24-07-2003 11:32									#1
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Hi guys If Ming thinks that the right place for this thread is Off-Topic he is requested to move it.

Do you people want apolytonic chess contest? If so post your ideas and requests here.

	24-07-2003 15:19									#2
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I think it is an interesting idea....

	24-07-2003 20:20									#3
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Please post your ELOs here.

Mine is 1750 :-/

	24-07-2003 21:20									#4
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This really belongs in the other games/other games forum. I'm sure someone will be along shortly to move it.

	24-07-2003 21:25									#5
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I play Chess, but I don't play well.

Will it be a PBEM thing or will we meet on one of the many online games sites that have chess?

	24-07-2003 21:37									#6
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If it happens it should be using ICC or something similar.

ICC ranking: hovered around 2000 when I played. ELO would be 5-10% lower.

IIRC Julius Brenzaida was somewhat better.

	25-07-2003 02:42									#7
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike If it happens it should be using ICC or something similar. ICC ranking: hovered around 2000 when I played. ELO would be 5-10% lower.

I'm sorry, but the US doesn't play by their rules.

	25-07-2003 03:37									#8
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What's ELO ?

	25-07-2003 03:51									#9
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quote: I'm sorry, but the US doesn't play by their rules.

	25-07-2003 05:26									#10
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quote: Originally posted by alva What's ELO ?

A rating system devised by Professor Elo, now used as a basis for numerous ratings systems, most notably that used for chess.

	25-07-2003 14:13									#11
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I suggest that we play at the forum if Ming and MarkG agree Special thread will be created for the game in the Other Games/Other Games or Offtopic and participants post their turns in the thread.

	25-07-2003 14:43									#12
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IIRC there is a precedent. PM Ming and see what he says.

	25-07-2003 16:11									#13
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike IIRC there is a precedent. PM Ming and see what he says.

You'd better ask him instead of me... I recently told Ming my opinion about him so he'll disagree if i ask.

	25-07-2003 16:14									#14
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kcbob, Ken Hinds, Smash, myself and the unbeatable Julius Brenzaida played a couple of games. We set it up in the Other Games forum.

Julius is without a doubt the current Apolyton champion. Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to be around for the moment so challenging him will be difficult enough...

Carolus

Last edited by Carolus Rex on 25-07-2003 at 16:42

	25-07-2003 16:16									#15
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I'll see if I can find the threads, it's really only to get started. Don't need Ming's permission for that.

Carolus

	25-07-2003 16:35									#16
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The winner stands.

First game, CR - kcbob:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...&threadid=12613

Second game, Smash - CR:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...&threadid=12649

Second game, continued:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...&threadid=12664

Third game, JB - Smash:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...&threadid=12683

Fourth game, JB - Ken:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...&threadid=12706

Fifth game, kcbob - JB:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...&threadid=12733

Sixth game, CR - JB:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...&threadid=12782

Sixth game, the end:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...&threadid=12863

Seventh game, Smash - JB:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...&threadid=12884

Eight game, Ken - JB:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...&threadid=24881

I'm sure there are more (I distinctly remember being picked apart by JB in another encounter) and maybe the ones I've listed are not in chronological order, but with 60+ pages of threads...

Carolus

Last edited by Carolus Rex on 25-07-2003 at 16:46

	25-07-2003 17:02									#17
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Thanx for links.

	25-07-2003 17:04									#18
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Good idea. I may be interested as well. I once was pretty good for a hobby player, but haven't played any serious chess for 15 years now.

	25-07-2003 17:35									#19
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looks interesting

	25-07-2003 17:35									#20
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I'll play but I'm a marginal player at best so be gentle.

	25-07-2003 18:53									#21
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hi ,

, this really is great

who knows maybe one day the chess players might get there own forum

have a great weekend

	25-07-2003 18:57									#22
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quote: Originally posted by panag who knows maybe one day the chess players might get there own forum

perhaps on a chess website

	25-07-2003 19:01									#23
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quote: Originally posted by Hydey perhaps on a chess website

hi ,

why , .....

many people who play civilization have either at one point in their lives or are still playing today chess , ......

there is a broader range of games on apolyton , the main red line is strategy , chess is strategy , ......

have a nice day

	25-07-2003 19:12									#24
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I don't think there is a case for a separate forum.............but a few threads in 'Other Games' seems reasonable.

	25-07-2003 19:34									#25
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There are too many forums already.

	26-07-2003 01:00									#26
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Technically chess is a TBS and hence subject of this site. But I agree, a few threads in other games suffice for a start. If the playing gets wild (as you need a thread for each game) and the other posters complain, it would be time for a forum, though. CFC has a chess forum since long, even though it's not very active.

	26-07-2003 06:01									#27
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A subforum in other games might not be bad.

My two decade old highest USCF rating was 2184. I think the final was around 2156, since I got mauled by a few IMs and GMs and masters, etc.

I would guess I'm around 1600 strength. I've played about 20 games in the last four years, after a 17 year total hiatus, but I'm up for any sort of tournament or casual games.

	26-07-2003 06:04									#28
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quote: Originally posted by Harry Seldon I'll play but I'm a marginal player at best so be gentle.

I will gently tear your still-beating-for-the-moment heart out through the orifice of your choice.

	26-07-2003 19:59									#29
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I was 1685 (USCF) a few years ago when I played tournaments and stuff, but I think I might have gotten better since then.

	26-07-2003 23:05									#30
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I suck at chess, Ive only played about 15 games in my life but Im more than willing to play!!