Who plays Chess here?

vyomguy · 07-10-11, 04:32 PM

anyone at all?

FindTheLock · 07-10-11, 04:34 PM

I am 1900 USCF. I am rusty like you so I might give you a decent showing. I used to be able to beat NM and FM when I put the time in.

Iced · 07-10-11, 04:37 PM

2087?

That's almost a National Master.

I play. I'm decently good. Not sure about ratings though because I've never played competitively.

FindTheLock · 07-10-11, 04:38 PM

2087 could be a NM. Getting the title just takes strong showings in a tournament with other NM playing. Norms I think they are called.

Dutch · 07-10-11, 04:41 PM

I like chess, don't get to play often. I'm a very average player.

Dirty Sanchez · 07-10-11, 04:41 PM

Yeah right...bunch of fukkin degenerates here panhandling for pizzas....this is a real Mensa Society here....some Bobby Fischer prodigy's for sure

vyomguy · 07-10-11, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by Iced

2087?

That's almost a National Master. I play. I'm decently good. Not sure about ratings though because I've never played competitively.

The United States Chess Federation (USCF) awards the Title of National Master to anyone who achieves a USCF rating of 2200, and the title of Senior Master to anyone who achieves a USCF rating of 2400. The USCF also awards the Life Master title to anyone who holds a 2200 rating for a total of 300 or more games in his or her lifetime.

onetrickpony · 07-10-11, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by Dirty Sanchez

Yeah right...bunch of fukkin degenerates here panhandling for pizzas....this is a real Mensa Society here....some Bobby Fischer prodigy's for sure

some of us here dont fit the typical degen mold

vyomguy · 07-10-11, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by Dirty Sanchez

Yeah right...bunch of fukkin degenerates here panhandling for pizzas....this is a real Mensa Society here....some Bobby Fischer prodigy's for sure

SBR has 136,893 members....you think all are idiots?

Dirty Sanchez · 07-10-11, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by vyomguy

SBR has 136,893 members....you think all are idiots?

I'm sure you could find a few here and there...but if bullshitting was against the law a large majority would be doing time

Iced · 07-10-11, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by vyomguy

The United States Chess Federation (USCF) awards the Title of National Master to anyone who achieves a USCF rating of 2200, and the title of Senior Master to anyone who achieves a USCF rating of 2400. The USCF also awards the Life Master title to anyone who holds a 2200 rating for a total of 300 or more games in his or her lifetime.

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Looks like 2087 would make you a National Expert or Candidate Master.

I would probably be in National Class C (USCF 1400-1599) -- average tournament player.

FindTheLock · 07-10-11, 04:56 PM

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Here is the last tournament I played in. I got this and like 300 bucks or something like that.

pronk · 07-10-11, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by vyomguy

anyone at all?

Love it, been playing since I was a kid

pavyracer · 07-10-11, 04:59 PM

I play badminton. That's the closest to chess I can think off.

vyomguy · 07-10-11, 05:01 PM

Good job FindTheLock

....glad to see few posters here who are good at chess.

When I was young, I used to play a lot...but college, work and now sports betting has taken over my life

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Dirty Sanchez · 07-10-11, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by pavyracer

I play badminton. That's the closest to chess I can think off.

Pavy how the hell is badminton close to chess?

FindTheLock · 07-10-11, 05:03 PM

yeah me too. I used to play all the time. I would watch all of the pros play on ICC. I was better than my rating, but I didn't have the time to play in a lot of tournaments OTB. I could have gotten to over 2000 if I had more time to put into the tournament life. Not a lot of chess tournaments here in Tampa. I had to travel a lot to get to them.

pavyracer · 07-10-11, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Dirty Sanchez

Pavy how the hell is badminton close to chess?

You don't sweat or get a cardio workout from playing either game.

mighty maron · 07-10-11, 05:06 PM

I play on FICS...one minute rating around 1800

FindTheLock · 07-10-11, 05:06 PM

Play a chess game for 8 hours and you will break down mentally. It takes a great deal of mental endurance to play chess at the higher levels.

stevenash · 07-10-11, 05:09 PM

I play backgammon, can't get a good chess game.

DemoralizdDreamr · 07-10-11, 05:31 PM

Play every here and there, never in competitions or anything.

flyingillini · 07-10-11, 05:33 PM

JohnGalt2341 · 07-10-11, 06:04 PM

2087 rating is insanely good, especially for a 16 year old. I played a decent amount of Chess in High School as well but I know was nowhere near that good. My favorite game is Othello/Reversi and all the variations of it. I'd really like to compete in the 6x6 World Championships someday. If anyone in here plays Othello/Reversi let me know!

Also, I've always really liked the ELO rating system. There's an MMA site that has an ELO rating system and I consider it pretty accurate. Does anyone know of any websites where they use an ELO rating system for other sports?

RudyRuetigger · 07-10-11, 06:16 PM

consider myself decent, but thats it

8ArIvd5 · 07-10-11, 06:19 PM

i play every now and then. never got that good because people stopped playing me and i didn't want to go to chess societies to find competition. know the basics, but don't know many openings or middle games.

Iced · 07-10-11, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by JohnGalt2341

Does anyone know of any websites where they use an ELO rating system for other sports?

Jeff Sagarin rates teams from eight different sports based on ELO.

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JW Cash · 07-10-11, 06:45 PM

played chess b4 but was totally drunk so...........dont remember a thing

Philavanh · 07-10-11, 07:44 PM

I'm pretty damn good....play 2 a week

RoagBettor · 07-10-11, 07:52 PM

I held the world record back in 1978 for the arcade version of Missile Command

Andy117 · 07-10-11, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by FindTheLock

Play a chess game for 8 hours and you will break down mentally. It takes a great deal of mental endurance to play chess at the higher levels.

I don't have the attention span for games that long. I used to play against a friend often and would read a book during his turn because he took forever.

Cookie Monster · 07-10-11, 11:37 PM

I was also close to 2000 ELO when I was active. I was more of a grinder, liquidating into endgames with an small edge. Most often than not I won such endgames, as most young players suck at endgames.
Have not played in tournaments for some years. Every now and then I play with friends, but it is frustrating being so rusty, often having a solid positional grip just to fall to an easy tactic.

BTW, I am a FIDE International Arbiter and supplement my income directing local and national chess tournaments. My top event ever was the World Championship on Mexico City 2007, where I worked as a deputy arbiter.

FindTheLock · 07-11-11, 12:02 AM

I am very aggressive. I like to play gambit openings and throw the pieces at my opponent making forcing moves. My favorite players are Morphy and Fischer. I usually have trouble with positional players, but I can adjust to a closed game if I have to. I just prefer to play with more tactical styles and keep the game opened up. I will sac my queen for 2 rooks or 3 minors in a second. I know some players avoid losing their lady, but I actually like playing without her if I get compensation.

dxunchuk · 07-11-11, 02:45 AM

I play from time to time , but never in tournaments , have no idea about scores