @ 12:06

Board 2: 10. â€¦a6xb5.

Turns to move: Agrrrfishi, The Man for Aeiou, Adeia, ZVX, and Eragon

(Oh, and the THF/ZVX board needs to be fixed)

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Rebecca Lasley (Administrator)

in July 26th, 2008 @ 13:52

(141) THF, did you mean d4? Your pawn can’t move to d6, which is why the board disappeared. (145) Thanks for catching that, Pan!

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 26th, 2008 @ 13:55

Nxb5

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Eragon

in July 26th, 2008 @ 16:00

pe4 did i do that right? pawn to e 4 ?

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Eragon

in July 26th, 2008 @ 16:03

Board 5 move 1: Pawn to E4

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 26th, 2008 @ 16:45

(146, 141) I’d guess she meant either d3 (counting rows from the wrong side of the board) or f4 (switching columns with rows), but there’s no way to know until she tells us.

(148, 149) Yes, indeed. Or in standard notation, 1. e4.

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Eragon

in July 26th, 2008 @ 16:52

Why 1 e4? 1=pawn 2=Bishop 3=Knight 4=Rook 5=Queen 6= King?

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Rebecca Lasley (Administrator)

in July 26th, 2008 @ 17:01

(151) The one indicates it’s the first set of moves. B = Bishop, N = Knight, R = Rook, Q = Queen, K = King. You don’t include a letter for the pawn.

(150) I guess I was thinking upside down and backwards, in sort of sideways fashion.

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ï£¿ Â¡Red-tailed HAWK! ï£¿ [6,537 piepoints Â©, 16 spdzk points and 22 KAG points] ï¿½|ï¿½

in July 26th, 2008 @ 18:02

152-Heehee… Well, I think you were just thinking of the best possible move!

Red-tailed HAWK

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Adeia

in July 26th, 2008 @ 19:38

Board 3 move 6: Rh2
Your turn HAWK!

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Purple Panda

in July 26th, 2008 @ 20:55

Board 2: 11. â€¦ 0-0.

Turns to move: Agrrrfishi, The Man for Aeiou, Red-tailed HAWK, Taiwan Hippo Fan (to confirm move), and Logogeo96.

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â™« Agrrrfishi â™«

in July 26th, 2008 @ 21:39

Rh6

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Logogeo96

in July 27th, 2008 @ 06:39

Pawn to B5! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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Logogeo96

in July 27th, 2008 @ 06:45

149- Could you move a little more often?! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 27th, 2008 @ 07:05

To move: Midnight Fiddler, TMFA, Red-tailed HAWK, THF, Eragon.

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Purple Panda

in July 27th, 2008 @ 07:50

THF doesn’t want to find internet right now (as she’s busy drawing violins), but I dragged her over to look at the board, and she says her move is d3.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 27th, 2008 @ 07:55

To move: Midnight Fiddler, TMFA, Red-tailed HAWK, ZVX, Eragon.

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eragon

in July 27th, 2008 @ 11:47

Knight to F3.

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Logogeo96

in July 27th, 2008 @ 13:24

Bishop to A6! ! ! ! ! ! !

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 27th, 2008 @ 14:47

Re3

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Purple Panda

in July 27th, 2008 @ 18:52

Board 2: 12. … Bxe3.

To move: Midnight Fiddler, TMFA, Red-tailed HAWK, ZVX, Eragon.

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 27th, 2008 @ 19:04

f2xe3

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²! (411 piepoints 47 brain points)â˜®

in July 27th, 2008 @ 19:39

Moves: I’m on it, for once.

f8(bishop) to d6.

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ï£¿ Â¡Red-tailed HAWK! ï£¿ [6,537 piepoints Â©, 16 spdzk points and 22 KAG points] ï¿½|ï¿½

in July 28th, 2008 @ 13:30

Board 3: 6. bf6.

To move: Midnight Fiddler, Purple Panda, Adeia, THF, Eragon.

Red-tailed HAWK

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The Bookworm & Lurline (410 piepoints and two B-Day Points and 42 KAG Points!)

in July 28th, 2008 @ 16:30

I reserve a slot for next time!

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Eragon

in July 28th, 2008 @ 19:22

Queen to G 5

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 28th, 2008 @ 19:35

(170) Impossible move.

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Purple Panda

in July 28th, 2008 @ 21:32

Board 2: 13. â€¦ c6.

Turns to move: Midnight Fiddler, The Man For Aeiou, Adeia, THF, Eragon

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 28th, 2008 @ 21:41

Nd6

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Purple Panda

in July 29th, 2008 @ 14:51

Board 2: 14. … Qxd6.

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Adeia

in July 29th, 2008 @ 19:52

Sorry I ‘ve been band from the computer
board 3 move 7 f2 to f3

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Purple Panda

in July 31st, 2008 @ 19:21

THF and I spent the day making a Muse chess set! We only had time to make the white team (and we didn’t even finish the whole thing), and it turned out really well. We made them out of clay and baked them in the oven.

We didn’t have enough of one color to make all of the pieces the same, so we had to figure out a way to distinguish between the two teams. Each piece has a solid-color base (Black, or White, depending on the team) to distinguish it from the other team. The top of the piece is the same color(s) as the Muse, so it’s a much more colorful chess set and I think it looks flamablamablous that way.

We didn’t use the same characters as the set designed on the previous chess thread, but we have very good reasons to our Muse-piece characters.

KING: Bo for one team, Feather for the other. We decided Kokopelli and Urania wouldn’t sit in a castle very readily, especially Kokopelli. They would want to be in the middle of the action. Bo and Feather would both be quite content just moving one space at a time, taking in all of the action.

QUEEN: Kokopelli is the Queen. He can move all the way across the board in just one move, he’s in the middle of all the action, and is a very important piece who can do a lot of damage. This is exactly what Kokopelli would want to do, so we decided he was the best for this position.

ROOK: Chad and Urania are Rooks. They are both very solid characters who think things through, and I think that is exactly what the Rook represents. They also have a strong impact on the game.

KNIGHT: Crraw as one, Pwt as the other. Crraw can fly, so he was the obvious choice for one Knight, and Pwt chases him, also doing leaps and bounds above other pieces. Crraw, as a bird, can go strange and crazy directions (as the Knight does), and Pwt just follows him.

BISHOP: Aeiou and Mimi are the Bishops — they are sensible but cautious characters, just like Bishops. Bishops are also stronger in the endgame, with more places to go, and longer distances. Mimi and Aeiou are both more than capable of surviving until the end, when all of their patience will have payed off.

PAWN: Pies are Pawns — strong and steady, and hurled into action right at the beginning of the game.

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The Bookworm & Lurline (410 piepoints and two B-Day Points and 42 KAG Points!)

in July 31st, 2008 @ 20:14

176-I like your reasoning… Can’t wait to see pictures!

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 31st, 2008 @ 20:17

Bd2

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Purple Panda

in July 31st, 2008 @ 20:50

Board 2: 15. … Ng4.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 31st, 2008 @ 20:54

Purple Panda — Which Knight?

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Purple Panda

in July 31st, 2008 @ 20:58

Robert — The one on e5.

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 31st, 2008 @ 21:10

h2

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in July 31st, 2008 @ 21:15

Do you mean h3?

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 31st, 2008 @ 21:19

183- no, h2

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The Man For Aeiou

in July 31st, 2008 @ 21:19

I mean yes, h3

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Purple Panda

in August 1st, 2008 @ 07:19

Board 2: 16. â€¦ Qh2+.

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The Man For Aeiou

in August 1st, 2008 @ 10:30

Kg1

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 1st, 2008 @ 10:37

That’s Kf1, I assume.

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The Man For Aeiou

in August 1st, 2008 @ 10:50

188-yes.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 1st, 2008 @ 11:14

Turns to move: Midnight Fiddler, Purple Panda, Red-tailed HAWK, Taiwan Hippo Fan, Eragon.

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Midnight Fiddler

in August 1st, 2008 @ 17:24

Okay, I’ll move…….
Board 1: b2.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 1st, 2008 @ 17:37

OK – Board 1: 4. b3

Agrrrfishi’s turn to move.

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eragon

in August 1st, 2008 @ 19:58

Queen to G5.

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Rebecca Lasley (Administrator)

in August 1st, 2008 @ 20:05

(193) Your Queen can’t move there. It can move only to e2. Look at the diagram in comment 53 if you’re not sure of the notation.

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Purple Panda

in August 2nd, 2008 @ 07:18

TMFA (and Robert, on the other thread) (and ZVX too)- THF and I are starting our journey back to Pittsburgh today and have been “closing the cottage” (cleaning, moth-balling, etc.) for the winter for the past few days. The chess board was boxed up yesterday and I don’t trust myself to move in either game without setting it up anymore. I’ll be driving all day today, stopping at my grandparents’ house this evening, where I’ll probably have internet (and hopefully a chess board) and can post a turn. If not, I will absolutely be able to play when I get home tomorrow afternoon.

We’re dropping THF at camp tomorrow, where she won’t be able to play for a week, so that will be a problem — I’ll talk to her about what she wants to do, but someone might want to take over for her.

Farewell, all! Happy Chessing!

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The Man For Aeiou

in August 2nd, 2008 @ 11:11

See Yah!

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Adeia

in August 2nd, 2008 @ 16:30

HAWK it’s your turn!

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Midnight Fiddler

in August 5th, 2008 @ 17:36

Agrrfisi? I think it’s your turn to move……

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 5th, 2008 @ 17:40

Turns to move: Agrrrfishi, Purple Panda, Red-tailed HAWK, Taiwan Hippo Fan, Eragon.

It’s looking as if our chess tournament has run out of steam.

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metal gear

in August 5th, 2008 @ 20:45

I’d play, if there’s one open sometime.

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Purple Panda

in August 6th, 2008 @ 08:01

Board 2: 17. … Qh1+.

THF is at camp now, but she told me to tell everyone that someone else can take over her game, since she’ll be gone for so long. metal gear, board 4 is still just starting — are you interested?

*flings steam pies at tournament*

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â™« Agrrrfishi (Aggie) â™«

in August 6th, 2008 @ 08:24

board 1- g5

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The Man For Aeiou

in August 6th, 2008 @ 08:55

Kf2

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 6th, 2008 @ 08:57

(201) Let’s let Raynpho replace THF on Board 4.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 6th, 2008 @ 09:38

(203) TMFA, your King can’t move to f2, because it would be in check from White’s Knight. The only possible move is Ke2.

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Purple Panda

in August 6th, 2008 @ 10:24

204 (Robert): Good idea! I hadn’t see his post on the other thread.

Also, don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about our other chess game — I just want to confer with my dad, and he’ll be home from his business trip in a few hours, hopefully.

Board 2: 18. â€¦ Qxg2+.

Turns to play: Midnight Fiddler, The Man For Aeiou, Red-tailed HAWK, Raynpho, Eragon.

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (411 piepoints 47 brain points)â˜®

in August 6th, 2008 @ 12:16

Oh wow, no moves since I left?

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 6th, 2008 @ 12:25

(207) ZVX — Would you like me to move for White until Raynpho arrives to take over?

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Purple Panda

in August 6th, 2008 @ 12:50

So, ZVX would be playing for white and black? That seems a bit strange…

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 6th, 2008 @ 13:03

No, ZVX is just playing Black. I’d play White until Raynpho shows up to take over for THF. It’s just a way of keeping things moving, but I don’t insist.

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Purple Panda

in August 6th, 2008 @ 13:09

Oh, I missed the “me” in your post. *headdesk*

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Raynpho

in August 6th, 2008 @ 15:07

So I’m playing ZVX for now? Okay. I’ll probably mess up whatever THF had going, but…

Board 4: 4. Nf3
Is that correct notation?

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 6th, 2008 @ 15:11

Perfect! ZVX’s turn to move on Board 4.

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Raynpho

in August 6th, 2008 @ 15:15

206- By the way, I am a she. It’s fine though, apparently people in general seem to think “Raynpho” is more masculine than feminine. I can’t really tell anymore.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 6th, 2008 @ 15:22

You can always add “male” or “female” symbols to your name if you want to be unambiguous:

♂

♀

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Purple Panda

in August 6th, 2008 @ 16:01

214 (Raynpho): Sorry! I think I knew that at one point, but I must have forgotten. Yet another opportunity for this: *headdesk*

Remember Brave Sir Robin? She always had a hard time with that, and kept trying to think of ways to change it so people knew she was a girl. I don’t think she ever decided on anything, though.

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (411 piepoints 47 brain points)â˜®

in August 6th, 2008 @ 17:16

I’m castling Kingside. (If you look at the board, I can’t castle Queenside.)

216- I’ve had trouble with that too.

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Midnight Fiddler (she of 2 spzdk and 500 PiePoints)

in August 6th, 2008 @ 18:54

Board 1: a5

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Raynpho

in August 7th, 2008 @ 07:23

Board 4: 5. Nb5

216- It’s alright
215- Hm, maybe… *ponders*

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Adeia

in August 7th, 2008 @ 10:38

Where in the world is HAWK? It’s been 9 days!
Anyone seen him?

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earthgirl and eria and the Totally Random Pie Vendor of the 235pie points

in August 7th, 2008 @ 10:54

((GRRRRR!!!! I missed the start of a new game!!!!!!! are we still play8ing teams or are there many one on one games? can I get incorporated?))

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The Man For Aeiou

in August 7th, 2008 @ 11:06

Ke1

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Logogeo96

in August 7th, 2008 @ 11:52

Eragon PLEASE MOVE! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (411 piepoints 47 brain points)â˜®

in August 7th, 2008 @ 14:25

g1 to f6…

To move: Raynpho!!

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 7th, 2008 @ 14:35

(224) Sorry, ZVX, but I didn’t understand that move. Do you mean you’re moving the Knight from b8 to c6 (“Board 4, 5. … Nf6”)? Or something else?

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Cat's Meow

in August 7th, 2008 @ 14:57

“Your opponent is desperately awaiting your next move on Entry Filed under: Fan Page / MuseBlog business”

What?

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Purple Panda

in August 7th, 2008 @ 18:39

TMFA: I’m not going to move tonight, because I’ve been under anesthesia all day and had a hard time recovering…I can barely walk by myself, so I definitely don’t trust myself to play chess. I’ll play first thing tomorrow morning, though!

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Purple Panda

in August 7th, 2008 @ 19:00

Actually, upon looking at the board, I remember my plan, and feel relatively sure that this move is okay.

Board 2: 19. … Qf2++.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 7th, 2008 @ 19:47

(228) Checkmate! Nice work, Pan. You’ve got a good killer instinct, and you keep your eye on the King. TMFA will have to be more careful not to give away his pieces.

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The Man For Aeiou

in August 7th, 2008 @ 19:47

ARGH! TWICE IN A ROW!

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 7th, 2008 @ 19:48

Turns to move: Agrrrfishi, Red-tailed HAWK, ZVX, and eragon.

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The Man For Aeiou

in August 7th, 2008 @ 19:53

New game on Saterday. that gives you a day+ to rest.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 7th, 2008 @ 19:58

TMFA, aren’t you interested in playing anyone else?

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The Man For Aeiou

in August 7th, 2008 @ 20:10

233- find me another A.

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Purple Panda

in August 7th, 2008 @ 20:12

Robert (229): It’s really weird — I’m really aggressive in Chess, but so timid in almost every game I play. Strange…

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â™« Agrrrfishi (Aggie) â™«

in August 7th, 2008 @ 21:29

Board 1: Qg6

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 7th, 2008 @ 21:37

(236) Sorry, Agrrrfishi! 5. … Qg6 is not a possible move. Your Queen is blocked by Pawns and other pieces.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 7th, 2008 @ 22:02

(224, 225) ZVX — Your last move was also impossible; the game can’t go on until you correct it.

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â™« Agrrrfishi (Aggie) â™«

in August 7th, 2008 @ 22:21

Sorry! Nf6?

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 7th, 2008 @ 22:43

(234) TMFA, why don’t you play Taiwan Hippo Fan when she comes back? (When will that be again, Purple Panda? And will she stick around? TMFA is eager to play.)

(235) Pan, I was wondering whether you’d like to play me on a special “chess lesson” thread. The only catch is that I would want to comment on the game as it unfolded, so that anyone following it could learn from it. Or, if you’d rather, we could start by analyzing your game with TMFA. I think everybody benefits from explanations like that.

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Purple Panda

in August 7th, 2008 @ 22:49

Robert (240): THF will be home on Saturday, but she’ll probably be exhausted at that point and won’t play a turn until Sunday.

A chess lesson thread sounds like fun! So does analyzing my game with TMFA. I always like doing things like that — I do it every game with my dad, so we always set out several hours for our games. Both/either of those sound great.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 7th, 2008 @ 22:59

(241) Pan — I’ll create the lesson thread. Let’s start by looking at your latest game (of course, TMFA may join in, too, if he likes). When we’re done, we can start a game of our own.

By the way, in the bookstore the other day I saw a book called How to Beat Your Dad at Chess, by Murray Chandler. It was about various ways to checkmate your opponent and looked good. Of course, you do beat your father nowadays, so you might not need it…

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Purple Panda

in August 7th, 2008 @ 23:06

Robert (242): Great! Usually, when I analyze with my dad, we just randomly discuss different moves and possibilities. Is there a more organized way we should do it here, like move-by-move?

That sounds like a really fun book! My dad and I are about evenly matched, actually — I do usually beat him, but I think we’re still very even opponents. Our games usually take many hours to finish. (And then, many hours to discuss how we kept foiling each other’s brilliant plans.)

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (411 piepoints 47 brain points)â˜®

in August 7th, 2008 @ 23:33

238- Forgive me, I meant Nb8 to Nc6. Sorry for the confusion, but I do end up saying that a lot, don’t I?

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Purple Panda

in August 8th, 2008 @ 07:15

Robert (240): THF will stick around…she doesn’t have any other trips this summer and can play for months if necessary. But I don’t think she would rate herself and A, as TMFA requested. Her first post on this thread was, “I want to play, but I’m not a very good chess player.” She would enjoy playing anyone, though.

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Raynpho

in August 8th, 2008 @ 09:39

Board 4: 6. h3

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eragon

in August 8th, 2008 @ 10:42

Board 5: Queen to G5

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 8th, 2008 @ 11:34

(247) I’m afraid that’s an impossible move, eragon. The only Queen move White has on Board 5 right now is 3. Qe2.

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Logogeo96

in August 8th, 2008 @ 13:34

247- You’d have to move your knight first! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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Midnight Fiddler (she of 2 spzdk and 500 PiePoints)

in August 9th, 2008 @ 17:24

242~ Hmm, that sounds good. I’ve never beaten my dad at chess. Most recently I was beaten by a ten year old. Humph.

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (411 piepoints 47 brain points)â˜®

in August 9th, 2008 @ 18:51

Board four: Pa7 to Pa6.

Your move, Raynpho!

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Adeia

in August 10th, 2008 @ 12:37

ATTENTION RED-TAILED HAWK: YOUR MOVE IS AWAITED
THIS ANOUCMENT COURTESY OF YOUR COMMENT IS AWAITING MODERATION

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Raynpho

in August 10th, 2008 @ 12:54

Board 4: 7. c4

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (411 piepoints 47 brain points)â˜®

in August 10th, 2008 @ 13:06

Board Four: Nc6 to B4.

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Eragon (320 Muszey points) I HAVE CREATED MUSZEY POINTS!!

in August 10th, 2008 @ 17:08

that would be queen to f6! Ok, here, i want to move my queen, which is the center left piece to move diagonnaly one space left/up. does that work? because my kinght is on f6. i do want my queen to move toward the knight, but only one space toward it. not all the way to it.

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Rebecca Lasley (Administrator)

in August 10th, 2008 @ 17:17

(255) As Robert pointed out earlier, the only possible move for your Queen is Qe2, which I’ve added to the board. See if that’s what you want.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 10th, 2008 @ 17:25

(255) Eragon, your Knight is on f3: six squares over from the left (a-b-c-d-e-f) and three squares up from the bottom (1-2-3). Your Queen starts out on square d1 (four squares over, a-b-c-d, and in the first row) and can move one square up and to the right (not left) to reach e2.

Queens can’t jump over other pieces; only Knights can do that. So your Knight blocks your Queen from going any farther than that.

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Raynpho

in August 11th, 2008 @ 13:55

Board 4: 8. Bd2

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Adeia

in August 12th, 2008 @ 19:16

For the last time:HAWK fly over here and make your move!!!!!!!!
If anyone sees him please tell him to get over here and move.

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eragon

in August 12th, 2008 @ 20:14

Oh! I thought it went like this: Letters down and numbers right. | letters|
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_ _ _ NUMBERS _ _ _

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eragon

in August 12th, 2008 @ 20:18

Oh dang. Something went wrong. Well, what I mean is I thought letters went from top right to bottom right, and numbers went from left to right on the bottom. But its is the opposite of what I was thinking. Correct? Yes, thank you Lady Bunniful. That is what I had in mind.

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (411 piepoints 47 brain points)â˜®

in August 12th, 2008 @ 20:35

hmmm… Pc7 to c5.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 12th, 2008 @ 21:24

(262) Properly written:
Board 4: 8. … c5

(261) Eragon, it looks like this:

BLACK
a8 b8 c8 d8 e8 f8 g8 h8 a7 b7 c7 d7 e7 f7 g7 h7 a6 b6 c6 c6 e6 f6 g6 h6 a5 b5 c5 d5 e5 f5 g5 h5 a4 b4 c4 d4 e4 f4 g4 h4 a3 b3 c3 d3 e3 f3 g3 h3 a2 b2 c2 d2 e2 f2 g2 h2 a1 b1 c1 d1 e1 f1 g1 h1
WHITE

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Raynpho

in August 13th, 2008 @ 20:03

Board 4: 9. Nxd6

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 13th, 2008 @ 20:17

Whew! I’ve been wondering why Black didn’t take that Knight with the Pawn on a6. Now the Knight has escaped, with a vengeance.

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ï£¿ Â¡Red-tailed HAWK! ï£¿ [6,000 piepoints Â©, 16 spdzk points and 22 KAG points] ï¿½|ï¿½

in August 13th, 2008 @ 21:28

Sorry for the delay.

I’ll move tomorrow. I don’t have a lot of time now and my brain wouldn’t be up to thinking about chess now.

Red-tailed HAWK

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (400 piepoints 40 brain points)â˜®

in August 15th, 2008 @ 20:24

265- There was a reason I didn’t take that Knight. The plan is being set into action. However, I can’t disclose it to Raynpho.

Board Four: Nf6 to h5.

WARNING: this could be extremely damaging…! *evil sniggers*

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Raynpho

in August 17th, 2008 @ 13:02

Board 4: 10. a3

267- Great. Now I have a strange aftertaste in my mouth…

Adeia/HAWK’s board is pretty.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 17th, 2008 @ 13:17

Turns to move: Midnight Fiddler, Red-tailed HAWK, ZVX.

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (411 piepoints 47 brain points)â˜®

in August 18th, 2008 @ 14:32

Board Four: Qd8 to e6

*more evil sniggers.*

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 18th, 2008 @ 14:43

(270) ZVX — do you mean Qe7, or Qf6?

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (411 piepoints 47 brain points)â˜®

in August 18th, 2008 @ 15:00

oops, Qf6. That was stupid…

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Raynpho

in August 18th, 2008 @ 15:08

Board 4: 11. Nf5

*Major suspicion*

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Eragon (280 Muszey points) I HAVE CREATED MUSZEY POINTS!!

in August 18th, 2008 @ 17:43

Could The GAPS Of Very Much Brain please post a ‘Logogeo is wanted’ thingamjiggy on the blog? Eragon Of Lots Of Nerdieness Out.

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Cat's Meow

in August 18th, 2008 @ 20:57

Maybe it’s just me, but I find the “So-and-so is wanted!” threads slightly bothersome…

They push the threads that I want to easily access off the front page and the “Most Recent Posts” sidebar faster, and I don’t really understand what difference it makes. Surely you could post on the random thread, so that when the person logged on again they could see it when they checked that thread? Or, maybe, you could just assume that they’ll check this thread when they get on if they’re dedicated enough to the game.

Just a thought…

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 18th, 2008 @ 21:53

(275) Sorry, Meow, but it seems to be the only way to provoke some of these chess “players” into making a move.

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Cat's Meow

in August 18th, 2008 @ 21:54

276 – They don’t seem very dedicated to the game, then…

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 18th, 2008 @ 22:30

It’s wouldn’t matter as much if their opponents didn’t really want to play, but most of them do.

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Kokonilly

in August 18th, 2008 @ 23:07

Can I play a game?

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 19th, 2008 @ 07:09

Kokonilly — I’ll try to find you an opponent. How would you rate yourself: A, B, or C? (A is at the top, as in school.)

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Kokonilly

in August 19th, 2008 @ 09:53

280 – Hmm, I would say B. Average, not too good, not terrible. Of course, I’ve been comparing myself to chess club people who live, breathe, and eat chess, so I don’t really know.

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peary moppins

in August 20th, 2008 @ 10:14

ooh….can i play kokonilly?
im not really good, but i know how to play
ive been playing against the computer the last couple of days
and the computer always wins
shucks

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 20th, 2008 @ 10:33

(282) peary,

I’ve created a board for you and Kokonilly on the Chess 3 thread; Kokonilly is White and so will move first.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 20th, 2008 @ 10:34

Turns to move on this thread: Midnight Fiddler, Red-tailed HAWK, ZVX.

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peary moppins

in August 20th, 2008 @ 11:01

thanks Robert!!!
*heading over to Chess 3 thread*

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (400 piepoints 40 brain points)â˜®

in August 20th, 2008 @ 13:12

board four- g7 to g6, pawn.

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Raynpho

in August 20th, 2008 @ 13:30

Board 4: 12. Nh6+

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (400 piepoints 40 brain points)â˜®

in August 20th, 2008 @ 13:47

Board Four: Kg8 to h8.

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Logogeo96

in August 20th, 2008 @ 15:35

Pawn to B4! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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Raynpho

in August 20th, 2008 @ 17:23

Board 4: 13. axb4

Still confident?

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Eragon (2oo Muszey points) I HAVE CREATED MUSZEY POINTS!!

in August 20th, 2008 @ 19:56

pawn b4

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (400 piepoints 40 brain points)â˜®

in August 20th, 2008 @ 20:17

290- Yup. Thanks!

Board Four: Nh5 to f4.

Still cocky?

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 20th, 2008 @ 20:46

(291) Eragon, I’m afraid that’s an impossible move. Black’s pawn is on b4; there’s no way to move one there. You must have had another move in mind.

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â™« Agrrrfishi (Aggie) who would like some points for her name â™«

in August 20th, 2008 @ 21:16

293- What if he wanted to take the pawn?

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 20th, 2008 @ 21:33

He can’t: pawns take on the diagonal, and there isn’t one in the right place to capture Black’s pawn on b4.

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Raynpho

in August 20th, 2008 @ 21:38

Board 4: 14. b4xc5

292- I would have to say yes. I keep feeling there’s something utterly awful lurking just around my next move, but somehow, I feel optimistic about the whole thing. Or if you prefer, “cocky.”

*does the polka*
Virtually, of course. I don’t dance in real life.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 21st, 2008 @ 21:45

Turns to move: Midnight Fiddler, Red-tailed HAWK, ZVX, Eragon (Boards 1 and 2, should we close down your games? players have been active on other threads but not here).

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Eragon (2oo Muszey points) I HAVE CREATED MUSZEY POINTS!!

in August 22nd, 2008 @ 11:51

Oops, I meant pawn to B3. Sorry.

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (400 piepoints 40 brain points, 7 everlasting BP in reserve)â˜®

in August 22nd, 2008 @ 12:11

296- Yes, there is definitely something nasty just waiting to happen. *evil*

Board Four: Pd7 to d6.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 22nd, 2008 @ 12:45

Turns to move: Midnight Fiddler, Red-tailed HAWK, Raynpho.

(299) The move is written simply “14. … d6” (there is no letter symbol for “pawn” in algebraic notation, and in general it’s necessary to record only the square to which the pawn is moving).

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Raynpho

in August 23rd, 2008 @ 08:50

Board 4: 15. Ng4

Oh, I’m quite sure there is, no worries! *pats ZVX on head*

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 24th, 2008 @ 20:58

Midnight Fiddler, Agrrrfishi has been waiting for your move since August 7. If you’ve lost interest in the game you have the option of resigning, but it’s impolite to keep your opponent waiting so long.

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Midnight Fiddler and Red-tailed HAWK (yet another Kokon!!)

in August 24th, 2008 @ 22:06

302~ I’m sorry, I didn’t realize it was my turn….oops!

Board one: Pawn to E3.

Sorry again Agrrrfishi!!!

RtH Sorry, I haven’t moved in a long time. I’ll move as soon as I can! Sorry Adeia!

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Raynpho

in August 27th, 2008 @ 13:45

Has my opponent been around? It’s probably too early to complain, but ZVX usually moves in less than 4 days. I can’t recall- has ZVX been active elsewhere on the blog?

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Raynpho

in August 29th, 2008 @ 18:01

Hey ZVX? It’s your turn! Eh, I’m just being impatient, but it’s been 6 days.

*innocent whistle*

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (400 piepoints 40 brain points, 7 BP in reserve)â˜®

in August 29th, 2008 @ 18:31

I’m here, opposer of my brilliant plans.

301- do not be so jovial.

d6 to c5

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Raynpho

in August 29th, 2008 @ 18:57

Board 4: 16. g4xf6

“Be not so jovial,” thou says. Says I, “What utter folly. Joviality is the cream of life.”

/end strangespeak

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â˜®iÅ¹âˆšÒ²!â˜® (400 piepoints 40 brain points, 7 BP in reserve)â˜®

in August 29th, 2008 @ 19:22

why didn’t I see that? I’ve beaten a chess master in real chess!

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Adeia

in August 30th, 2008 @ 07:48

Has HAWK still not moved yet?
can I get a new partner?

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Rebecca Lasley (Administrator)

in August 30th, 2008 @ 09:56

RtH, if you’re still around, it’s your move on the chess game. Or tell us if you’d rather give your spot to someone else.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 30th, 2008 @ 17:13

(309) Adeia,

I’ll play with you if you like, or you can start a new game with someone else.

My move, as Black: 7. …Bh4+ (in chess notation, “+” means “check”).

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ï£¿ Â¡Red-tailed HAWK! ï£¿ [6,000 piepoints Â©, 16 spdzk points and 22 KAG points] ï¿½|ï¿½

in August 31st, 2008 @ 08:58

I’d continue the game if you wish. Robert moved where I was considering moving, so I am in no way offended; I had abandoned the thread for some time. So if you so desire, I would continue with the game as it is.

Red-tailed HAWK

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in August 31st, 2008 @ 09:37

HAWK, you left Adeia hanging for a month while ignoring at least a dozen reminders that it was your turn to move. She’s requested a new opponent, and I’ve set her up with Syllabub on a board on the Chess 3 thread. It’s up to Adeia whether to continue this game, but in any case I’d say you owe her an apology.

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â™« Agrrrfishi {Aggie} (14 piepoints, 22 sdpzk points)â™«

in August 31st, 2008 @ 09:43

Bg7

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muselover

in August 31st, 2008 @ 16:21

On the “don’t forget these threads”, could some credit be given to me as the guy who had the idea for this thread? (Even though I hardly ever go on it…)

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Rebecca Lasley (Administrator)

in August 31st, 2008 @ 16:38

(315) The names on Don’t Forget These Threads are for those who requested the thread be listed on DFTT, not who had the idea for the thread.

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muselover

in August 31st, 2008 @ 16:49

316- Oh.

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ï£¿ Â¡Red-tailed HAWK! ï£¿ [6,000 piepoints Â©, 16 spdzk points and 22 KAG points] ï¿½|ï¿½

in August 31st, 2008 @ 18:00

313-That is true to some extent. However, I think it is highly unfair to say I have been letting Adeia hang and have been “ignoring” reminders.

To all: Bloggers need to realize they have no clue when it comes to what is going on in my life. If they did they wouldn’t pick on me so. They’d have a little sympathy. So please, although I may appear to be an easy target for personal attacks, please refrain. If you knew what was going on in my life you’d have some sympathy and understanding.

It’s upsetting to see how bloggers are behaving to and around me, but I know it’s because they don’t know what’s going on in my life. So please just remember this in the future.

Red-tailed HAWK

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Raynpho

in September 1st, 2008 @ 16:04

ZVX?! Your turn!
*must see opponent’s bounceback to tragic capture of Queen*

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Raynpho

in September 15th, 2008 @ 16:05

ZVX? g_g

…

*scratches head* The chess threads are dying.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in September 15th, 2008 @ 16:43

Sad, isn’t it? Only two games played to completion.

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Raynpho

in September 15th, 2008 @ 19:28

Quite. *sigh*

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Midnight Fiddler (she of 2 spzdk, 500 PiePoints and 30 Muszey points)

in September 16th, 2008 @ 16:32

BOARD ONE: a3

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in September 16th, 2008 @ 16:49

Hurrah! Somebody moved! Turns to move: Agrrfishi, Adeia, ZVX, Logogeo96.

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Raynpho

in September 20th, 2008 @ 17:45

ZVX?…

*switches around pieces*

CHECKMATE, HA!

…

If I dance, will it catch your attention? *dances*

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ï£¿ Â¡Red-tailed HAWK! ï£¿ [6,000 piepoints Â©, 16 spdzk points and 22 KAG points] ï¿½|ï¿½

in September 20th, 2008 @ 18:49

People are really busy. MuseBlog Chess is a great idea, but it’s slow-moving when people are loaded up with homework…

324-But wait. The move’s illegal.

Red-tailed HAWK

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Raynpho

in September 20th, 2008 @ 19:12

326- No, I realize that. I’m just impatient.

… and a procrastinator.

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in September 20th, 2008 @ 21:22

(326) HAWK — Which move is illegal?

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Robert Coontz (Administrator)

in September 30th, 2008 @ 21:47

Turns to move: Agrrfishi, ZVX, Adeia, Logogeo96.

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Raynpho

in October 10th, 2008 @ 20:26

‘Kay, this whole thread kind of dwindled down to nothing.

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Raynpho

in December 6th, 2008 @ 18:33

Mhmm. The last move in the game between me and ZVX was made August 29th… so I hope it’s fairly on-topic if I ask when ZVX’s last post was? I haven’t seen him around the blog for quite a while, it seems… ;__;

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