essex canary 623 Posted October 29, 2022 Nothing to cheer apart from Onel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 726 Posted October 29, 2022 The chess world has actually been very interesting this year… 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 3,142 Posted October 29, 2022 1 hour ago, essex canary said: Nothing to cheer apart from Onel. Well, this thread aged well! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 6,260 Posted October 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, littleyellowbirdie said: Well, this thread aged well! Like a fine whine. 😀 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,804 Posted October 29, 2022 Did you boo at half time when we were winning? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 3,142 Posted October 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, A Load of Squit said: Like a fine whine. 😀 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 3,088 Posted October 29, 2022 1 hour ago, WD40 said: The chess world has actually been very interesting this year… I came here to say that... I'm waiting for someone to try the same trick on Who Wants to be a Millionaire... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,830 Posted October 29, 2022 Checkers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,215 Posted October 29, 2022 Fun fact about chess - there are more possible different chess games that can be played than there are atoms in the universe. Anybody fancy a game online anytime pop over and challenge me on Lichess or Chess.com - my username is GreenYellowArmy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,711 Posted October 29, 2022 I've said before that, at it's best, football is like 3 dimensional chess played at 100 mph. No other game like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,215 Posted October 29, 2022 4 minutes ago, ron obvious said: I've said before that, at it's best, football is like 3 dimensional chess played at 100 mph. No other game like it. Yes - spatial ability and understanding is a vital skill in both football and chess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,708 Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, essex canary said: Nothing to cheer apart from Onel. Go on, treat yourself. https://youtu.be/fkvrpQidTSs Edited October 29, 2022 by Wings of a Sparrow 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barham Blitz 869 Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Thirsty Lizard said: Fun fact about chess - there are more possible different chess games that can be played than there are atoms in the universe. Anybody fancy a game online anytime pop over and challenge me on Lichess or Chess.com - my username is GreenYellowArmy. You look a bit better than me, or at least (despite your username) play less often after a few beers or glasses of wine than I do, but I've messaged you on chess.com anyway ... Edited October 30, 2022 by Barham Blitz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 777 Posted October 30, 2022 10 hours ago, WD40 said: The chess world has actually been very interesting this year… Did Hans Moke Niemann cheat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,215 Posted October 30, 2022 12 hours ago, Barham Blitz said: You look a bit better than me, or at least (despite your username) play less often after a few beers or glasses of wine than I do, but I've messaged you on chess.com anyway ... Thanks - I've replied to you on there. Looks like we're both fans of a bit of 3-0 Blitz action. 🙂 Is your username on here an homage to your preferred time format in chess? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,215 Posted October 30, 2022 11 hours ago, Icecream Snow said: Did Hans Moke Niemann cheat? I think the only person who truly knows the answer to that is Niemann himself. I'm sure it can't be easy to cheat over the board in elite level chess, but that having been said there's always a big incentive to do so when there are quite large amounts of prize money available. The advent of engines which are stronger players than humans has made all this an issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 726 Posted October 30, 2022 18 hours ago, Icecream Snow said: Did Hans Moke Niemann cheat? I personally dont think Niemann's online cheating is enough to trash the guy's entire reputation, and Carlsen act like a spoilt brat sore loser. He's a breath of fresh air for the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
