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Community => General Discussion => Topic started by: Vel on Mon 23/02/2004 19:37:00

Title: AGS Chess competition
Post by: Vel on Mon 23/02/2004 19:37:00
Hey all, wouldn't it be cool if we had a chess tournament? We could play with one of the many programs or just chess notation. What do you think?
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Mon 23/02/2004 21:00:34
I think I suck at Chess ... but it could be fun.
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Inkoddi on Mon 23/02/2004 21:06:11
I'm half good at chess.... I'm in
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: shbaz on Mon 23/02/2004 21:26:01
I've played since I was seven and I still suck at it but it's fun anyways. I'm in.
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Chicky on Mon 23/02/2004 21:39:02
:( i suck at chess, but i could be a cheerleader

*goooooooooooooooo Inkoddi*

ok that sounded kinda gay  :-[

-OVC
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Domino on Mon 23/02/2004 22:06:34
I haven't played chess in a long time.

I used to be pretty good at playing, but now, i'd just get my ass kicked.

There would be a long line of people waiting to play me.  :)

BG
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: LordHart on Mon 23/02/2004 22:09:45
I'm average at chess, but I got no spare time, so I'm not in. :(
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Moox on Mon 23/02/2004 22:44:37
Im in, but my track team practices everyday so i need a time
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: shbaz on Tue 24/02/2004 02:08:55
Quote from: OVC on Mon 23/02/2004 21:39:02
:( i suck at chess, but i could be a cheerleader

*goooooooooooooooo Inkoddi*

ok that sounded kinda gay  :-[

-OVC

Nothing looks gay when your signature is boobies.  :o
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: MillsJROSS on Tue 24/02/2004 04:33:58
How would we go about this necessarily, just find a time to meet and play, or play through the mail? I wouldn't mind playing a game or two. Time is the mot important issue, we would need people who have schedules that meet up, otherwise, if we do it by notation, it'll take two months for a game. I'm in, if we can figure out a solution.

-MillsJROSS
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Vel on Tue 24/02/2004 07:58:05
I think that real time chess would be the best solution, with 30 mins for each to think. Right?
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: on Tue 24/02/2004 09:21:28
real time is the better solution, or people would just cheat. I tell you, AGS:ers is one bunch of cheating people!
Cheaters!

I'm in, btw.
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Minimi on Tue 24/02/2004 09:26:36
I think pogo.com , is the best place to hold the tournament. I'm member of a chessclub, and I like chess really much ;)
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: remixor on Tue 24/02/2004 10:38:56
Quote from: Vel on Tue 24/02/2004 07:58:05
I think that real time chess would be the best solution, with 30 mins for each to think. Right?

30 minutes per move??
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Minimi on Tue 24/02/2004 11:45:33
Quote from: remixor on Tue 24/02/2004 10:38:56
Quote from: Vel on Tue 24/02/2004 07:58:05
I think that real time chess would be the best solution, with 30 mins for each to think. Right?

30 minutes per move??
no, whole game, d0h!! And when your flag falls, you lose
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Vel on Tue 24/02/2004 16:36:19
I dont think that it would be good if we used a web site or a java based client. Better to use one freeware chess program, don't you think?
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Mr Jake on Tue 24/02/2004 16:47:32
why not?   Im in, but Im fine with using a webclient, I dont want to download some freeware program really, enless its really good
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: MrColossal on Tue 24/02/2004 17:36:24
the ags whiteboard has a chess game just so you know

http://sylpher.com/kafka/agswb
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Flippy_D on Tue 24/02/2004 18:40:24
I'm in, although I think sub-professionals very rarely need thirty minutes. I got GCSE mocks at the moment, but they'll be over by the end of the week.

So, whenever is good, I can probably play.
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Migs on Wed 25/02/2004 03:13:58
I only play chess games of 5 minutes or less, preferrably blitz (2 minutes).  30 minutes is way too boring.
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: shbaz on Wed 25/02/2004 03:22:08
Quote from: Migs on Wed 25/02/2004 03:13:58
I only play chess games of 5 minutes or less, preferrably blitz (2 minutes).  30 minutes is way too boring.

Games that short leave too much room for trickery (3 move kills, etc) and I don't really like them. I'd prefer at least 15 mins per person, but 30 minutes seems a bit much because then you'd need to be online for up to an hour.
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: MillsJROSS on Wed 25/02/2004 03:32:57
I agree fifteen minutes is adequate time per player, but even if it was a half an hour, and you were quick, it wouldn't take the full hour.

We'd also have to make some honor code, where while playing, we play with what we know. In otherwords not open a chess book/program. I mean it's fairly obvious rule that shouldn't really need to be stated, but it's basically don't cheat.

It would also be fun, though not necessary, if after a game was played, we post the game, and people try to teach others how to become better, and where they went wrong. That way it's not only entertaining, but educational!

-MillsJROSS
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Vel on Wed 25/02/2004 09:30:01
How about 20 minutes then? And BTW, is there a non-java besed web client(java refuses to install on my machine)?
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Barcik on Wed 25/02/2004 22:59:10
It can also be done via IM, but that of course doesn't enable time limits. IRC is a possibility too, if both players have a board at home.
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Migs on Thu 26/02/2004 03:11:52
Quote from: shbazjinkens on Wed 25/02/2004 03:22:08Games that short leave too much room for trickery (3 move kills, etc) and I don't really like them. I'd prefer at least 15 mins per person, but 30 minutes seems a bit much because then you'd need to be online for up to an hour.

That's not trickery.  It's tactful maneuvering.  If you're a decent chess player, you should be able to recognize such moves and defend against them.
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Vel on Thu 26/02/2004 19:01:48
I found this program the other day: www.worldchessnetwork.com What do you think? Can it be used for the competition?
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: n3tgraph on Thu 26/02/2004 19:05:31
chess....

boring :)
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Vel on Thu 26/02/2004 19:19:15
...right.
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Mr Jake on Thu 26/02/2004 20:02:11
That program vel suggested is good, I say we go with that
Title: Re:AGS Chess competition
Post by: Minimi on Thu 26/02/2004 22:58:48
yeah it's good, vel... though still my favorite is pogo.com ;)

I just came home from my chessclub and I won!! I'm playing at the adults and I'm not really very very good... so now i won 2 , and lost 14!!

Take a look at our leaderboard of the club! I am "PR Olthof", and my brother and dad also play!
http://home.wanadoo.nl/jacobeek/intern34/ranglijst.html
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: radiowaves on Fri 20/04/2007 09:19:51
So, how about a game of chess? Anyone?
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: Radiant on Fri 20/04/2007 11:37:10
Quote from: radiowaves on Fri 20/04/2007 09:19:51
So, how about a game of chess? Anyone?
I prefer Global Thermo Nuclear War.


Anyway, how about Nightmare Chess?
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: esper on Fri 20/04/2007 12:30:00
I'm not great at chess, but I have beaten opponents in four moves before.
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: FSi++ on Fri 20/04/2007 13:12:52
I'm in for Global Thermo Nuclear War (if I'll be able to clear my schedule for it, duh).
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: Tuomas on Fri 20/04/2007 13:52:04
I wanna I wanna!

Krhm. Yes, that would be a good idea, so oyou can count me in!

My dad and my aunt's husband usually play via internet. I'm not quite sure what they use, but they can have one game going for months, like making a move when logging in, and then check again tomorrow if the other one has made a move. But I don't think that would work as a tournament.
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: radiowaves on Fri 20/04/2007 14:07:00
Tuomas, your aunt's husband probably uses Gameknot (http://www.gameknot.com). I used to play there too, alias is tint, so if you are up for a game, search me up! I haven't actually been there for a few months, but now I may just start again. Still, I prefer instant games. I used to play at instantchess also, but trial ended and I am not going to pay anything. So now I just use flyordie (http://www.flyordie.com), which quite bad for organized games, you can just play with random people, but it is still go though. If you ever see ink956 there, then know its me. Anyway, I suck at chess too, but hell I still like it  :)
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: Tuomas on Fri 20/04/2007 15:34:26
I registered. We could play once I understand what I'm suppose to do in order to get to that point.
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: Akatosh on Fri 20/04/2007 15:38:11
Global Thermonuclear War, anyone? (http://everybody-dies.com/)

Hm... I haven't played a game of chess against a real opponent in years, but I beat the AI last time I tried, so I think I'll try this, too.
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: radiowaves on Sat 21/04/2007 11:35:46
Tuomas, I once sent you the invitation, did you use that or registered by yourself? Click "Chess" >Start your own game > search for user "tint" > challenge tint. Thats it...
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: Ubel on Sat 21/04/2007 12:14:55
I've played chess many MANY times with Ishmael. I think I've only beaten him twice. That's how much I suck. :D I'm in though. This sounds like fun.
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: Dan_N on Sat 21/04/2007 12:53:30
I'm not very good at chess, more like medium, but I'm always in for a game.
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: radiowaves on Sat 21/04/2007 13:22:06
Aight, I send you guys an invitation
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: The Ivy on Sat 21/04/2007 15:47:06
I'm in too, if this is still happening.
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: Akatosh on Sat 21/04/2007 15:48:15
If I register, I think I'll go as HK-48. We'll see.
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: radiowaves on Sat 21/04/2007 17:23:11
Ok, everyone whos registered, post the name you are going. After that, we could make a game table or something. But most of the games you have to arrange by yourself, I am afraid.
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: radiowaves on Mon 23/04/2007 16:49:41
Ok, everybody, how is your registration going? Me and ivy are already play'n!
Title: Re: AGS Chess competition
Post by: Tuomas on Mon 23/04/2007 17:02:56
I used my other name because Tuomas is obviously take, so Progist... err, but I never had time to learn how to use it, and I lost the site, sooo...