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All messages from international chat on FICGS chess & Go chat : cirulis ilmars : Nobody :'( (2023-05-24 21:45:28) cirulis ilmars : Anyone for a Big Chess game? :) (2023-05-24 19:37:48) cirulis ilmars : Congrats! :) (2023-05-20 14:32:06) devassal thibault : GM Eros Riccio remains FICGS corr. chess champion again... (2023-05-12 22:17:52) schroeder christoph : Joined Rapid_M (2023-05-12 15:18:25) ozen bahadir : Class_M and Rapid_M 1 more to go (2023-05-12 08:44:32) ficgs : I. Cirulis (2038) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2023-05-03 20:20:46) ficgs : F. Portal (0900) just entered GO BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2023-05-03 18:05:40) cirulis ilmars : Ok, noone (2023-04-30 23:07:13) cirulis ilmars : Anyone for a Big Chess game? (2023-04-30 21:44:46) ficgs : I. Cirulis (2038) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2023-04-30 21:43:28) cirulis ilmars : Wow! Congrats! (2023-04-30 15:58:37) devassal thibault : Ding Liren is new FIDE world champion... what a match (2023-04-30 15:22:15) teverovski bogoljub : Just played good game in Falkbeer (2023-04-30 00:10:38) cirulis ilmars : Big Chess rules (2023-04-29 21:38:30) morenogarrido jesus : download (2023-04-28 18:16:53) devassal thibault : Ok, let's do this (2023-04-28 01:21:31) gounant stanislas : about the moment to start of the next king super tournament (2023-04-27 23:48:18) gounant stanislas : I think you hacve already an idea (2023-04-27 23:46:36) gounant stanislas : but I just would like to know before when start tne tourney (2023-04-27 23:45:44) gounant stanislas : 2 weeks was perfect for open the waiting list (2023-04-27 23:44:51) devassal thibault : But well, ok... I'll try to open the list before (2023-04-27 22:20:22) devassal thibault : Anyone needs a lifetime to learn KG theory :) (2023-04-27 22:20:02) gounant stanislas : but openning waiting list 2 weeks before is OK (2023-04-27 03:27:22) gounant stanislas : I Need more time to learn King Gambit theory (2023-04-27 03:25:44) gounant stanislas : announcing it 3 weeks before is too short a deadline (2023-04-27 03:24:59) devassal thibault : Maybe use some vacation time ?! (2023-04-27 02:30:30) devassal thibault : Start date was announced... (it started one week late btw) (2023-04-27 02:30:12) gounant stanislas : King tournament, I need time to preapare (2023-04-26 13:15:58) devassal thibault : What tournament was a surprise? (2023-04-26 02:34:10) gounant stanislas : I would like to be notified 3 months in advance please (2023-04-24 20:20:23) gounant stanislas : Please Thibault, for the next tournament, (2023-04-24 20:20:03) devassal thibault : Good luck to all players in King's gambit ;) (2023-04-23 02:05:19) devassal thibault : 21 players so far... much fun to watch soon :) (2023-04-19 02:27:48) devassal thibault : Let's give it one more week (mailing) before to start (2023-04-15 22:38:40) devassal thibault : Next chess King Supertournament waiting list is open (2023-04-15 03:49:37) dyson john : One more player for C 00310 please (2023-04-07 20:00:23) ficgs : M. Schangareev (1711) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2023-04-02 09:33:40) devassal thibault : There will be other ones within months :) (2023-03-31 02:38:28) gounant stanislas : it would have taken me two months for training on chesstempo (2023-03-31 00:02:44) gounant stanislas : 15 days, don't have time to learn king's gambit theory (2023-03-31 00:00:58) devassal thibault : Unrated, just for fun but big challenge! (2023-03-30 23:27:55) devassal thibault : It will start on April 15th, 2023... King's gambit thematic (2023-03-30 23:27:27) devassal thibault : Next chess King Supertournament waiting list is open (2023-03-30 23:26:43) dyson john : Many thanks Thibault (2023-03-28 13:05:45) devassal thibault : It has been adjudicated, thank you (2023-03-27 23:26:34) dyson john : The game I should say (2023-03-27 11:58:46) dyson john : Three game still shows up in my games list (2023-03-27 11:58:19) dyson john : I mated my opponent in game 140069 a few days ago (2023-03-27 11:57:42) gounant stanislas : I think Class A 256 is finish (2023-03-25 00:18:37) devassal thibault : Good luck to all (20 !) participants (2023-03-23 03:25:42) devassal thibault : 5th chess cup final stage just started... (2023-03-23 03:25:04) gray garvin : Both Rapid GM and SM need a player (2023-03-21 00:47:41) cirulis ilmars : Joined :) (2023-03-20 10:44:29) ozen bahadir : CLASS_M , 1 more to go (2023-03-20 09:14:38) gray garvin : if above 2400, could be same player (2023-03-16 04:07:20) gray garvin : and 1 player required for Rapid SM to start (2023-03-16 04:06:29) gray garvin : 1 player required for Rapid GM to start (2023-03-16 04:05:56) cirulis ilmars : Joined the thematic tournament :) (2023-03-12 19:26:26) teverovski bogoljub : Thematic Santasiere folly 1.Nf3 d5 2.b4 is inserted (2023-03-10 15:41:38) cirulis ilmars : Ok, it seems that the waiting list is empty. (2023-03-08 03:57:02) devassal thibault : ... then we can change it (2023-03-08 02:30:37) devassal thibault : One player needed for the chess thematic tournament... (2023-03-08 02:30:24) teverovski bogoljub : i'd offer Santasiere 1.Nf3 d5 2.b4 (2023-03-02 15:16:59) teverovski bogoljub : it's time for new thematic (2023-03-02 15:15:43) ozen bahadir : RAPID_A, 1 more to go (2023-02-21 10:23:23) ficgs : C. Schroeder (2214) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2023-02-19 03:27:45) ficgs : C. Schroeder (2221) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2023-02-19 02:47:16) ficgs : W. Phillips (1800) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2023-02-18 20:57:16) ficgs : W. Phillips (1800) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2023-02-18 20:56:38) ficgs : W. Phillips (1500) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2023-02-18 20:55:17) dyson john : One more player for B 365 please (2023-02-17 20:33:09) dyson john : One more player for 7 (2023-02-17 20:32:05) broekhuizen ats : One more player for Rapid class M 2100+ (2023-02-12 19:58:38) quintero raul : Hola amigos: co,o van esos tomnes os. (2023-02-12 08:15:09) doliveira marcosarruda : Obrigado Devassal, tentei aqui e veremos ou vamos ver se con (2023-02-08 13:54:07) devassal thibault : You can change it in Preferences (2023-02-08 03:23:37) doliveira marcosarruda : How do I get a password thateither forever or definitively. (2023-02-08 03:05:17) schroeder christoph : Thx (2023-02-07 00:27:00) devassal thibault : Your name has been removed (2023-02-06 22:19:11) devassal thibault : You probably entered it just after having entered M118 (2023-02-06 22:18:56) schroeder christoph : Can you please remove me? (2023-02-06 15:23:23) schroeder christoph : I am in the waiting list of M119 though I haven't entered it (2023-02-06 15:23:10) ficgs : B. Ozen (2362) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2023-02-06 07:20:23) ficgs : M. D Oliveira (2116) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2023-02-06 02:20:56) ozen bahadir : CLASS_M , 2 more to go (2023-02-05 16:28:43) devassal thibault : FICGS__CHESS__CLASS_M, one more player to start it (2023-02-01 01:27:43) cirulis ilmars : Last player necessary for CLASS_M__000116 chess tournament (2023-01-22 16:13:36) bovary charles : Why not implemening a Chess 960 rating? (2023-01-20 12:13:23) ozen bahadir : CLASS_M , 2 more to go (2023-01-20 07:04:27) gounant stanislas : OK (2023-01-18 04:09:50) devassal thibault : July 1st will be the next FICGS WCH (2023-01-18 03:47:40) devassal thibault : So it should be November 2023 actually (2023-01-18 03:25:43) devassal thibault : It starts every 16 months... (2023-01-18 03:25:25) gounant stanislas : thank you (2023-01-17 14:46:36) gray garvin : 6th Ficgs Chess Cup: July 1st approx (2023-01-17 11:26:51) gounant stanislas : Thibault, when start next Chess Cup ? (2023-01-16 22:10:28) bovary charles : J'ai confondu les tournois (2023-01-14 12:39:58) gounant stanislas : il a démaré il y a 2 mois lol (2023-01-10 23:45:58) bovary charles : Ce tournoi commence quand? (2023-01-10 11:13:55) bovary charles : Je me trouve dans la liste d'attente du FCWC. (2023-01-10 11:13:13) devassal thibault : Everyone now has 45 vacation days again (2023-01-02 02:25:41) cirulis ilmars : ^^ Thank you! ^^ (2023-01-01 00:48:04) devassal thibault : Happy new year! Better games for everyone in 2023 ^^ (2023-01-01 00:31:28) devassal thibault : Standard / rapid tournament(s) (according to your elo) (2022-12-28 04:52:19) smith brian : how the heck to I enter a 'no money' tourney? (2022-12-28 04:49:59) ozen bahadir : CLASS_M , 1 more to go (2022-12-25 19:56:03) cirulis ilmars : To you too. :) (2022-12-20 19:15:18) ozen bahadir : Happy and healthy new year to all (2022-12-20 08:29:30) gounant stanislas : One player needed in chess unrated tournament please (2022-12-17 12:56:24) gounant stanislas : 2 players needed in chess unrated tournament please (2022-12-13 20:32:30) devassal thibault : Indeed... but nothing is normal here :) (2022-12-02 20:48:38) nimylovych taras : it is not allowed in normal holdem rules (2022-12-02 11:34:31) nimylovych taras : I mean open raise to 3 chips (2022-12-02 11:34:20) nimylovych taras : I just got 1.5bb open in holdem (2022-12-02 11:33:52) pelzer willi : I see, yes, haha! Bye :) (2022-11-23 19:31:09) devassal thibault : Just started... (2022-11-23 16:50:49) pelzer willi : when do we start??? why waiting that long???# (2022-11-23 09:06:12) pelzer willi : deadline 4 the big chess world championchip already done... (2022-11-23 09:05:43) devassal thibault : No matter the wins, there will be replacements anyway (2022-11-09 14:58:45) pelzer willi : my big chess games i have a current winning rate of 100% (2022-11-09 08:30:00) pelzer willi : really??? but my current rating is about 1600 but i won all (2022-11-09 08:29:14) devassal thibault : You can enter it anyway... replacements will occur (2022-11-08 22:49:39) pelzer willi : i would like to participate but i started too late for this (2022-11-08 14:35:02) devassal thibault : We still need players for the Go, big chess & poker WCH ;) (2022-11-03 04:16:34) devassal thibault : Last days to enter the chess, Go & poker WCH waiting lists (2022-10-30 14:27:28) ficgs : G. Gray (2353) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2022-10-25 18:48:50) ficgs : J. Zidu (2496) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2022-10-25 18:42:12) ficgs : P. Brand Lyard (1849) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2022-10-25 17:12:04) devassal thibault : Promotion will start tomorrow... (2022-10-18 04:16:51) gounant stanislas : only 10 players in poker championship waiting list :-( (2022-10-17 18:08:33) ficgs : C. Schroeder (2221) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-10-08 23:16:47) ficgs : A. Droin (2000) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-10-05 11:55:32) devassal thibault : All tournaments will start on November 1st, 2022 (2022-10-01 16:17:29) devassal thibault : Next chess, Go, poker & big chess WCH waiting lists open ! (2022-10-01 16:17:14) devassal thibault : Next thematic tournaments: Anti stonewall (Dutch, Alapin) (2022-09-29 19:01:54) ficgs : T. Nimylovych (2158) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-09-22 14:42:52) pelzer willi : .@ S. Legrand: Sorry, chessfriend, I´ve been waiting so lon (2022-09-21 15:33:31) legrand stephane : willi? (2022-09-21 14:44:32) ficgs : S. Legrand (2197) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-09-21 14:42:28) ficgs : W. Pelzer (1691) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-09-21 14:38:03) devassal thibault : Access to Waiting lists & Tournaments now works fine (2022-09-12 16:33:19) devassal thibault : Finally, some bugs fixed in the main FICGS app (all games) (2022-09-12 16:32:26) ficgs : B. Boucher (1478) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2022-09-04 13:47:03) ficgs : T. Nimylovych (2158) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2022-09-04 07:32:14) ficgs : F. Rafferty (1900) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2022-09-04 01:54:23) ficgs : T. Nimylovych (2158) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2022-09-03 21:07:37) ficgs : T. Nimylovych (2158) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-09-03 20:56:19) ficgs : T. Nimylovych (2158) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2022-09-03 20:55:36) ficgs : F. Rafferty (1900) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2022-09-03 19:22:22) ficgs : T. Nimylovych (2051) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2022-09-02 20:02:04) ficgs : T. Nimylovych (2051) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-09-02 19:36:25) ficgs : T. Nimylovych (2051) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2022-09-02 19:29:27) nimylovych taras : anybody for advanced chess in next hour? (2022-09-02 19:27:38) ficgs : F. Rafferty (1900) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2022-09-01 20:03:28) rafferty frey : anybody want to play advanced chess? (2022-09-01 20:03:18) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for joining. ^^ (2022-08-30 08:05:53) cirulis ilmars : Anyone for Big Chess Standard Silver match? :) (2022-08-29 15:28:51) broekhuizen ats : One more player for Standard class M 2200-2600 (2022-08-23 09:06:06) rafferty frey : we need one more for Standard class C (2022-08-21 19:07:46) ficgs : B. Boucher (1478) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-08-19 10:05:40) ficgs : F. Rafferty (1900) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2022-08-19 02:52:31) cirulis ilmars : done (2022-08-17 00:17:12) gounant stanislas : Only player with red and white on the flag please (2022-08-16 23:03:45) ozen bahadir : CLASS_M , 1 more to go (2022-08-16 22:47:08) ficgs : F. Rafferty (1900) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2022-08-16 00:40:07) ficgs : C. Schroeder (2107) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-08-10 22:56:12) ficgs : M. March (1623) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-08-08 20:05:18) devassal thibault : November 1st, 2022 (2022-08-08 02:42:36) perezpupo juanrafael : When the FICGS__CHESS__WORLD_CHAMPIONSHIP start? (2022-08-07 18:43:40) broekhuizen ats : 1 player needed for the next chess class M 2200-2600 (2022-08-07 15:42:15) devassal thibault : 1 player needed for the next chess RAPID SM 2300+ (2022-08-06 03:11:40) ortiz clodomiro : Thebault please (2022-08-03 15:26:04) ortiz clodomiro : chess rapid gm 000019 (2022-08-03 15:12:01) ortiz clodomiro : i want to buy 10 epoints from my account to play in chess (2022-08-03 15:10:50) ficgs : J. Zidu (2496) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-07-29 17:03:41) cirulis ilmars : Also, big thanks to Aahlad for the match and lessons! :) (2022-07-18 14:33:55) cirulis ilmars : Anyone for Big Chess Standard Silver match? :) (2022-07-17 21:09:41) ozen bahadir : RAPID_M , 1 more to go (2022-07-17 16:34:44) devassal thibault : You play a dangerous one :) (2022-07-17 02:36:14) eser ipekyilmaz : world Cup opening.defence a3e6 (2022-07-16 20:06:14) eldridge mark : Good Chess to all (2022-07-16 14:37:53) devassal thibault : Good luck to all chess CUP players! Tough tournaments... (2022-07-16 03:12:38) devassal thibault : We have a new top seed for FICGS chess cup... not too late! (2022-07-15 20:31:20) devassal thibault : Last hours to enter FICGS CHESS CUP waiting list... (2022-07-15 17:47:38) tagoc charlie : Want to play tournament (2022-07-15 04:55:28) lehnhoff hg : One player needed in Poker B (2022-07-14 02:08:44) ficgs : F. Firhansyah (1665) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-07-13 05:26:42) devassal thibault : All tournaments will start on July 15th ! (2022-07-04 18:59:12) devassal thibault : Waiting list for next FICGS chess CUP is open (finally)... (2022-07-04 18:58:49) broekhuizen ats : one more player for rapid M (21-2500) (2022-07-04 15:31:23) cirulis ilmars : 32, actually... but yes :D (2022-07-01 06:38:55) devassal thibault : You mean you reached 25 degrees Celsius? :D (2022-06-30 23:58:00) cirulis ilmars : Anyone for a bullet game? :) (2022-06-30 13:33:10) ficgs : I. Cirulis (2037) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-06-30 13:30:13) cirulis ilmars : hot hot hot.. global warming stinks :( (2022-06-28 15:11:46) devassal thibault : Who? Where? (2022-06-10 00:23:52) brandlyard paul : On just 58 historicals moves, for posterity & France! (2022-06-09 22:58:42) brandlyard paul : Goes!We won vs the Monster Stockfish14.1 nuee on 220114 (2022-06-09 22:55:39) ozen bahadir : haha u got me Cirulis :)) (2022-06-06 20:50:59) cirulis ilmars : Eros Riccio I know, but who's that other man? (2022-06-06 19:13:08) devassal thibault : Riccio, 18 - Nadal, 22 ... still running ^^ (2022-06-06 16:47:22) cirulis ilmars : Can't help this time :( 29 elo points too little (2022-06-05 18:11:00) ozen bahadir : RAPID_SM 1 player to go (2022-06-05 12:57:58) devassal thibault : There was no freestyle cup since that time... already! (2022-06-04 17:44:24) nimylovych taras : Why freestyle cup deadline is 2013? It is not played now? (2022-06-03 20:55:01) ficgs : T. Nimylovych (2000) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-06-03 20:09:41) devassal thibault : Exactly. (2022-06-03 01:36:44) gounant stanislas : Except no engines tournament I think (2022-06-02 23:24:52) gounant stanislas : I think engines allowed in all games (2022-06-02 23:24:26) nimylovych taras : And what about bullet? (2022-06-02 22:08:05) nimylovych taras : Is it allowed to use engine analysis in freestyle cup? (2022-06-02 22:02:36) devassal thibault : You can write an email to info (at) ficgs.com (2022-06-02 17:18:27) perezpupo juanrafael : How I can withdraw from a waitlist? (2022-06-02 17:01:57) olonan wilfredoolanka : Thanks for the reply (2022-05-27 22:57:32) cirulis ilmars : You have to wait until waiting list is full. (2022-05-27 13:48:38) olonan wilfredoolanka : How can I start a tournament where I joined? (2022-05-27 08:04:47) cirulis ilmars : Back to normal, now I can reach FICGS. (2022-05-25 20:53:37) cirulis ilmars : Yes, case 2. :) (2022-05-24 08:59:29) cirulis ilmars : Not solved yet. But VPN works, so it's kinda okay. :) (2022-05-24 08:58:48) devassal thibault : I opt for case 2... so? :) (2022-05-24 03:22:28) devassal thibault : Case 2 : It is a temporary problem... maybe solved already. (2022-05-24 03:22:10) devassal thibault : Case 1 : You live in Russia & Vlad decided to ban FICGS ^^ (2022-05-24 03:21:50) cirulis ilmars : As my usual internet can't "find" the FICGS. (2022-05-23 22:00:04) cirulis ilmars : Hmm, i had to connect through VPN... Have I done smth bad? (2022-05-23 21:59:37) devassal thibault : ... and the next chess CUP will start on July 1st, 2022 (2022-05-10 22:50:09) devassal thibault : 26th corr. chess WCH will start around November 1st, 2022 (2022-05-10 22:49:33) szczepanski zbigniew : When does CHESS__WORLD_CHAMPIONSHIP__000025 start? (2022-05-10 13:15:41) ozen bahadir : Class M 2 more players to go (2022-05-06 11:41:54) cirulis ilmars : ... both A and B classes :) (2022-04-30 20:15:47) cirulis ilmars : One more player needed for Big Chess tournaments... (2022-04-30 20:15:20) devassal thibault : Eros Riccio remains FICGS corr. chess champion! (2022-04-20 18:19:35) devassal thibault : Finally, the WCH final match ended with a tie again... 6-6 (2022-04-20 18:18:45) devassal thibault : Probably you selected chess or Go games to see :) (2022-04-20 03:05:54) aahlad yeturu : Looks like all is well. (2022-04-20 01:50:27) aahlad yeturu : Closed the browser window and logged in again. (2022-04-20 01:50:10) aahlad yeturu : what's happening. (2022-04-20 01:41:33) aahlad yeturu : All my poker games disappeared suddenly. Not sure (2022-04-20 01:41:16) devassal thibault : Just started... (2022-03-24 21:47:09) gounant stanislas : And poker championship ? (2022-03-24 18:39:34) devassal thibault : It may not last... probably search engines (2022-03-22 23:33:37) devassal thibault : Looks like chinese computers massively connect to FICGS (2022-03-22 23:33:25) devassal thibault : Well, FICGS is still slow... working on (2022-03-22 22:51:39) devassal thibault : FICGS rebooted... (2022-03-22 22:39:34) devassal thibault : Warning: FICGS is going to reboot... (2022-03-22 22:33:37) devassal thibault : Thank you. (2022-03-22 21:49:08) aahlad yeturu : Yes. (2022-03-22 21:39:07) devassal thibault : Does anyone notice FICGS is very slow right now? (2022-03-22 21:30:05) ficgs : B. Boucher (1591) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-03-19 08:30:14) cirulis ilmars : Ok :) (2022-03-16 17:29:14) boucher brice : Next Time ! ;-) (2022-03-16 17:07:43) cirulis ilmars : My bad, that was 3 hours ago (2022-03-16 16:34:39) cirulis ilmars : O! Can I join the game, Boucher? (2022-03-16 16:33:28) ficgs : B. Boucher (1591) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-03-16 13:04:26) devassal thibault : Waiting for 3 more players for the poker holdem championship (2022-03-14 21:34:58) devassal thibault : Chess & Go championships started... Good luck ! (2022-03-14 21:34:39) ficgs : I. Cirulis (1892) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-03-14 12:33:45) cirulis ilmars : Anyone for bullet game of Big Chess? :) (2022-03-13 20:47:09) ficgs : I. Cirulis (1892) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-03-11 21:24:23) devassal thibault : ... so WCH tournament (new cycle) should start within days (2022-03-11 02:35:31) devassal thibault : Anyway, the situation may not evolve much... (2022-03-11 02:35:11) devassal thibault : "FICGS support to Ukraine" (2022-03-11 02:34:54) gounant stanislas : Which topic ? (2022-03-10 20:08:45) devassal thibault : It may start soon... let's wait a few more days (2022-03-10 02:37:55) devassal thibault : Please see forum (2022-03-10 02:37:43) gounant stanislas : I was not on the web recently... (2022-03-08 17:12:13) gounant stanislas : Why the Wchs don't start yet ? (2022-03-08 17:11:48) devassal thibault : Connexion through https was not possible during 23 hours (2022-03-07 20:58:04) devassal thibault : It was tough... sorry for the inconvenience (2022-03-07 20:57:40) devassal thibault : Finally, https is back :) (2022-03-07 20:57:20) cirulis ilmars : last player for RAPID M 129 needed (2022-03-07 13:18:02) ortiz clodomiro : thankyouthibault.nice to remind me.. (2022-03-06 12:52:57) ludgate alan : Can we have a date for the start of World Ch 25 ? (2022-03-06 12:16:45) devassal thibault : Please read chess WCH rules for full explanation (2022-03-06 00:44:23) devassal thibault : Clodomiro, you qualified from SM group stage 1 (2022-03-06 00:43:57) ozen bahadir : 1 player needed for RAPIDM129 (2022-03-05 21:09:53) ortiz clodomiro : ok (2022-03-05 14:49:38) gray garvin : better off asking in the forum (2022-03-05 12:57:35) ortiz clodomiro : explanation (2022-03-05 11:04:59) ortiz clodomiro : please i need an exlanation (2022-03-05 11:04:38) ortiz clodomiro : iam out of the waiting list (2022-03-05 10:58:38) ortiz clodomiro : i am surprised i was include to play wch stage 2 ,i donot re (2022-03-05 10:56:29) broekhuizen ats : one more player for rapid 21-2500 (2022-03-03 09:18:37) devassal thibault : The 21th corr. chess WCH final match started (2022-03-02 22:58:08) devassal thibault : Let's wait a few more days to start the next one. (2022-03-02 19:42:49) devassal thibault : Previous cycles will start very soon... (2022-03-02 19:41:46) kruse herbert : previous cycle (2022-03-02 11:01:40) kruse herbert : at least previous circles should continue (2022-03-02 09:31:39) gray garvin : Delay in starting WCH. I do not understand? (2022-03-02 08:19:44) devassal thibault : Russian flag does not represent russian players anymore (2022-03-02 00:58:12) devassal thibault : WCH tournaments are postponed, thanks for your understanding (2022-03-02 00:56:58) aahlad yeturu : the beginning of hostilities is the least we can do (2022-02-27 20:40:39) aahlad yeturu : Stopping the clocks of Ukranian players retroactively to (2022-02-27 20:40:03) devassal thibault : About support, we can discuss it in the forum as well (2022-02-27 13:49:51) devassal thibault : I just created a topic on clocks matter (2022-02-27 13:49:18) cirulis ilmars : Should be easy to make, I believe (2022-02-27 13:47:30) cirulis ilmars : Smth like fixed banner contained in every FICGS page... (2022-02-27 13:47:11) devassal thibault : ... should be stopped (as Garvin suggests) (2022-02-27 13:43:45) devassal thibault : And we have to decide if ukrainian players clocks... (2022-02-27 13:43:31) cirulis ilmars : What do you think?.. (2022-02-27 13:33:03) cirulis ilmars : could be organized (2022-02-27 13:32:45) cirulis ilmars : maybe some support message for Ukraine, dunno, (2022-02-27 13:32:37) devassal thibault : Just like russian tennismen can continue to play (2022-02-27 13:12:24) devassal thibault : National teams & individual players are not the same, IMO... (2022-02-27 13:05:34) jabot daniel : What is the position of FICGS ? (2022-02-27 13:03:36) jabot daniel : Hello chessfriend? What is about russian player ? (2022-02-27 13:02:43) broekhuizen ats : so could the next round start? (2022-02-27 09:21:41) broekhuizen ats : In this group there is only one last non-decisive game (2022-02-27 09:21:28) broekhuizen ats : FICGS__CHESS__WCH_STAGE_1_GROUP_01__000024 (2022-02-27 09:21:01) devassal thibault : Last days to enter the WCH waiting lists... Good luck! :) (2022-02-27 01:58:49) ficgs : B. Boucher (1563) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-02-25 11:24:03) gounant stanislas : Only 11 players in poker championship... (2022-02-21 17:32:16) ficgs : B. Boucher (1478) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-02-16 09:51:20) gounant stanislas : It change in 1993 (2022-02-15 01:20:54) devassal thibault : 2 weeks before the start of FICGS championships (2022-02-15 00:21:13) devassal thibault : Anyway, that's right, not the same blue... (2022-02-15 00:20:25) devassal thibault : Did it really change recently? (2022-02-15 00:20:04) gounant stanislas : the blue of the russian flag (2022-02-14 20:11:54) ficgs : P. Brand Lyard (1523) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-02-14 10:46:05) devassal thibault : C'est prévu, pour très bientôt :) (2022-02-13 01:15:35) gounant stanislas : Il faudrait peut être refaire de la pub pour les Wch (2022-02-11 23:37:47) cirulis ilmars : Big Chess A__000007, one more to go :) (2022-02-10 20:53:08) ozen bahadir : RAPID_M , 1 more to go (2022-02-07 20:55:31) cirulis ilmars : Thank you (2022-02-03 16:06:33) devassal thibault : Not this time... every 2 wch editions (2022-02-02 23:50:40) cirulis ilmars : What about Big Chess Championship? (2022-02-02 02:56:40) devassal thibault : All tournaments should start on March 1st, 2022, good luck:) (2022-02-01 20:31:27) devassal thibault : FICGS chess, Go & poker championships waiting lists are open (2022-02-01 20:31:04) ficgs : P. Brand Lyard (1849) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-01-27 19:07:10) ozen bahadir : You are the best :) (2022-01-26 22:24:48) cirulis ilmars : I joined. Now only 1 more to go. :) (2022-01-26 22:22:00) ozen bahadir : FICGS__CHESS__CLASS_M__000098 2 more to go (2022-01-26 22:21:01) cirulis ilmars : Anyone for a bullet game? :) (2022-01-21 19:49:43) ficgs : I. Cirulis (2037) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-01-21 19:49:25) ficgs : S. Johnson (1909) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2022-01-21 04:33:30) johnson steven : The bronze or silver queue. (2022-01-21 04:28:10) johnson steven : Hey all anyone care for a game of Bullet, looking to play (2022-01-21 04:28:01) ozen bahadir : good game, thanks mate! (2022-01-19 21:23:19) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the bullet game, Ozen! :) (2022-01-19 21:02:16) cirulis ilmars : Thank you :) (2022-01-19 17:00:18) schroeder christoph : Joined Rapid M, tournament started. (2022-01-19 16:40:07) ozen bahadir : 1 player needed for rapid GM & rapid M tournaments, lets go (2022-01-19 11:24:38) broekhuizen ats : one more player for rapid 21-2500 (2022-01-19 10:06:20) devassal thibault : 1 player needed for rapid GM & rapid M tournaments (2022-01-18 23:57:13) ficgs : I. Cirulis (2022) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING SILVER waiting list (2022-01-17 18:05:11) cirulis ilmars : Or maybe someone wants to play standard lightning silver? (2022-01-17 16:02:27) cirulis ilmars : * counts as (2022-01-17 15:48:36) cirulis ilmars : If draw is achieved, that counts win for black (2022-01-17 15:39:36) cirulis ilmars : That means defending Traxler (as black, after 5.Bxf7+) (2022-01-17 15:39:10) ficgs : I. Cirulis (2022) just entered CHESS THEMATIC SILVER waiting list (2022-01-17 15:31:15) cirulis ilmars : Does someone want to play thematic silver? (2022-01-17 15:30:46) devassal thibault : Now fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience. (2022-01-15 20:37:52) devassal thibault : Database was down during a few hours... (2022-01-15 20:28:35) gounant stanislas : I must have confused the games (2022-01-10 16:47:59) devassal thibault : Well... logs confirm PGN... bug may be human as well ^^ (2022-01-09 22:00:52) gounant stanislas : and the pgn said : 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 (2022-01-09 20:00:10) gounant stanislas : I remember playing 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. g3 (2022-01-09 19:59:34) gounant stanislas : bug with game 134053 (2022-01-09 19:57:52) devassal thibault : Update when sending moves, please report any bug... (2022-01-04 01:34:03) devassal thibault : Vacation: Everyone now has 45 days leave again... (2022-01-03 13:26:15) devassal thibault : Happy new year! (2022-01-03 13:25:15) ludgate alan : My leave is still 0. (2022-01-03 10:45:14) devassal thibault : Sure, you can call referee... (2022-01-03 00:09:33) wyngaarden martin : Is there someway to claim 7-man TB win? (2022-01-02 05:05:55) campanella paul : HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! (2022-01-02 01:32:08) cirulis ilmars : Best wishes in the 2022 (2022-01-01 05:43:28) devassal thibault : Merry Xmas everyone! (2021-12-27 15:46:08) devassal thibault : Thanks for info, Stan! That's quite a surprise :) (2021-12-27 15:45:09) cirulis ilmars : Thank you :) (2021-12-26 01:22:20) duttagupta aniruddha : Merry Xmas to all (2021-12-25 20:25:29) gounant stanislas : Thank you Thibault (2021-12-25 19:17:38) gounant stanislas : there are 207 of my games played on FICGS in it (2021-12-25 19:17:19) gounant stanislas : my sister just gave me Chessbase's Corr Database 2022 (2021-12-25 19:15:40) eintalu juri : And I had difficulties with achieving a draw in one game. (2021-12-12 18:59:02) devassal thibault : your games only... tough tournament by the way! (2021-12-12 00:31:51) eintalu juri : drawn. (2021-12-11 16:45:33) eintalu juri : I have finished my first tournament on FICGS with all games (2021-12-11 16:45:12) devassal thibault : 1 or 2... according to the situation (2021-11-19 23:12:54) sengupta arnab : how many people will progress from each group? (2021-11-19 06:13:16) ficgs : I. Cirulis (1877) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-11-16 19:35:30) devassal thibault : then highest TER prevails (2021-11-15 15:55:10) sengupta arnab : stage 1 group 9 (2021-11-15 13:49:38) sengupta arnab : What happens when 2 players finish with same points in WCH (2021-11-15 13:49:17) cirulis ilmars : Are you here? (2021-11-13 15:39:05) cirulis ilmars : Brand, can I join Big Chess bullet bronze game? (2021-11-13 15:38:54) cirulis ilmars : Have nice games, Brand! :) (2021-11-13 14:23:53) ficgs : P. Brand Lyard (1529) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-11-13 13:03:45) cirulis ilmars : Thank you! (2021-11-07 18:27:29) devassal thibault : Corr. chess ratings have been updated (nov. 7th) (2021-11-07 17:16:07) duttagupta aniruddha : Why chess ratings have not been updated yet!? (2021-11-07 10:28:48) lehnhoff hg : A good decision :) (2021-11-04 16:38:42) campanella paul : just joined (2021-11-04 10:32:50) lehnhoff hg : 1 player needed in poker A (2021-11-04 03:17:02) ficgs : I. Cirulis (1858) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-11-02 21:40:14) cirulis ilmars : Anyone? :) (2021-11-01 19:24:40) ficgs : I. Cirulis (1858) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-11-01 19:22:45) cirulis ilmars : If someone wants to play big chess bullet game, just tell :) (2021-10-30 22:57:08) cirulis ilmars : Removed myself from the waiting list, for now (2021-10-30 22:56:35) cirulis ilmars : The waiting list didn't post to the chat when I entered :( (2021-10-30 19:58:47) cirulis ilmars : FICGS__BIG_CHESS__BULLET_BRONZE__000017 - anyone? (2021-10-30 19:52:43) ficgs : I. Cirulis (1855) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-10-29 16:34:49) cirulis ilmars : ^;;;^ (2021-10-20 15:23:28) ziegler pio : :o) (2021-10-20 10:52:29) gounant stanislas : J'ai l'impression que quelqun s'amuse à effacer le chat (2021-10-06 19:47:17) boukadoum mohamed : correspondance? (2021-10-05 20:39:16) devassal thibault : :o) (2021-10-04 22:22:21) gounant stanislas : A vos souhaits (2021-10-03 22:58:53) mevel alberic : Broniek (2021-10-02 18:03:43) ficgs : E. Yarkov (2109) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-09-22 06:46:41) ficgs : E. Yarkov (2076) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-09-22 02:30:33) devassal thibault : Good luck to all participants ! (2021-09-20 02:04:44) devassal thibault : 28 players in the chess cup final (2021-09-20 01:56:25) denisov timofey : ty (2021-09-19 03:23:50) devassal thibault : Today, most probably... (2021-09-19 02:05:35) denisov timofey : all preliminary stage games are over (2021-09-19 01:38:39) denisov timofey : When will start final of #4 FICGS CHESS CUP? (2021-09-19 01:38:26) eser ipekyilmaz : SSS (2021-09-16 10:48:44) aahlad yeturu : It was a boring grind from which nobody benefited. (2021-09-14 22:41:33) aahlad yeturu : Game 132005 was disappointing. (2021-09-14 22:41:06) eintalu juri : ...if you later interpret the questions as accusations. (2021-09-12 18:18:11) eintalu juri : Please do not demand me to ask questions... (2021-09-12 18:17:33) cirulis ilmars : Is there a way to see if I have offered draw previously? (2021-09-12 15:46:07) devassal thibault : As far as I remember, yes... (2021-09-10 01:29:27) aahlad yeturu : his hand is hidden. (2021-09-10 00:10:30) aahlad yeturu : Also, unless small-blind is last to raise river, (2021-09-10 00:10:21) aahlad yeturu : hence, what is usually called an aggression. (2021-09-10 00:08:45) aahlad yeturu : Ah! so in FICGS rules, check is a zero raise. (2021-09-10 00:07:55) devassal thibault : In a way, your opponent called. (2021-09-09 23:27:52) devassal thibault : So he can see your hand and does not have to show his hand (2021-09-09 23:26:55) devassal thibault : Yes, you check river first, then he checks... (2021-09-09 23:26:19) aahlad yeturu : I won the hand. (2021-09-09 23:12:39) aahlad yeturu : He raised flop and turn. I called. Both checked river. (2021-09-09 23:12:18) aahlad yeturu : Game 129633 my move 169 opponent's hand is hidden. (2021-09-09 23:11:17) eintalu juri : Gray, OK. (2021-09-09 01:57:52) gray garvin : I will answer your questions on this matter (2021-09-09 00:40:25) gray garvin : Juri: If you start a forum topic on this matter (2021-09-09 00:40:15) eintalu juri : "presumably absconded with the promised prize money" (2021-09-08 16:39:51) eintalu juri : Venezuela has been dismissed from ICCF. (2021-09-08 16:37:32) ficgs : M. Shangareev (1944) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-09-08 15:19:39) devassal thibault : Cheers ;) (2021-09-07 22:59:55) ohlin jan : I´m back ;-) (2021-09-07 13:17:45) devassal thibault : Your hand remains hidden when you call & lose & not all in (2021-09-07 02:25:17) cirulis ilmars : Thank you, Thibault :) (2021-09-04 20:13:55) aahlad yeturu : So what are the rules FICGS follows for hiding hands? (2021-09-04 20:05:59) aahlad yeturu : There are times when the last aggressor's hand is hidden. (2021-09-04 20:05:29) aahlad yeturu : Meanwhile, the question stands. (2021-09-04 20:04:58) aahlad yeturu : I got the game number wrong. I will post another example. (2021-09-04 20:04:12) ludgate alan : Ratings update needed (2021-09-04 17:50:27) lehnhoff hg : 1 player needed in poker B, 2 in A (2021-09-04 02:28:11) devassal thibault : New thematic tournament: Enev gambit (2021-09-03 22:20:38) devassal thibault : That seems normal to me (equal hands) (2021-09-03 20:19:40) devassal thibault : I see both hands for this one !? (2021-09-03 20:19:09) aahlad yeturu : But that is not the case here. See 127678:239 for example (2021-09-02 20:35:26) aahlad yeturu : A common practice is that the last aggressor must also. (2021-09-02 20:34:39) aahlad yeturu : It is standard for the winner to show her hand. (2021-09-02 20:34:06) aahlad yeturu : At poker here, what are the rules for showing hands? (2021-09-02 20:32:52) cirulis ilmars : Introduced by Zlatko Enev, afaik (2021-08-31 17:40:52) cirulis ilmars : Leads to fun games if properly used :) (2021-08-31 17:39:38) cirulis ilmars : ... 7.Qd3 a6 8.g4 (2021-08-31 17:32:47) cirulis ilmars : 1.d4 d5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.c4 e6 4.Nc3 c6 5.Qd3 dxc4 6.Qxc4 b5 ... (2021-08-31 17:32:24) cirulis ilmars : What about Enev gambit? (2021-08-31 17:32:14) wiaderek piotr : something new, it is the 3rd tour with the same combination (2021-08-31 04:53:36) perevozchikov vjacheslav : 130203 and 130201 (2021-08-31 00:09:34) cirulis ilmars : What would you like to play in thematic tournament? (2021-08-30 21:58:52) wiaderek piotr : Hi, can you change first moves in them tournament? (2021-08-30 03:16:35) devassal thibault : Are you sure, Vjacheslav? What game number? (2021-08-27 17:42:09) duttagupta aniruddha : Contact me in my whatsapp no 8584996967 (2021-08-27 16:41:36) duttagupta aniruddha : Present rating in ficus is 2211 (2021-08-27 16:40:31) duttagupta aniruddha : I feel we two are the only players from kolkata in ficgs my (2021-08-27 16:40:01) duttagupta aniruddha : I stay in Regent park (2021-08-27 16:20:05) duttagupta aniruddha : 1518.in ICCF just got my 2nd norm for CCM title. (2021-08-27 16:19:07) duttagupta aniruddha : Nice to know about you,arnab.I am playing in aiwcf champions (2021-08-27 16:17:54) perevozchikov vjacheslav : What a stupid system! (2021-08-27 10:42:44) perevozchikov vjacheslav : ... and can not make a move!! (2021-08-27 10:42:13) perevozchikov vjacheslav : How to quit from vacation? I will lose a game (2021-08-27 10:41:53) sengupta arnab : yes i'm a member of aiwcf and also ICCF. I stay near airport (2021-08-27 09:21:19) duttagupta aniruddha : Are you a member of awccf? (2021-08-26 20:09:55) duttagupta aniruddha : I stay in South Kolkata and you? (2021-08-26 20:08:41) sengupta arnab : yes (2021-08-25 08:00:19) duttagupta aniruddha : Mr Arnab are you from kolkata? (2021-08-24 16:16:09) devassal thibault : 5 players groups will always be double RR since now (2021-08-18 11:53:46) devassal thibault : ... in the FICGS chess WCH (rules have been updated) (2021-08-18 11:53:25) devassal thibault : Yes, just like the other ones (2021-08-18 11:52:13) sengupta arnab : group 09_000024 is double round robin? (2021-08-18 08:37:50) gounant stanislas : Merci Thibault (2021-08-15 18:00:02) devassal thibault : It should be ok now... (2021-08-15 16:53:59) devassal thibault : damned... will be fixed within minutes, thanks! (2021-08-15 16:45:18) gounant stanislas : it's simple round robin (2021-08-15 16:37:07) gounant stanislas : late group for WCH just started but it's not double RR, (2021-08-15 16:36:52) devassal thibault : Pas encore... dans quelques mois (2021-08-14 19:45:51) bovary charles : Salut, serait-ce possible de joindre le Cup Championship? (2021-08-14 16:25:35) cirulis ilmars : At least correspondence poker (2021-08-13 20:00:56) cirulis ilmars : We are different :D Poker make me stressful (2021-08-13 19:50:30) devassal thibault : Poker is dedicated to relax :) (2021-08-12 00:11:57) cirulis ilmars : ... and standard chess too, both championships (2021-08-11 22:14:50) cirulis ilmars : I have full hands (brains) with the big chess :| (2021-08-11 22:11:30) devassal thibault : Few players more for the poker championship? Join the fun! (2021-08-11 19:32:43) ficgs : S. Penley (0400) just entered GO BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-08-10 20:06:19) ficgs : P. Brand Lyard (1849) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-08-04 21:42:40) ficgs : P. Brand Lyard (0000) just entered GO BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-08-04 21:37:19) ficgs : P. Brand Lyard (1849) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2021-08-03 07:01:46) ficgs : P. Brand Lyard (1849) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-08-03 07:01:09) ficgs : P. Brand Lyard (1641) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-08-03 06:46:51) devassal thibault : We still need players for the Go & poker WCH (2021-08-02 16:36:01) ficgs : W. Pelzer (1702) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-07-19 07:44:10) devassal thibault : Many thanks for the feedback :) (2021-07-13 01:23:33) teverovski bogoljub : Double rr is the best choice (2021-07-12 23:25:18) ficgs : C. Schroeder (2096) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-07-12 11:01:49) ficgs : N. Greenberg (1576) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-07-12 10:55:07) devassal thibault : Feel free to comment this choice (best or not) in the forum (2021-07-11 17:16:03) devassal thibault : For the 1st time, chess WCH regular groups are double RR (2021-07-11 17:15:19) devassal thibault : A few hours more to enter the chess WCH waiting list... (2021-07-08 18:08:29) duttagupta aniruddha : One player required for tournament Class_M 000095.Anyone wil (2021-07-04 16:50:07) devassal thibault : Bogoljub, that's ok (2021-07-03 18:32:45) devassal thibault : Corr. Chess ratings have been updated (2021-07-03 18:31:55) teverovski bogoljub : I'd like to cancel my entry to the chess championship (2021-07-03 16:12:29) duttagupta aniruddha : Will the Correspondence Chess ratings updated today? (2021-07-02 09:36:32) devassal thibault : All tournaments should start around July 8th, 2021 (2021-06-27 00:36:59) devassal thibault : Chess, Go, Poker & Big Chess WCH waiting lists are open... (2021-06-27 00:36:42) cirulis ilmars : Joined. Let's have nice games! :) (2021-06-23 13:12:55) dyson john : One more player needed for Class A 000248 (2021-06-23 11:26:35) ficgs : A. Sengupta (1783) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2021-06-23 09:00:24) ficgs : A. Sengupta (1783) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-06-23 08:48:06) ficgs : P. Brand Lyard (1600) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-06-12 21:32:20) ficgs : C. Schroeder (2221) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2021-06-05 02:24:18) detchin yra : База данных Ficgs corr (2021-06-03 00:21:24) devassal thibault : Good luck to all participants (2021-06-02 14:23:48) devassal thibault : Few hours yet before to start it... (2021-06-01 18:12:17) devassal thibault : I'm in... too long without playing chess :) (2021-06-01 18:11:49) devassal thibault : Last day to enter the King supertournament waiting list... (2021-06-01 00:59:11) devassal thibault : 10 days only to enter the waiting list (now empty)... (2021-05-21 12:18:19) devassal thibault : The next chess King supertournament will start on June 1st (2021-05-21 12:17:28) bernalvarela nelson : SOS Colombia DDHH (2021-05-09 17:42:42) devassal thibault : Ratings have been updated (some lists soon) (2021-05-03 00:58:18) cirulis ilmars : Waiting for rating update, then I can join the tournament (2021-05-02 17:20:47) schroeder christoph : One more needed in Class M waiting list. (2021-05-02 17:15:21) ficgs : Y. Kehayov (1563) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-05-02 14:01:52) groves don : Need two more in Class M waiting list. (2021-04-29 23:42:55) devassal thibault : We still need more opinions in the forum (poker rating) (2021-04-26 23:51:10) devassal thibault : If you can see "new password" then go 9 lines below (2021-04-25 01:38:59) pelzer willi : but i can´t find it in "Preverences"... hm.... (2021-04-24 07:17:35) pelzer willi : ah, my thanks thibault! :) (2021-04-24 07:12:50) devassal thibault : (much better for bullet games) (2021-04-23 22:53:48) devassal thibault : You can choose the fast moves in Preferences (2021-04-23 22:53:20) ficgs : C. Javier (1507) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-04-23 21:27:52) pelzer willi : i cannot concentrate here (2021-04-23 21:25:00) pelzer willi : and always must confirm moves- buuuuh! (2021-04-23 21:24:42) pelzer willi : welcome but very late to the board (2021-04-23 21:24:21) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the game (2021-04-23 21:23:51) ficgs : I. Cirulis (2012) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-04-23 20:59:41) ficgs : W. Pelzer (1707) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-04-23 20:58:31) ficgs : P. Wiaderek (2000) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-04-22 18:29:20) bernalvarela nelson : Thanks Thib. You are a great person (2021-04-21 23:18:22) devassal thibault : No, bullet / lightning / blitz count for advanced chess (2021-04-21 22:55:02) bernalvarela nelson : ...same rating elo in ficgs? (2021-04-21 20:58:00) bernalvarela nelson : Do the classical and bullet chess games count in the... (2021-04-21 20:57:41) devassal thibault : Problem fixed, sorry for the inconvenience... (2021-04-21 00:55:50) wiaderek piotr : There is a problem with waiting lists of chess spec. tourna (2021-04-20 19:41:31) cirulis ilmars : I don't see them too. (2021-04-20 19:37:13) cirulis ilmars : That's a radical solution of the poker rating problem. :D (2021-04-20 19:37:07) lehnhoff hg : The poker waiting lists have disappeared. Only with me? (2021-04-20 13:52:00) devassal thibault : New thematic chess: QID, Petrosian variation (2021-04-20 13:42:04) devassal thibault : Good time to do this, now done... (2021-04-20 13:41:51) wiaderek piotr : when are you going to change opening in thematic tournament? (2021-04-20 10:50:17) devassal thibault : Opinions are needed on that topic too, thanks! (2021-04-12 12:14:50) gray garvin : I have created a forum topic about this (2021-04-12 03:24:21) devassal thibault : (not too far at least) (2021-04-12 00:15:52) devassal thibault : New stages usually start with new cycles... (2021-04-12 00:15:28) gounant stanislas : Why ? (2021-04-11 22:46:18) devassal thibault : We'll have to wait before the next round (2021-04-09 23:53:00) gounant stanislas : All games in WCH 22 stage 2 are ended... (2021-04-09 23:20:57) devassal thibault : See "poker rating" discussion (2021-04-08 22:19:09) devassal thibault : 10 moves rule: we need opinions in the forum... (2021-04-08 22:18:57) devassal thibault : Tournaments results have been updated (2021-04-03 01:09:31) denisov timofey : and points claimed? (2021-04-02 07:27:05) denisov timofey : When FICGS__CHESS__RAPID_A__000264 will be finished? (2021-04-02 07:26:58) devassal thibault : I guess so... and unfortunately, it didn't work... :) (2021-04-01 22:57:35) cirulis ilmars : i have no games against you, will I be okay? :D (2021-04-01 17:09:54) cirulis ilmars : lol, right, the date (2021-04-01 17:09:28) devassal thibault : ... or your account could self destruct... sorry about that (2021-04-01 16:02:40) devassal thibault : You should resign all your games against me... (2021-04-01 16:02:22) devassal thibault : Be careful, FICGS got virus named "covid" (2021-04-01 16:01:54) devassal thibault : Indeed... (2021-04-01 01:33:38) aahlad yeturu : Congratulations to the reigning champion! (2021-03-31 21:16:29) aahlad yeturu : It's getting crowded near the top of the Poker ratings. (2021-03-31 21:16:10) devassal thibault : That's right (2021-03-30 21:58:08) denisov timofey : Right? (2021-03-30 20:49:48) denisov timofey : I can take out my Epoints via win Gold or Silver tourn. only (2021-03-30 20:49:42) pelzer willi : welcome (2021-03-24 18:23:05) cirulis ilmars : sorry, got real life stuff to do, had to go away from PC (2021-03-24 17:25:24) pelzer willi : okay, sorry and bye (2021-03-24 16:22:58) pelzer willi : r u talking 2 me cirulis? (2021-03-24 16:19:49) cirulis ilmars : I removed myself from waiting list, but i'm open for a game (2021-03-24 16:17:20) cirulis ilmars : join the game :) (2021-03-24 16:12:44) pelzer willi : so come on guys (2021-03-24 16:11:51) pelzer willi : i wanna play a game - and i mean it! (2021-03-24 16:11:32) cirulis ilmars : I can play if you want (2021-03-24 16:11:31) pelzer willi : nobody to play,,, (2021-03-24 16:10:42) ficgs : W. Pelzer (1707) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-03-24 15:56:47) ficgs : I. Cirulis (2012) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-03-24 15:48:09) ficgs : W. Pelzer (1712) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2021-03-24 15:14:00) hallqvist niklas : No hurry, but should mates really time out? game=123938 (2021-03-22 23:20:24) campanella paul : One more player needed for poker holdem tournament M 000009 (2021-03-21 15:34:00) devassal thibault : Feel free to read the help section to enter new tourneys (2021-03-17 22:44:40) maestro sang : kok gk ada menu new game nya.gmn mau main.nunggu turnamen la (2021-03-16 03:23:01) johnson steven : the site works. (2021-03-12 07:12:45) cirulis ilmars : Thanks for the game! (2021-03-11 22:01:10) devassal thibault : Good luck to all participants (2021-03-07 00:30:28) devassal thibault : Last days to enter the FICGS corr. chess CUP waiting list (2021-02-27 22:33:41) heilong king : hi guys! (2021-02-27 05:28:38) debonis patrick : This thread reminds me of Fahrenheit 451 (2021-02-27 02:11:21) jempty george : not quite as low as 0 kelvin haha (2021-02-24 15:57:04) teverovski bogoljub : what about 0 Kelvin? (2021-02-24 08:41:31) jempty george : actually 0 fahrenheit (2021-02-23 21:16:50) jempty george : We got about a half foot of snow temp was close to 0 celsius (2021-02-23 21:16:22) teverovski bogoljub : No water? Any snow or ice? (2021-02-23 20:46:58) jempty george : We got power back after 2.5 days then water was out for 5 (2021-02-23 12:57:45) devassal thibault : A special winter for a special year :/ (2021-02-22 22:14:22) groves don : Power back after 8 days! Worst ice storm in 40 years! (2021-02-22 03:22:39) devassal thibault : Chess CUP will start on March 1st; waiting list is open (2021-02-21 00:39:11) denisov timofey : When will be next FICGS Chess Cup? (2021-02-20 02:19:40) jempty george : Thib, thank you for all you do (2021-02-12 14:04:17) devassal thibault : Hi everyone, back after 6 days out... fixing things soon (2021-02-08 20:35:08) jempty george : Hi Thib still waiting for epoints I bought to be applied (2021-02-06 10:10:19) gossmann ewald : Hallo REF, why is game 123915 still running . Black wa mated (2021-02-05 19:36:24) fraczek dariusz : Is black on move? If so he can resign (2021-02-05 18:40:15) jempty george : My theory is could be a bug when a promotion results in mate (2021-02-05 02:31:05) wyngaarden martin : Black should have resigned a long time ago (2021-02-05 01:23:09) wyngaarden martin : gossman: good qsn,snce obv mate, did you dispute earlier? (2021-02-05 01:19:59) gossmann ewald : Game 123915 is a mate. Why does not appear the result? (2021-02-03 17:13:24) gray garvin : Not complain in the chat box about the game (2021-01-15 08:27:15) gray garvin : according to the laws of chess (2021-01-15 08:26:57) gray garvin : Sasha: It is up to you to make a correct claim (2021-01-15 08:26:47) lipsits sasha : I guess we will play this crap forever then (2021-01-14 14:32:59) devassal thibault : Here rule 11.5 applies (2021-01-12 22:37:44) lipsits sasha : game 127231 is a draw. Opponent refuses. Ref? (2021-01-12 14:17:52) devassal thibault : Hello Martin, just email info at ficgs dot com (2021-01-10 02:13:08) wyngaarden martin : Any way to withdraw from a tourn that hasn't started yet? (2021-01-09 20:43:08) devassal thibault : I say it should have ended a while ago :) (2021-01-05 20:45:58) gossmann ewald : Dear Thibault! What do you say to game 125428? (2021-01-05 18:11:15) duttagupta aniruddha : Happy new year from India,Mr Thibault (2021-01-05 17:04:13) jempty george : Thanks Thib for all your work! I'm glad to be back (2021-01-05 13:36:18) devassal thibault : Everyone now has 45 days of vacation remaining (2021-01-03 00:15:40) cookson timothy : Happy New Year Don (2021-01-02 23:24:18) teverovski bogoljub : $till 0 days of vacation in a new year (2021-01-02 13:35:03) groves don : Happy New Year to all! (2021-01-02 04:17:30) cookson timothy : 10 elo away and waiting for 1 game to finish in Class A 240 (2021-01-01 20:29:39) cookson timothy : Thibault, could I get into the Standard Class M tourney? (2021-01-01 20:28:40) flores luis : Happy and healthy year 2021:) (2021-01-01 16:22:10) parmet daniel : Happy New Years!! (2021-01-01 12:44:24) cirulis ilmars : Happy and beautiful the 2021st :) (2021-01-01 11:12:15) devassal thibault : Happy new year everyone! (2021-01-01 01:23:46) schangareev mirzian : Who wants to play a game with a time limit of 2 hours for 1 (2020-12-30 22:12:22) cirulis ilmars : Only one player needed for the Big Chess tournament :) (2020-12-25 20:23:17) cirulis ilmars : BIG_CHESS__TOURNAMENT__000126 - two more players needed :) (2020-12-21 11:42:39) devassal thibault : Bug fixed in the slow moves process... sorry about that (2020-12-13 12:28:26) ficgs : P. Dao (2005) just entered GO BULLET SILVER waiting list (2020-12-03 20:54:02) ficgs : S. Grguric (1699) just entered GO BULLET SILVER waiting list (2020-12-02 04:16:52) ficgs : S. Grguric (1699) just entered GO BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2020-12-02 04:16:09) ficgs : S. Grguric (1775) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2020-12-02 04:14:39) devassal thibault : New thematic tourney: Bishop's opening (2020-11-20 01:06:04) teverovski bogoljub : Endless Rubinstein theme instead of updating (2020-11-19 07:58:09) dyson john : Good luck to you too Timothy (2020-11-15 19:00:02) cookson timothy : Good luck with your games. Class A 240 (2020-11-15 16:35:06) devassal thibault : Go championship will start as soon as 9 players enter it (2020-11-05 13:21:23) devassal thibault : Next rounds of previous cycles will start soon... (2020-11-05 13:20:28) devassal thibault : Good luck to all players in the championships (2020-11-05 13:19:45) schangareev mirzian : Join the tournament: SPECIAL TOURNAMENT FICGS__CHESS__UNRATE (2020-11-03 00:42:08) devassal thibault : All tournaments should start during the 1st week of november (2020-11-01 00:06:42) devassal thibault : Last days to enter the chess, Go & poker WCH waiting lists (2020-10-30 22:37:54) cirulis ilmars : One player needed for chess RAPID M tournament :) (2020-10-26 12:38:18) parmet daniel : usually it is every 10 moves (2020-10-19 19:13:04) lipsits sasha : every number of moves, say every 20 moves (2020-10-19 14:22:56) lipsits sasha : Other sites have the system where you can only offer draw ev (2020-10-19 14:22:41) devassal thibault : No way to block them, but you can call referee (2020-10-14 22:02:51) devassal thibault : Those who entered the waiting list lately will play next one (2020-10-14 22:00:28) bernalvarela nelson : How to block those who ask for a draw every move? (2020-10-13 12:24:02) harding tim : Why is the list for the LAST King Supertournament still up? (2020-10-13 11:04:59) devassal thibault : It will start very soon... (2020-10-07 14:12:35) lipsits sasha : what happened to 2nd stage current WC? (2020-10-07 14:07:50) devassal thibault : Waiting lists for the next chess, Go & poker WCH are open! (2020-10-04 22:37:31) devassal thibault : The next chess CUP will start on March 1st, 2021. (2020-09-27 19:27:31) devassal thibault : The next chess, Go & poker WCH will start on November 1st (2020-09-27 19:27:17) devassal thibault : (( Erratum )) (2020-09-27 19:27:09) eliphas matthew : join or be a sucker (2020-09-25 01:19:39) niglio biagio : ONE PLAYER REQUIRED FOR CHESS RAPID D000135! (2020-09-24 21:14:03) devassal thibault : ... but it also improves helped by this neural network (2020-09-16 13:40:23) devassal thibault : IMO, it remains a classical chess engine... (2020-09-16 13:39:55) gounant stanislas : it's something like Alpha Zero? (2020-09-16 13:24:24) gounant stanislas : I read wikipedia article on NNUE and I don't understand if (2020-09-16 13:23:29) fraczek dariusz : SF12 with NNUE on shows less kNs (2020-09-16 12:32:14) ortiz clodomiro : i was told it is its top level (2020-09-15 01:53:19) gounant stanislas : Is someone use SF12. Only 8000 kN/s on my computer ? (2020-09-15 01:43:27) ficgs : S. Suades (2000) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2020-08-29 22:46:29) bovary charles : ai donc pas participe aux diff. tournois comme prévu. (2020-08-28 10:33:48) bovary charles : pluseurs mois sans pouvoir accéder à la Toile. Je ne pourr. (2020-08-28 10:32:06) bovary charles : Saqlut Thiaut, je vais bientôt partir pour un séjour de (2020-08-28 10:31:05) schuett wilhelm : Slav gambit 4.e4 is useful (2020-08-26 21:26:55) schuett wilhelm : That means d4 d5 c4 e6 Sc3 c6 (2020-08-26 21:25:02) teverovski bogoljub : i'm ready for Slav gambit 3...e6 4.e4 or Slav triangle (2020-08-26 16:50:14) eliphas matthew : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_LibreJS (2020-08-19 00:13:41) devassal thibault : librejs? don't know that ^^ (2020-08-18 23:50:25) eliphas matthew : the basics of the site seem to work with librejs (2020-08-18 23:13:46) eliphas matthew : ONE MORE FOR FICGS__CHESS__RAPID_D__000134 (2020-08-09 08:38:41) eliphas matthew : wait its august (2020-08-09 00:14:31) eliphas matthew : i just realized that the fourth of july is in two days (2020-08-09 00:14:14) eliphas matthew : hi (2020-08-08 23:52:18) devassal thibault : (it started, finally) (2020-08-03 11:44:45) niglio biagio : ONE PLAYER REQUIRED FOR CHESS NO ENGINES TOURNAMENT 000112! (2020-07-30 12:26:52) devassal thibault : Update: pages displaying the chat bar should be faster now (2020-07-29 11:15:30) devassal thibault : no, according to the rules (less than 24 hours) (2020-07-29 00:10:11) legrand stephane : no additional time!!! (2020-07-28 23:04:02) wyborn graham : Chess 960 (Random) please join in special tournament (2020-07-21 16:26:52) lehnhoff hg : 1 player needed in poker A and B (2020-07-20 01:07:10) cirulis ilmars : Joined (2020-07-19 20:33:11) duttagupta aniruddha : Someone please join. (2020-07-19 18:12:22) duttagupta aniruddha : One player required for chess class B 000328 to start. (2020-07-19 18:11:32) devassal thibault : As soon as all games are finished (not yet) (2020-07-11 14:40:33) lipsits sasha : when will next WCH stage start (2020-07-11 14:09:11) eser ipekyilmaz : A3F6 (2020-07-09 21:50:14) devassal thibault : Haha :) You're right, I'm that old (2020-07-09 19:28:55) wyborn graham : Thanks for feed back. (2020-07-09 00:12:23) flores luis : Netscape was once the dominant browser in terms of usage (2020-07-08 17:37:03) schuett wilhelm : Long time ago Thibault had the Netscape Navigator (2020-07-07 23:26:06) devassal thibault : Sure it's mate... will be adjudicated (if not resigned) (2020-07-05 22:16:47) hallqvist niklas : Hmm isn't this mate? Game 123156, A bug that it isn't detec (2020-07-05 21:04:35) devassal thibault : Sorry, I meant web browser... (2020-07-01 17:40:02) wyborn graham : What is navigator? (2020-07-01 13:21:50) wyborn graham : Any app! (2020-07-01 13:21:17) devassal thibault : Which one would you like to use? (I'll add it in the Help) (2020-07-01 13:17:15) devassal thibault : No, but you can use it on a navigator (2020-07-01 13:15:54) wyborn graham : Is there an app to use on the ipad? (2020-07-01 13:08:21) ficgs : N. Greenberg (1577) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2020-07-01 11:49:38) devassal thibault : Chess Cup 3 Stage 2 will start today (2020-06-30 12:45:37) szczepanski zbigniew : When is FICGS__CHESS__CUP_CHAMPIONSHIP? (2020-06-26 19:13:45) devassal thibault : It will be updated next week (2020-06-25 15:34:19) lipsits sasha : why group 2 WC still not updated (2020-06-25 14:06:12) duttagupta aniruddha : Join any one,so that the tournament can be started (2020-06-25 08:20:43) duttagupta aniruddha : Chess Class A tournament. (2020-06-25 08:19:31) duttagupta aniruddha : One player required for start of Chess Classic A tournament. (2020-06-25 08:18:55) devassal thibault : From Canada with Shawn Doyle ? Never heard about it before (2020-06-24 17:53:05) ducharme steven : I'm watching a tv show called ENDGAME about a crime solving (2020-06-24 17:30:47) cirulis ilmars : Joined (2020-06-21 19:14:29) duttagupta aniruddha : Join so that the chess tournament can be started (2020-06-21 17:57:31) duttagupta aniruddha : Any one interested? (2020-06-21 17:55:11) duttagupta aniruddha : One player required for Rapid M tournament (2020-06-21 17:54:40) bovary charles : c'est fait via email (2020-06-21 08:35:18) bovary charles : mais je t'envoies le email où exactement? (2020-06-20 08:16:07) campanella paul : 3 more player needed for poker M tournament (2020-06-19 23:17:31) campanella paul : 1 more player needed for poker A tournament (2020-06-19 23:17:26) lipsits sasha : group 02__000022 not updated still (2020-06-19 14:52:26) devassal thibault : non non, il suffit de m'envoyer un email... info / ficgs.com (2020-06-18 17:40:19) bovary charles : je me réinscris? (2020-06-18 16:37:10) bovary charles : c'est fait comment? (2020-06-18 16:33:36) devassal thibault : mais on peut demander à en changer dans ce cas... (2020-06-18 16:14:27) devassal thibault : c'est toléré, oui (2020-06-18 16:13:22) bovary charles : C'et correct ou pas? (2020-06-18 16:08:48) bovary charles : J'ai choissi un nom de plume pour m'inscrire ici. (2020-06-18 16:08:27) devassal thibault : It will be updated in 12 days from now (2020-06-18 14:24:19) lipsits sasha : group 02-22 rather (2020-06-18 13:59:23) lipsits sasha : can you update group 22?thanks (2020-06-18 13:59:05) pelzer willi : jause (2020-06-17 23:54:21) devassal thibault : You'll see it if there's an answer (2020-06-16 01:32:03) ducharme steven : I can't see the game message I sent :( (2020-06-16 00:28:31) devassal thibault : you can see it by clicking "running games" (2020-06-16 00:27:32) ducharme steven : oops nevermind I've found them (2020-06-16 00:26:55) ducharme steven : I made my first move in 2 games and now they appear to be go (2020-06-16 00:26:16) devassal thibault : wow, that was fast! (2020-06-15 20:31:17) lipsits sasha : grooup 2 from WCH stage one is over. I am the winner 7/8. Pl (2020-06-15 14:03:06) gounant stanislas : ok thank you (2020-06-14 20:52:13) devassal thibault : Next WCH in november 2020... next CUP in march 2021 (2020-06-14 10:46:40) gounant stanislas : start ? (2020-06-14 07:53:12) gounant stanislas : I would like to know when the next WCH or chess cup will (2020-06-14 07:53:05) bovary charles : c'est parfait (2020-06-06 13:27:22) devassal thibault : Pas celui en cours, mais le prochain dans quelques mois (2020-06-06 13:22:35) bovary charles : FICGS__CHESS__CUP_CHAMPIONSHIP__000003? (2020-06-06 13:16:56) bovary charles : Serait-il possible de joindre le (2020-06-06 13:16:46) devassal thibault : C'est fait. (2020-06-05 14:38:06) ducharme steven : I bought 50 E-POINTS. Please upgrade my account asap...merci (2020-06-05 06:41:31) devassal thibault : Bon, c'est une affaire de pros, sans doute :) (2020-06-04 22:25:01) devassal thibault : Donc on peut algorithmiser à partir d'une base de données (2020-06-04 22:24:32) devassal thibault : Partiellement, même sans voir ses cartes tout le temps (2020-06-04 22:23:56) devassal thibault : On peut comprendre le comportement d'un joueur en observant (2020-06-04 22:23:12) bovary charles : Je pige toujours pas:-) (2020-06-04 15:46:37) battaglia roberto : I explained the matter archives in the forum thanks to all (2020-06-04 13:50:10) devassal thibault : I mean statistics for a player's bahaviour, I guess (2020-06-04 13:43:00) devassal thibault : It is possible to compile some interesting data from it (2020-06-04 12:45:24) bovary charles : Whats an archive for poker for. Can't see any purpose. (2020-06-04 07:47:43) devassal thibault : Hi Roberto, indeed still no archive for poker & Go games yet (2020-06-03 22:05:55) gounant stanislas : You can download all the games in pgn database (2020-06-01 15:49:37) staggat rolf : Go to forum and ask clearly (2020-06-01 15:20:15) staggat rolf : Don´t know what you mean (2020-06-01 15:19:28) battaglia roberto : I was meaning organized files (2020-06-01 10:18:00) battaglia roberto : OK player name+go but mixed files of chess go poker? (2020-06-01 10:17:13) staggat rolf : Yes, go to "search" on the left side (2020-05-31 15:19:29) battaglia roberto : Is there an archive of all chess games played here? (2020-05-31 12:03:13) campanella paul : 3 more player needed for poker M tournament (2020-05-31 03:49:49) campanella paul : 1 more player needed for poker A tournament (2020-05-31 03:49:32) lehnhoff hg : 1 more player needed for poker A tournament (2020-05-25 23:50:18) campanella paul : 3 players needed for masters poker tournament (2020-05-25 14:14:26) campanella paul : 3 more players for FICGS__POKER_HOLDEM__TOURNAMENT_M__000009 (2020-05-25 14:13:55) cirulis ilmars : done (2020-05-21 20:56:35) schroeder christoph : 1 player needed for CHESS__RAPID_M__000115 (2020-05-21 20:18:43) campanella paul : 2 more players needed for FICGS__POKER_HOLDEM__TOURNAMENT_M (2020-05-18 16:08:44) lehnhoff hg : What else should I do with my epoints? (2020-05-17 01:41:48) lehnhoff hg : I would buy a ticket for the Poker M again if I can (2020-05-17 01:40:30) campanella paul : 3 more players needed for FICGS__POKER_HOLDEM__TOURNAMENT_M (2020-05-16 21:35:08) harding tim : Thank you! (2020-05-15 13:35:17) devassal thibault : Now it is adjudicated. Always giving a chance to resign :) (2020-05-14 19:53:57) harding tim : Still waiting to be awarded that game or for resignation (2020-05-14 19:01:41) devassal thibault : Absolutely, meanwhile it will be adjudicated if necessary (2020-05-09 17:23:31) harding tim : Game 123322 server doesn't see my last move is mate! A bug! (2020-05-09 16:18:38) devassal thibault : I don't see it either... maybe something went wrong? (2020-05-09 14:27:34) szczepanski zbigniew : I don't see my forum post (2020-05-09 12:47:29) devassal thibault : We'll have more space to explain :) (2020-05-09 11:56:31) devassal thibault : Hello Zbigniew, feel free to do this in the forum (2020-05-09 11:56:01) szczepanski zbigniew : I am reporting an error in calculating the future ranking (2020-05-09 07:12:58) ficgs : I. Cirulis (2021) just entered CHESS THEMATIC SILVER waiting list (2020-05-08 20:44:49) ficgs : Y. Aahlad (2247) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2020-05-08 20:35:55) ficgs : N. Greenberg (1577) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2020-05-08 11:42:35) pineda ulises : Okay, I've unticked Fast Moves, thanks (2020-05-06 00:50:04) devassal thibault : You can change the option in Preferences if necessary (2020-05-03 11:46:26) pineda ulises : confirmation... (2020-05-03 04:12:31) pineda ulises : I just blundered because move is sent instead of asking for (2020-05-03 04:12:22) cirulis ilmars : In this thematic match draw counts as win for black. (2020-05-02 17:03:05) cirulis ilmars : Who wants to defend Traxler counterattack? :) (2020-05-02 17:02:34) ficgs : I. Cirulis (2021) just entered CHESS THEMATIC SILVER waiting list (2020-05-02 16:58:48) ficgs : A. Marciz (2365) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2020-05-02 08:31:00) devassal thibault : H. Kruse plays N. Bernal Varela to reach candidates final (2020-04-25 18:50:02) devassal thibault : 20th chess WCH knockout final just started, tough match! (2020-04-25 18:49:15) devassal thibault : In chess class tournaments, 40 days are added every 10 moves (2020-04-23 11:02:55) desevac damir : every time his clock show 1 day or less. (2020-04-23 10:28:45) desevac damir : How come my opponent get additional 40 days every time. (2020-04-23 10:28:23) devassal thibault : Good luck to all King's gambit explorers :) (2020-04-16 16:17:42) devassal thibault : The next King Supertournament will start within hours ! (2020-04-14 23:09:35) devassal thibault : If you love King's gambit, don't miss the next event... (2020-04-14 23:08:47) devassal thibault : Traxler? Another poker variant? ^^ (2020-04-05 22:29:41) cirulis ilmars : ... to another Traxler game :) (2020-04-05 21:16:27) cirulis ilmars : One game to win and then I will challenge Thibault... (2020-04-05 21:16:17) devassal thibault : Next chess King Supertournament will start on April 15th (2020-04-03 19:20:19) bovary charles : It is back, strange (2020-04-01 11:20:07) bovary charles : I want him back. (2020-04-01 11:18:33) bovary charles : In that game my bisop disappeared all of a sudden. (2020-04-01 11:18:12) bovary charles : Game 122388 (2020-04-01 11:17:29) devassal thibault : Great challenge on a 16x16 chessboard :) (2020-03-31 15:58:11) devassal thibault : Last day to enter the BIG CHESS WCH waiting list... (2020-03-31 15:57:36) devassal thibault : No, there is no castling in this chess variant (2020-03-22 12:00:52) bovary charles : Is castling allowed in Big Chess? (2020-03-22 09:04:55) devassal thibault : It should start on april 1st (played on 16x16 chessboard) (2020-03-19 21:44:51) devassal thibault : The next BIG CHESS championship's waiting list is open! (2020-03-19 21:44:14) ficgs : E. Trigance (1657) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2020-03-19 13:48:33) ducharme steven : we are all isolated pawns (2020-03-19 05:39:20) devassal thibault : Good luck everyone with this Covid-19 :/ (2020-03-17 21:42:09) devassal thibault : Good times to play correspondence chess, unfortunately... (2020-03-17 21:41:04) devassal thibault : Chess WCH #18 final match just started... Riccio-Kruse again (2020-03-17 21:40:06) ficgs : G. Gray (2353) just entered CHESS BULLET SILVER waiting list (2020-03-15 15:16:28) ficgs : J. Repa (2122) just entered CHESS BULLET SILVER waiting list (2020-03-15 09:11:17) devassal thibault : A few more players needed for the poker championship... (2020-03-12 00:56:13) oliveira marcio : Thx now is ok! (2020-03-08 04:14:58) devassal thibault : Looks like it worked at the end?! (2020-03-07 22:48:39) oliveira marcio : Please the web page of game 118223 dont open for me (2020-03-06 02:36:01) flores luis : Awesome!That´s great news!! (2020-03-01 16:47:37) devassal thibault : Ok, I'll reopen it after March 1st... it'll start later (2020-02-29 11:37:24) legrand stephane : not clear ... (2020-02-29 09:44:40) legrand stephane : with Deadline : 2018 november 1st (2020-02-29 09:44:20) legrand stephane : open BigCh wch (2020-02-29 09:44:00) devassal thibault : New thematic chess: an english line... (2020-02-28 21:34:46) devassal thibault : Some more and I'll reopen the wch waiting list... why not (2020-02-28 21:04:17) devassal thibault : Good to see some interest in Big Chess :) (2020-02-28 21:02:25) aahlad yeturu : I will second Luis' sentiment. (2020-02-28 19:54:12) bovary charles : Tt's a Petrov nothing else (2020-02-28 15:58:24) schroeder christoph : waiting lists - chess special tournaments. (2020-02-28 15:18:11) bovary charles : to join the thematic - where? (2020-02-28 14:13:46) teverovski bogoljub : thematic: Norfolk 1.Nf3 d5 2.b3 c5 3.e4 or Noteboom (2020-02-28 12:01:39) flores luis : Thanks for your answer (2020-02-28 00:45:08) flores luis : Good idea!! IMHO BC right now is more challenging than chess (2020-02-28 00:43:57) devassal thibault : Maybe I should try to promote big chess some more... (2020-02-28 00:11:27) devassal thibault : Hi Luis, it is still paused... next time, I hope (2020-02-28 00:10:42) flores luis : Hi, Thibault What about BchessWC?? (2020-02-28 00:01:36) devassal thibault : You're welcome (2020-02-26 19:44:15) puzanov vasyl : Un grand merci, dear Thibault! (2020-02-26 13:52:10) devassal thibault : No more rating limit for the Go championship! (2020-02-26 10:05:47) devassal thibault : Championships will start in 4 days from now... (2020-02-26 10:03:13) wilson jaimie : Go is great but I haven't got the hang of chess yet :) (2020-02-23 14:52:53) devassal thibault : True, maybe the rating limit will be changed... (2020-02-22 22:03:32) puzanov vasyl : Go is absolutely new to the most of Europeans. Mind it! (2020-02-22 12:20:44) schroeder christoph : In chess and poker there are no Elo limits. (2020-02-22 12:12:21) schroeder christoph : Elo 1000+ excludes too many players, I guess. (2020-02-22 11:32:23) devassal thibault : We need more Go players for the next championship! (2020-02-21 23:00:07) devassal thibault : Non, l'idée n'est pas de multiplier les classements (2020-02-20 18:37:38) bovary charles : En parlant de match/tournois qui comptent pour l rating (2020-02-19 12:46:25) bovary charles : serveur? Je viens de supprimer mon compte sur FB. (2020-02-19 12:43:58) bovary charles : Ne serait-ce posssible de jouer du Chess960 ici sur le (2020-02-19 12:42:18) bovary charles : merci Thibaut (2020-02-19 08:50:17) devassal thibault : c'est noté, Charles (2020-02-18 22:14:32) devassal thibault : c'est vrai, mais la liste d'attente reste ouverte... (2020-02-18 22:14:16) gounant stanislas : Ce tournoi a commencé il y a 5 mois (2020-02-18 21:15:10) bovary charles : tournoi. (2020-02-18 19:00:11) bovary charles : pour reprendre dans ma langue:svp ryez-moi de la liste de ce (2020-02-18 19:00:00) bovary charles : I don't playunrated tourneys, so please cancel my registrati (2020-02-18 17:43:37) bovary charles : FICGS__CHESS__KING_SUPERTOURNAMENT__000006 unrated again, (2020-02-18 17:40:46) gray garvin : 119111. Call referee has been pressed (2020-02-15 02:13:18) devassal thibault : Yes, the table for norms is there... (2020-02-14 23:22:15) gray garvin : https://ficgs.com/membership.html#titles (2020-02-13 11:10:45) bovary charles : What norms are you talking about? (2020-02-13 10:20:28) gray garvin : where is the table for norm requirements? (2020-02-13 09:20:13) bovary charles : got it:-) (2020-02-12 09:14:22) devassal thibault : That's right... ratings are updated every 2 months (2020-02-11 21:40:28) devassal thibault : 9 rated games needed (all explained in the rules) (2020-02-11 21:40:01) bovary charles : I just noticed: next update will be around March 2, right? (2020-02-11 10:14:48) bovary charles : How many (rated) games are needed to establish a rating? (2020-02-11 10:05:36) devassal thibault : All tournaments should start on march 1st (2020-02-07 16:24:21) devassal thibault : Next chess, Go & poker WCH waiting lists are open! (2020-02-07 16:24:07) bovary charles : merci Thibaut (2020-02-03 08:14:20) devassal thibault : c'est fait... (pour le chess 960) (2020-02-03 00:15:30) bovary charles : pour le tournoi suivant: (2020-02-02 20:35:21) bovary charles : pour ce tournoi: 000092 svp? (2020-02-02 20:34:36) bovary charles : Je m'addresse au PDG de ce site: Pouriez vous me désinscrir (2020-02-02 20:32:28) bovary charles : merci pour vos reponses (2020-02-01 08:20:10) gounant stanislas : Demandez à Thibault de vous désinscrire (2020-01-31 18:37:42) bovary charles : I did not see its an unrated one. I dont play unrated games (2020-01-31 17:55:18) schroeder christoph : I have just adressed this problem in the forum. (2020-01-28 23:09:26) schroeder christoph : Unfortanetly, this is not possible. (2020-01-28 23:09:11) bovary charles : Je fais comment? (2020-01-27 10:57:41) bovary charles : J'aimerais annuler mon incription pour un tournoi. (2020-01-27 10:56:50) bovary charles : He would if he could:-) (2020-01-19 11:26:24) devassal thibault : Gustave Flaubert likes this :) (2020-01-16 15:17:20) bovary charles : Pauvre Emma d'être mariée à une mauviette pareille! (2020-01-16 11:06:56) bovary charles : Un seul coup de pinceau change le prix d'un tableau. (2020-01-13 10:25:31) duttagupta aniruddha : HAPPY NEW YEAR to all (2020-01-03 15:42:22) campanella paul : HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! (2020-01-01 15:58:49) ortiz clodomiro : Happy 2020 (2020-01-01 12:15:09) devassal thibault : Happy new year everyone, soon or later today ;) (2019-12-31 11:00:34) campanella paul : I'll join you guys (2019-12-28 12:46:43) ficgs : K. Usan (2225) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-12-26 19:21:33) devassal thibault : Database problem solved... sorry for the inconvenience (2019-12-22 12:01:56) desevac damir : I think most players are using Lc0 to analyze their games... (2019-12-21 20:22:00) devassal thibault : Everyone do not use Stockfish after all :) (2019-12-21 19:45:47) devassal thibault : There's a delay after calling the referee, whatever the eval (2019-12-21 19:45:19) stephen zack : That is, at which eval score should one resign? (2019-12-21 16:41:05) devassal thibault : Sorry for the inconvenience... random trouble, as usual :) (2019-12-17 23:39:50) devassal thibault : Hi all, problem solved... finally (2019-12-17 23:38:47) gray garvin : same here for me, as Kym (2019-12-17 16:04:24) farnik kym : SSL cert for site expired, using non SSL now (2019-12-17 11:05:51) ficgs : M. Costa (1400) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-12-17 10:14:34) devassal thibault : Nowadays, Chrome & Firefox seem to be the standard... (2019-12-16 19:54:14) devassal thibault : Oh well, anyone should avoid Microsoft browser IMHO (2019-12-16 19:53:31) ficgs : L. Schyns (1500) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-12-16 18:16:55) desevac damir : I am using Microsoft Edge browwser (2019-12-16 10:47:47) devassal thibault : What browser do you use? (2019-12-15 22:12:08) devassal thibault : Did you try to click pieces then push Send button? (2019-12-15 22:11:32) desevac damir : Hi (2019-12-15 21:42:35) desevac damir : how do I enter the moves in the games ? (2019-12-15 21:42:09) devassal thibault : Hi Damir. What kind of problems? (2019-12-15 21:40:36) desevac damir : What do I have to do ? (2019-12-15 21:34:51) desevac damir : I have problems entering the moves on board. (2019-12-15 21:34:37) ficgs : M. Costa (1400) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2019-12-15 21:34:25) desevac damir : how does one enter the moves ? (2019-12-15 21:27:20) ficgs : M. Costa (1400) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2019-12-14 23:08:18) ficgs : M. Costa (1400) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-12-14 21:30:47) ducharme steven : happy holidays you knucklekeads I mean it (2019-12-08 19:42:12) cirulis ilmars : Hello! :) (2019-11-30 22:15:37) eliphas matthew : Hi everyone! (2019-11-30 20:24:17) devassal thibault : 1 player needed (2400+) to start next chess CLASS SM (2019-11-28 19:49:51) devassal thibault : The 3rd FICGS chess cup just started, good luck! (2019-11-02 14:05:59) devassal thibault : Quite good actually ;) Well done (2019-10-23 22:53:55) gray garvin : Not bad for an event that I had to beg to be held :) (2019-10-23 08:10:33) devassal thibault : This next Chess Cup should be tough :) (2019-10-20 15:40:44) devassal thibault : I can't say... surely best is to enter Rapid SM for now (2019-10-20 15:39:17) szczepanski zbigniew : How long will it take to start at FICGS RAPID GM 3 ??? (2019-10-19 13:27:23) devassal thibault : Chess cup waiting list is now open !! (start nov. 1st) (2019-10-13 23:55:34) gray garvin : close enough :) (2019-10-13 14:45:15) gray garvin : Ficgs chess cup waiting list should be opening about now :) (2019-10-12 13:07:31) ficgs : C. Salvatore (1591) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-10-07 12:57:06) ortiz clodomiro : ok thank you (2019-10-05 15:24:33) devassal thibault : Chess cup waiting list will be open around Oct. 15th (2019-10-05 12:00:58) devassal thibault : lol Garvin :) (2019-10-05 12:00:53) ficgs : M. Shangareev (1944) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-10-05 10:55:31) gray garvin : October 31st :) (2019-10-05 06:25:42) ortiz clodomiro : when will be opned chess cup waiting list (2019-10-02 22:34:15) ficgs : P. Dao (1386) just entered GO BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-09-26 00:21:52) ficgs : N. Kailadnaranon (1100) just entered GO BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-09-22 17:45:59) devassal thibault : The next FICGS chess cup will start on November 1st, 2019 (2019-09-14 21:14:01) ficgs : B. Teverovski (2053) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2019-09-09 11:06:34) ficgs : M. Shangareev (1959) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2019-09-09 02:40:45) devassal thibault : Finally, it just started... good luck to all players! (2019-09-02 01:54:38) harding tim : When is the list closing for chess king supertournament? (2019-09-01 22:15:13) devassal thibault : Last day... and a strong field this time, join the fun! (2019-08-31 21:39:04) devassal thibault : ... thematic chess (King's gambit), unrated, no engines... (2019-08-25 00:38:56) devassal thibault : One week to register for the next chess King Supertournament (2019-08-25 00:38:26) ficgs : J. Velasco (1747) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-08-21 23:33:55) ficgs : B. Teverovski (2053) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-08-20 18:11:18) ficgs : G. Drobotov (2000) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-08-20 15:47:01) gounant stanislas : Only 10 days to learn theory :-( (2019-08-20 09:37:15) devassal thibault : No chess engines, unrated... lots of mistakes to make :) (2019-08-19 22:17:30) devassal thibault : Next King's supertournament will start on September 1st (2019-08-19 22:16:33) ficgs : D. Kreuk (1600) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-08-18 23:09:59) ficgs : C. Salvatore (1600) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-08-18 18:15:18) devassal thibault : yes, that's always a bad surprise :) (2019-08-05 17:25:37) kerr graham : thanks. i couldn't login last night (2019-08-05 17:04:43) devassal thibault : The database just restarted after a small crash... (2019-08-05 02:06:07) ortiz clodomiro : Just one player needed to start rapid GM 0002 chess (2019-08-03 21:08:50) perikov yuriy : thank (2019-07-22 05:03:42) devassal thibault : Anyway Fred had to resign all his games in this tourney (2019-07-20 15:52:40) devassal thibault : This game will not be rated (less than 10 moves) (2019-07-20 15:51:27) perikov yuriy : FICGS__CHESS__CLASS_A__000211 (2019-07-19 06:24:33) perikov yuriy : 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.g3 Bb7 5.Bg2 Be7 0-1 (2019-07-19 06:24:00) perikov yuriy : Thanks Thibault-- (2019-07-19 06:23:08) perikov yuriy : foul play (2019-07-19 06:22:49) pineda ulises : Thanks Thibault, hope 30day + 1day is implemented on future (2019-07-18 08:23:15) devassal thibault : Challenges are dedicated to bullet-blitz games only (2019-07-17 14:29:21) devassal thibault : Christoph is right, there is "rapid silver" waiting list (2019-07-17 14:28:34) parmet daniel : drop down (2019-07-17 07:47:50) parmet daniel : Go to challenge a player and select your friend from the (2019-07-17 07:47:47) parmet daniel : If you click under my games (2019-07-17 07:47:32) parmet daniel : It already exists (2019-07-17 07:47:20) pineda ulises : Guess we'll do it on another site... (2019-07-16 23:14:42) pineda ulises : Because we want to play each other not other 6 guys (2019-07-16 23:14:23) schroeder christoph : But why not make the other person enter your waitinglist? (2019-07-16 21:15:18) schroeder christoph : I don't know (only Thib can answer this). (2019-07-16 21:14:27) pineda ulises : Are there any plans to add a CHESS__RAPID challenge feature? (2019-07-16 07:26:36) ficgs : Y. Perikov (2379) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING SILVER waiting list (2019-07-15 16:57:47) schroeder christoph : There is nothing besides the waiting lists. (2019-07-15 14:48:18) schroeder christoph : You cannot challenge only one. (2019-07-15 14:46:24) schroeder christoph : A tournament consists of 7 players. (2019-07-15 14:46:16) pineda ulises : What if the person I want to play isn't in a waiting list? (2019-07-15 10:30:16) schroeder christoph : Enter a waiting list. (2019-07-15 09:33:00) pineda ulises : How do I challenge someone to a correspondence chess game? (2019-07-14 20:41:20) ficgs : Y. Perikov (2379) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING SILVER waiting list (2019-07-12 12:02:33) caglia gaston : hello (2019-07-11 14:24:02) kerr graham : ok, thanks (2019-07-11 03:27:28) devassal thibault : Still waiting for the end of a few tournaments... (2019-07-11 00:13:17) kerr graham : has the next round of the last WCh started, Thibault? (2019-07-10 00:42:38) devassal thibault : Now let's start the next rounds of previous wch (2019-07-03 23:53:22) devassal thibault : a bit cold for me ^^ (2019-07-03 23:52:43) bachorov kirill : novosibirsk for life! (2019-07-03 02:34:42) devassal thibault : 21th chess championship started... Good luck! (2019-07-02 00:13:16) devassal thibault : Last day to enter the WCH waiting lists! (2019-07-01 01:06:36) devassal thibault : FICGS apps updated at PlayStore (may solve the problem) (2019-06-28 00:25:37) pandey manoj : yes - someone played the KG against me, lost:) (2019-06-26 22:02:49) nookala kamesh : are there any wins in comp chess these days? (2019-06-26 21:51:41) nookala kamesh : Completely lost touch with Eros n Sebi (2019-06-26 21:50:07) nookala kamesh : hats off to your patience mate. (2019-06-26 21:49:57) nookala kamesh : This is still in my Chrome Fav Bar :p (2019-06-26 21:49:29) devassal thibault : 5 days remaining to enter the WCH waiting lists! (2019-06-26 14:14:22) ficgs : K. Bachorov (1800) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2019-06-26 01:24:52) devassal thibault : Not much happened, and Eros is still FICGS chess champion! (2019-06-25 23:04:39) devassal thibault : Yes, time flees but you can always find me here! (2019-06-25 23:01:51) devassal thibault : Nookie ! :) Hope you're well mate (2019-06-25 23:00:38) nookala kamesh : 1st game 04.14.2010 and last 05.22.2012 (2019-06-25 18:19:48) nookala kamesh : i can't believe, it's been so many years (2019-06-25 18:19:07) nookala kamesh : This guy is still alive, Thibbooo :p (2019-06-25 18:17:41) devassal thibault : Championships waiting lists are still open! (start july 1st) (2019-06-23 11:36:40) devassal thibault : The other option is rapid silver matches (2 players) (2019-06-09 13:07:23) molina juan : can't you play at anything longer than advanced chess time (2019-06-09 11:22:41) devassal thibault : Feel free to explain the problem at info @ ficgs.com (2019-06-07 17:02:47) devassal thibault : Hi Joe. On an app? Which one or where? (2019-06-07 17:02:13) myers joe : Anyway to fix it? (2019-06-07 00:39:51) myers joe : Way to hard to see (2019-06-07 00:39:37) myers joe : When I try 3D the board and peices are just black (2019-06-07 00:39:21) devassal thibault : ... (engines improved a lot) and ratings did not. (2019-06-05 22:31:55) devassal thibault : Problem is that corr. chess players improved a lot... (2019-06-05 22:31:03) farnik kym : Stick to the ELO ratings system - proven reliable (2019-06-05 06:12:02) devassal thibault : It starts every 16 months... one time out of 2 (2019-06-02 17:20:52) aahlad yeturu : big chess WCH? (2019-06-01 23:56:11) devassal thibault : All tournaments will start on july 1st (2019-06-01 23:00:37) devassal thibault : Chess, Go & Poker WCH waiting lists are open... (2019-06-01 23:00:22) lehnhoff hg : Thanks, Thibault! (2019-05-31 01:14:30) devassal thibault : Just took the A spot ^^ One player needed in Poker B (2019-05-31 01:12:26) lehnhoff hg : 1 player needed in Poker A and B (2019-05-31 01:00:01) devassal thibault : The waiting lists for the next WCH will be open next week! (2019-05-24 21:18:54) devassal thibault : no, there isn't... (see forum for more details) (2019-05-24 21:18:24) duttagupta aniruddha : is there any system of conditional moves in ficgs (2019-05-24 10:26:51) tretyakov andrey : FICGS__GO__TOURNAMENT__000039 (2019-05-19 18:43:36) ficgs : I. Zaunercik (0000) just entered GO BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-05-12 13:48:00) devassal thibault : Finally, all lists should be updated very soon (2019-05-05 00:07:33) duttagupta aniruddha : why rating is not updated yet? (2019-05-04 19:44:58) ficgs : B. Teverovski (2053) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-05-03 09:06:43) perikov yuriy : FICGS__CHESS__RAPID_SILVER__000247 (2019-05-03 08:34:21) devassal thibault : Waiting lists will be open next month (2019-05-02 19:49:37) devassal thibault : July 1st, 2019 (2019-05-02 19:49:15) gounant stanislas : when start next WCH ? (2019-05-02 16:49:42) ficgs : A. Nent (1712) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-05-02 11:06:48) ficgs : A. Nent (0000) just entered GO BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-05-02 11:02:32) devassal thibault : Everything is possible... everything is statistics :) (2019-05-02 01:21:39) delaforet fred : using any weaker chess engine. Agree ? (2019-05-02 00:23:21) delaforet fred : by -2.00 pawns( in less than 12 moves ) (2019-05-02 00:21:26) delaforet fred : The game is over if you trail your opponent (2019-05-02 00:20:13) delaforet fred : chess engine( Elo 2900 or less ) ? (2019-05-02 00:15:37) delaforet fred : a deficit of -2.00 pawns against a weaker (2019-05-02 00:14:35) delaforet fred : Can a strong chess engine( Elo 3400+ ) overcome (2019-05-02 00:12:38) aahlad yeturu : but go back and look at the board, and you will be reassured (2019-04-28 18:35:26) aahlad yeturu : You don't see the promotion when you make the move, (2019-04-28 18:34:46) aahlad yeturu : Confirmed - works as advertised. (2019-04-28 18:33:34) aahlad yeturu : Thanks! This time, it's the Q - and yes - a very unusual gam (2019-04-28 00:13:40) devassal thibault : ...then I'll update the help section, of course. (2019-04-27 23:31:13) devassal thibault : If you need another piece, just tell me and I'll make it... (2019-04-27 23:30:55) devassal thibault : It is sure that Queen is selected by default (2019-04-27 23:27:19) aahlad yeturu : Searched the site for rules - no luck. (2019-04-27 22:39:19) aahlad yeturu : on a technicality. (2019-04-27 22:38:52) aahlad yeturu : I don't want to lose what I think is a winnable game (2019-04-27 22:38:34) devassal thibault : so unusual that I'm not even sure anymore ^^ (2019-04-27 22:27:01) devassal thibault : a15-a6 promotes into a queen, maybe add a letter for others (2019-04-27 22:26:42) aahlad yeturu : How do I promote a pawn in a big chess game? (2019-04-27 22:01:33) ficgs : I. Zaunercik (1730) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2019-04-22 14:45:44) ficgs : I. Zaunercik (1730) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-04-22 14:43:23) haack stefan : The Kauses are brothers benedict and Jonah (2019-04-21 20:54:06) kerr graham : @Herbert, 2x Krauses playing GRENKE, are either related? (2019-04-20 15:16:21) taylor william : hbt (2019-04-14 21:37:33) cirulis ilmars : Congrats! :) (2019-04-14 18:40:11) devassal thibault : Thank you Daniel, one more year for Kasparov too ^^ (2019-04-14 14:53:23) parmet daniel : Happy Birthday Thibault! (2019-04-14 07:25:33) ficgs : M. Shangareev (1990) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2019-04-07 08:39:02) devassal thibault : Usually a month at most... it should be ok now (2019-04-03 21:51:19) molina juan : How long does it take to adjudicate a tournament? (2019-04-03 15:00:15) devassal thibault : About april fool jokes at FICGS... see forum (2019-04-01 16:20:02) devassal thibault : The Go 15th championship final is still undecided... (2019-03-19 22:44:19) devassal thibault : Let's discuss Leela chess & neural networks in the forum :) (2019-03-18 22:59:47) devassal thibault : Looks like the server was very busy during a while... (2019-03-18 03:38:20) devassal thibault : where? (please develop in the forum or email) (2019-03-17 20:31:42) lehnhoff hg : I get "erreur de connexion base" (2019-03-17 01:42:42) ficgs : C. Couto (0080) just entered GO BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-03-13 16:47:23) delaforet fred : thanks for the kind words... back to playing again (2019-03-13 04:20:20) devassal thibault : hope you're ok, Fred (2019-03-12 21:49:17) parmet daniel : sorry to hear that (2019-03-12 16:55:49) delaforet fred : been in hospital... had to resign games (2019-03-12 14:18:44) ficgs : B. Teverovski (2053) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-02-27 09:18:06) ficgs : N. Carbonell (1692) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-02-26 23:31:46) devassal thibault : King's supertournament waiting list is open (it's unrated) (2019-02-17 23:58:38) devassal thibault : This is a big thematic chess tournament (King's gambit)... (2019-02-16 23:15:36) devassal thibault : The 5th King's supertournament will start on March. 1st ! (2019-02-16 23:14:46) devassal thibault : No, but it doesn't take too long in general :) (2019-02-15 02:59:34) parmet daniel : Are e-points not auto updated? (2019-02-15 02:28:06) delaforet fred : fascinating database to peruse & enjoy ! (2019-02-12 04:07:59) delaforet fred : A modest estimate of 3 million GM chess games would be (2019-02-12 04:06:18) delaforet fred : In 2018 there was over 1500 registered chess Grandmasters (2019-02-12 04:01:40) devassal thibault : For how many reasonable games? :) (2019-02-12 03:46:42) delaforet fred : scenarios & possibilities ! (2019-02-12 03:29:38) delaforet fred : Chess stupefies mathematicians. There are 10^120 chess game (2019-02-12 03:28:15) devassal thibault : ... or just to improve your play? (2019-02-11 21:49:50) delaforet fred : prove your superiority over your opponent ! (2019-02-11 21:27:04) delaforet fred : victory or an honest defeat. You play the game of chess to (2019-02-11 21:25:49) delaforet fred : A draw in chess is pure hypocrisy ! It is not a sincere (2019-02-11 21:23:50) devassal thibault : 1879 was a good rating without engines few years ago... (2019-02-10 18:06:14) delaforet fred : 200 Elo points. Study, Learn & Conquer ! (2019-02-10 04:54:24) delaforet fred : Stockfish has increased my OTB chess play by over (2019-02-10 04:53:20) delaforet fred : 2 years of cc w/chess engines my Elo is now 2156. (2019-02-10 04:50:32) delaforet fred : 20 years of postal cc my best Elo was 1879. (2019-02-10 04:49:22) devassal thibault : As for me, I can't say... :) (2019-02-09 21:56:41) delaforet fred : chess primarily as Centaurs when this occurs ? (2019-02-09 08:31:31) delaforet fred : By 2025 chess engines will attain Elo 4000. Will humans play (2019-02-09 08:29:48) delaforet fred : " When you see a good move, look for a better one ", Lasker. (2019-02-09 08:12:34) devassal thibault : The 2nd chess cup final just started. Good luck! (2019-02-09 03:35:51) devassal thibault : Maybe have a look at the Help section (see menu) (2019-02-09 01:42:21) devassal thibault : Hello Risman, what is the problem? (2019-02-09 01:41:08) setiawan risman : please in gemes problem (2019-02-08 03:39:58) ficgs : B. Teverovski (2053) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2019-02-04 09:38:34) ficgs : D. Larsen-Barr (1986) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2019-02-04 01:25:22) ficgs : J. Kennedy (2121) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-02-03 23:28:02) larsenbarr daniel : New to site. Please challenge me. (2019-02-03 08:37:30) ficgs : D. Larsen-Barr (2000) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-02-03 08:36:11) delaforet fred : challenging to play them ! (2019-02-02 16:31:40) delaforet fred : that the strongest human GMs are intimidated into (2019-02-02 16:30:06) delaforet fred : Computers playing chess today are becoming so dominant (2019-02-02 16:28:36) delaforet fred : in the Sicilian Defense. (2019-01-31 01:34:02) delaforet fred : " opening theory ", example is all the different variations (2019-01-31 01:33:25) delaforet fred : Computer engines have found surprising alternatives in (2019-01-31 01:30:57) devassal thibault : Statistics (wins/losses) are not the same... IMO at least (2019-01-30 23:05:35) devassal thibault : Adv./Correspondence chess theory is not chess theory IMO (2019-01-30 23:04:39) delaforet fred : since 1561 & is still a chess opening favorite. (2019-01-30 21:01:59) delaforet fred : played & theory closely followed (2019-01-30 21:00:49) delaforet fred : Take the Ruy Lopez, for example. This opening has been (2019-01-30 20:59:04) delaforet fred : Thibault, does time change chess theory that much ? (2019-01-30 20:57:22) delaforet fred : Thanks, you have great insights & opinions about chess (2019-01-30 20:48:54) devassal thibault : Maybe it was true at this time by the way... I can't say. (2019-01-30 20:15:37) devassal thibault : Sure, but this idea is 20 years old... (2019-01-30 20:15:16) delaforet fred : as a computer chess engine developer. (2019-01-30 18:33:40) delaforet fred : was a computer chess pioneer & achieved an Elo of 2726 (2019-01-30 18:32:42) delaforet fred : Note: Berliner had a brilliant mathematical mind (2019-01-30 18:30:28) delaforet fred : 1999 (2019-01-30 18:19:30) devassal thibault : What year for this book? (2019-01-30 16:32:17) delaforet fred : advantage in correspondence chess. What is your opinions. (2019-01-30 09:06:58) delaforet fred : that 1. d4 gives White a larger & possibly decisive (2019-01-30 09:05:40) delaforet fred : CCGM Hans Berliner claimed in his book " The System " (2019-01-30 09:04:01) devassal thibault : Of course if ICCF wish... but we'll need more players! :) (2019-01-29 19:31:44) delaforet fred : I would love to follow such a challenge ! (2019-01-29 17:48:08) delaforet fred : Could a Team FICGS vs Team ICCF ever be setup ? (2019-01-29 17:46:29) devassal thibault : Thanks for the feedback! (2019-01-28 17:56:07) devassal thibault : Damn, I forgot some cases... it should be ok now (2019-01-28 17:55:56) ficgs : S. Germer (0200) just entered GO BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-01-28 16:27:22) taylor william : Still not working for me (or Jing Huang). (2019-01-28 16:21:07) devassal thibault : It should be ok now... (2019-01-27 22:34:43) devassal thibault : Sorry, a bug to fix for Go games... (2019-01-27 22:26:51) devassal thibault : But things are to evolve (to start with prizes) (2019-01-27 21:12:16) devassal thibault : Sure, but that's not a question of fee for now :) (2019-01-27 21:11:42) delaforet fred : tournament fee for an impressive trophy! (2019-01-27 20:50:08) delaforet fred : I'd be more than willing to pay a (2019-01-27 20:49:17) delaforet fred : Tournament entry fees could offset your costs (2019-01-27 20:47:18) devassal thibault : Not yet, but that's in the todo list already (2019-01-27 15:21:42) delaforet fred : trophies? USCF does. (2019-01-27 10:20:50) delaforet fred : Does FICGS award certificates,plaques or (2019-01-27 10:19:57) devassal thibault : But this can happen, whatever the reason (2019-01-24 22:21:30) devassal thibault : Hope he's ok... (2019-01-24 22:20:52) delaforet fred : Thanks for all the help, Fred. (2019-01-24 20:24:57) delaforet fred : opponent. I was concerned about his health & welfare. (2019-01-24 20:24:01) delaforet fred : James Romig was becoming my nemesis as a chess (2019-01-24 20:21:50) gray garvin : I have posted in the forum (2019-01-24 08:11:43) delaforet fred : thanks Thibault, let me know anything (2019-01-24 06:30:51) devassal thibault : Yes, I noticed that but I don't know more (2019-01-24 03:12:32) delaforet fred : together. Hope he is doing well. He's a quality opponent ! (2019-01-22 23:37:54) delaforet fred : I'm concerned about James Romig. He timed out our 7 games to (2019-01-22 23:36:31) devassal thibault : Question of time only, it should be ok now... (2019-01-18 02:16:14) sirk matija : Wrong leaders for ficgs chess class b 000280 are displayed. (2019-01-17 10:33:18) ficgs : C. Ortiz (2347) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-01-09 11:09:59) ficgs : J. Baum (2339) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2019-01-08 11:13:18) devassal thibault : 45 days of vacation... reset done (2019-01-02 00:27:38) devassal thibault : Happy new year everyone! :) (2019-01-02 00:26:59) delaforet fred : Good Chess to all in 2019 ! (2019-01-01 23:56:11) teverovski bogoljub : O vacation days for 2019?? (2019-01-01 23:30:53) duttagupta aniruddha : HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019 to all. (2019-01-01 11:04:53) flores luis : Happy New Year 2019 and all the best to all!! (2019-01-01 05:48:58) dimitrov george : Merry Christmas and all the best i The New 2019!! (2018-12-26 11:32:12) devassal thibault : Cheers everyone ! :) (2018-12-25 22:33:17) cirulis ilmars : happy holidays!! :) (2018-12-25 22:32:30) cirulis ilmars : winter holidays and stuff (2018-12-25 22:32:21) cirulis ilmars : sorry for those few opponents who won on time (2018-12-25 22:32:09) cirulis ilmars : oh right, i had games and moves to make ... :D (2018-12-25 22:31:46) duttagupta aniruddha : MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL (2018-12-24 19:54:42) schroeder christoph : C 129 (Elo 1600 - 2000) (2018-12-24 15:37:44) schroeder christoph : One mor player needed for poker C tournament. (2018-12-23 20:59:30) devassal thibault : Yes, question of time only but nothing can change the result (2018-12-21 19:50:10) schroeder christoph : Ok, they ended with a few hours delay. (2018-12-21 19:15:12) schroeder christoph : Games show opponents time = -1, but are not ended. Why? (2018-12-21 11:57:49) kerr graham : it's no big deal... (2018-12-17 18:32:13) devassal thibault : I guess it is in this case? Maybe with other browsers? (2018-12-17 18:27:36) kerr graham : i was trying to establish if the problem is at my end... (2018-12-17 12:46:54) devassal thibault : Please email me details, we'll find out a solution (2018-12-17 03:21:10) kerr graham : is anyone else frequently being disconnected fromthe server? (2018-12-17 02:56:51) ficgs : P. Baggersgaard (1285) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-12-16 07:49:31) devassal thibault : Waiting for a 19th player to start the King's tourney! (2018-12-15 22:13:42) ficgs : K. Usan (2209) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-12-15 11:51:49) devassal thibault : Last hours to enter the waiting list... 18 players so far (2018-12-15 01:58:46) devassal thibault : Unrated king's gambit thematic, many games just for fun! (2018-12-12 19:12:57) devassal thibault : Next chess king supertournament will start on dec. 15th... (2018-12-12 19:12:28) devassal thibault : Next chess king supertournament will start in 12 days... (2018-12-03 22:32:45) gounant stanislas : 148 games in my DBs 86 played in the last 4 years (2018-11-29 18:10:13) duttagupta aniruddha : White wins 40% and Black 27.5% (2018-11-29 17:20:15) duttagupta aniruddha : and Black replied 5...Na6 in all the games (2018-11-29 17:18:48) duttagupta aniruddha : It shows A49 Indian game Pseudo Kings Indian variation in th (2018-11-29 17:17:10) gounant stanislas : but 5. Nb5 ? (2018-11-28 18:24:36) gounant stanislas : 5. e3 = Barry Attack 5. Qd2 = Tarzan Attack (2018-11-28 18:24:24) gounant stanislas : I think it's a new variation (2018-11-28 18:21:34) gounant stanislas : or D00: 1 d4 d5: Unusual lines (2018-11-28 18:21:00) gounant stanislas : or Pseudo-King Indian Variation, (A48) (2018-11-28 18:20:49) devassal thibault : ECO A45 before Nb5... but after? (2018-11-28 17:48:32) gounant stanislas : The name of this line ? (2018-11-28 17:36:58) gounant stanislas : 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Bf4 Bg7 5.Nb5. Someone know the (2018-11-28 17:36:45) devassal thibault : The tournament will start on december 15, 2018 (2018-11-28 15:03:19) devassal thibault : Next chess king supertournament waiting list is now open! (2018-11-28 15:02:54) devassal thibault : (top or bottom depends on your choices) (2018-11-27 22:00:40) devassal thibault : The "accept" link should follow the challenge (2018-11-27 22:00:19) aahlad yeturu : Top, bottom, left? That's a large, busy page. (2018-11-27 21:30:09) devassal thibault : In this case, you can accept it if you wish... (2018-11-27 21:12:30) devassal thibault : If you can see it in My games (reloaded), then it is active! (2018-11-27 21:11:19) aahlad yeturu : Where would that link be if the challenge is still active? (2018-11-27 19:20:52) aahlad yeturu : but I don't see any way to access that challenge (2018-11-27 19:18:08) aahlad yeturu : (see my games) (2018-11-27 19:17:38) aahlad yeturu : I see a message - A player offered you an advanced game (2018-11-27 19:17:21) devassal thibault : Good luck to players in WCH 19, stage 2 by the way! (2018-11-27 18:46:57) devassal thibault : Not additional, this one is stage 2 (2018-11-27 18:46:18) ortiz clodomiro : i think i have time for those new games (2018-11-27 18:31:12) ortiz clodomiro : Thanks for including me in an additional chess wch group (2018-11-27 18:28:14) devassal thibault : Well received Juan, thank you! (2018-11-27 15:09:38) molina juan : Done, thx (2018-11-27 10:48:00) gray garvin : contact Thibault De Vassal immediately (2018-11-27 09:07:58) molina juan : I can't devote time to the games. (2018-11-27 08:26:47) molina juan : How do you withdraw from the WCH? (2018-11-27 08:26:36) campanella paul : anybody want to play bullet poker? (2018-11-24 20:14:22) devassal thibault : ... for mad king's gambit (unrated) games :) on january 1st (2018-11-23 22:10:03) devassal thibault : Next chess king supertournament waiting list is now open! (2018-11-23 22:09:22) ortiz clodomiro : 1 player needed for CHESS RAPID SM 00020 (2018-11-23 10:39:20) devassal thibault : Finally, the issue is now solved, sorry about that (2018-11-22 20:07:24) devassal thibault : Ok, it seems to be the same for everyone, still on it, thx! (2018-11-22 19:10:51) duttagupta aniruddha : Unable to enter Ficgs thro Play Chess in my mobile since mor (2018-11-22 18:26:45) devassal thibault : Thanks in advance for your answers, it may help... (2018-11-22 17:25:39) devassal thibault : Who cannot connect to https://ficgs.com anymore? (2018-11-22 17:25:20) devassal thibault : Could anyone confirm that he is connected through https:// ? (2018-11-22 13:50:06) devassal thibault : Same line than in Carlsen-Caruana game 6 (2018-11-18 01:49:42) devassal thibault : New chess thematic tournament: Petroff with 4.Nd3 :) (2018-11-18 01:48:57) devassal thibault : A few more players for an additional chess WCH group? (2018-11-17 22:42:31) ficgs : J. Kennedy (2017) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-11-15 09:14:22) ficgs : A. Marcel (1471) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-11-13 21:34:08) devassal thibault : Please rate FICGS apps at Google Play Store, it helps! (2018-11-11 23:08:24) devassal thibault : The poker championship started, good luck! (2018-11-07 19:39:54) gounant stanislas : Good luck to all my opponents (2018-11-07 19:30:56) devassal thibault : Then 2 more players for the poker championship? (2018-11-05 22:34:40) cirulis ilmars : Hoorah! :) (2018-11-05 15:12:50) taylor william : Oh alright then :) (2018-11-05 14:16:25) cirulis ilmars : If noone else joins, of course (2018-11-05 13:43:21) cirulis ilmars : If you join, there's guaranteed 9th place in Go WCH. :) (2018-11-05 13:43:13) devassal thibault : 1 more player for the Go championship? (2018-11-02 20:15:54) devassal thibault : We need a few more players in the Go, poker & big chess WCH (2018-11-01 21:14:11) ortiz clodomiro : Quarter final match (2018-11-01 19:23:16) ortiz clodomiro : H. Kruse,i wish you good luck in our QUATER FINAL (2018-11-01 19:21:40) ortiz clodomiro : Bernal,i am glad you do it (2018-11-01 18:27:59) bernalvarela nelson : Thanks Clodomiro, it has been hard work and constant (2018-11-01 18:23:51) devassal thibault : Good luck to all 20th chess WCH players! (2018-11-01 18:15:18) gounant stanislas : Have a good game to all (2018-11-01 15:41:58) delaforet fred : complete control of the game- opening to endgame phases (2018-11-01 11:22:57) delaforet fred : focus,made sound,rational move choices & was in (2018-11-01 11:21:35) delaforet fred : from my game experience with Bernal He was completely in foc (2018-11-01 11:20:33) cirulis ilmars : ... with good chess research skills :) (2018-11-01 11:07:35) cirulis ilmars : It's very improbable that he has *the* toughest computer :D (2018-11-01 11:06:30) drozdovas arturas : you mean toughest computer ? :) (2018-11-01 10:48:33) ortiz clodomiro : My congratulation to Bernal for his his high jump in rating (2018-11-01 10:33:13) delaforet fred : Bernal is dedicated + has class ! (2018-11-01 07:25:18) delaforet fred : Toughest game & best opponent I have faced so far in FICGS. (2018-11-01 07:22:24) delaforet fred : +213 ratings increase, quite impressive ! (2018-11-01 07:19:47) delaforet fred : From Elo 2401( win I played a game against him) to 2614 now. (2018-11-01 07:16:58) delaforet fred : Congratulations to Bernal Varela,Nelson on 2614. (2018-11-01 07:14:26) devassal thibault : Last days to enter WCH waiting lists, join the fun! (2018-10-31 01:34:30) flores luis : in Big Chess too! (2018-10-27 00:00:38) flores luis : And there is chance to play against Kruse Herbert (2018-10-27 00:00:10) cirulis ilmars : and maybe annoy him with some draw :D (2018-10-26 15:30:35) cirulis ilmars : There is chance to play against Kruse Herbert, the strongest (2018-10-26 15:30:11) devassal thibault : Last days to enter waiting lists, join the fun! (2018-10-26 02:59:39) devassal thibault : All FICGS WCH waiting lists are now open! Start: nov. 1st (2018-10-26 02:59:07) devassal thibault : Many thanks, should be ok now... (2018-10-26 02:58:29) flores luis : Sorry I was away but Ilmars got it!:) (2018-10-26 02:03:41) devassal thibault : Oh ok, thanks ! (2018-10-26 00:56:43) cirulis ilmars : (that scrolling thing upwards) (2018-10-26 00:52:54) cirulis ilmars : in the banner (2018-10-26 00:52:03) cirulis ilmars : lol, now I have seen it, too :D (2018-10-26 00:51:54) cirulis ilmars : in the player blogs it is (2018-10-26 00:35:21) devassal thibault : Hi Luis! Where did you see that?! (2018-10-26 00:26:25) flores luis : Spam on the banner Kolkata Escorts???? (2018-10-26 00:08:15) devassal thibault : Meanwhile, the FICGS WCH will start next week... (2018-10-22 00:32:50) devassal thibault : Next cup tournament should start in november, 2019 ! (2018-10-22 00:32:24) devassal thibault : The waiting list remained open but the tournament started... (2018-10-22 00:31:18) pineda ulises : When does the Cup Championship start? Says 2018 july 1st (2018-10-21 10:41:03) devassal thibault : Don't be afraid, it is played for fun as well :) (2018-10-17 23:21:06) devassal thibault : Only 1 player rated below 2000 in the chess WCH waiting list (2018-10-17 23:20:16) devassal thibault : All FICGS WCH waiting lists are now open! Start: nov. 1st (2018-10-11 22:41:24) warren robert : Hello, Martono! (2018-10-06 16:11:34) cirulis ilmars : Hello, Martono! (2018-10-05 07:51:26) cirulis ilmars : haven't tried them, but should work for rss to email (2018-10-05 07:51:15) cirulis ilmars : or maybe https://blogtrottr.com/ ? (2018-10-05 07:50:56) cirulis ilmars : https://ifttt.com/applets/147561p-rss-feed-to-email (2018-10-05 07:49:59) tatundu martono : Hello there (2018-10-05 02:55:56) devassal thibault : ...but I don't know what service/website could do this (2018-10-05 00:52:53) devassal thibault : Ah, no but there's an RSS feed, so that should be possible (2018-10-05 00:52:11) stephen zack : That is, get an email when a move is made (2018-10-05 00:01:08) stephen zack : Is it possible to 'follow' a game which you are not playing? (2018-10-05 00:00:34) cirulis ilmars : Yes, you did it! :) (2018-09-28 18:23:22) farnik kym : Need 1 more FICGS__CHESS__RAPID_M__000097 (2018-09-27 11:56:24) devassal thibault : Please rate the apps at Google Play Store, it helps ! (2018-09-25 22:34:44) devassal thibault : Questions to H. Kruse around correspondence chess, see forum (2018-09-25 22:34:40) devassal thibault : If you lost, just resign... otherwise, just wait :) see Help (2018-09-23 02:45:55) jacon marcel : how to finish m game? (2018-09-23 01:14:01) romig james : I noticed that! (2018-09-22 17:23:34) devassal thibault : Hi all, FICGS was down during about 2 hours, sorry about it (2018-09-22 15:05:00) cirulis ilmars : wow, only 11 running games... nice :) (2018-09-19 21:08:26) devassal thibault : Thanks... now fixed :) (2018-09-17 23:06:02) taylor william : Spam in forum (2018-09-17 14:03:26) devassal thibault : Last hours to enter the King's Supertournament waiting list! (2018-09-15 21:39:02) delaforet fred : O.K., Thanks (2018-09-10 18:52:57) devassal thibault : There's no way to play more games if you play 50 already :) (2018-09-09 22:18:09) delaforet fred : but would like to play Facebook challengers to 2 cc games. (2018-09-09 14:16:41) delaforet fred : with Facebook friends ? I am currently at my max of 50 games (2018-09-09 14:14:43) delaforet fred : Thibault, how many unrated cc games am I allowed to play (2018-09-09 14:12:51) ficgs : B. Teverovski (2053) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-09-07 20:58:32) devassal thibault : netiquette reinforcement. Please read forum on this... (2018-09-07 16:58:27) devassal thibault : About repeated draw offers & provocative messages, there's a (2018-09-07 16:57:52) ficgs : M. Nadjmodin (1800) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-09-07 16:23:22) kerr graham : well done Eros ;-) (2018-09-07 15:38:45) devassal thibault : Once again, Eros Riccio retains title in the FICGS chess WCH (2018-09-07 00:54:19) gounant stanislas : As said Malcolm X "draw is beautifull" (2018-09-06 20:40:57) gray garvin : offered a draw in return (2018-09-06 17:25:33) gray garvin : they can not offer another draw until their opponent has (2018-09-06 17:25:26) gray garvin : the actual rule is once one player has offered a draw (2018-09-06 17:25:09) duttagupta aniruddha : both the players can offer Draw only once throughout the mat (2018-09-06 14:28:01) duttagupta aniruddha : both the players can offer Draw only once throughout the mat (2018-09-06 14:28:01) duttagupta aniruddha : In some recent ICCF Tournamnts, a new rule is in force. (2018-09-06 14:27:03) devassal thibault : There may be some trouble with emails today... (2018-09-06 02:12:15) gounant stanislas : sorry a mistake (2018-09-05 16:06:58) gounant stanislas : propose draw many times... (2018-09-05 15:48:24) gounant stanislas : I've propose draw on move 32, I think it's not fair to (2018-09-05 15:48:12) gounant stanislas : I will play 36... Ra2-a3 same position move 32 and 34 (2018-09-05 15:47:15) gounant stanislas : To Mr Webmaster, I claim draw on game 107899 (2018-09-05 15:46:02) cirulis ilmars : :P (sorry) (2018-09-05 10:20:48) cirulis ilmars : when you get stronger, partners will resign much earlier :) (2018-09-05 00:11:08) cirulis ilmars : I suggest enjoying the checkmating process, because ... (2018-09-05 00:10:41) cirulis ilmars : ... of the same joke and can get free only if checkmated :D (2018-09-05 00:09:43) cirulis ilmars : From the side it sounds like he has stuck in the loop... (2018-09-05 00:08:54) devassal thibault : I love humour and new pertinent rules :) (2018-09-05 00:07:47) gounant stanislas : I think he make humour Mr de Vassal (2018-09-04 22:50:04) devassal thibault : I don't see the point, James... why would he accept draw? (2018-09-04 22:30:16) romig james : I lose a few here and there. My game could be stronger (2018-09-04 20:02:46) gounant stanislas : you must be a very strong player Mr Romig (2018-09-04 19:20:42) gounant stanislas : But if win 50 games simultaneously without using engine, (2018-09-04 19:20:24) gounant stanislas : I don't have shame to win against you with engine (2018-09-04 19:19:37) gounant stanislas : now i think I can win without engine (2018-09-04 18:51:45) romig james : Stop declining draw please (2018-09-04 18:47:40) gounant stanislas : I think he will resign in 3 month (2018-09-04 18:12:47) gounant stanislas : yes mate at move 76. since move 45 he propose draw many time (2018-09-04 18:11:15) duttagupta aniruddha : White has to play 63 Bxd1 and Balck takes Rxd1 curtains! (2018-09-04 17:38:41) duttagupta aniruddha : Gounant is right it's mate in 14. (2018-09-04 17:36:44) duttagupta aniruddha : Gounant,Romig are you discussing about game 107888? (2018-09-04 17:35:54) gounant stanislas : stop propose draw please (2018-09-04 15:00:08) gounant stanislas : It's mat in 16 moves (2018-09-04 13:42:55) gounant stanislas : This is not draw Mr Romig (2018-09-04 13:42:38) ficgs : B. Teverovski (2053) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-09-03 20:06:09) ficgs : A. Horoshilov (1741) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-09-03 08:21:00) ortiz clodomiro : thanks ,i didnt know,ill keep waiting for (2018-09-02 16:30:41) devassal thibault : Clodomiro, there must be 5 or 6 players in the waiting list (2018-09-02 16:26:28) devassal thibault : ... but the game must continue for a while James. (2018-09-02 16:25:31) devassal thibault : Best is to call referee a 1st time if this is draw (2018-09-02 16:24:10) ortiz clodomiro : Is it there any change in rule / (2018-09-02 15:59:59) gray garvin : its not all about you Clodomiro :) (2018-09-02 15:11:33) ortiz clodomiro : Thibault,i want a ticket for chess rapid GM 00002 (2018-09-02 14:31:59) romig james : confident - turn that thing off and face me (2018-09-02 07:14:14) romig james : Mr. Stanislaus - I am not using an engine and you are so (2018-09-02 07:14:02) farnik kym : @GS - like they say... prove it over the board :) (2018-09-02 01:44:34) gounant stanislas : attack on file f or Rank 2 will win (2018-09-01 19:05:42) gounant stanislas : you can do anything (2018-09-01 19:05:15) gounant stanislas : Fritz said -8 h2 and f2 weak (2018-09-01 19:03:20) romig james : Most opposite color bishop endgames draw (2018-09-01 18:48:22) gounant stanislas : This is not draw Mr Romig (2018-09-01 16:40:13) devassal thibault : The next King's supertournament will start on Sept. 15th ! (2018-09-01 15:22:04) devassal thibault : Yes, but the result will depend on the position... (2018-08-31 21:33:21) duttagupta aniruddha : referee be called for adjudication? (2018-08-31 19:21:25) duttagupta aniruddha : if there are more than six pieces on the board , can a refer (2018-08-31 19:20:38) cirulis ilmars : They are going to end after 60 days anyway (2018-08-31 14:18:42) romig james : Stephen - I have won plenty of games that were abandoned (2018-08-31 14:06:36) devassal thibault : You can call the referee a first time... (2018-08-31 03:18:10) stephen zack : Whats up with players here who dont resign in lost positions (2018-08-31 02:55:20) lehnhoff hg : 1 player needed in poker A and M (2018-08-24 17:36:31) tanriover taner : okay, thanks (2018-08-22 22:21:37) devassal thibault : at least he's the only one who's sure to advance... (2018-08-21 21:57:29) tanriover taner : advances to the next stage? (2018-08-21 20:37:09) tanriover taner : in wch stage 1, is it only the group winner that (2018-08-21 20:36:45) ficgs : A. Horoshilov (1741) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-08-21 18:27:14) ficgs : A. Horoshilov (1741) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-08-21 18:27:11) ficgs : A. Horoshilov (1741) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-08-21 18:19:05) ficgs : A. Horoshilov (1588) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-08-21 18:15:32) ficgs : A. Horoshilov (1741) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-08-21 12:02:44) ficgs : C. Schroeder (1778) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-08-20 01:02:48) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the kind words :) (2018-08-17 17:20:07) duttagupta aniruddha : your pet 1.b4!Of course you were predominant in most of them (2018-08-17 16:33:44) duttagupta aniruddha : Thanks ilmars.We had played so many interesting gamesagainst (2018-08-17 16:32:13) cirulis ilmars : Congratz! :) (2018-08-16 17:49:37) duttagupta aniruddha : Thanks Graham and Thibault. (2018-08-16 13:49:13) kerr graham : Congratulations... you're certainly tough to beat ;-) (2018-08-16 00:04:50) devassal thibault : Well done! (by the way there is no such CCE title here) (2018-08-15 22:01:09) duttagupta aniruddha : I have just achieved CCE Norm in ICCF games (2018-08-15 21:36:43) ficgs : C. Schroeder (1778) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-08-14 21:34:28) farnik kym : One more needed FICGS__CHESS__RAPID_M__000096 (2018-08-14 01:27:16) ficgs : A. Marcel (1471) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-08-13 09:54:18) kerr graham : i was just about to join but i'm already in ;-) (2018-08-11 04:24:29) schroeder christoph : One more player needed for RAPID_M_000096 (2018-08-10 17:58:54) taylor william : Ah - I see the link now (tiny!). (2018-08-10 17:01:37) taylor william : Lowell Liwat. Not sure where I clicked, and didn't intend to (2018-08-10 17:00:28) taylor william : Apparently I just 'voted for' my big chess game against (2018-08-10 17:00:12) ficgs : A. Horoshilov (1600) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-08-10 15:35:52) tanriover taner : yes, I meant conditional move function (2018-08-10 01:21:31) devassal thibault : Sure, many servers allow it... (2018-08-09 18:37:44) duttagupta aniruddha : even a long chain of moves. (2018-08-09 18:01:35) duttagupta aniruddha : conditional moves are allowed (2018-08-09 18:01:06) duttagupta aniruddha : conditional moves are allowed (2018-08-09 18:01:05) duttagupta aniruddha : In our country's Correspondence Chess playing server.Conditi (2018-08-09 18:00:28) devassal thibault : I guess so... but it's unlikely to happen :/ (2018-08-09 16:25:31) kerr graham : do you mean a conditional move function? (2018-08-09 15:50:02) tanriover taner : it could save some precious time on certain moves (2018-08-09 03:54:24) tanriover taner : considering how long the games take already... (2018-08-09 03:54:01) tanriover taner : it would be nice to see a premove function on this site (2018-08-09 03:53:06) ficgs : A. Horoshilov (1744) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-08-04 18:21:55) ficgs : B. Teverovski (2053) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-07-31 17:21:34) lehnhoff hg : 1 player needed in poker A and M (2018-07-30 01:22:31) devassal thibault : In round-robin tourneys, TER always makes the difference (2018-07-27 13:39:01) farnik kym : How do tied Chess WCH stage 1 tourneys get resolved? Thank (2018-07-27 03:24:18) ortiz clodomiro : CHESS SM rapid 000019,1 player to start (2018-07-26 16:26:54) bernalvarela nelson : we need a player to start CHESS SM_000021 (2018-07-26 10:30:37) devassal thibault : ...but at least the number of real active players increased! (2018-07-26 04:17:25) devassal thibault : Yes, many forfeits since the new registration process... (2018-07-26 03:21:20) devassal thibault : Do you have any example ("without logging in")?! (2018-07-26 03:20:29) daanen aard : It is a pity, all those fake accounts. (2018-07-25 22:07:57) daanen aard : How can someone enter a waiting list without logging in? (2018-07-25 22:07:40) ficgs : B. Teverovski (2053) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-07-23 17:48:44) aahlad yeturu : for Guinness beer (2018-07-18 18:56:57) aahlad yeturu : which went on to become a successful ad jingle (2018-07-18 18:56:23) aahlad yeturu : "Good things come to those who wait" (2018-07-18 18:55:05) aahlad yeturu : and reinforces the teaching of Nayobe (2018-07-18 18:54:46) aahlad yeturu : FICGS teaches patience (2018-07-18 18:54:17) teverovski bogoljub : wait a little, mark, that was the same with a stalemate (2018-07-18 09:20:10) eldridge mark : Game is not ended (2018-07-17 22:36:03) eldridge mark : Hi Thibault, Game 107823 is over via checkmate but game (2018-07-17 22:35:46) cirulis ilmars : Thank you very much! (2018-07-16 17:28:02) cirulis ilmars : Thibault, sent a message about ticket. :) (2018-07-16 15:01:27) devassal thibault : Good luck to both players, Yen-Wei & Sergey :) (2018-07-11 01:54:41) devassal thibault : The 15th Go championship final match just started (2018-07-11 01:54:18) devassal thibault : Congrats to Yen-Wei Huang who remains FICGS Go champion! (2018-07-11 01:53:56) cirulis ilmars : Ah, okay. :) (2018-07-10 22:18:37) devassal thibault : That's an email... nothing more. (2018-07-10 21:57:51) cirulis ilmars : How does a message looks when it's received? (2018-07-10 21:56:43) aahlad yeturu : Yes, it works fine. I must have mistyped (2018-07-10 19:07:48) devassal thibault : Strange, works fine here... (2018-07-10 02:27:48) aahlad yeturu : but I was able to find him by member ID (2018-07-09 18:19:58) aahlad yeturu : I was unable to look up Marek Skwarczylo by name (2018-07-09 18:19:37) aahlad yeturu : Trying the private message feature. (2018-07-09 18:19:16) ficgs : D. Hieu (0100) just entered GO BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-07-09 02:54:10) cirulis ilmars : Best wishes and great adventures in the chess world! :) (2018-07-06 21:15:44) cirulis ilmars : Np :) (2018-07-06 18:06:57) delaforet fred : Thanks Ilmars for your kind summation. (2018-07-06 08:44:15) delaforet fred : Intellectual Victory is the most satisfying victory ! (2018-07-06 08:31:01) delaforet fred : ... Epiphany! An intuitive grasp of Reality ! (2018-07-06 08:25:20) delaforet fred : A chessboard, a dedicated cc players, creates an (2018-07-06 08:21:05) delaforet fred : 24 years of cc has kept me clean & sober 24 years ! (2018-07-06 08:13:24) delaforet fred : 24 years of cc, 100's of chess friends I dearly love still. (2018-07-06 08:08:45) delaforet fred : ...for an old man, living alone, it's become my universe. (2018-07-06 08:04:47) devassal thibault : Huho... 136 is even more than my record (AFAIR)... tough! (2018-07-06 02:44:28) delaforet fred : Piece of cake! Piece of cake! (2018-07-05 18:46:14) delaforet fred : 136 cc games , 4 chess websites - pie of cake ! (2018-07-05 18:45:00) delaforet fred : " All I want to do, ever, is play chess " - Bobby Fischer (2018-07-05 18:39:49) delaforet fred : Using Stockfish 9 is tremendous for cc games. (2018-07-05 18:20:23) delaforet fred : I've created my own GM games database. (2018-07-05 18:14:08) cirulis ilmars : Is there a match scheduled when Fred reaches 2200? :) (2018-07-05 17:12:24) devassal thibault : I see that :) (2018-07-05 15:35:50) delaforet fred : I'm approaching Elo 2000, Thibault ! On schedule for 2200 ! (2018-07-05 00:11:09) taylor william : Spammer in the forum, Thib (2018-07-04 12:24:29) cirulis ilmars : It has started! ^^ (2018-07-02 11:27:58) devassal thibault : Last days to enter the CHESS CUP waiting list ! (2018-06-28 03:01:29) kruse herbert : thx graham and thib (2018-06-24 11:56:49) devassal thibault : Good luck to Eros & Herbert in the 16th WCH final match! (2018-06-21 00:42:36) devassal thibault : Congrats to you both, nice theoretical debate :) (2018-06-20 00:20:28) riccio eros : Thank you Ramil! (last game closed so I am replying here) (2018-06-19 15:07:08) devassal thibault : 2nd corr. chess cup will start on July 1st, big challenge! (2018-06-17 17:04:46) ficgs : A. Frenkel (1753) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-06-12 05:08:34) kerr graham : well done Herbert ;-) (2018-06-10 21:33:41) devassal thibault : 1st chess cup ended, congratulations to Herbert Kruse, 10/16 (2018-06-09 19:19:54) devassal thibault : This 2nd chess cup will be tough... quite sure already ! (2018-06-01 22:58:26) ficgs : H. Kruse (2648) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-05-31 22:46:50) ficgs : H. Gulbis (1738) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-05-31 21:41:25) devassal thibault : Stephen, I can't say yet about Iphone... I'm on it. (2018-05-31 16:59:30) devassal thibault : Looks like Herbert is ready to play anyone, any time :) (2018-05-31 16:57:36) devassal thibault : The waiting list for the 2nd chess cup is open ! (2018-05-29 23:52:36) devassal thibault : 1st chess cup championship is to end... 2nd one to follow :) (2018-05-27 03:37:20) devassal thibault : Please rate the apps at Google Play Store, it helps ! (2018-05-17 20:01:50) devassal thibault : That's quite a lot for me too :) (2018-05-16 02:30:04) walzer karel : I'm playing 34 games Go now. (2018-05-15 19:42:58) cirulis ilmars : i'm getting old or smth... 18 games seems too much :D (2018-05-15 13:08:10) devassal thibault : I don't think so, otherwise challenges are ok to choose opp. (2018-05-12 20:13:32) cirulis ilmars : that would be impolite, most probably (2018-05-12 19:59:00) cirulis ilmars : also, too low rating :D (2018-05-12 19:58:47) cirulis ilmars : I had an idea but thought that he has an opponent already (2018-05-12 19:57:40) devassal thibault : I'll try (probably to lose) if I find an occasion ;) (2018-05-12 19:30:10) devassal thibault : Noone to try to play Herbert? That's an honor & good deal :) (2018-05-12 19:29:17) ficgs : H. Kruse (2648) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-05-12 15:07:53) riccio eros : was many years ago and forgot how to do that :-p (2018-05-11 23:48:57) riccio eros : Thanks, I think last time I had a promotion... (2018-05-11 23:48:48) devassal thibault : ... or bxc1R+ for a rook, of course (2018-05-11 23:36:15) devassal thibault : Hi Eros. PGN notation should be used, did you try bxc1Q+ ? (2018-05-11 23:35:42) riccio eros : with no promotion choices (2018-05-11 23:28:00) riccio eros : the pawn just goes to c1 and stays there... (2018-05-11 23:27:50) riccio eros : and tell me how to select queen or rook with b2xc1+? (2018-05-11 23:26:03) riccio eros : can you take a look at my game vs Bernalvarela (2018-05-11 23:25:19) riccio eros : Thib, queening my pawn in c1 doesn't seem to work... (2018-05-11 23:25:00) bernalvarela nelson : Congratulations to Herbert Kruse, the new number 1 in chess (2018-05-11 23:12:21) devassal thibault : It is not possible to "disable Go" (if I understood well) (2018-05-11 22:21:57) churyaev alexey : Как отключить Go (2018-05-11 20:51:40) dottavio aldo : You're welcome - good game (2018-05-08 15:05:29) devassal thibault : Feel free to rate the apps at Play Store for more players ;) (2018-05-05 00:45:15) farnik kym : Preferences, untick email options (2018-05-04 11:27:28) abrams marc : How do I unsubscribe (2018-05-04 07:24:58) maitejrsen maite : database (2018-05-03 08:55:20) ortiz clodomiro : ok (2018-05-03 00:40:34) cirulis ilmars : Thank you! :) (2018-05-02 17:32:19) devassal thibault : Ilmars: that's right... ^^ now fixed. Thank you! (2018-05-02 17:25:53) devassal thibault : Fred: no, there isn't... Clodomiro: ok! (2018-05-02 17:25:17) cirulis ilmars : (in chess tournaments) (2018-05-02 16:11:48) cirulis ilmars : well, in all crosstables where I looked (2018-05-02 16:10:57) cirulis ilmars : probably in other places too (2018-05-02 16:09:47) cirulis ilmars : Such precision... :D In the crosstable of CLASS_A__000184 (2018-05-02 16:09:36) cirulis ilmars : Perf : 2489.1270499958 :D (2018-05-02 16:08:32) ortiz clodomiro : i want a ticket for rapid sm 000018,chess (2018-05-02 15:08:54) delaforet fred : Record of messages sent to/from your opponents? (2018-05-02 10:16:33) delaforet fred : Is there a chat history available in chess games? (2018-05-02 10:13:49) ortiz clodomiro : Thibault,please a ticket for rapid SM 00018 (2018-05-02 04:31:03) delaforet fred : Many dedicated chess players! (2018-05-02 03:26:26) delaforet fred : Playing chess on FICGS is great therapy! (2018-05-02 03:24:38) delaforet fred : Anyone here suffer with bi-polar disorder? I do. (2018-05-02 03:22:15) devassal thibault : ... and without the ambition to be error free, of course. (2018-05-01 22:43:40) devassal thibault : That's playable... without chess engines at least ^^ (2018-05-01 22:40:03) cirulis ilmars : You're crazy! :) (2018-05-01 22:26:38) devassal thibault : Finally 35 games per player, 630 games total ! Good luck :) (2018-05-01 22:12:56) devassal thibault : About 40 games per player, obviously... (2018-05-01 16:43:50) devassal thibault : 2nd King's chess supertournament will start in a few hours ! (2018-05-01 16:42:42) delaforet fred : Thanks Thibault for the feedback. (2018-04-28 22:16:48) devassal thibault : 2nd King's supertournament will start May 1st... huge one! (2018-04-28 00:54:07) devassal thibault : That's done Fred (2018-04-26 16:45:46) delaforet fred : Username @ CK: Stockfish_Man. (2018-04-26 12:34:26) delaforet fred : My Elo is 2139 @ Chess King ! (2018-04-26 12:33:28) delaforet fred : My goal is Elo 2100+ by Christmas ! (2018-04-26 12:31:48) delaforet fred : I'm using Stockfish 9. It's Incredible ! (2018-04-26 12:30:13) delaforet fred : RAPID_D_000114 (2018-04-26 12:27:13) delaforet fred : How do I withdraw from a chess tournament ? Anyone ? (2018-04-26 12:24:28) molina juan : me too, wait, it's the same one! (2018-04-24 15:45:58) cirulis ilmars : I had a tournament where only two played. :D (2018-04-23 15:12:27) kerr graham : Disappointing that two entered a tournament but didn't play. (2018-04-23 14:25:26) devassal thibault : ... but I know that the server is ok during this time (2018-04-23 12:46:06) devassal thibault : I encounter the same problem from time to time at home (2018-04-23 12:45:29) devassal thibault : Not normal, but many reasons are possible... DNS, hardware.. (2018-04-23 12:44:59) riccio eros : I can't access this site for a few hours? (2018-04-22 09:49:43) riccio eros : Hi Thib, is it normal that sometimes... (2018-04-22 09:49:32) devassal thibault : The more comments at Play Store, the more players ! (2018-04-18 23:55:45) devassal thibault : The 16th candidates final just started! Good luck :) (2018-04-18 22:41:39) devassal thibault : Next King's supertournament will start on May 1st ! (2018-04-18 00:47:46) ficgs : B. Klawitter (1765) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-04-15 22:08:21) ficgs : J. Hadden (1400) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-04-15 00:15:20) devassal thibault : You're in... and already 2 players for the next one! (2018-04-13 23:05:04) bernalvarela nelson : Thib, I like to buy a ticket to tournarment SM17 (2018-04-13 19:27:39) ficgs : B. Teverovski (2053) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-04-12 22:04:15) ficgs : B. Teverovski (2053) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-04-12 22:03:49) devassal thibault : Do not forget to retire from bullet waiting lists... (2018-04-12 18:49:37) ficgs : J. Hadden (1300) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-04-12 09:43:58) ficgs : J. Hadden (0023) just entered GO BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-04-12 09:12:14) ficgs : J. Hadden (1300) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-04-12 09:07:46) devassal thibault : .. that will start on May 1st... should be a real marathon! (2018-04-08 03:32:05) devassal thibault : More than 20 players for the next King's supertournament (2018-04-08 03:31:28) ficgs : I. Cirulis (1900) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-04-07 19:48:25) ficgs : R. Csoma (1501) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-04-07 19:31:51) ficgs : R. Csoma (1528) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-04-07 19:31:15) ficgs : V. Sharma (1697) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-04-07 13:50:00) taylor william : not realise engines are allowed. (2018-04-07 13:14:41) taylor william : and you're going to win on the board rather easily. He may (2018-04-07 13:14:28) cirulis ilmars : you're going to win on time (2018-04-07 13:11:08) cirulis ilmars : maybe accidentally made challenge to all, dunno (2018-04-07 13:07:29) cirulis ilmars : he's playing with me too (2018-04-07 13:07:10) taylor william : haven't noticed it's started) (2018-04-07 13:00:47) taylor william : Vivek - we have a lightning game in progress (in case you (2018-04-07 13:00:34) ficgs : W. Taylor (2101) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-04-07 12:56:21) ficgs : V. Sharma (1700) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-04-07 10:28:36) ficgs : V. Sharma (1700) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-04-07 09:59:47) devassal thibault : Not a strong april fool, but some fun in the forum :) (2018-04-02 03:27:23) devassal thibault : Poll: renaming Queen as Dragon? See forum... (2018-04-01 15:39:19) devassal thibault : Do not forget to retire from bullet waiting lists... (2018-03-30 22:13:49) ficgs : C. Ortiz (2347) just entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-03-30 21:57:40) devassal thibault : See the link in the forum... (2018-03-29 20:56:13) devassal thibault : Maybe try B, C or D categories... (2018-03-28 22:43:59) devassal thibault : Muhammadreza, you can enter a class or rapid waiting list (2018-03-28 22:43:32) azari muhammadreza : How can i play with mediom rank??? (2018-03-28 22:05:17) azari muhammadreza : Hi (2018-03-28 22:04:40) devassal thibault : Finally, poker WCH finals 7, 8, 9 started... (2018-03-28 17:04:44) ficgs : B. Teverovski (2053) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-03-28 12:14:43) farnik kym : Caruana wins I hope, but Carlsen will most likely win (2018-03-28 05:54:10) devassal thibault : Caruana will play Carlsen... a great match to watch soon! (2018-03-27 23:02:01) riccio eros : Merci Thib! (2018-03-27 07:25:36) devassal thibault : Good luck to both players :) (2018-03-26 19:21:16) devassal thibault : GM Eros Riccio is FICGS chess champ. for more than 7 years! (2018-03-26 19:20:33) devassal thibault : The 15 WCH final match just started: Riccio vs. Germanes (2018-03-26 19:19:15) devassal thibault : New thematic chess tournament: Zurigo opening (2018-03-26 19:18:38) devassal thibault : One player needed in 2 Go tournaments, let's play :) (2018-03-25 20:44:04) ficgs : S. Bhattacharjee (1300) just entered CHESS LIGHTNING BRONZE waiting list (2018-03-25 18:28:17) devassal thibault : Now WCH waiting lists are closed until next ones... (2018-03-23 19:51:31) devassal thibault : 3 more tournaments started in the chess championship (2018-03-23 19:51:00) ficgs : B. Klawitter (1788) just entered POKER HOLDEM BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-03-23 02:54:07) devassal thibault : New tournaments could start soon... (2018-03-20 00:48:18) devassal thibault : If you're rated below 1800, you can enter the chess WCH list (2018-03-20 00:48:04) devassal thibault : One game still going in the 15th candidates final... (2018-03-20 00:43:20) devassal thibault : There may be an additional tourney or replacements (2018-03-18 02:03:54) devassal thibault : Yes, I couldn't include all the last players registered (2018-03-18 02:02:35) stephen zack : but i dont see any games, was i left off? (2018-03-18 01:32:38) stephen zack : i was on the poker WCH waiting list (2018-03-18 01:32:14) devassal thibault : Now only Miroslav can hope to do better than Herbert... (2018-03-17 19:54:43) devassal thibault : This 1st cup final tourney was tough, obviously :) (2018-03-17 19:53:23) devassal thibault : Vacation is a dangerous feature :o) (2018-03-17 15:40:52) cirulis ilmars : have to wait until tomorrow (2018-03-17 12:08:14) cirulis ilmars : dmn, made [chess] vacation one day longer than necessary :D (2018-03-17 12:08:03) devassal thibault : There could be replacements later if necessary (2018-03-16 19:51:30) devassal thibault : Poker championship started... good luck! :) (2018-03-16 19:51:11) devassal thibault : ... even with reminders, that's a pity. (2018-03-15 04:33:23) farnik kym : No worries if on leave, no play at all is issue (2018-03-15 04:05:28) devassal thibault : Interview with our #1 poker player! Worth to read (forum) (2018-03-14 23:13:34) devassal thibault : Actually it's quite ok in the WCH this year... (2018-03-14 20:30:54) devassal thibault : Doing some replacements (also in WCH tourneys) (2018-03-14 20:10:18) devassal thibault : Yes, particularly in chess rapid/class B & C (2018-03-14 20:10:13) cirulis ilmars : I'm in vacation, sorry about that. (2018-03-14 15:29:27) farnik kym : Too many non starters in tourneys :( (2018-03-14 13:37:56) devassal thibault : Few bugs fixed again in the apps... (Chess Trainer & 960) (2018-03-09 00:34:04) devassal thibault : One more player for the poker championship? (2018-03-08 23:19:19) devassal thibault : Please rate the apps if you didn't yet, it could help ! (2018-03-06 23:36:27) devassal thibault : Facebook buttons improved, finally... (2018-03-06 04:58:28) cirulis ilmars : :) (2018-03-05 18:54:36) cirulis ilmars : Two more players needed for Class M (standard) tournament! : (2018-03-05 18:54:32) devassal thibault : Anyway, the 19th correspondence chess champ. started :) (2018-03-02 01:05:06) devassal thibault : We need a few players more to start the poker championship ! (2018-03-02 01:04:39) devassal thibault : The 17th Go championship just started! (2018-03-01 20:49:02) devassal thibault : Ah, didn't start... maybe another time. (2018-02-27 19:43:17) ficgs : T. de Vassal (2138) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-02-27 19:37:18) ficgs : V. Nemchenko (2109) just entered BIG CHESS BULLET BRONZE waiting list (2018-02-27 19:24:24) devassal thibault : Any feedback is welcome... (2018-02-25 22:56:07) devassal thibault : Anyone to test the 1st FICGS Facebook app? (see forum) (2018-02-25 22:55:47) devassal thibault : Now FICGS is to invade Facebook :) (2018-02-25 22:08:39) devassal thibault : Chess trainer, Blindfold chess, Random & Chess 960 are ok! (2018-02-25 22:06:33) devassal thibault : Finally, all (known) bugs seem fixed on the apps... (2018-02-25 22:05:37) devassal thibault : Yay! Now https is signed by Let's encrypt ! (2018-02-24 22:52:35) ortiz clodomiro : thanks a lot (2018-02-23 21:29:42) devassal thibault : 11 months to start rapid SM 15... one week for rapid SM 16 ! (2018-02-23 21:25:36) devassal thibault : Well received Clodomiro... very soon. (2018-02-23 21:24:36) ortiz clodomiro : a ticket for chess rapif SM 16,please (2018-02-23 21:22:02) ortiz clodomiro : Thibault,i like to enter next rapid SM CHESS ,by buying a (2018-02-23 21:13:40) devassal thibault : Maybe too heavy?! (2018-02-23 20:41:57) bernalvarela nelson : Thibault, I can not upload a photo. Any problem? (2018-02-23 20:21:56) bernalvarela nelson : Thank you very much (2018-02-23 20:20:26) devassal thibault : 1 player needed to start the next chess rapid SM ! (2018-02-23 20:20:07) devassal thibault : Sorry for the delay... (2018-02-23 19:43:37) devassal thibault : I had received your message, Nelson... I answer now (2018-02-23 19:43:29) bernalvarela nelson : I want to buy a ticket for the tournament rapidSM 016 Thanks (2018-02-23 19:28:12) bernalvarela nelson : Hello Thibault, if possible, (2018-02-23 19:27:04) farnik kym : Yes, games... frustrating (2018-02-23 13:16:50) devassal thibault : Yes, there are quite a lot :/ (2018-02-23 05:01:00) devassal thibault : Oh you mean games, not tournaments !? (2018-02-23 05:00:41) devassal thibault : IMO it will start soon... :) (2018-02-23 03:10:37) farnik kym : So many no starts in tourneys (2018-02-23 01:37:33) farnik kym : FYI https work if yu make an exception to the cert (2018-02-21 08:37:44) devassal thibault : Chess Trainer app: improved, fixed, new features... (2018-02-21 03:24:43) llull roger : ok, thank you Thibault (2018-02-20 15:15:10) devassal thibault : Yes, please just send me an email about that (2018-02-20 14:30:30) llull roger : 1/2 if I win the WCH R.R. Final 16 by TER, can I (2018-02-20 14:24:35) llull roger : 2/2 retire and let the next best play candidates? (2018-02-20 14:24:30) devassal thibault : But you should be able to login with https (2018-02-20 14:08:18) devassal thibault : Self-signed does not mean not secure (but this is confusing) (2018-02-20 14:07:22) gray garvin : and the https crossed out and will not login (2018-02-20 04:35:06) gray garvin : when I try https://ficgs.com/login.html I get page not secur (2018-02-20 04:34:28) devassal thibault : ...or Facebook plugins on the My messages page only ? (2018-02-20 02:03:48) devassal thibault : Garvin, you mean the self signing ? (2018-02-20 02:03:10) devassal thibault : Yes, self signed again this time (2018-02-20 01:59:58) gray garvin : When I try ssl login, I am getting https crossed out (2018-02-20 01:00:41) denisov timofey : :( (2018-02-20 00:07:00) denisov timofey : self-signed cert? (2018-02-20 00:06:43) devassal thibault : Now you can connect with https://ficgs.com (2018-02-19 16:18:34) devassal thibault : Great news! SSL is back... https links will be restored soon (2018-02-19 04:07:02) devassal thibault : 3 new apps available: blindfold, chess 960 & random :) (2018-02-16 19:29:45) devassal thibault : Stockfish 9 is available... (see forum) (2018-02-15 23:48:42) gray garvin : Then I will take spot seven thank you (2018-02-15 06:20:42) devassal thibault : Absolutely, yes... (2018-02-14 22:51:28) gray garvin : Do I have a ticket available? (2018-02-14 21:48:28) devassal thibault : If your chess rating is over 2300, there's a spot to take :) (2018-02-14 21:21:06) devassal thibault : 1 player only for the next rapid SM tournament ! (2018-02-14 21:18:10) devassal thibault : The FICGS "chess trainer" app is now on the Play Store ! (2018-02-13 23:10:11) devassal thibault : A chess trainer for blitz & bullet games... (2018-02-11 00:39:37) devassal thibault : See forum to test the new feature to come :) (2018-02-11 00:39:07) farnik kym : I normally throw the boeard on the floor :) (2018-01-30 02:22:38) devassal thibault : That's the reward :) (2018-01-30 02:11:26) devassal thibault : Who wants to be checkmated may have to resign... (2018-01-30 02:11:18) farnik kym : Game 101903 is mate but not showing as such (2018-01-30 02:08:42) devassal thibault : Some games just started.. and there will be replacements (2018-01-30 01:49:12) farnik kym : RAPID_B__000256 so many non starters ? (2018-01-30 01:20:43) cirulis ilmars : Ok, at least next time I will know what awaits me ^^ (2018-01-29 20:11:38) cirulis ilmars : In another from 2016.03.02 there's only 1:1, jeez (2018-01-29 20:09:43) cirulis ilmars : At least there we have score of 2:2. (2018-01-29 20:09:14) cirulis ilmars : [Date "2016.02.19"]... wow (2018-01-29 20:05:58) devassal thibault : I'm quite slow too :/ (2018-01-29 20:03:54) cirulis ilmars : Tired, blerg :D (2018-01-29 20:00:32) cirulis ilmars : Would it be ethical to simply resign all (5) of them? (2018-01-29 20:00:18) cirulis ilmars : When will my poker games end... T T .... :D (2018-01-29 19:58:45) devassal thibault : Games pictures color is now random by default (2018-01-29 19:33:34) devassal thibault : Some changes in the Go tournaments categories again... (2018-01-29 14:59:45) devassal thibault : Next chess, Go & poker WCH waiting lists are open! (2018-01-26 17:10:51) devassal thibault : I've started a topic in the forum about this (feedback) (2018-01-26 15:15:17) llull roger : public pages of games with webgl disabled (2018-01-26 07:09:38) llull roger : webgl error in login page but replay works fine in... (2018-01-26 07:09:14) devassal thibault : Please leave opinions at Play Store, it may help! (2018-01-25 21:20:08) devassal thibault : Not many 5★ for the apps, any requests? (2018-01-25 21:19:20) devassal thibault : New feature, auto replay of chess games in viewer page (2018-01-25 01:54:12) devassal thibault : Yes, a long time issue, but does not change anything :) (2018-01-24 15:13:28) farnik kym : Game 101545 is mate, but the server has not recognised it? (2018-01-24 15:10:48) devassal thibault : Accents in names have been removed (see forum) (2018-01-20 20:30:50) devassal thibault : Few bugs fixed in the apps, should work better when logout (2018-01-20 04:14:02) devassal thibault : .. since the server update (at least one +) (2018-01-20 03:07:16) devassal thibault : I realize that we can now discuss in all languages in games (2018-01-20 03:06:54) devassal thibault : But the new feature is here... pictures of the games ! (2018-01-19 23:05:30) devassal thibault : Unfortunately, my testing environment is dead :/ (2018-01-19 23:05:07) farnik kym : Thanks! (2018-01-19 22:47:53) devassal thibault : Sorry for the troubles... fixed (2018-01-19 22:46:21) farnik kym : Not working FX or Chrome (2018-01-19 22:45:13) farnik kym : Game/move display not working? (2018-01-19 22:44:08) devassal thibault : New long-awaited feature, very soon... (2018-01-19 22:23:44) gounant stanislas : thank you (2018-01-19 19:05:56) devassal thibault : You're right... will be fixed soon ^^ Many thanks! (2018-01-19 01:57:33) gounant stanislas : to follow King's supertournament (2018-01-19 01:29:17) gounant stanislas : In tournament I have a link to follow WCH, but no link for (2018-01-19 01:28:44) devassal thibault : Yes there is !? What do you mean? (2018-01-19 01:08:12) gounant stanislas : There is no link to follow the games... (2018-01-19 01:05:49) devassal thibault : King's supertournament started! Good luck to my opponents:) (2018-01-18 21:38:06) devassal thibault : Bug fixed for the login link in emails... (2018-01-18 21:37:24) devassal thibault : 2 players needed for the next Go Dan tournament! (2018-01-18 14:53:40) ortiz clodomiro : just ringing the bells for tired or sleepy at the last stage (2018-01-18 10:07:27) devassal thibault : Now 12 players... 11 games per player (unrated) (2018-01-17 23:40:57) devassal thibault : Last call for the 1st King Supertournament (king's gambit) (2018-01-17 23:40:39) devassal thibault : That's also why many things can happen until the end... (2018-01-17 23:12:39) gray garvin : and vacation status, not anyone elses (2018-01-17 23:10:02) gray garvin : It is his responsibility to manage his time (2018-01-17 23:09:41) devassal thibault : That's part of the game, unfortunately... (2018-01-17 21:18:57) ortiz clodomiro : ok .just in case he is not alert (2018-01-17 20:41:31) ortiz clodomiro : NOT in vaccation status (2018-01-17 20:40:14) devassal thibault : He's not alone to be short on the clock by the way (2018-01-17 20:40:02) devassal thibault : I understand, but everyone receives reminders... (2018-01-17 20:39:26) ortiz clodomiro : just nthat his out for 2 weeks (2018-01-17 20:39:03) ortiz clodomiro : its jus an alert for the benefit of chess cup (2018-01-17 20:36:58) ortiz clodomiro : Thibault,please get in touch with mark jordan,so he gets bac (2018-01-17 20:35:00) devassal thibault : 10 players for the King's tournament! 2 days to register... (2018-01-15 20:17:52) devassal thibault : Not Pokemon Go, I mean ;) (2018-01-15 15:09:02) gray garvin : But is Poker Go available ? (2018-01-15 08:46:24) devassal thibault : Now poker & Go are really playable through it (hopefully) (2018-01-15 04:33:50) devassal thibault : Many bugs fixed & improvements in apps... (2018-01-15 04:33:26) devassal thibault : Making some updates... sorry for the possible troubles (2018-01-14 17:09:00) devassal thibault : ..also some arguments by other players in the balance (2018-01-14 15:20:06) devassal thibault : After re-reading, you're right Garvin, but there were... (2018-01-14 15:19:16) gray garvin : Thib: you decided no. Based on limitations of site (2018-01-14 14:51:11) devassal thibault : No, it was decided years ago... Answer is probably in forum (2018-01-14 14:36:10) devassal thibault : Haha, old debates come up again :) (2018-01-14 14:35:30) farnik kym : Conditioanl moves would be handy !! Any possibility? (2018-01-14 04:51:07) devassal thibault : Now possible to chat also within the apps (2018-01-14 02:46:19) gray garvin : proposal thread (2018-01-14 02:44:20) gray garvin : I have taken this conversation to the Ficgs chess cup (2018-01-14 02:44:13) devassal thibault : Looks like close :) We will see... (2018-01-14 02:35:00) ortiz clodomiro : I bet you will and drozdovasget 9.0 (2018-01-14 02:33:52) eldridge mark : I will also get to 9.0 (2018-01-14 02:20:29) ortiz clodomiro : NOW EVERYTHING PENDING ON GAME kruse-garvin (2018-01-13 22:59:12) devassal thibault : That was fast! Nice score (2018-01-13 22:40:03) ortiz clodomiro : CHESS CUP CHAMPS (2018-01-13 21:03:35) ortiz clodomiro : probably me and H. KRUISE WIL FINISH 9.5 POINTS,DROZDOVAS 9Z (2018-01-13 21:02:18) devassal thibault : Chess King Supertournament waiting list is now open, unrated (2018-01-12 19:16:56) devassal thibault : Several updates to come, there may be some trouble... (2018-01-12 16:36:37) cirulis ilmars : Thank you! (2018-01-11 14:13:37) cirulis ilmars : Have a good game! (2018-01-11 13:40:14) devassal thibault : Chess King Supertournament waiting list is now open :) (2018-01-10 22:30:21) devassal thibault : But there will be replacements if needed (2018-01-10 15:27:42) devassal thibault : Many players usually take days leave in january... (2018-01-10 15:27:22) farnik kym : I'm in 2 tournaments, 12 games, 5 are still move 1 :( (2018-01-10 07:04:13) devassal thibault : Let's start a few tournaments :) (2018-01-09 21:08:35) devassal thibault : 1 chess player rated 1900+, another one 2100+ in rapid (2018-01-09 20:30:44) devassal thibault : At least 25 apps installs, thanks for testing :) (2018-01-07 21:16:56) ortiz clodomiro : One player needed to start chess m 00091 rapid (2018-01-07 17:20:02) devassal thibault : Cricket seems to be a phone brand (2018-01-07 01:15:50) aahlad yeturu : Which device? (2018-01-07 01:09:08) devassal thibault : I didn't even know this device ^^ thanks for feedback! (2018-01-07 00:03:46) farnik kym : G'day from Adelaide, Australia. Cricket 5th test doing ok (2018-01-06 03:26:06) devassal thibault : This will be fixed soon (2018-01-06 02:42:05) devassal thibault : There you cannot see the latest moves anymore :/ (2018-01-06 02:35:17) devassal thibault : Oh ok, I see what you mean... slow moves is not the same (2018-01-06 02:34:46) lehnhoff hg : It's a bad change :( (2018-01-06 00:13:34) lehnhoff hg : If I had to click on the game number I cannot answer! (2018-01-06 00:12:48) lehnhoff hg : It was useful! (2018-01-06 00:12:07) devassal thibault : It was not very useful for each move... :) (2018-01-05 20:25:58) devassal thibault : Yes, you have to click the game number to see it (2018-01-05 20:25:38) aahlad yeturu : The poker games seem to not show the move lists any more. (2018-01-05 19:31:13) aahlad yeturu : Thanks, Thibault, (2018-01-05 19:30:28) devassal thibault : It must have been canceled... message remains some time (2018-01-05 19:19:59) aahlad yeturu : What am I missing? (2018-01-05 18:58:45) aahlad yeturu : The My games page has no indication of a pending challenge. (2018-01-05 18:58:31) aahlad yeturu : games) (2018-01-05 18:58:00) aahlad yeturu : Challenge: A player offered you an advanced game (see My (2018-01-05 18:57:53) aahlad yeturu : I see the scrolling message, top right. (2018-01-05 18:57:18) devassal thibault : Happy New Year everyone! (45 days of vacation reset) (2018-01-01 20:30:16) flores luis : Happy New Year 2018 to all FICGS family! (2018-01-01 15:20:02) duttagupta aniruddha : Happy New Year to all. (2018-01-01 09:46:50) sternik ryszard : Happy New Years! (2018-01-01 08:52:23) reboredo daniel : For all and each one, happy new year from Argentina !! (2018-01-01 03:38:33) parmet daniel : Happy New Years (2018-01-01 02:23:50) benassi aspasio : hny 2018 ore all playerers (2017-12-31 23:40:50) cirovic zeljko : HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018 FOR ALL CHESS PLAYERS!!!!!! (2017-12-31 18:38:25) walzer karel : excelent android Go app (2017-12-31 17:09:04) cerisara christophe : Newbie: any way to start playing right now wihtout epoint ? (2017-12-31 10:41:24) devassal thibault : FICGS Android APP is here! (see forum) (2017-12-29 23:07:23) mitrea sorinioachim : 'Craciun Fericit' (Merry Christmas) from Romania (2017-12-29 09:57:39) niglio biagio : Merry Christmas from Italy (2017-12-27 19:39:40) devassal thibault : Making some updates... sorry for the possible troubles (2017-12-27 19:39:34) campanella paul : Merry Christmas from USA (2017-12-25 20:25:25) osipyants vladimir : Merry Christmas from Russia (2017-12-24 20:54:59) flores luis : Merry Christmas from Venezuela (2017-12-24 20:38:02) ortiz clodomiro : Very merry c/mas (2017-12-24 19:18:20) devassal thibault : Cheers everyone! :) (2017-12-24 17:05:42) leonardus yohanes : Merry christmass..ID (2017-12-24 04:42:44) hilbert stephan : Merry Xmas and a happy new year (2017-12-24 01:37:16) duttagupta aniruddha : Merry Xmas from INDIA (2017-12-23 18:25:51) ortiz clodomiro : i predict a very close final (2017-12-23 17:47:39) ortiz clodomiro : tough competition in chesscup tour (2017-12-23 17:45:24) benassi aspasio : Kerry mas form italy (2017-12-22 22:47:48) cirulis ilmars : Merry Xmas from Latvia. (2017-12-22 18:14:27) devassal thibault : AlphaZero crushes Stockfish (see forum) (2017-12-07 16:44:59) devassal thibault : 2 players for a Go Kyu tournament? (2017-12-04 23:55:19) devassal thibault : Several tournaments just started :) (2017-11-30 15:54:39) walzer karel : yupee, Go tournaments start. (2017-11-29 15:23:29) cirulis ilmars : Yay, chess vacation has ended (2017-11-28 12:10:14) devassal thibault : Chess rapid M, A, B & C to start (1 or 2 players needed) (2017-11-28 02:51:00) devassal thibault : 1 player needed to start the next Kyu II Go tourney... (2017-11-27 23:37:51) devassal thibault : 2 players needed to start the next Kyu II Go tourney! (2017-11-27 17:23:15) devassal thibault : See "older rating lists" (and forum) (2017-11-25 21:06:19) devassal thibault : All chess rating lists are available, from server start... (2017-11-25 21:05:50) devassal thibault : Long-awaited features to come in corr. chess rating... (2017-11-24 19:15:45) devassal thibault : Best wishes! Have good games (anywhere) (2017-11-23 23:34:12) daanen aard : This was my last game at FICGS (2017-11-23 20:53:45) daanen aard : 1-0 at last. Farewell, dear chessfriends. (2017-11-23 20:53:29) devassal thibault : I received both messages. But I have to wait before acting.. (2017-11-23 19:28:06) daanen aard : Well, you never know. I am very ill indeed. (2017-11-23 19:14:09) daanen aard : So that he can claim victory, although it is mate in 7 (2017-11-23 19:13:22) daanen aard : Does Mr.Vasquez hope that I will die one of the next weeks? (2017-11-23 19:12:37) devassal thibault : Ah, time to work then :) (2017-11-22 16:08:49) cirulis ilmars : well, it's vacation *from* chess :D (2017-11-22 00:25:29) gresham matthew : :D (2017-11-18 18:58:28) devassal thibault : Time to play chess then ^^ (2017-11-14 22:38:53) cirulis ilmars : Vacation time! :) (2017-11-14 11:52:50) ortiz clodomiro : nice (2017-11-09 22:08:30) devassal thibault : Thx! Fixed, and the date is now read from the file itself (2017-11-09 21:38:29) ortiz clodomiro : whats actual update/ (2017-11-09 14:30:42) ortiz clodomiro : main page shows sept 1st (2017-11-09 14:28:40) ortiz clodomiro : FICGS DATABASE was updated on nov.5th i guess,but appeari up (2017-11-09 14:27:44) devassal thibault : Finally, the 15th candidates final started... (2017-11-08 14:44:44) devassal thibault : Congrats to Neil Kulick who won the 15th round roubin final! (2017-11-08 14:44:22) cirulis ilmars : (Aiguille du Midi, if there more than one) (2017-10-23 15:00:37) cirulis ilmars : nice view from camera :) :) (2017-10-23 15:00:03) devassal thibault : Good luck to players in the 16th round robin final! (2017-10-14 20:37:17) devassal thibault : Games quality > Database quality :) (2017-10-13 00:30:17) devassal thibault : Congrats to the players first! (2017-10-13 00:29:54) gounant stanislas : Sorry, there are some FICGS games ... (2017-10-12 21:38:55) grammatica andrea : What game is it? (2017-10-12 19:13:54) gounant stanislas : Congratulation Thibault (2017-10-12 00:21:01) gounant stanislas : There is FICGS's games in the Corr DTB 2018 (2017-10-12 00:20:40) gray garvin : hehe :P (2017-10-04 23:18:59) gray garvin : Does not have to be a memorial tournament just yet ;) (2017-10-04 23:18:52) gray garvin : Ficgs Chess Garvin Cup Sounds Good :) (2017-10-04 23:18:34) devassal thibault : He's not dead yet :o) (2017-10-03 14:43:24) legrand stephane : certainly "Garvin cup" :) (2017-10-03 12:45:14) gray garvin : thank you for the compliments (2017-10-01 04:41:33) ortiz clodomiro : yes, my congratulations to garvin,s enthusiastic efforts (2017-09-30 15:13:53) devassal thibault : but I'm happy to see it running, finally... interesting one! (2017-09-30 14:47:46) devassal thibault : well, actually it's probably more Garvin's efforts :) (2017-09-30 14:46:57) ortiz clodomiro : a reality (2017-09-29 00:13:46) ortiz clodomiro : thanks a lot,thibault,for your efforts to make this tour a y (2017-09-29 00:13:02) devassal thibault : 136 games, it will be a tough tournament! (2017-09-28 21:55:31) devassal thibault : Good luck to all players in the cup final... (2017-09-28 21:55:06) ortiz clodomiro : nice (2017-09-27 17:45:42) devassal thibault : Looks like 17 players are in the final... tough battle ^^ (2017-09-27 17:10:50) devassal thibault : It should start today! (if internet is ok with this :)) (2017-09-27 17:01:04) ortiz clodomiro : when is starting chess cup stage 2/ (2017-09-27 05:29:19) gounant stanislas : Chess standard A, 4 players needeed (2017-09-18 19:43:04) ortiz clodomiro : chess rapid m 0089,one player needed (2017-09-13 10:04:42) devassal thibault : Could be worst :) (2017-09-13 00:00:35) gounant stanislas : ok, with this point I can win the tournament (2017-09-12 17:35:50) devassal thibault : Rules have been discussed and are now clear on this point (2017-09-12 13:46:55) devassal thibault : That's possible... but I can't do anything in such case (2017-09-12 13:46:25) gounant stanislas : It's the logical move; he play is move and resign (2017-09-11 21:21:30) gounant stanislas : In the mail there is "Last move sent : f7-e6" (2017-09-11 21:18:58) gounant stanislas : I think he want to propose draw and push on the wrong button (2017-09-11 21:16:42) devassal thibault : It happened already.. but no effect on ratings at least (2017-09-11 18:29:45) gounant stanislas : Hi, my opponent resign in game 98613, I don't know why (2017-09-11 14:40:13) ortiz clodomiro : CHESS CLASS M 00078 one player to start (2017-08-24 03:44:07) devassal thibault : Hi Giorgio, have a look at advanced bullet games... (2017-07-26 16:45:03) gerola giorgio : Vorrei giocare a scacchi con partita di 15 minuti in totale. (2017-07-26 15:26:55) gerola giorgio : Cosa devo fare? (2017-07-26 15:26:40) kopasov evgeny : Игорь, привет! (2017-07-26 12:52:45) daanen aard : Still 2 entries needed for Rapid B (2017-07-23 19:47:04) hig stu : calverley (2017-07-13 00:10:01) cirulis ilmars : Left the waiting list for now. (2017-07-05 18:19:03) cirulis ilmars : Are you here, Thibault? :P (2017-07-05 13:32:09) cirulis ilmars : Woop, I have 11.16 Epoints (2017-07-05 13:17:46) parmet daniel : Ah gotcha. Real time update? (2017-07-03 06:23:50) devassal thibault : Pablo : you're right... I could arrange something actually. (2017-07-03 03:23:31) devassal thibault : Daniel : no, July is updated continuously until September (2017-07-03 03:19:36) schmid pablo : Who are in quarter of final, semi final, of which wch etc (2017-07-02 14:38:52) schmid pablo : for wch, maybe a graph like wch football could be nice? (2017-07-02 14:38:09) schmid pablo : Tournaments qualifications have never been clear (2017-07-02 14:37:48) parmet daniel : so 10 is correct? (2017-07-02 04:26:40) devassal thibault : 7 is actually july & august... unclear :/ (2017-07-02 00:24:42) devassal thibault : The last one is updated continuously (should be specified) (2017-07-02 00:23:05) devassal thibault : Ah, no sorry... you mean the links below.. that's ok (2017-07-02 00:22:44) devassal thibault : Hmm... how many in total? (2017-07-02 00:21:02) parmet daniel : Now is shows 10 games instead of 2. How many should there be (2017-07-02 00:06:46) devassal thibault : We need a few players more in the Big Chess & Poker champs! (2017-07-01 23:26:03) devassal thibault : Corr. chess & Go WCH started! Good luck :) (2017-07-01 23:25:21) devassal thibault : Re-updated... Is it better now Daniel? (2017-07-01 22:02:09) devassal thibault : That's right Scott, activity slowly decreases... (2017-07-01 22:01:45) nichols scott : Site not as busy as a few years ago... (2017-07-01 20:56:42) parmet daniel : Is there only 2 games in the July update?! (2017-07-01 07:37:32) devassal thibault : Last hours to enter the WCH waiting lists! (2017-07-01 04:12:32) duenas alexis : udacha sergey (2017-06-21 16:10:09) zemlyanov sergey : Just now I need to resolve my games on ICCF) (2017-06-21 13:52:42) zemlyanov sergey : Hi all. I would have played with Riccio about 4 July. (2017-06-21 13:51:26) devassal thibault : Also 1 player in chess standard gold, vs. WCH champ. Riccio! (2017-06-20 22:41:14) devassal thibault : now one player needed for chess class A and F (2017-06-20 22:39:39) duenas alexis : one player needed for chess standard class A and B (2017-06-20 16:35:45) duenas alexis : hi tib i won in game 94941 by time (2017-06-18 18:46:19) devassal thibault : All tournaments should start on July 1st, 2017... Have fun:) (2017-06-14 00:43:52) devassal thibault : Waiting lists for the next chess, Go, poker WCH are open! (2017-06-14 00:43:12) riccio eros : even if I guess you will be sleeping then as usual :-p (2017-06-10 17:26:03) riccio eros : Hey Al, I will be at around 22 as usual (2017-06-10 17:25:41) alcala alvin : I'm ready eros :) (2017-06-10 12:54:13) gray garvin : making arrangements is difficult (2017-06-09 02:03:33) gray garvin : I live in Australia Eros, so as usual with these events (2017-06-09 02:03:24) riccio eros : Ok Morpheus... one minute... night guys (2017-06-09 00:01:39) riccio eros : here and ready if someone wants to play (2017-06-08 22:03:48) alcala alvin : I'm ready eros :) (2017-06-08 19:13:50) riccio eros : so see you later maybe (2017-06-08 17:41:09) riccio eros : I could even play now but you are probably not around... (2017-06-08 17:40:59) riccio eros : which is this server time less 5 minutes (2017-06-08 17:40:17) riccio eros : sure, I will be ready from 10 pm european time as usual (2017-06-08 17:38:25) gray garvin : Eros, do you want to play blitz silver? (2017-06-08 11:52:57) alcala alvin : I'm ready eros :) (2017-06-07 00:43:45) riccio eros : to bed :-O (2017-06-06 23:57:30) riccio eros : Ok Morpheus... I am coming. (2017-06-06 23:57:06) riccio eros : EMO_SLEEP (2017-06-06 22:21:32) riccio eros : yes, I am a material man, I only play for money :-p (2017-06-06 21:52:25) riccio eros : just don't forget the e-points ;-) (2017-06-06 21:51:25) riccio eros : ready! You can challenge me at your favorite time control (2017-06-06 21:46:18) alcala alvin : Eros ready? (2017-06-06 17:36:26) riccio eros : Morpheus is calling me... (2017-06-04 00:43:56) riccio eros : GraggragryGray? :-p (2017-06-03 22:35:50) riccio eros : just click on my name in the waiting list (2017-06-03 22:10:41) riccio eros : I am ready and waiting, if anyone wants to play (2017-06-03 22:08:38) riccio eros : I will send a challenge when I am back home around that hour (2017-06-03 16:21:09) riccio eros : Ok Garvin! I prefer to play from 10 pm european time (2017-06-03 16:20:08) gray garvin : I am interested in playing a couple of games of blitz silver (2017-06-03 05:50:32) cirulis ilmars : 9.66 epoints :( (2017-06-02 15:42:31) riccio eros : or gold, even better :-) (2017-06-02 15:05:39) riccio eros : anyone for epoint silver/bullet/lightning game? (2017-06-02 15:05:07) alcala alvin : thanks champ! (2017-06-02 04:11:19) alcala alvin : Its 5am here :) (2017-06-02 04:10:57) riccio eros : see you tomorrow for some more, night (2017-06-02 04:10:44) riccio eros : thanks for the games, enough for today, 4 am here (2017-06-02 04:10:30) riccio eros : I accepted :-p (2017-06-02 03:14:39) alcala alvin : i sent challenge :) (2017-06-02 03:13:25) riccio eros : so if you want you can challenge a longer time control (2017-06-02 03:13:16) alcala alvin : true! (2017-06-02 03:12:33) riccio eros : playing 5 min is a pain, maybe we should try a longer game (2017-06-02 03:11:36) alcala alvin : Maybe the bullet is too fast. We can play blitz instead (2017-06-02 03:11:34) riccio eros : yes, grrr (2017-06-02 03:10:35) alcala alvin : gg :) you almost got me (2017-06-02 03:10:20) riccio eros : ready (2017-06-02 02:34:56) alcala alvin : Ready eros? :) (2017-06-02 02:31:30) riccio eros : Hi Kruse, so you want an anticipation of our final match :-) (2017-06-02 00:04:18) riccio eros : Ok Remo, buona partita... (2017-06-01 23:11:26) riccio eros : but you seem not ready, so maybe another time (2017-06-01 23:09:30) riccio eros : Ok, I am ready too (2017-06-01 22:07:37) alcala alvin : I'm ready eros :) (2017-06-01 17:46:51) nichols scott : Everyone wants some of Eros, :) (2017-06-01 15:33:13) riccio eros : even if I prefer to play faster time control games (2017-06-01 14:09:56) riccio eros : I will play with you soon (2017-06-01 14:08:13) riccio eros : if no one agrees to play some 100 epoint games... (2017-06-01 14:07:53) riccio eros : Ok Alvin, I wrote you an email, and ok Remo... (2017-06-01 14:07:29) pareschi remo : Hello Eros. In case I am on the silver waiting list (2017-06-01 09:48:39) alcala alvin : Hi eros yes im ok to play with you :) (2017-06-01 06:18:20) nichols scott : I KNOW Al would do it, I would 2 if I had e-points, :/ (2017-05-31 21:19:49) riccio eros : Just let me know, almost any time control is ok. (2017-05-31 20:23:16) riccio eros : Hi guys! If anyone wants to play vs me with e-points... (2017-05-31 20:22:39) cirulis ilmars : And thanks to the 7th player! :) (2017-05-23 12:53:35) cirulis ilmars : Thank you to the two players who entered before (2017-05-22 12:00:34) cirulis ilmars : Last one player needed in Go Kyu tournament (rating <= 1100) (2017-05-22 12:00:12) cirulis ilmars : and enter in the waiting list (2017-05-20 12:59:34) cirulis ilmars : and then choose the one for your rating (2017-05-20 12:59:23) cirulis ilmars : go to Waiting lists and choose either Standard or Rapid (2017-05-20 12:59:04) badaruddin fadly : How can i play chess here? (2017-05-20 07:51:22) badaruddin fadly : Is there no chess tournament this month? (2017-05-20 07:50:33) badaruddin fadly : HII A NEW MEMBER (2017-05-20 06:36:43) duttagupta aniruddha : Thanks Mr Thibault I have done just that (2017-05-19 20:40:23) devassal thibault : Please just click the "call referee" link below the game (2017-05-19 19:08:28) duttagupta aniruddha : the board for TABLEBASE ADJUDICATION.Where and how to send i (2017-05-19 18:16:39) duttagupta aniruddha : I want to send one of my game which is having 5 pieces on th (2017-05-19 18:15:47) cirulis ilmars : rating <= 1100 (2017-05-19 13:40:10) cirulis ilmars : 3 more players needed in GO KYU tournament (2017-05-19 13:31:18) lehnhoff hg : 1 player needed in poker A190 (2017-05-18 12:42:53) bernalvarela nelson : rapid_gold 000004 (2017-05-13 21:04:39) bernalvarela nelson : in FICGS__CHESS__RAPID_GOLD__000004 (2017-05-13 21:03:25) bernalvarela nelson : Fast and easy 98 points (2017-05-13 21:03:09) duenas alexis : in game 97841 (2017-05-13 18:21:11) duenas alexis : tib i did mate (2017-05-13 17:21:00) laricchiuta claudio : hi (2017-05-13 15:00:51) laricchiuta claudio : who want to play? (2017-05-12 23:58:27) nichols scott : another beautiful win! (2017-05-09 23:17:52) ortiz clodomiro : rapid m 0087 (2017-05-08 14:12:02) ortiz clodomiro : rapid m 00187 needs one player (2017-05-08 14:10:28) cirulis ilmars : done (2017-05-07 13:09:03) daanen aard : one entry needed for Rapid B (2017-05-06 20:52:24) devassal thibault : 1 player needed now :) (2017-05-06 03:24:18) lehnhoff hg : 2 players needed in poker A189 (2017-05-06 01:56:33) devassal thibault : anyway a position doesn't ... move :) (2017-05-05 00:32:52) drozdovas arturas : your opponents bad moves may take you to a better position (2017-05-04 19:27:37) drozdovas arturas : Not necceserily your good moves (2017-05-04 19:27:15) aahlad yeturu : It takes good moves to get to good positions. (2017-05-04 18:26:04) aahlad yeturu : "good positions don't win games. good moves do." (2017-05-04 18:25:18) aahlad yeturu : That Gerald Abrams quote seems disingenious (2017-05-04 18:24:24) devassal thibault : WCH & CUP are already running. (2017-05-02 18:07:19) devassal thibault : Most probably in november... (2017-05-02 18:06:17) teverovski bogoljub : what about KING_SUPERTOURNAMENT? (2017-05-02 08:34:01) devassal thibault : :o) (2017-05-01 23:09:40) nichols scott : a silver game! (2017-05-01 19:37:02) nichols scott : 6 mo.'s, another 0.66 e-points, :) In a year maybe (2017-05-01 19:36:53) alcala alvin : Me three! (2017-04-23 17:23:42) eldridge mark : Me too (2017-04-23 02:11:41) nichols scott : Me too, :) (2017-04-22 16:44:55) ortiz clodomiro : I am doing ultimate chess tour (2017-04-21 19:28:34) jordan mark : Anyone doing the Ultimate Chess Tour at Infinity Chess Today (2017-04-21 15:06:53) devassal thibault : About what, Detlev? (2017-04-18 19:26:41) kuhne detlev : Is still played on this server? (2017-04-18 02:30:53) devassal thibault : And draw it is, Eros remains champ.! (2017-04-17 21:22:07) alcala alvin : Yes seems its a draw now! (2017-04-17 14:38:06) ortiz clodomiro : Eros Riccio could hold,congrat (2017-04-17 12:52:23) jordan mark : Happy Easter to you as well (2017-04-16 21:35:05) sternik ryszard : Cheerful Easter for all chess players (2017-04-13 12:53:26) anderson peter : now recevied again. (2017-04-11 08:32:54) anderson peter : e-maiils not working again? (2017-04-11 08:18:34) monotua rotom : M_00077 (2017-04-04 18:57:32) monotua rotom : One more player for FICGS__CHESS__CLASS_M__000077 - please (2017-04-04 18:56:42) cirulis ilmars : * will be (2017-04-04 16:26:04) cirulis ilmars : It will the first result (2017-04-04 16:24:30) cirulis ilmars : game's number 95512 (2017-04-04 16:24:20) cirulis ilmars : Type in the search window (with the button "Go") (2017-04-04 16:24:10) eldridge mark : Where can i find this game to look at. (2017-04-02 14:31:31) eldridge mark : Hello Scott and Alvin (2017-04-02 14:31:04) alcala alvin : Yes white has good chance to win! (2017-04-02 14:24:00) nichols scott : 95512, Eros and title in trouble??? (2017-04-02 13:45:54) monotua rotom : michael aigner (2017-03-25 20:55:09) alcala alvin : Anyone lightning or blitz silver??? (2017-03-24 09:03:34) perikov yuriy : CHESS__LIGHTNING_SILVER (2017-03-21 15:14:14) devassal thibault : looks like a bit unusual... (2017-03-14 19:58:11) cirulis ilmars : Got funny position in Game 96255 :) (2017-03-14 16:59:31) nichols scott : Opened up a bit. Next few moves critical. (2017-03-09 01:44:59) ohlin jan : Closed gameplay = strong weapon against S-fish, but enough? (2017-03-04 06:26:01) ortiz clodomiro : in sutch a,i meant,sorri (2017-03-03 14:14:00) ortiz clodomiro : first time i watch Eros in asutch a complicated position,exc (2017-03-03 14:13:08) alcala alvin : Go Peter you can do it! (2017-03-03 08:00:43) devassal thibault : Isn't it always on one game? :) (2017-03-03 02:15:53) nichols scott : Looks complicated. Whole Ch. on one game, :) (2017-03-03 01:37:26) devassal thibault : One last game to go Anderson-Riccio, and what a game :) (2017-03-02 23:39:21) devassal thibault : The next WCH will start before! (2017-03-02 23:38:24) devassal thibault : It shouldn't start before a while... (2017-03-02 23:38:10) reboredo daniel : If I can, I wanna play this one (2017-03-02 19:45:27) reboredo daniel : No players yet. (2017-03-02 19:43:15) reboredo daniel : Super Tourn. 1st May still not able? (2017-03-02 19:42:26) devassal thibault : There will be no replacement... (2017-03-02 19:40:56) devassal thibault : Sorry Daniel, rules are different for the cup champ. (2017-03-02 19:40:34) cirulis ilmars : It's too late (2017-03-02 14:11:38) reboredo daniel : at the moment. I will be able? (2017-03-02 13:45:55) reboredo daniel : in the chess cup. It says tht the list is closed (2017-03-02 13:42:14) reboredo daniel : Sorry, Thibault, but I can't enter (2017-03-02 13:41:26) devassal thibault : Good luck in this 1st cup championship! (2017-03-01 20:49:45) devassal thibault : Last hours to enter the chess CUP waiting list! (2017-02-28 22:19:28) duenas alexis : yes just call the referee (2017-02-28 13:20:55) jempty george : Do I need to "call referee"? (2017-02-28 12:41:40) jempty george : How do you claim a draw by threefold repetition? (2017-02-28 12:41:13) germanes ramil : 1 player needed in rapid sm 000014, anyone? (2017-02-17 11:50:26) nichols scott : Besides, I had just lost 3 str8 2 U, so give me a break. (2017-02-10 00:11:38) nichols scott : Better to be lucky than good, :) (2017-02-09 23:50:43) aahlad yeturu : I don't know what will :-) (2017-02-09 19:58:04) aahlad yeturu : Scott, if this does not stop your complaints about bad luck, (2017-02-09 19:57:19) aahlad yeturu : poker game 95703, move 66 (2017-02-09 19:56:13) devassal thibault : The waiting list for the 1st FICGS corr. chess cup is open! (2017-02-08 14:49:17) ohlin jan : I agree...! (2017-02-04 17:16:01) aahlad yeturu : That would seem to add 4 more qualified candidates. (2017-02-02 18:51:53) nichols scott : Maybe we shud add 200 to all the ranges. (2017-02-02 17:32:12) aahlad yeturu : he is the only one in the required ELO range, 1600 - 2000 (2017-01-31 21:17:49) aahlad yeturu : and not in this one, (2017-01-31 21:16:47) aahlad yeturu : Of all those enrolled in big chess tournaments (2017-01-31 21:16:24) devassal thibault : I didn't understand your point about Rolf (2017-01-31 19:25:53) devassal thibault : Let's hope the mailing next week will help (2017-01-31 19:25:22) aahlad yeturu : enrollment has been stuck for a long time. (2017-01-31 17:37:58) aahlad yeturu : elo constraints? (2017-01-31 17:36:43) aahlad yeturu : Is Rolf Staggat currently the only one qualified because of (2017-01-31 17:36:23) aahlad yeturu : One player needed. (2017-01-31 17:35:02) aahlad yeturu : Any prospect of starting big chess tournament B? (2017-01-31 17:34:36) devassal thibault : Poll on thematic chess champ. (forum) (2017-01-20 17:32:01) walzer karel : There are random games, joseki and fuseki. (2017-01-08 17:43:56) walzer karel : Hi, Go players, I have website http://www.walzer.funsite.cz (2017-01-08 17:43:24) ohlin jan : triple elo for a win (2017-01-08 11:57:05) ohlin jan : Make people play less safe openings and more games!? (2017-01-07 09:37:18) ohlin jan : Maybe better changing elo-system than tournaments? (2017-01-07 09:06:41) nichols scott : Easy to do, follow GPS, & I'll supply the Scotch, :) (2017-01-06 00:09:47) nichols scott : If fact, if you beat my Houdini OTB, still get the 500, :) (2017-01-06 00:08:09) nichols scott : If you win against OTB with no assistance I give you 500 pts (2017-01-06 00:05:13) ohlin jan : I ment our elo go mostly down even if win against WC ;-) (2017-01-05 21:48:08) nichols scott : That means OTB with no comp assist of course. (2017-01-05 21:18:48) nichols scott : Kinda stretching it there I think... (2017-01-05 21:16:23) nichols scott : You play OTB? (2017-01-05 21:15:45) ohlin jan : ...play World Champ Stockfish with elo 3400? (2017-01-05 20:35:22) ohlin jan : O Lord, why is computer owners elo more important when I (2017-01-05 20:33:49) nichols scott : He's not 2300 anymore, :) (2017-01-05 19:56:08) nichols scott : did get some already, :) (2017-01-05 19:50:56) cirulis ilmars : :) (2017-01-05 15:41:05) cirulis ilmars : Just take easy rating points from him/her to fix the problem (2017-01-05 15:41:02) nichols scott : One did recently, and he is clearly not that strong. (2017-01-05 15:05:08) nichols scott : Why do some players get to start with 2300+ ratings? (2017-01-05 15:01:22) jempty george : enough, but have since fallen (2017-01-05 13:02:44) jempty george : Those players probably entered when their ratings were high (2017-01-05 13:02:26) eldridge mark : rated lower than the required number have been accepted (2017-01-05 12:53:40) eldridge mark : it says my rating not higher enough but other players (2017-01-05 12:53:04) eldridge mark : Hello Thibault. How come i cannot enter Rapid SM 000014 (2017-01-05 12:52:15) reboredo daniel : Merci beaucoup, Thibault (2017-01-04 01:50:12) salinas marcelo : Merci Thibault (2017-01-04 01:14:05) salinas marcelo : feliz navida a los ficgs chess players Voila! (2017-01-04 01:13:14) devassal thibault : Scott you're a playing machine, I can't see anything else :) (2017-01-03 22:16:16) devassal thibault : Nothing will happen, be reassured :) Just an old stuff... (2017-01-03 22:15:03) cirulis ilmars : Some kind of Mayan calendar ends then... :) (2017-01-02 23:53:59) reboredo daniel : or the Armageddon will have arrived? (2017-01-02 23:29:40) reboredo daniel : will can I re-engage in this, our site (2017-01-02 23:29:17) reboredo daniel : man'years still for that date, but what will occur this day? (2017-01-02 23:25:48) reboredo daniel : A question, Thibault, my account expires October 7, 2021; (2017-01-02 23:23:37) nichols scott : After 10 yrs still looking to take first vac. day, :) (2017-01-02 20:10:09) jempty george : Thanks Thib! (2017-01-02 13:03:21) devassal thibault : Happy new year everyone :) (2017-01-02 03:06:54) devassal thibault : 45 days of vacation for everyone again... (2017-01-02 03:06:20) duttagupta aniruddha : Happy New year from India (2017-01-01 17:38:39) jempty george : I want to take new leave, I'm going out of town today (2017-01-01 17:33:20) teverovski bogoljub : any leaves are cancelled in a new year (2017-01-01 17:12:41) jempty george : Why can't I take any leave? It's 2017 now. (2017-01-01 13:00:40) jempty george : Happy New Year from Texas (2017-01-01 12:05:59) reboredo daniel : Happy new year from Argentina (2016-12-31 23:18:19) germanes ramil : happy new year everyone! (2016-12-31 17:26:16) jempty george : Froehliche Weinhacten! (2016-12-25 01:57:29) reboredo daniel : ¡Joyeux Noël, merry christmas, feliz navidad! (2016-12-25 01:16:24) hilbert stephan : Merry X-mas! (2016-12-24 18:11:25) jempty george : Merci, et vous aussi (2016-12-24 01:45:48) gounant stanislas : Joyeux Noël à tous (2016-12-23 17:26:22) devassal thibault : lol :o) (2016-12-17 21:38:18) nichols scott : the hammer down, :) (2016-12-17 21:35:16) nichols scott : We've been kind of afraid to talk since dad brought (2016-12-17 21:35:05) devassal thibault : Anyway, https is not full security anymore (2016-12-17 21:14:49) devassal thibault : I just didn't find a way to install it on this new server... (2016-12-17 21:14:05) devassal thibault : Answering again on https (just in case)... (2016-12-17 21:13:05) aahlad yeturu : other priorities. (2016-12-13 20:53:02) aahlad yeturu : The question is, how important is it, relative to (2016-12-13 20:52:53) aahlad yeturu : Security inspires confidence, so it's always "worth it" (2016-12-13 20:52:21) jempty george : Probably only worth it if big prizes were involved (2016-12-13 15:16:52) jempty george : like a hotel with shared wireless costs a lot of money (2016-12-13 15:16:14) jempty george : I understand but eavesdropping anywhere other than someplace (2016-12-13 15:15:40) nichols scott : Just trying to ensure games are fair. (2016-12-13 14:45:42) jempty george : I think people are making a mountain out of a molehill (2016-12-13 03:31:26) nichols scott : Does the eavesdropping work in advanced games I wonder? (2016-12-13 00:33:49) devassal thibault : That's why there's a forum ;) (2016-12-12 20:20:06) aahlad yeturu : One more call for longer chat messages: :-) (2016-12-12 19:38:46) aahlad yeturu : who-can-eavesdrop-on-a-users-http-traffic (2016-12-12 19:38:07) aahlad yeturu : The last part of that URL: (2016-12-12 19:37:09) aahlad yeturu : http://serverfault.com/questions/19360/who-can-eavesdrop-on- (2016-12-12 19:33:36) aahlad yeturu : Here is a good thread: (2016-12-12 19:33:30) cirulis ilmars : ... instead of our correspondence poker games :D (2016-12-12 19:31:48) cirulis ilmars : Truly evil if it's a bit competent will find another target (2016-12-12 19:31:28) cirulis ilmars : Our chess games are already public. :) (2016-12-12 19:30:30) nichols scott : Evil and desperate...we have plenty of those here... (2016-12-12 19:29:33) aahlad yeturu : and eavesdrop on all FICGS traffic (2016-12-12 19:23:04) aahlad yeturu : a server collocated with FICGS (2016-12-12 19:22:41) aahlad yeturu : Ah, but the truly evil or desperate will get (2016-12-12 19:22:26) nichols scott : & hopefully be doing somethin' else at that hotel, :) (2016-12-12 18:25:20) jempty george : opponents won't be at the same hotel ;) (2016-12-12 18:21:12) jempty george : same network e.g. on wireless at a hotel presumably your (2016-12-12 18:21:00) jempty george : eavesdropping on traffic can only happen if you are on the (2016-12-12 18:20:14) devassal thibault : :o) that's quite unlikely though.. (also to recover https) (2016-12-12 02:53:23) nichols scott : Thib, if this is true, it is a big prob for poker... (2016-12-12 00:42:37) nichols scott : Now I understand things much better, ALL things, :) (2016-12-12 00:40:02) nichols scott : Thank you aahlad. (2016-12-12 00:39:04) aahlad yeturu : That should be spelled "eavesdrop" (2016-12-12 00:30:47) aahlad yeturu : :-) (2016-12-12 00:25:25) aahlad yeturu : eves-drop on your hands (2016-12-12 00:25:05) aahlad yeturu : So I won't be able to (2016-12-12 00:24:53) aahlad yeturu : The traffic can be encrypted (2016-12-12 00:24:39) nichols scott : What would https do? I don't understand it... (2016-12-11 22:37:23) llull roger : and https for poker... I don't play it but just sayin' (2016-12-11 21:28:29) nichols scott : and a few more characters for the chat line, :) (2016-12-11 18:02:08) devassal thibault : I bet for chess database... that is true ! (2016-12-11 17:28:54) devassal thibault : "c" : champion? c++? chief? chess database? :) (2016-12-11 17:28:25) vanmechelen jan : another thing you desperately ned on this site is a strong c (2016-12-11 17:16:36) devassal thibault : That's true ^^ (2016-12-08 23:21:33) nichols scott : One thing you need very badly on this site is "patience", :) (2016-12-08 23:19:42) teverovski bogoljub : claim accepted, points received (2016-12-08 22:56:40) devassal thibault : Usually once a month... now updated :) (2016-12-08 22:56:38) jempty george : Tournament standings don't get updated until ratings do too (2016-12-08 22:42:00) cirulis ilmars : "No leader yet" ... probably some software bug (2016-12-08 11:03:18) cirulis ilmars : the tournament doesn't know yet that it is over (2016-12-08 11:02:11) teverovski bogoljub : neither points, nor notification (2016-12-08 11:00:15) nichols scott : You don't have to claim it, e-mail notifies you for free, :) (2016-12-08 00:35:30) teverovski bogoljub : i claim 2 points for RAPID_A__000188 (2016-12-07 21:18:23) devassal thibault : .. due to my internet provider (yes, in France... soon 2017) (2016-12-07 19:24:08) devassal thibault : 1st one is that I can't organize it properly (2016-12-07 19:23:41) devassal thibault : Several reasons to that, unfortunately... (2016-12-07 19:22:47) cherng cary : why has freestyle chess not taken off more (2016-12-07 06:05:21) daanen aard : Thank you Daniel (2016-12-03 12:54:40) reboredo daniel : Now, I´m a gentleman, sure :) (2016-12-03 12:06:45) reboredo daniel : Ah, ok, then, I congratulate my game earner (2016-12-03 12:04:32) daanen aard : No, because you didn't congratulate me (2016-12-03 11:28:59) fierryfraillon david : Don't know it was not my game :-) (2016-12-03 08:55:00) reboredo daniel : Am I a gentleman again? (2016-12-03 02:40:09) reboredo daniel : Now, I resigned my lost game (2016-12-03 02:39:52) reboredo daniel : Many times I suffered the same thing and never complained. (2016-12-03 02:16:38) reboredo daniel : I acknowledge this point. (2016-12-03 02:15:58) reboredo daniel : but without naming myself. (2016-12-03 02:15:19) reboredo daniel : I had to endure being accused of unsportsmanlike behavior (2016-12-03 02:14:59) reboredo daniel : Usually I quit my lost games, but this time I did not (2016-12-03 02:13:30) reboredo daniel : I don't let being a gentleman if I don't resign a lost game (2016-12-03 02:13:05) devassal thibault : Yes... question of personal taste. (2016-12-02 22:32:16) cirulis ilmars : even if it is checkmate in 1 move (2016-12-02 22:31:36) cirulis ilmars : but I've no problems with someone use all his time (2016-12-02 22:31:18) cirulis ilmars : I like to move as fast as possible ... (2016-12-02 22:30:54) cirulis ilmars : Probably personal choice :) (2016-12-02 22:26:19) devassal thibault : It may be somewhat objective, somewhat subjective :) (2016-12-02 22:16:41) cirulis ilmars : It's subjective (2016-12-02 22:13:19) nichols scott : shameful to lose on time. (2016-12-02 19:39:25) nichols scott : is less degrading than resigning, it's not. Much more (2016-12-02 19:39:01) nichols scott : They somehow think in their deluded mind that losing on time (2016-12-02 19:38:14) nichols scott : Thib needs to address this... (2016-12-02 12:34:11) fierryfraillon david : and hopping to win on time (2016-12-02 11:54:37) fierryfraillon david : and they count on that by playing a move 50 days after (2016-12-02 11:54:10) fierryfraillon david : knows that some players gives away corresponding chess (2016-12-02 11:53:35) fierryfraillon david : I think that some old FICGS users (2016-12-02 11:52:33) fierryfraillon david : It actuallay happens in two of my games (2016-12-02 11:52:08) daanen aard : otherwise it would have been even worse (2016-12-01 22:09:13) daanen aard : But I'm glad it is rapid (2016-12-01 22:08:56) daanen aard : It's mate in 5 since exactly 3 weeks now (2016-12-01 22:08:44) cirulis ilmars : I hope he will appear soon (2016-12-01 22:05:02) cirulis ilmars : Ouch (2016-12-01 22:04:51) daanen aard : Since yesterday (2016-12-01 22:01:58) daanen aard : I'm now waiting for the jugdement of the referee (2016-12-01 22:01:16) daanen aard : Thanks for your suggestion, Cirulis (2016-12-01 22:00:58) cirulis ilmars : ... doesn't matter (2016-12-01 18:21:39) cirulis ilmars : If one has enough games running, such opponents ... (2016-12-01 18:21:31) nichols scott : rather than resign, that is usual... (2016-12-01 18:03:09) nichols scott : and then let his clock run out (2016-12-01 18:02:50) nichols scott : He'll probably make 4 moves slowly (2016-12-01 18:02:32) fierryfraillon david : sorry round robin ... (2016-12-01 09:18:35) fierryfraillon david : RR ? (2016-12-01 09:17:59) devassal thibault : Looks like there's action in the 14th RR final (2016-11-30 22:33:17) devassal thibault : This will not affect ratings anyway... patience :) (2016-11-30 22:33:12) cirulis ilmars : Just call for adjudication (see forum) (2016-11-30 20:43:56) daanen aard : Ridiculous (2016-11-30 19:14:59) daanen aard : Mate in 5 and I still have to wait a week for resign? (2016-11-30 19:14:46) daanen aard : sanctions after time exceed (2016-11-30 19:12:58) daanen aard : winning referring to table base (2016-11-30 19:12:45) daanen aard : The rules need to changed: max. 30 days per move (2016-11-30 19:12:24) teverovski bogoljub : but rapid_A_188 was well sportsmanlike group (2016-11-30 10:35:01) devassal thibault : Games lost on time kill the fun :/ (2016-11-30 00:50:40) daanen aard : Rapid_A_192 is the most unsportsmanlike group ever (2016-11-30 00:06:37) teverovski bogoljub : nice game indeed, i've voted for it (2016-11-29 22:21:47) cirulis ilmars : I had my favourite win with 1.b4 in this tournament (2016-11-29 15:45:25) cirulis ilmars : :) (2016-11-29 15:29:31) teverovski bogoljub : FICGS__CHESS__RAPID_A__000188 was quite balanced (2016-11-29 12:24:31) devassal thibault : .. will be calculated from chess rating & next results (2016-11-22 16:05:16) devassal thibault : No rating yet (possible only for big chess) (2016-11-22 16:04:55) aahlad yeturu : e.g. 95364 (2016-11-22 15:43:48) aahlad yeturu : big chess games (2016-11-22 15:43:28) aahlad yeturu : Why do I not see my opponent's ranking for some (2016-11-22 15:43:19) gray garvin : do I have any tickets available? (2016-11-22 04:20:10) devassal thibault : 1 player needed for next chess class SM tourney (2016-11-22 00:01:25) devassal thibault : Wow... what cost for such a beast now? (2016-11-17 19:43:27) nichols scott : Checked forum, 80 cores now regular, boy; behind the times (2016-11-17 18:40:44) nichols scott : Eros is great, but not the fastest kid on the block, :) (2016-11-17 17:50:56) anderson peter : Seems like I have a lot of time! (2016-11-17 16:38:14) anderson peter : Well I wanted a bit more time before the match (2016-11-17 16:38:00) devassal thibault : Why january? March seems logical, between 2 WCH cycles (2016-11-17 13:39:53) teverovski bogoljub : Ficgs World Cup should start in January 2017 (2016-11-17 10:13:37) riccio eros : I will start the match next year (2016-11-17 07:20:35) riccio eros : Thanks Thib, and hi again Peter! (2016-11-17 07:20:11) devassal thibault : Good luck to Peter & Eros for this 3rd match ! (2016-11-16 22:37:36) devassal thibault : ... but it should work just by clicking "pass" then "send" (2016-11-16 22:36:49) devassal thibault : Daniel, if any problem, just type "pass" then send... (2016-11-16 22:36:09) nichols scott : Didn't know match had started til Thib pointed it out here. (2016-11-16 20:36:27) reboredo daniel : Is this a problem of my pc? Txs (2016-11-16 19:34:16) reboredo daniel : I touch the command "pass", but I can't do it. (2016-11-16 19:33:55) reboredo daniel : In a game of Go, how can I pass a move? (2016-11-16 19:33:34) reboredo daniel : Hello, Thibault, I have a question: (2016-11-16 19:33:13) ohlin jan : Thib, we need an invisible commentary forum. Pls help us (2016-11-16 19:15:19) cirulis ilmars : Good luck! :) (2016-11-16 19:03:17) anderson peter : But now it is not proper (2016-11-16 18:22:32) anderson peter : Advice before they started would have been gratefully taken (2016-11-16 18:22:08) anderson peter : Games are in progress so no comments please :) (2016-11-16 18:21:27) ohlin jan : 1d4 d4 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 e6 5.g3 (2016-11-16 16:43:14) ohlin jan : Something computer no good at, maybe Pirc in reverse, or... (2016-11-16 16:41:24) cirulis ilmars : * to? (2016-11-16 16:12:39) cirulis ilmars : Isn't that impossible against Riccio, if he doesn't agree t? (2016-11-16 16:12:36) nichols scott : Yes, have to get away from drawish lines... (2016-11-16 14:21:53) ohlin jan : Yes. But new strategy from Anderson in openings is urgent... (2016-11-16 08:37:00) nichols scott : That will one to watch, :) (2016-11-16 07:40:43) devassal thibault : The 13th WCH final match started: Riccio-Anderson (2016-11-16 03:54:39) lehnhoff hg : Me too :) (2016-11-13 17:41:49) nichols scott : Just got all my mail, :) (2016-11-13 16:38:43) devassal thibault : Yes, emails have been stopped again, may take a few days :/ (2016-11-13 02:32:04) lehnhoff hg : no emails since yesterday 19:00 (2016-11-12 16:12:47) nichols scott : not getting e-mails again... (2016-11-12 14:24:02) devassal thibault : Now let's wait & see... (2016-11-09 19:20:55) bernalvarela nelson : We could speculate on any subject (2016-11-07 22:42:32) bernalvarela nelson : Thibault, You could do a survey module with comments? (2016-11-07 22:41:38) nichols scott : It could EASILY be some else to reach 2400 first. (2016-11-07 22:41:15) nichols scott : all this started, :) (2016-11-07 22:34:07) nichols scott : At least there has been quite an uptick in activity since (2016-11-07 22:33:54) nichols scott : No need for money, maybe I don't understand. (2016-11-07 21:48:40) bernalvarela nelson : Mano a mano. For money, with everyone. That's justice. (2016-11-07 21:43:57) nichols scott : Just mano an mano. (I think that's how it's said, :) (2016-11-07 21:36:21) nichols scott : unrated, maybe. (2016-11-07 21:35:33) nichols scott : I know what you are saying, so I think Thib could make it (2016-11-07 21:34:54) bernalvarela nelson : That's justice (2016-11-07 21:33:38) bernalvarela nelson : I accept challenges to 12 games, with players reach the 2300 (2016-11-07 21:32:36) bernalvarela nelson : Several times I have been above 2300 elo (2016-11-07 21:30:39) cirulis ilmars : 30 year match with a game a day :) (2016-11-07 21:09:03) cirulis ilmars : No idea if that would be okay for the laws (2016-11-07 21:08:13) cirulis ilmars : then result should depend only on skill :) (2016-11-07 21:07:46) cirulis ilmars : One impractical possibility would be to play 10'000 games :D (2016-11-07 21:07:21) nichols scott : Again, it's the gambling laws in many countries. (2016-11-07 20:34:32) campanella paul : I wish that we could play poker for e-points (2016-11-07 20:16:26) devassal thibault : I agree with Scott (2016-11-07 19:16:49) devassal thibault : Not possible yet (with french laws) :/ (2016-11-07 19:16:42) aahlad yeturu : with a pool of side-bets in e-points on the outcome? (2016-11-07 18:56:45) nichols scott : The fairest test would be a 12 game advanced poker match. (2016-11-07 18:29:15) bernalvarela nelson : Another suggestion to adjust the survey? (2016-11-07 17:54:55) cirulis ilmars : "simultaneously", too (2016-11-07 16:33:19) nichols scott : You could've added one more option to the poll--"neither", : (2016-11-07 14:47:22) nichols scott : Didn't even know polls were possible here... (2016-11-07 14:05:37) bernalvarela nelson : Nichols to #1 or Bernal to 2400 elo poker? (2016-11-07 05:38:19) bernalvarela nelson : Now in the forum, survey poker. Make your bets gentlemen (2016-11-07 05:25:34) cirulis ilmars : Math? (2016-11-06 22:54:38) nichols scott : Poker, pool, chess, anything to break the spirit (2016-11-06 22:53:59) cirulis ilmars : but still (2016-11-06 22:50:01) cirulis ilmars : actually I meant "fooled by randomness" (2016-11-06 22:49:57) nichols scott : :), good choice (2016-11-06 22:48:26) cirulis ilmars : I will go to read Taleb's "Black swan" instead :) (2016-11-06 22:47:55) nichols scott : But if you win you get the world? (2016-11-06 22:46:01) cirulis ilmars : or your sanity (2016-11-06 22:43:41) nichols scott : would you bet your life on a turn of the card? (2016-11-06 22:39:29) nichols scott : I guess it all comes down to... (2016-11-06 22:39:06) nichols scott : Anyway Nietzsche said you shouldn't play with monsters, :) (2016-11-06 22:35:02) devassal thibault : I played it long time ago... (2016-11-06 22:32:36) nichols scott : Wow, always looking to expand the mind. (2016-11-06 22:26:13) cirulis ilmars : :) Anyway, it's okay not to know him (2016-11-06 22:26:06) cirulis ilmars : He lived 1890 - 1937 (2016-11-06 22:25:22) nichols scott : Never heard of Lovecraft either, getting too old I guess... (2016-11-06 22:23:55) nichols scott : Cool! :) (2016-11-06 22:23:10) cirulis ilmars : But usually it will eat or stomp you faster than that :) (2016-11-06 22:20:23) cirulis ilmars : As many beings from his works it induces madness, imo (2016-11-06 22:19:19) cirulis ilmars : Monster from Lovecraft's mythology (2016-11-06 22:18:05) cirulis ilmars : For me chess is more like math puzzle not game of minds (2016-11-06 22:17:44) nichols scott : What is Cthulhu? (2016-11-06 22:17:21) nichols scott : I like when Fischers said he likes to see them squirm, :) (2016-11-06 22:16:09) devassal thibault : lol (2016-11-06 22:15:51) cirulis ilmars : I don't want to meet Cthulhu :P (2016-11-06 22:14:56) cirulis ilmars : This is why I don't play OTB :) (2016-11-06 22:14:38) nichols scott : :), you're the best Thib as always... (2016-11-06 22:11:54) devassal thibault : Anyway you lose your mind at both :) (2016-11-06 22:11:18) nichols scott : The only thing, in chess you don't stand to lose your house (2016-11-06 22:04:24) nichols scott : A battle of the mind...wills. (2016-11-06 22:03:05) cirulis ilmars : as much blunders? :D (2016-11-06 22:01:36) nichols scott : face to face chess, :) (2016-11-06 22:00:42) nichols scott : The best I can say is real money head-to-head poker is like (2016-11-06 22:00:29) nichols scott : liar or doesn't play poker.) :) (2016-11-06 18:22:22) nichols scott : said, "Nobody always wins, if they say so, the are either a (2016-11-06 18:21:58) nichols scott : to me last 4 results.) After that, it's like Amarillo Slim (2016-11-06 18:21:20) nichols scott : best hand. If you get beat on the river (like what happened (2016-11-06 18:20:27) nichols scott : Another hint; All you can do is get your money in with the (2016-11-06 18:19:53) nichols scott : With the next almost in the bag, so I like my odds... (2016-11-06 18:06:37) nichols scott : almost impossible, also, in our last 3 games I'm 3-0 vs him. (2016-11-06 18:05:03) nichols scott : For Bernal to reach 2400 with this rating system would be (2016-11-06 18:03:25) nichols scott : But it is true, if you ask the pros, they would say it also. (2016-11-06 18:02:37) nichols scott : Yes, but it would take more char. than we get here. (2016-11-06 18:02:12) aahlad yeturu : Scott, can you elaborate on your "cards don't matter" (2016-11-06 17:51:12) aahlad yeturu : We need a stratosphere more crowded :-) (2016-11-06 17:50:19) aahlad yeturu : I'll bet on Bernal but root for Scott (2016-11-06 17:49:25) cirulis ilmars : :) (2016-11-06 17:40:16) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the game, Scott (2016-11-06 17:39:41) nichols scott : gg Limars, :) (2016-11-06 17:39:35) nichols scott : Interesting challenge, :) (2016-11-06 14:19:49) russiroman tano-urayoan : Bernal 2400 (2016-11-06 01:53:52) bernalvarela nelson : Poll: Will there Nichols to #1 poker or Bernal to 2400 elo? (2016-11-06 01:41:53) devassal thibault : :) (2016-11-06 00:29:16) nichols scott : Just one hint; in a real money game, the cards don't matter (2016-11-06 00:15:49) nichols scott : So little time (2016-11-05 23:45:57) nichols scott : So much to learn my son... (2016-11-05 23:45:20) devassal thibault : Poker with money is just another game... (2016-11-05 23:41:28) nichols scott : Only an all-night real money game could really decide, :) (2016-11-05 23:33:48) nichols scott : I'll admit, he is one player to be respected. (2016-11-05 23:29:26) devassal thibault : I'll need more luck with Nelson :) (2016-11-05 22:40:30) nichols scott : I'll pass Bernal again soon, even with bad luck, :) (2016-11-05 22:38:50) nichols scott : :), that's what they say... (2016-11-05 22:36:18) devassal thibault : What do you think? ^^ (2016-11-05 21:53:53) nichols scott : Better to be lucky than good....they say... (2016-11-05 21:34:36) nichols scott : GL all pokerer's! (2016-11-04 23:33:05) lehnhoff hg : Poker WCH could start, too :) (2016-11-04 15:34:05) devassal thibault : Ah, the Go champ. will start today! (2016-11-04 05:28:56) devassal thibault : We still need 1 player more for the Go champ. (2016-11-02 20:09:43) devassal thibault : Peter: no, unfortunately :/ (2016-11-02 19:10:44) teverovski bogoljub : tnx, there're some funny moments (2016-11-02 11:58:01) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the game! :) (2016-11-02 11:45:55) cirulis ilmars : Have a great game! (2016-11-02 10:00:29) brodie peter : Thibault, is fhere an analysis board for Go? (2016-11-02 03:12:41) devassal thibault : Good luck all in the chess champ! :) (2016-11-02 02:39:25) devassal thibault : New thematic chess: Belgrade gambit (2016-11-01 22:06:55) teverovski bogoljub : time for new thema - Belgrade Gambit! (2016-11-01 11:54:09) devassal thibault : Yes, this is a chance to play strong opponents :) (2016-10-31 21:53:59) lehnhoff hg : 1 player needed in the Go WCH list (2016-10-31 01:08:14) devassal thibault : Last hours to enter the WCH waiting lists! (2016-10-30 20:38:25) balosetti davide : thanks (2016-10-07 15:52:29) devassal thibault : Davide, see "Waiting lists" categories... (2016-10-07 02:16:46) balosetti davide : come faccio a trovare i tornei dove manca gente. (2016-10-06 17:14:12) devassal thibault : All tournaments should start on November 1st, 2016 (2016-10-05 23:38:55) devassal thibault : Waiting lists for next FICGS WCH are open! (2016-10-05 23:38:38) lehnhoff hg : 2 players needed for poker A and B (2016-10-03 17:27:23) jempty george : One more entry into standard class M and I can buy a ticket (2016-09-28 12:14:32) nichols scott : lol, ty Pablo, :) acct. = account (2016-09-27 22:52:44) schmid pablo : Nicchols Scott may end 1 day but his games will be immortal (2016-09-27 22:52:07) denisov timofey : what is "acct."? (2016-09-27 22:51:54) nichols scott : :) (2016-09-27 22:23:04) devassal thibault : You'll be a cyborg soon ;) (2016-09-27 22:22:09) nichols scott : Now I hope I don't end before that (2016-09-27 22:21:17) devassal thibault : Don't worry about that :) Well, more than 10 years already! (2016-09-27 22:18:47) nichols scott : my acct. ends in 2026, :( (2016-09-27 22:09:39) nichols scott : How long has FICGS been going I wonder. (2016-09-27 22:08:35) nichols scott : I got all of mine... (2016-09-27 21:54:05) devassal thibault : That's unlucky... but possible :/ (2016-09-27 21:17:15) anderson peter : I haven't recieved any of the missing e-mails. (2016-09-27 18:20:32) devassal thibault : a few emails sent to me may have disappeared, but 99% is ok (2016-09-25 03:20:09) legrand stephane : ok for emails too (2016-09-24 08:44:20) jempty george : Going back to 9/19 (2016-09-24 08:28:21) jempty george : Received all emails at once -- good work Thib!! (2016-09-24 08:25:36) ortiz clodomiro : yews 2 moves before (2016-09-23 22:24:58) ortiz clodomiro : i did it but disconn (2016-09-23 22:24:12) schmid pablo : oh damn ok I had an hallucination (2016-09-23 22:23:31) ortiz clodomiro : f6 was winnig (2016-09-23 22:23:08) ortiz clodomiro : clearly (2016-09-23 22:22:45) schmid pablo : winning? what do you mean (2016-09-23 22:22:17) ortiz clodomiro : cearly won position (2016-09-23 22:22:11) ortiz clodomiro : when i was winning i went disconnected (2016-09-23 22:21:36) schmid pablo : disconnected? (2016-09-23 22:20:47) cirulis ilmars : I generate lots of them :) (2016-09-23 10:10:36) jempty george : I miss that email telling me my opponent resigned ;) (2016-09-23 08:54:06) schmid pablo : see you soon anyway (2016-09-23 00:57:01) schmid pablo : yes I think I can tomorrow (2016-09-23 00:56:54) ortiz clodomiro : another match tomorrow if you can (2016-09-23 00:55:51) schmid pablo : gg (2016-09-23 00:54:45) ortiz clodomiro : yeah pablo (2016-09-22 23:38:46) schmid pablo : gg (2016-09-22 23:38:06) devassal thibault : Still working on emails issue... Thx for your patience! (2016-09-22 02:46:36) gray garvin : yes, no emails (2016-09-21 03:04:58) devassal thibault : Yes, probably the same for everyone. I'm on it... (2016-09-21 01:55:58) nichols scott : same here, no emails (2016-09-21 00:15:58) devassal thibault : Ok, testing... (2016-09-21 00:13:13) lehnhoff hg : Yes, no emails ... (2016-09-20 23:53:27) jempty george : anybody else not receiving emails for moves? (2016-09-20 15:46:23) jempty george : but five players must be signed up already (2016-09-19 12:18:24) jempty george : I have the points to buy a ticket and play up (2016-09-19 12:17:48) jempty george : I mean the standard waiting list (2016-09-19 12:17:29) cirulis ilmars : Are standard games even possible outside the tournaments? (2016-09-19 12:06:20) jempty george : Any 2200+ players interested in standard play? (2016-09-19 12:01:33) schmid pablo : yes they do (2016-09-18 15:20:18) jempty george : people still play on fics? (2016-09-18 15:08:57) schmid pablo : (I mean fics and not ficgs, just in case!) (2016-09-18 00:55:05) nichols scott : :), that's a good one Pablo... (2016-09-18 00:53:13) schmid pablo : I play it on lichess, but you can play it on fics too! (2016-09-18 00:52:44) schmid pablo : don't exist yet! (2016-09-18 00:51:52) schmid pablo : In term of rating, yes on lichess, but official title (2016-09-18 00:51:41) nichols scott : Are there any "losing chess" GM? :) (2016-09-18 00:37:39) schmid pablo : losing chess that didnt last long (2016-09-17 13:02:35) schmid pablo : the abuse was already done, like the whole chat about losing (2016-09-17 13:02:18) devassal thibault : .. messages are deleted from time to time by players anyway (2016-09-16 22:36:54) devassal thibault : Do not worry George, I'll act in case of abuse... (2016-09-16 22:35:51) jempty george : chat message deletions must not have been a technical error (2016-09-16 21:38:25) jempty george : I'll shut up now but he made me mad (2016-09-15 23:38:52) jempty george : got deleted too (2016-09-15 21:02:53) jempty george : as well as name calling but he doesn't realize my messages (2016-09-15 21:02:45) jempty george : then he went and accused me of deleting all the messages (2016-09-15 21:02:13) jempty george : with my idea of it taking two people to delete chat messages (2016-09-15 21:01:49) jempty george : yeah well I thought I'd come to some agreement with him (2016-09-15 21:01:32) nichols scott : Thib, please make this 140 char. like Twitter, :) (2016-09-15 18:22:12) jempty george : I didn't realize we had trolls in chat here (2016-09-14 13:25:44) jempty george : but we agree with one thing the games are what matters (2016-09-14 08:04:48) jempty george : in a non engine game or I just did it for you (2016-09-14 08:04:20) jempty george : Now go ahead and repost your message about using engines (2016-09-14 08:04:07) jempty george : Again Thib can tell us who deleted everything (2016-09-14 08:03:45) jempty george : for responding, you're truly mean spirited (2016-09-14 08:03:27) jempty george : wow falsely accuse somebody and then call them paranoid (2016-09-14 08:03:04) brodie peter : time to concenmtrate on the games, which is all that matters (2016-09-14 07:59:17) brodie peter : Say, 24 hours then it automatically deletes itself.. (2016-09-14 07:58:00) brodie peter : I was thinking that chat shoud have a limited timsespan.. (2016-09-14 07:57:24) brodie peter : I think we just have to wait for everythimg to be made clear (2016-09-14 07:56:53) brodie peter : "Give them enough rope and they'll hang themselves" (2016-09-14 07:56:23) brodie peter : anyway..there's an old saying: (2016-09-14 07:55:44) brodie peter : got pissed off..you quickly deleted.it .but.. (2016-09-14 07:55:05) brodie peter : early this morning you said you'd delete all messages if you (2016-09-14 07:54:27) brodie peter : paranoid as well as a control freak..oh dear.. (2016-09-14 07:53:44) jempty george : again Thib can tell us who deleted all the messages earlier (2016-09-14 07:02:06) jempty george : but if you falsely accuse me I will delete it (2016-09-14 07:01:40) jempty george : and now I'm suggesting it takes two people to delete a chat (2016-09-14 07:01:23) jempty george : message box in a game, private message (2016-09-14 07:00:14) jempty george : and there were other ways to communicate (2016-09-14 06:59:57) jempty george : it was because it was about a game in progress (2016-09-14 06:59:41) jempty george : and that is to explain again that when I deleted comments (2016-09-14 06:59:27) jempty george : As to push yours off the front page (2016-09-14 06:58:39) jempty george : Now I'm going to make so many chat comments (2016-09-14 06:58:25) jempty george : It wasn't me (2016-09-14 06:55:31) jempty george : Thib can tell us who deleted them all (2016-09-14 06:55:24) jempty george : You are way out of line (2016-09-14 06:55:12) jempty george : falsely accusing me of deleting all the messages (2016-09-14 06:55:02) jempty george : peter brodie now all I've done is delete your post (2016-09-14 06:54:46) brodie peter : engine users in a non-engine tourney? (2016-09-14 04:06:48) brodie peter : And to repeat my last post..does anyne know how to deal with (2016-09-14 04:06:14) jempty george : people to completely delete a chat message (2016-09-14 00:54:38) jempty george : anyway Peter Brodie liked my idea that it would take two (2016-09-14 00:54:27) nichols scott : or a Hillary supporter! :) (2016-09-14 00:14:10) nichols scott : Now I'm thinking software glitch (2016-09-14 00:13:55) nichols scott : I can't believe they are all gone again! :( (2016-09-13 22:56:07) cirulis ilmars : Ok, probably not but still close (2016-09-10 22:58:57) jempty george : Who's the highest rated female chess player on FICGS? (2016-09-10 16:40:52) brodie peter : Will the Tosser who keeps deleting messages get a life? (2016-09-09 22:17:46) cirulis ilmars : There's always possibility to play losing Big Chess (2016-09-05 13:45:07) schmid pablo : I think e3 is +/- but not sure if it's wins clearly (2016-09-04 08:17:50) russiroman tano-urayoan : isnlt that variant a force win for white after e3 (2016-09-04 01:39:07) devassal thibault : I'll have much to do on FICGS before that I'm afraid... (2016-09-04 01:12:57) schmid pablo : thibault what about the first corr losing chess here? (2016-09-03 21:20:49) nezumi mashi : when is ficgs going to be pure html5? (2016-09-03 01:02:34) cirulis ilmars : Thank you too! :) (2016-08-18 15:47:01) cirulis ilmars : 4... Ne7 is not a good move, that's sure :D (2016-08-18 15:46:05) nichols scott : thx for the game (2016-08-18 15:45:56) cirulis ilmars : It was fun. :) (2016-08-18 15:45:03) cirulis ilmars : Yes, but made a mistake in time trouble. :) (2016-08-18 15:44:43) nichols scott : Had me worried there... (2016-08-18 15:44:24) cirulis ilmars : oops :) (2016-08-18 15:43:05) cirulis ilmars : woo hoo :) (2016-08-18 15:18:16) nichols scott : :) (2016-08-18 01:39:23) devassal thibault : That's the point :/ (2016-08-18 01:38:14) nichols scott : Time is relative anyway... (2016-08-18 01:34:19) devassal thibault : question of time, anyway :) (2016-08-18 00:21:42) jempty george : later this summer? (2016-08-09 00:20:15) jempty george : I understand, so maybe the waiting list will open ... (2016-08-09 00:20:09) devassal thibault : I only ran out of time after the server crash :( (2016-08-08 23:47:04) devassal thibault : Nope, that is not forgotten at all... (2016-08-08 23:46:10) jempty george : Yes what about the world cup, I'd like to play in that (2016-08-08 13:48:48) gray garvin : and there is also the world cup waiting in the wings as well (2016-08-08 01:23:18) devassal thibault : Indeed, I forgot to close the waiting list after serv. crash (2016-08-07 23:30:33) duenas alexis : as u said deadline is march 2016 (2016-08-07 18:08:02) reboredo daniel : but I can enter the tournament; is this valid? (2016-08-07 15:13:37) reboredo daniel : deadline 1st March 2016, (2016-08-07 15:13:20) reboredo daniel : I entered in the Fics W.Ch. Ch. 2016; (2016-08-07 15:12:56) reboredo daniel : For someone who knows: (2016-08-07 15:12:41) nichols scott : I have to "prepare" for 9. ...Nd7, :) (2016-08-06 21:24:43) cirulis ilmars : :) (2016-08-06 21:22:48) cirulis ilmars : Thank you too! See you later (2016-08-06 21:22:44) nichols scott : Yes, thanks for the games, maybe more Mon. (2016-08-06 21:22:20) cirulis ilmars : Well, that was expected :) (2016-08-06 21:21:41) nichols scott : for next time, :) (2016-08-06 20:52:35) cirulis ilmars : 9.... Nd7 should be okay, maybe with some problems for black (2016-08-06 20:52:20) cirulis ilmars : ... and then lost all games very fast, too :D (2016-08-06 20:51:20) cirulis ilmars : ... very fast not to be late (2016-08-06 20:51:08) nichols scott : I need to look at position after 9. ...Nd7 (2016-08-06 20:50:56) cirulis ilmars : it reminds me childhood tournament to which I was running... (2016-08-06 20:50:55) cirulis ilmars : in my imaginary game :) (2016-08-06 20:49:47) cirulis ilmars : i had 12... O-O and smth else and only then cxb5 ... (2016-08-06 20:49:40) nichols scott : yes, Bb7 bad, 0-0 way better... (2016-08-06 20:48:29) cirulis ilmars : okay, let's fight for draw (2016-08-06 20:47:15) cirulis ilmars : it was 12.... O-O in my analysis :D (2016-08-06 20:46:24) cirulis ilmars : ehh, nice (2016-08-06 20:45:39) cirulis ilmars : backtracking to the place where I made imaginary castling .. (2016-08-06 20:43:59) nichols scott : for white, :) (2016-08-06 20:39:36) nichols scott : not sure if this is any better (2016-08-06 20:39:08) cirulis ilmars : This feels much better for black (2016-08-06 20:38:44) nichols scott : I want to discourage 11. ...Qf6 (2016-08-06 20:35:42) cirulis ilmars : u2 :) (2016-08-06 20:31:26) nichols scott : ok, gl! (2016-08-06 20:30:31) cirulis ilmars : okay if you wish :) (2016-08-06 20:29:28) nichols scott : Send a lightning, and one more (2016-08-06 20:28:25) cirulis ilmars : one more? :) (2016-08-06 20:26:59) cirulis ilmars : probably blitz is really too fast :D (2016-08-06 20:26:27) cirulis ilmars : damn! :D (2016-08-06 20:26:10) nichols scott : 11. ...Qf6 (2016-08-06 20:21:31) cirulis ilmars : which move? (2016-08-06 20:20:34) nichols scott : nice move (2016-08-06 20:17:22) cirulis ilmars : and some endgame knowledge too (2016-08-06 20:15:18) cirulis ilmars : :) (2016-08-06 20:14:52) nichols scott : learning this opening at least, :) (2016-08-06 20:13:44) nichols scott : tyvm, :) (2016-08-06 20:08:10) cirulis ilmars : good one! :) (2016-08-06 20:07:30) nichols scott : u2! (2016-08-06 19:43:08) cirulis ilmars : Have a great game! :) (2016-08-06 19:42:54) nichols scott : yw, thank you also! (2016-08-05 17:09:38) cirulis ilmars : thank you for the games! :) (2016-08-05 17:07:26) cirulis ilmars : ok, maybe tomorrow if I will be free (2016-08-05 17:07:17) nichols scott : np, we will try again other time, :) (2016-08-05 17:07:16) cirulis ilmars : sorry, unexpectedly have to leave :( (2016-08-05 17:06:46) nichols scott : looking dire (2016-08-05 17:06:35) cirulis ilmars : you will probably win this one too (2016-08-05 17:06:20) cirulis ilmars : (sent challenge) (2016-08-05 16:50:04) cirulis ilmars : let's do it! :) (2016-08-05 16:46:54) cirulis ilmars : blitz (2016-08-05 16:44:17) nichols scott : ok, back, u want blitz or other? (2016-08-05 16:43:49) nichols scott : sure, take 5 minutes and I'll send again (2016-08-05 16:40:22) cirulis ilmars : now it is :D (2016-08-05 16:39:22) cirulis ilmars : some time ago it wasn't a suprise (2016-08-05 16:39:16) cirulis ilmars : not really. I would call it "forgetting opening book" :D (2016-08-05 16:39:04) cirulis ilmars : Can you play once more with white? :) (2016-08-05 16:38:28) nichols scott : surprise move, :) (2016-08-05 16:37:57) cirulis ilmars : Nbd2 :DF (2016-08-05 16:37:25) cirulis ilmars : I have to look how I was supposed to play this opening after (2016-08-05 16:37:21) cirulis ilmars : not that it helps me much :D (2016-08-05 16:37:00) cirulis ilmars : it's like getting hands attached back :D (2016-08-05 16:34:32) nichols scott : cool, :) (2016-08-05 16:33:43) cirulis ilmars : found a computer mouse, now it's much better (2016-08-05 16:32:46) nichols scott : ok (2016-08-05 16:26:18) nichols scott : gg's! Ty very much! (2016-08-05 16:26:06) cirulis ilmars : now I want black :) (2016-08-05 16:25:58) cirulis ilmars : congrats! :) (2016-08-05 16:25:49) cirulis ilmars : hmm, okay (2016-08-05 16:00:25) nichols scott : you be white (2016-08-05 16:00:11) nichols scott : yes, thank you... (2016-08-05 15:59:40) cirulis ilmars : ? (2016-08-05 15:59:18) cirulis ilmars : One more :) (2016-08-05 15:59:15) cirulis ilmars : wow, nice one! :) (2016-08-05 15:58:24) cirulis ilmars : Good luck, Scott (2016-08-05 15:46:48) duenas alexis : hahaha (2016-08-05 15:44:13) cirulis ilmars : true, but also it takes life away from you :D (2016-08-05 15:43:11) duenas alexis : u get better if u play many games (2016-08-05 15:36:53) cirulis ilmars : well, I did it (2016-08-05 15:35:01) cirulis ilmars : or maybe I can (2016-08-05 15:34:50) cirulis ilmars : 57 now (2016-08-05 15:34:18) cirulis ilmars : too much running games, I can't (2016-08-05 15:34:01) duenas alexis : ilmars join standard chess b (2016-08-05 15:28:32) cirulis ilmars : fruits are mortal :| (2016-08-05 10:37:38) cirulis ilmars : at least until biological immortality is discovered (2016-08-05 10:12:14) cirulis ilmars : we will all rot in the end (2016-08-05 10:11:52) aahlad yeturu : ripen faster than in any game. (2016-08-04 17:49:08) aahlad yeturu : Life is a forcing house where the fruits of character can (2016-08-04 17:48:49) nichols scott : That's for sure, we'll try again sometime. (2016-08-04 17:37:56) devassal thibault : Yep, this one was full of unexpected endings ^^ (2016-08-04 17:37:22) nichols scott : Thanks Thib, those are always fun! :) (2016-08-04 17:36:50) devassal thibault : gg :) well played! (2016-08-04 17:36:36) nichols scott : Ok, sure lets try... :) (2016-08-04 16:04:07) devassal thibault : Hi Scottie.. not chess today, poker if you wish (2016-08-04 16:00:57) nichols scott : ilmars, anyone? (2016-08-04 15:59:04) nichols scott : Hey Thib, couple of quick games? :) (2016-08-04 15:57:42) cirulis ilmars : ... or later (2016-08-02 21:46:02) cirulis ilmars : I don't know if I can tomorrow. Possibly at this same time (2016-08-02 21:45:57) cirulis ilmars : Thank you! (2016-08-02 21:44:33) ropokis dimitrios : wwell played!! thank you!! tomorrow again! (2016-08-02 21:43:49) ropokis dimitrios : hahah!!! (2016-08-02 20:40:40) cirulis ilmars : Yes, that's a proper endgame draw :) (2016-08-02 20:39:50) cirulis ilmars : okay, I have a repetition but let's make some more draws :) (2016-08-02 20:26:08) ropokis dimitrios : you white next.. (2016-08-02 20:24:42) cirulis ilmars : to draw or not to draw (2016-08-02 20:23:36) cirulis ilmars : hmm... (2016-08-02 20:23:27) cirulis ilmars : sorry (2016-08-02 20:07:55) cirulis ilmars : damn, I forgot to press "send" (2016-08-02 20:07:50) ropokis dimitrios : Ilmars seems you lost internet now... sorry.. (2016-08-02 20:07:34) ropokis dimitrios : it is while i do not trust engines... heheh (2016-08-02 20:04:01) nichols scott : ahhh, I didn't know that was possible... (2016-08-02 20:02:44) cirulis ilmars : Sorry, Scott, I thought it's my game partner :) (2016-08-02 20:00:28) ropokis dimitrios : Dear Scott i have no draws in options.. (2016-08-02 19:59:20) cirulis ilmars : Hah, I'm black, it's you who have to win :P (2016-08-02 19:56:03) nichols scott : There is a little box to check to offer a draw, :) (2016-08-02 19:55:18) cirulis ilmars : :) Okay (2016-08-02 19:49:46) ropokis dimitrios : You must try hareder this time... good luck!! (2016-08-02 19:49:36) cirulis ilmars : * :) (2016-08-02 19:48:32) cirulis ilmars : Have great game! :_) (2016-08-02 19:48:26) ropokis dimitrios : draw!? not much of interest but thank you!! (2016-08-02 19:39:43) flores luis : Thank you for the game! (2016-08-02 19:36:07) ropokis dimitrios : Luis thank you! (2016-08-02 18:58:36) ropokis dimitrios : net problem I hope it will be ok (2016-08-02 18:58:12) flores luis : Hello Ropokis your time is running! (2016-08-02 18:56:08) ropokis dimitrios : Hi! anyone for a LIGHTNING BRONZE please? (2016-08-02 18:35:58) cirulis ilmars : happens (2016-08-02 15:19:17) ropokis dimitrios : internet lost... sorry (2016-08-02 14:08:15) cirulis ilmars : :/ (2016-08-02 12:24:31) cirulis ilmars : Are you here? (2016-08-02 12:22:50) cirulis ilmars : you too :) (2016-08-02 11:16:52) ropokis dimitrios : lets play some, thanks again! (2016-08-02 11:15:28) ropokis dimitrios : hello, while playing I can not see messages for now (2016-08-02 11:14:58) cirulis ilmars : Hello again (2016-08-02 11:12:03) cirulis ilmars : I have to go now for some time, but big thanks anyway! (2016-08-01 16:08:58) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for all four games! :) (2016-08-01 16:08:42) ropokis dimitrios : draw!? (2016-08-01 16:07:48) ropokis dimitrios : thank you for the games! good luck in this! (2016-08-01 15:19:04) cirulis ilmars : More like for me. :) (2016-08-01 15:18:17) cirulis ilmars : Good luck (2016-08-01 15:17:25) ropokis dimitrios : οκ 1 more you white (2016-08-01 15:16:58) ropokis dimitrios : οκ (2016-08-01 15:14:52) cirulis ilmars : What do you think about a draw in this game? (2016-08-01 15:13:47) cirulis ilmars : You're the best! :) (2016-08-01 14:16:27) ropokis dimitrios : we play two more you white, thanks again! (2016-08-01 13:22:27) ropokis dimitrios : s but anytime I ould love to play...! thanks (2016-08-01 13:19:17) ropokis dimitrios : I just checked my other sites... I play many games these day (2016-08-01 13:18:46) cirulis ilmars : You have time? (2016-08-01 13:18:18) ropokis dimitrios : yes!! (2016-08-01 13:17:53) cirulis ilmars : It seems you haven't. Okay. :) (2016-08-01 13:17:21) cirulis ilmars : If you have time, of course. (2016-08-01 13:13:16) cirulis ilmars : Offered a rematch (by challenging you). :) (2016-08-01 13:13:06) ropokis dimitrios : cirulis thank you! (2016-08-01 13:12:25) cirulis ilmars : Good game! :) (2016-08-01 13:11:59) cirulis ilmars : Good luck! (2016-08-01 12:24:54) devassal thibault : Hi all! The 13th candidates final just started... (2016-07-30 14:16:55) brodie peter : Hello.... (2016-07-30 09:09:25) nezumi mashi : Hi (2016-07-29 03:10:53) brodie peter : Thank you Thibault! wasn't obvious..much ta's... (2016-07-24 01:31:32) cirulis ilmars : Thanks (2016-07-23 15:47:49) cirulis ilmars : Good luck (2016-07-23 15:23:57) nichols scott : sure! (2016-07-23 15:22:32) cirulis ilmars : Can I play with you? (2016-07-23 15:20:17) devassal thibault : Peter, you can click the coordinates... (2016-07-23 14:28:56) jempty george : Thank you Ilmars (2016-07-23 14:20:31) cirulis ilmars : No, they aren't (2016-07-23 14:15:40) jempty george : Are the thematic games rated? (2016-07-23 14:05:24) brodie peter : Why can't I flip the analysis board? (2016-07-23 11:01:24) ortiz clodomiro : yes ,but not enough,gg (2016-07-21 22:12:30) schmid pablo : gg you almost won (2016-07-21 22:11:30) nichols scott : Some do it better than others, :) (2016-07-21 14:06:57) ohlin jan : ...and can´t climb up when you maybe sometime winning. (2016-07-21 07:06:15) ohlin jan : The rating list is a hole you fall down for every draw... (2016-07-21 06:18:51) nichols scott : #20 in the rating list H.K., better hurry up to be #1 (2016-07-21 02:17:46) schmid pablo : king indian 2 tempo up was not good enough :D (2016-07-20 01:14:51) llull roger : yeah gg Pablo (2016-07-20 01:14:22) schmid pablo : nice game (2016-07-20 01:13:35) nichols scott : Nice game Garvin, :) (2016-07-19 14:11:39) nichols scott : Just trying to warn people... (2016-06-30 23:59:21) devassal thibault : You're obviously right on poker played for money... (2016-06-30 23:59:04) devassal thibault : Of course Scott, I was replying to previous messages :) (2016-06-30 23:58:42) nichols scott : They have been exposed as complete ripoffs. (2016-06-30 23:57:15) nichols scott : Not yours thib, the ones like PokerStars etc. (2016-06-30 23:56:04) devassal thibault : 2nd, I would be surprised if anyone uses such program here! (2016-06-30 23:55:21) devassal thibault : ... at FICGS, all programs are authorized, also for Poker (2016-06-30 23:54:22) devassal thibault : First of all, there is no dishonest program that can be used (2016-06-30 23:53:43) nichols scott : I wouldn't be afraid of a poker computer, not at all... (2016-06-30 23:49:34) jempty george : Not ours Scott (2016-06-30 22:15:59) cirulis ilmars : Turing test failed. (2016-06-30 22:01:32) pereira nilson : [Remove this comment] I already suspected that used program (2016-06-30 21:53:50) nichols scott : Hi Al, nice to see you still alive, :) (2016-06-30 20:12:01) nichols scott : Wouldn't doubt if it was our game George, :) (2016-06-30 20:11:24) jempty george : 250 must be the highest without checkmate (2016-06-30 17:38:40) cirulis ilmars : * It (2016-06-30 17:03:46) cirulis ilmars : +250.00? I should be checkmate already. :D (2016-06-30 17:03:40) jempty george : Komodo10 scores one of my games as +250.00 in my favor LOL (2016-06-30 16:51:25) cirulis ilmars : But it's time to move the discussion to forum. (2016-06-30 13:53:08) cirulis ilmars : We already got it... you're frustrated. (2016-06-30 13:52:04) pereira nilson : I already suspected that used programs to poker (2016-06-30 12:46:11) nichols scott : Never play online poker for real money, it's a rigged system (2016-06-30 01:05:27) pereira nilson : Online poker dishonest software program (2016-06-29 18:18:14) pereira nilson : I already suspected that used programs to poker (2016-06-29 18:14:11) pereira nilson : but forward now are lost because they are using the programs (2016-06-29 18:12:38) pereira nilson : mas a frente agora são perdidos porque eles estão usando os (2016-06-29 18:12:21) pereira nilson : I got no help from poker shows (2016-06-29 18:11:17) cirulis ilmars : They (programs) can't get to rating 2000 or more? (2016-06-29 18:08:03) nichols scott : They don't play that well. (2016-06-29 18:01:35) pereira nilson : players use programs to decide for them. (2016-06-29 18:01:05) cirulis ilmars : [Correction] ... that shouldn't be surprising. (2016-06-29 17:59:10) cirulis ilmars : But I don't have an idea, how much sense it makes. (2016-06-29 17:57:25) cirulis ilmars : Maybe Thibault can make no-engine poker tournaments. (2016-06-29 17:57:00) cirulis ilmars : ... that should be surprising. (2016-06-29 17:56:36) cirulis ilmars : In the website where chess engines are allowed by default... (2016-06-29 17:56:23) pereira nilson : I noticed that programs are using to play poker discouraged (2016-06-29 17:55:31) pereira nilson : I managed to reach 2000 points, and from, I noticed that pro (2016-06-29 17:54:56) cirulis ilmars : What happened? (2016-06-29 17:48:37) pereira nilson : Online poker dishonest software program (2016-06-29 17:41:56) cirulis ilmars : Nope. That's okay. :) (2016-06-29 16:42:45) cirulis ilmars : Does someone want to play a lightning game? (2016-06-29 16:26:59) teverovski bogoljub : Trompovski starts (2016-06-29 12:14:02) llull roger : oops, clicking cancel still deletes chat entries (2016-06-29 03:12:00) devassal thibault : Ah, yes... a few backgrounds are not ok for this :/ (2016-06-28 00:40:27) duenas alexis : now its better wuth this background (2016-06-27 23:11:57) duenas alexis : yes tib (2016-06-27 22:53:19) cirulis ilmars : I will get to play Trompovsky after few months. :) (2016-06-27 13:44:41) cirulis ilmars : "You have too many running games (74/50)." + 7 more incoming (2016-06-27 13:44:09) devassal thibault : You mean on My games page, Alexis? (2016-06-27 00:53:23) duenas alexis : thib (2016-06-26 12:55:03) duenas alexis : its imposible to see clear how many days my opponent left (2016-06-26 12:54:40) jempty george : Sorry I have 5 Caro Kann games starting on another site (2016-06-26 12:09:45) cirulis ilmars : Please, don't slander openings (2016-06-25 22:18:55) devassal thibault : New thematic: Trompowsky attack! (2016-06-25 02:14:26) cirulis ilmars : Too many running games (65/50) ... okay :D (2016-06-24 01:50:08) schmid pablo : not so rare but it depend of the opposition :) (2016-06-24 01:48:35) nichols scott : In the Wch no less, :) (2016-06-24 00:56:24) nichols scott : Nice game, #91997. A win with Black, rare... (2016-06-24 00:56:05) foster duncan : only one name on thematic waiting list - why not change now? (2016-06-23 15:48:04) cirulis ilmars : Yes, they are. Also thematic tournaments are unrated, afaik. (2016-06-22 15:06:09) jempty george : Are engines allowed in the thematic tournaments? (2016-06-22 13:30:51) cirulis ilmars : (in the waiting list) (2016-06-22 12:47:13) cirulis ilmars : (That isn't me) (2016-06-22 12:47:06) cirulis ilmars : Someone missed chance to change it to Trompovsky :P (2016-06-22 12:45:55) cirulis ilmars : There's again one player in b4 e5 a3 thematic's waiting list (2016-06-22 12:45:35) jempty george : I bought the epoints but they hadn't been applied yet :( (2016-06-18 13:25:46) jempty george : Thanks Garvin, BTW you got into that standard open before me (2016-06-18 13:25:26) gray garvin : 41st (2016-06-18 11:31:33) jempty george : your 40th move, or your 41st (for instance) (2016-06-18 10:35:51) jempty george : In standard tourneys I forget, do you get extra 40 days on (2016-06-18 10:35:33) brodie peter : In at lichess.Oddly enuff by re-using my old id/pass..weird. (2016-06-18 04:11:38) nichols scott : This has long been a prob in the Wch. It falls on deaf ears. (2016-06-17 22:16:06) jempty george : rating points by beating players rated so far below you (2016-06-17 21:13:50) jempty george : worth playing in World Championship if you're going to lose (2016-06-17 21:13:19) jempty george : Hopefully this is something Thib can fix otherwise its not (2016-06-17 21:13:01) jempty george : With no rating loss (2016-06-17 19:27:12) jempty george : Perhaps Scott though as I say, I previously beat a 1000-plyr (2016-06-17 19:27:00) nichols scott : Maybe you're still provisional (2016-06-17 17:51:43) nichols scott : Never have understood the rating system here. (2016-06-17 17:43:13) jempty george : I beat a 1000-player (2016-06-17 15:15:24) jempty george : at worst it should stay the same, that's what happened when (2016-06-17 15:15:15) jempty george : win, please check my history, down from 2092 to 2084 (2016-06-17 14:28:39) jempty george : It went up 15 by beating an 1800 but then down after my next (2016-06-17 14:27:56) jempty george : Thib how did my rating go down by beating a 1500? (2016-06-17 14:27:11) devassal thibault : 3 players in the thematic waiting list... so after it starts (2016-06-15 01:48:04) cirulis ilmars : Sure. :) (2016-06-14 13:43:14) jempty george : more than 1.b4 Ilmars ;) (2016-06-14 13:42:54) jempty george : too many games otherwise Tromp is good I have to defend it (2016-06-14 13:42:35) cirulis ilmars : even if it's just a thematic tournament (2016-06-14 11:49:00) cirulis ilmars : +1 It's time to play smth different than b4, for me :D (2016-06-14 11:48:35) teverovski bogoljub : it's time for new thematic, say, Trompovsky (2016-06-14 10:53:54) brodie peter : I have an aggresive anti-spam email so praps it was ignored. (2016-06-13 20:43:48) brodie peter : In the meantime joined chesscube.com..very lively.. (2016-06-13 20:40:45) brodie peter : Could possibly try another userid and password later. (2016-06-13 20:38:41) jempty george : Same for me ilmars (2016-06-13 13:43:42) cirulis ilmars : I tried to register to lichess.org few times -- all was ok. (2016-06-13 00:16:45) cirulis ilmars : What's your email? If it is smth like tenminutemail.com, ... (2016-06-13 00:15:41) brodie peter : Can't be bothered..obviously a dodgy site.. (2016-06-12 23:43:03) jempty george : Maybe set a new free email and try again? (2016-06-12 15:39:37) brodie peter : Yes..looked everywhere..it's in no folder or file.. (2016-06-12 05:18:08) jempty george : peter is that lichess? maybe the email went to spam? (2016-06-11 11:06:13) brodie peter : Tried joining but the activation email never arrived.... (2016-06-11 07:42:30) laricchiuta claudio : play (2016-06-09 15:43:32) cirulis ilmars : lichess.org (2016-06-09 14:44:26) cirulis ilmars : sorry.... (2016-06-09 14:44:07) cirulis ilmars : lichess.com is good for rated games without engines (2016-06-09 14:41:08) laricchiuta claudio : they are unrated games (2016-06-09 14:39:43) cirulis ilmars : Sadly it seems that there's little of activitiy. in them. (2016-06-09 14:37:23) cirulis ilmars : ... and choose No Engines Tournament here (2016-06-09 14:36:55) cirulis ilmars : ... to Special Tournament waiting lists (2016-06-09 14:36:37) cirulis ilmars : For games without engines you have to go... (2016-06-09 14:36:02) cirulis ilmars : Then you played well, in my opinion. (2016-06-09 14:27:03) laricchiuta claudio : I played without engines (2016-06-09 14:24:31) cirulis ilmars : Here engines are allowed, btw. (2016-06-09 14:23:19) cirulis ilmars : Happens. Thanks for the game, still. (2016-06-09 14:22:40) laricchiuta claudio : I'm a loser at chess (2016-06-09 14:22:10) laricchiuta claudio : no my error (2016-06-09 14:20:45) cirulis ilmars : Internet error? (2016-06-09 14:19:41) laricchiuta claudio : no error (2016-06-09 14:18:29) cirulis ilmars : Take your time, of course (2016-06-09 14:00:23) cirulis ilmars : I'm here now. Waiting for you. (2016-06-09 13:59:59) laricchiuta claudio : cirulis?? (2016-06-09 13:46:15) laricchiuta claudio : time? (2016-06-09 13:41:46) cirulis ilmars : me (2016-06-09 13:37:23) laricchiuta claudio : who want to play chess?? (2016-06-09 13:37:15) laricchiuta claudio : who want to play? (2016-06-09 13:17:08) duenas alexis : thibault not all my games has been calculated for rating (2016-06-09 12:17:56) devassal thibault : Nope, but I can change this time control (finally) (2016-06-09 02:01:16) cirulis ilmars : ... if both sides agree? (2016-06-08 17:48:49) cirulis ilmars : Thibault, is it possible to make poker bullet postponing ... (2016-06-08 17:48:36) cirulis ilmars : ... 4 hours long (2016-06-08 17:40:56) cirulis ilmars : It seems that average poker holdem bullet game can be 4 h. (2016-06-08 17:39:52) cirulis ilmars : Anyway, thank you for our game! (2016-06-08 17:37:01) cirulis ilmars : ok, return in 40 minutes or, if it isn't possible, resign. (2016-06-08 17:36:46) laricchiuta claudio : i must go out (2016-06-08 17:34:48) cirulis ilmars : Good luck to us! (2016-06-08 14:09:42) cirulis ilmars : Oh, this is how "Challenge" + "All" works (2016-06-07 21:41:08) cirulis ilmars : Best wishes. (2016-06-07 20:22:15) cirulis ilmars : I can understand that. I'm tired too. (2016-06-07 20:22:07) laricchiuta claudio : no (2016-06-07 20:21:58) cirulis ilmars : Thanks for the game. :) (2016-06-07 20:21:48) laricchiuta claudio : thanks i'm very tired (2016-06-07 20:21:44) cirulis ilmars : If you want, I can play after a hour or two. (2016-06-07 20:21:38) cirulis ilmars : Okay. (2016-06-07 20:21:04) laricchiuta claudio : resign (2016-06-07 20:20:51) cirulis ilmars : Claudio, I have to leave unexpectedly. :| (2016-06-07 20:18:47) cirulis ilmars : Joined (2016-06-07 19:00:38) laricchiuta claudio : this time I lost (2016-06-07 18:15:48) cirulis ilmars : Claudio, thank you for the game (2016-06-07 17:34:54) cirulis ilmars : One player needed for poker D tournament (2016-06-07 10:23:47) cirulis ilmars : Hi, I'm zombie this morning (2016-06-07 10:05:15) brodie peter : Good Morning!! (2016-06-03 22:02:21) kulick neil : fast move (2016-05-31 23:23:02) cirulis ilmars : Oh well, not today. :) (2016-05-31 22:39:14) nichols scott : one player needed for poker_A,B & C! (2016-05-31 17:38:12) cirulis ilmars : Oops, too late. :P (2016-05-31 16:08:03) cirulis ilmars : Anybody for some game? (2016-05-31 15:35:25) fierryfraillon david : use it !! (2016-05-31 13:51:02) fierryfraillon david : i don't want to buy a ticket now (2016-05-31 13:50:48) devassal thibault : I can't update tournaments results for the moment (2016-05-30 22:30:14) devassal thibault : Corr. chess ratings have been updated (rating lists soon)... (2016-05-30 22:29:23) fierryfraillon david : :-) (2016-05-30 22:11:37) fierryfraillon david : as i also won class B tournament (2016-05-30 22:11:32) fierryfraillon david : i have to check now my possible ticket ... (2016-05-30 22:11:15) fierryfraillon david : right ... there is ''or'' (2016-05-30 22:09:50) jempty george : the wording says "or" have a rating within 50 points (2016-05-30 19:55:29) jempty george : No sorry you are wrong you don't have to win a class A (2016-05-30 19:55:11) llull roger : at the bottom of the chat (2016-05-30 19:53:08) llull roger : you can see older stuff by clicking "more messages" (2016-05-30 19:52:50) gray garvin : missed half of it (2016-05-30 18:23:35) gray garvin : might be better to take discussion to the forum, as I have (2016-05-30 18:23:27) fierryfraillon david : :-) (2016-05-30 18:07:46) fierryfraillon david : but sorry if i am wrong ... english is not my mther's langua (2016-05-30 18:07:37) fierryfraillon david : it is precisely the example written (2016-05-30 18:07:18) fierryfraillon david : not directly from class B to class M (2016-05-30 18:07:07) fierryfraillon david : if you have are less than 50 points elo under (2016-05-30 18:06:50) fierryfraillon david : you must win a class A to abuy ticket for a class M (2016-05-30 18:06:04) fierryfraillon david : well what is writing looks clear (2016-05-30 18:05:43) jempty george : At http://goo.gl/PM87FB (2016-05-30 16:02:17) jempty george : Yes see "Tickets for a higher class tournament" (2016-05-30 16:01:56) fierryfraillon david : even if rapid M is for 2100 + ? (2016-05-30 15:19:30) jempty george : see http://goo.gl/RRb7N7 and future rating (2016-05-30 10:52:12) jempty george : understood but my revised 2077 rating will get me in (2016-05-30 10:46:50) gray garvin : not rapid M (2016-05-30 05:06:49) gray garvin : your standard B win will only get you into standard A btw (2016-05-30 05:06:40) jempty george : rapid M so I need my rating to be updated (2016-05-30 03:33:43) jempty george : Problem is I won a standard B tourney so not good enough for (2016-05-30 03:33:30) gray garvin : and he confirms your entry (2016-05-30 02:04:53) gray garvin : George: for ticket upgrade entries, you need to email Thib (2016-05-30 02:04:33) jempty george : You're right Scott, as for my epoints I have a plan B (2016-05-29 22:53:20) nichols scott : Chess is a mistress that always calls you back in, :) (2016-05-29 18:47:56) jempty george : Thanks Scott I think I will be eligible after ratings update (2016-05-29 17:02:15) lehnhoff hg : 1 player needed in KYU_III__000031 (2016-05-29 16:19:23) nichols scott : Let him in! :) (2016-05-29 15:49:03) jempty george : the epoints, and my rating will be 2077 after update (2016-05-29 15:47:48) jempty george : But it says rating out of the restrictions but I've got (2016-05-29 15:47:32) jempty george : I want to buy a ticket to get into FICGS__CHESS__RAPID_M__00 (2016-05-29 15:47:08) devassal thibault : Ratings still to be updated... (sorry, I'm late) (2016-05-29 14:58:38) nichols scott : Gee it's good to be back home again. (John Denver) (2016-05-29 09:34:22) jempty george : Awesome Thib didn't mean to keep mentioning it (2016-05-28 14:07:19) gray garvin : hehe :P (2016-05-28 14:05:27) gray garvin : for all the games we have played when the server was down (2016-05-28 14:05:21) devassal thibault : Ratings will be updated today (2016-05-28 13:43:53) jempty george : I see the points now (2016-05-28 04:19:34) jempty george : need my rating updated too :( (2016-05-28 04:19:16) jempty george : Ok I bought them to possibly play a class up, but I might (2016-05-28 04:19:02) devassal thibault : Generally a few hours of delay... at least it works :) (2016-05-28 03:14:30) jempty george : updated right away? (2016-05-28 02:42:23) jempty george : I just bought 10 e-points but maybe my account doesn't get (2016-05-28 02:42:14) jempty george : And will be away from 4 of my 5 computers (2016-05-27 15:30:15) jempty george : Am playing in Texas Amateur Championship this weekend (2016-05-27 15:28:04) jempty george : Ironically after all this time away I will take some vacatio (2016-05-27 15:27:34) duenas alexis : fix that thib (2016-05-27 15:10:07) duenas alexis : cause it has a french sign (2016-05-27 15:08:17) duenas alexis : mevel alberic his name do not appear correct on my screen (2016-05-27 15:07:58) kulick neil : Kulick (2016-05-27 05:37:20) jempty george : a game move email (2016-05-27 03:33:54) jempty george : I did not get the restart email, but I've since gotten (2016-05-27 03:33:45) devassal thibault : If anyone did not receive the restart email, plz contact me (2016-05-26 22:43:36) devassal thibault : Please say her that I'm sorry about that ^^ (2016-05-26 22:43:28) devassal thibault : :o) she was not the only one to be happy, probably ;) (2016-05-26 22:42:51) fierryfraillon david : my wife was happy !!!! :-) (2016-05-26 22:39:37) fierryfraillon david : :-) don't worry holydays were nice !! (2016-05-26 22:39:17) devassal thibault : Thanks all again for the encouragements (& patience) :) (2016-05-26 21:39:33) bernalvarela nelson : I'm back to playing chess. Jajaja. (2016-05-26 16:41:31) bernalvarela nelson : Thibault Thank you for your excellent work... (2016-05-26 16:40:38) nichols scott : one player needed for poker_A (2016-05-26 15:22:30) duenas alexis : great work tib (2016-05-26 13:08:22) cirulis ilmars : Damn, out of moves to make... back to analysing Traxler (2016-05-26 12:52:28) xu daniel : thanks (2016-05-26 10:30:15) cirulis ilmars : Good work! :) (2016-05-26 10:15:31) cirulis ilmars : Woohoo! (2016-05-26 10:13:07) salinas marcelo : Ficgs is back...it's great thx Tibault (2016-05-26 08:35:03) devassal thibault : Please say in forum if you see strange characters in games (2016-05-26 02:12:47) devassal thibault : It's too early yet ^^ Not all fixed... (2016-05-26 02:12:41) jempty george : Thanks Thib!!! (2016-05-26 01:31:42) devassal thibault : :o) (2016-05-26 01:17:09) nichols scott : So far so good! Now if I can remember HOW to play, :) (2016-05-26 01:09:45) devassal thibault : You can now login & play! (let's see if it works) (2016-05-25 21:10:17) devassal thibault : Emails are still sending... long process (2016-05-25 19:19:14) devassal thibault : We'll see when the login page will be available -no https:// (2016-05-25 18:58:42) devassal thibault : ... it is possible that you have to generate a new password (2016-05-25 18:57:30) devassal thibault : If there are "éèàù" characters in your password... (2016-05-25 18:57:05) devassal thibault : FICGS should restart around 8pm today! (2016-05-25 18:55:22) devassal thibault : Still working on... a restart on May 25 is more probable (2016-05-24 15:12:56) devassal thibault : An email will be sent to everyone before the restart (2016-05-22 17:35:56) devassal thibault : After some changes, FICGS may restart on May 24 (2016-05-22 17:35:25) devassal thibault : Good news ! The emails issue seems to be solved... (2016-05-22 17:34:28) devassal thibault : Some progress... but still not totally solved yet (2016-05-22 16:33:08) devassal thibault : No date to announce yet, unfortunately (2016-05-18 02:39:54) devassal thibault : Still on it, it takes time... (Linux is hell sometimes) (2016-05-15 01:57:28) devassal thibault : I'll give some news here, thanks for your patience (2016-05-12 01:49:06) devassal thibault : The server must be paused again, maybe during a few days (2016-05-12 01:48:23) devassal thibault : Not yet... the emails issue must be solved before :/ (2016-05-12 01:43:47) jempty george : What about ratings, will they be updated for May? (2016-05-12 01:41:40) daanen aard : Incroyable! (2016-05-11 22:49:23) bernalvarela nelson : Thibault, than you very much for your work. You are the best (2016-05-11 22:29:13) teverovski bogoljub : here we are! (2016-05-11 22:13:57) devassal thibault : The email problem is now partly solved (that's hell)... ^^ (2016-05-11 21:51:10) devassal thibault : The email problem is still not solved... (2016-05-11 21:43:52) devassal thibault : Euh... itou Patrick ! ;) (2016-05-11 21:43:18) devassal thibault : Merci David :) un jour peut être, où que ce soit... (2016-05-11 21:21:09) fierryfraillon david : t'es d'où ? (2016-05-11 21:03:39) fierryfraillon david : :-) (2016-05-11 21:03:20) fierryfraillon david : times looks wrong ... (2016-05-11 20:57:52) satonnet patrick : une bière :) (2016-05-11 20:56:50) satonnet patrick : Dommage k tu habites ds 1 coin paumé, je taurais offert.. (2016-05-11 20:56:38) fierryfraillon david : forum maybe ? (2016-05-11 20:53:57) fierryfraillon david : is there a place to stick the possible bugs ? (2016-05-11 20:53:37) fierryfraillon david : congratulations (2016-05-11 20:52:02) fierryfraillon david : good job !!! (2016-05-11 20:51:45) fierryfraillon david : no data lost (2016-05-11 20:51:25) fierryfraillon david : such a bug ... (2016-05-11 20:51:15) devassal thibault : This one is normal, it will disappear by itself (2016-05-11 20:48:42) jempty george : Thanks for your hard work getting the server up and running (2016-05-11 20:42:20) jempty george : One bug is that some players have over 100 days (2016-05-11 20:38:20) delaney alan : I'm in. Good to be back! (2016-05-11 20:37:26) devassal thibault : Still problems with emails... working on! (2016-05-11 20:16:41) satonnet patrick : Yeah, were back agaib ! Good shut man ;) (2016-05-11 20:10:57) nichols scott : Good to be back!! (2016-05-11 19:59:33) devassal thibault : ...with accents, it will be fixed soon! (2016-05-11 19:54:34) devassal thibault : Everyone can login from now... There may be a few bugs (2016-05-11 19:54:16) devassal thibault : You'll be able to login within hours... Emails are sent. (2016-05-11 19:37:40) devassal thibault : Hi everyone :)) Welcome back... (2016-05-11 19:36:18) louro eugenio : louro (2016-04-20 11:26:18) llull roger : see you Clodomiro (2016-04-20 03:03:46) ortiz clodomiro : nice gameRoger,but draw,see you (2016-04-20 02:59:38) llull roger : gg (2016-04-20 02:58:16) ortiz clodomiro : yes,Roger (2016-04-20 01:53:46) llull roger : gg Clodomiro (2016-04-20 01:47:36) lehnhoff hg : One player needed for Go KYU_III (2016-04-19 18:23:19) cirulis ilmars : You too, Yeturu (2016-04-15 20:16:34) aahlad yeturu : Thank you for the game, Cirulis (2016-04-15 20:06:12) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the game! :) (2016-04-15 20:06:09) cirulis ilmars : Ok. :) (2016-04-15 20:05:50) cirulis ilmars : Thank you! And good luck :) (2016-04-15 18:47:16) cirulis ilmars : Anyone for fast poker holdem game? :) (2016-04-15 18:20:32) jempty george : Thanks Garvin (2016-04-14 02:02:01) jempty george : start after the first game against an opponent has finished (2016-04-13 13:33:25) jempty george : opponent start simultaneously, or does the second game only (2016-04-13 13:33:04) jempty george : In the standard open tourneys do the two games against an (2016-04-13 13:32:45) cirulis ilmars : :) (2016-04-11 20:18:27) wilson jaimie : Gracias :) (2016-04-11 20:18:12) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for our game! (2016-04-11 20:17:37) ortiz clodomiro : yes,gg (2016-04-11 00:30:17) schmid pablo : gg (2016-04-11 00:29:16) schmid pablo : it was a big advantage for me (2016-04-10 23:21:09) schmid pablo : ys (2016-04-10 23:17:57) ortiz clodomiro : any rematch (2016-04-10 23:17:39) ortiz clodomiro : pablo,you had an excellent position (2016-04-10 23:17:14) schmid pablo : damn disconnection (2016-04-10 23:15:55) nichols scott : all my data, be out of action for a while, sorry (2016-04-10 22:32:47) nichols scott : Pablo, after my last game I crashed and lost (2016-04-10 22:32:07) schmid pablo : Scott ok? (2016-04-10 20:09:01) nichols scott : OTB would have been a nightmare (2016-04-10 16:40:32) nichols scott : not the best opening choice, but it was fun, :) (2016-04-10 16:40:03) llull roger : pretty epic (2016-04-10 16:37:11) llull roger : my light square bishop didn't move till move 46 (2016-04-10 16:37:00) llull roger : cool game (2016-04-10 16:36:38) nichols scott : very exciting, gg (2016-04-10 16:36:06) nichols scott : allright1 (2016-04-10 14:55:29) llull roger : let's go (2016-04-10 14:50:25) schmid pablo : soon but not yet (2016-04-10 14:33:51) nichols scott : ready for challenges, :) (2016-04-10 14:06:11) ortiz clodomiro : very good game (2016-04-10 03:17:34) schmid pablo : ggs (2016-04-10 03:16:37) nichols scott : ahh, got here to late, :( Maybe tomorrow, :) (2016-04-10 02:00:39) schmid pablo : now Scott? (2016-04-10 00:38:46) nichols scott : I will pay up I assure you all (2016-04-09 22:35:34) nichols scott : I owe you both a game with me as black, :) (2016-04-09 22:34:31) schmid pablo : lol yes (2016-04-09 21:53:52) llull roger : very pianissimo (2016-04-09 21:53:37) llull roger : gg (2016-04-09 20:42:27) llull roger : ok (2016-04-09 20:42:23) schmid pablo : rematch`? (2016-04-09 20:42:13) schmid pablo : starting to get wrong lol (2016-04-09 20:42:07) schmid pablo : gg (2016-04-09 20:41:57) llull roger : you there Pablo? (2016-04-09 20:13:04) schmid pablo : was inaccurate on microscope and others moves (2016-04-09 17:29:40) schmid pablo : maybe 29..Be7?! (2016-04-09 17:29:15) schmid pablo : because the game seemed to not advance (2016-04-09 17:27:23) schmid pablo : middle game and on my king side to stop any progress (2016-04-09 17:27:08) schmid pablo : what is interesting to me is what is the best setup in the (2016-04-09 17:26:55) schmid pablo : we play little sooner if you want (2016-04-09 17:26:21) nichols scott : u get white next time... (2016-04-09 17:24:01) nichols scott : yes, eng just couldn't see it (2016-04-09 17:22:21) schmid pablo : so i wasnt surprised lol (2016-04-09 17:21:59) schmid pablo : h5 was always natural (2016-04-09 17:21:51) nichols scott : thx Pablo, 31. h5 was human idea, :) (2016-04-09 17:21:28) schmid pablo : the ending was maybe not lost a while ago (2016-04-09 17:21:18) schmid pablo : nice attack (2016-04-09 17:20:58) schmid pablo : ok lag but im lost it seems (2016-04-09 17:20:52) wilson jaimie : a long old game :p (2016-04-09 17:14:41) llull roger : yeah, got scary (2016-04-09 16:26:11) ortiz clodomiro : nice3 deffensive work (2016-04-09 16:25:12) llull roger : gg Clodomiro (2016-04-09 16:25:02) schmid pablo : same to you! (2016-04-09 15:37:36) nichols scott : gl Pablo! (2016-04-09 15:34:01) llull roger : 2 mins (2016-04-09 14:26:23) ortiz clodomiro : yeah (2016-04-09 00:56:43) schmid pablo : but still a typical KID (2016-04-09 00:53:59) schmid pablo : time problem yes, hard position in term of complexity (2016-04-09 00:53:46) ortiz clodomiro : on account probably to your connection troubles (2016-04-09 00:53:29) ortiz clodomiro : a hard position for black and time problems (2016-04-09 00:52:28) ortiz clodomiro : sorry roger i can,t right now,see you tomorrow (2016-04-09 00:50:59) schmid pablo : what do you mean with bad final position? (2016-04-09 00:50:06) ortiz clodomiro : sorry for you,a bad final position (2016-04-09 00:49:31) schmid pablo : mm connexion problem (2016-04-09 00:47:20) schmid pablo : mm connexion problem (2016-04-09 00:47:20) llull roger : yes (2016-04-08 23:58:48) ortiz clodomiro : hi roger,any lightning game (2016-04-08 23:48:33) llull roger : see you Clodomiro (2016-04-08 19:53:12) llull roger : although my approach was wrong (2016-04-08 19:53:00) ortiz clodomiro : nice, see you later on (2016-04-08 19:52:54) llull roger : a rich game (2016-04-08 19:51:57) ortiz clodomiro : ok (2016-04-08 18:49:09) llull roger : no bullet! (2016-04-08 18:48:21) ortiz clodomiro : done again (2016-04-08 18:48:16) ortiz clodomiro : ill doit back (2016-04-08 18:47:51) llull roger : logout and in again (2016-04-08 18:47:38) llull roger : I don't see your challenge (2016-04-08 18:47:06) ortiz clodomiro : done (2016-04-08 18:46:39) ortiz clodomiro : if not around,lets play in about 3 hours (2016-04-08 18:46:08) llull roger : challenge me and let's see (2016-04-08 18:45:30) llull roger : hm (2016-04-08 18:45:12) ortiz clodomiro : i sent a challenge (2016-04-08 18:45:10) ortiz clodomiro : i accepted,but g not started (2016-04-08 18:44:42) ortiz clodomiro : roger ,im ready (2016-04-08 18:42:27) ortiz clodomiro : in a minute (2016-04-08 18:39:52) ortiz clodomiro : ok (2016-04-08 18:39:15) llull roger : another? (2016-04-08 18:31:48) llull roger : gg (2016-04-08 18:31:36) ortiz clodomiro : im back (2016-04-08 17:37:41) ortiz clodomiro : sorry,i had disconnection,back (2016-04-08 17:36:58) llull roger : ok (2016-04-08 00:37:51) schmid pablo : lull i cant now i have to go maybe tomorrow (2016-04-08 00:35:15) ortiz clodomiro : roger,its too late for me today,tomorrow if you can i,ll be (2016-04-08 00:31:32) ortiz clodomiro : and enough to level (2016-04-08 00:22:35) ortiz clodomiro : i agree,maybe better (2016-04-08 00:22:07) schmid pablo : maybe Re1 better (2016-04-08 00:20:12) schmid pablo : my attack was not bad but Qh5 probably an inacurracy (2016-04-08 00:20:02) devassal thibault : wow, romantic game Clodomiro & Pablo! (2016-04-08 00:16:52) ortiz clodomiro : g5 is move to be anilized in deph (2016-04-08 00:08:09) ortiz clodomiro : a litle bit too late (2016-04-08 00:05:25) ortiz clodomiro : g5 for black was a good finding (2016-04-08 00:04:30) schmid pablo : I had almost enough but not 100% (2016-04-08 00:01:41) schmid pablo : thx, strange that g5 was missed by my computer (2016-04-08 00:01:08) ortiz clodomiro : exciting game,pablo (2016-04-07 23:59:20) nichols scott : gg, ty for the game (2016-04-07 16:10:09) nichols scott : tomorrow I hope... (2016-04-07 04:00:39) llull roger : okay, good night (2016-04-07 04:00:24) nichols scott : naw, bedtime, :/ (2016-04-07 04:00:12) llull roger : one more? (2016-04-07 03:59:00) llull roger : well defended both games (2016-04-07 03:58:52) nichols scott : gg's Roger (2016-04-07 03:58:49) llull roger : gg (2016-04-07 03:58:34) nichols scott : ok! (2016-04-07 02:45:21) llull roger : gg, another game? (2016-04-07 02:43:20) nichols scott : gg (2016-04-07 02:43:13) nichols scott : gl my friend! (2016-04-07 01:09:38) llull roger : go (2016-04-07 01:01:10) nichols scott : hey Roger, ready? (2016-04-07 00:44:21) llull roger : Scott? (2016-04-06 23:58:02) nichols scott : k, :) (2016-04-06 16:51:03) llull roger : I have to leave soon Scott, will be back in about 6 hours (2016-04-06 16:49:30) devassal thibault : ^^ be strong, Ilmars! (2016-04-04 22:49:23) cirulis ilmars : Yay, only six days until vacation ends. :) (2016-04-04 22:43:56) devassal thibault : Yes, there's no way in corr. time control :/ (2016-04-04 22:27:09) nichols scott : not a whole tournament. (2016-04-04 22:15:11) nichols scott : Thanks I guess, but I just wanted to play a couple of games (2016-04-04 22:14:58) devassal thibault : lol ^^ consistency / competition (thanks :)) (2016-04-04 22:00:46) nichols scott : *but English plz, :) (2016-04-04 21:56:20) nichols scott : Coherence?!? Concurrence?? I know you're in France, (2016-04-04 21:55:41) devassal thibault : ...and to avoid concurrence to tournaments (2016-04-04 21:51:30) devassal thibault : Because of ratings coherence reasons... (2016-04-04 21:48:38) nichols scott : Why isn't there a Chess_Rapid_Bronze tournament? (2016-04-04 19:46:24) devassal thibault : The 14th chess WCH round robin final started, good luck! (2016-04-03 22:48:03) llull roger : ok, ty (2016-04-03 20:55:02) nichols scott : yeah, got close for a bit, ur white next time, thx again (2016-04-03 20:54:29) llull roger : gg (2016-04-03 20:54:24) llull roger : tried to make the middlegame sharp but it was worse for me (2016-04-03 20:53:09) nichols scott : gg Roger, sry bout the wait... (2016-04-03 20:52:51) nichols scott : ok, :) (2016-04-03 19:10:32) llull roger : go Scott, challenge me when ready (2016-04-03 18:15:49) jempty george : Roger that is why I have 5 computers and a sixth from work (2016-04-03 17:28:50) nichols scott : ok, thx Roger (2016-04-03 15:59:06) llull roger : later hopefully, if you can (2016-04-03 15:55:28) llull roger : I'd play Scott, but computer is busy, I can't interrupt it (2016-04-03 15:52:12) nichols scott : Wished Al was here, he'd play... (2016-04-03 15:49:01) devassal thibault : Anyone else? (2016-04-02 22:25:51) duenas alexis : now seems to work ok (2016-04-02 21:33:36) jempty george : problem went away for me (2016-04-02 21:28:21) duenas alexis : problems trying to send a move for me (2016-04-02 21:12:58) devassal thibault : Well, I don't get it... (2016-04-02 20:15:57) jempty george : problem before (2016-04-02 14:20:17) jempty george : clicking send -- finally got it but have never had this (2016-04-02 14:20:08) jempty george : Page would refresh between me making move on board and (2016-04-02 14:19:38) jempty george : Strange behavior when trying to send a move (2016-04-02 14:19:08) gray garvin : about 0.3 of a point increase (2016-03-31 01:46:17) nichols scott : Hi ilmars, just saw your post, :) (2016-03-31 01:30:32) jempty george : Thanks Thib, probably no points gain though either (2016-03-31 00:31:27) devassal thibault : George, the answer is no, no points loss in this case :) (2016-03-30 21:14:34) jempty george : Does not result in my rating going down (2016-03-30 14:39:45) jempty george : I hope a win against someone rated over 1000 points lower (2016-03-30 14:39:32) cirulis ilmars : Probably not a chess bot, still. :D (2016-03-30 14:24:06) cirulis ilmars : I wanna be a bot too! (2016-03-30 11:45:54) devassal thibault : 'cause you're a bot, Scott :) what else? (2016-03-29 21:57:50) cirulis ilmars : Hi, Scott! (2016-03-28 18:19:39) nichols scott : Hi Daniel (2016-03-28 17:51:17) reboredo daniel : Greetings, Scott (2016-03-28 17:46:56) nichols scott : 6 years here and not once a vacation... (2016-03-28 17:20:48) nichols scott : no (2016-03-28 17:19:46) cirulis ilmars : Is it possible to play lightning game when in a vacation? (2016-03-28 13:44:21) lehnhoff hg : 2 players needed for poker A (2016-03-18 17:42:38) jordan mark : does anyone want to play a bullet game? (2016-03-13 21:17:14) reboredo daniel : May be, Jempty, thanks. (2016-03-11 04:38:35) jempty george : I think he's 500 points below you and cant evaluate like you (2016-03-11 02:22:53) reboredo daniel : Congratulations to Duncan Foster (2016-03-11 02:01:50) reboredo daniel : I´m sad, the just result was draw (2016-03-11 01:59:21) reboredo daniel : I guess that my rival (2016-03-11 01:54:14) schmid pablo : you probably won on time (2016-03-10 21:15:57) reboredo daniel : why did I won this game? (2016-03-10 15:51:59) reboredo daniel : Game 89712 must be a drawn game (2016-03-10 15:50:02) fierryfraillon david : like a 2K final (2016-03-09 23:39:15) fierryfraillon david : or playing in gentleman .... (2016-03-09 23:38:58) fierryfraillon david : yes true ... so you have to wait 50 moves (2016-03-09 23:38:41) devassal thibault : Mate can't be forced, but possible there (2016-03-09 23:36:23) fierryfraillon david : wait a 50 moves rules .... (2016-03-09 23:26:10) fierryfraillon david : what about the K+2N vs K case ?? (2016-03-09 23:20:49) fierryfraillon david : if you have to manage with silly behaviour ... (2016-03-09 23:20:15) fierryfraillon david : I agree whith thib ... (2016-03-09 23:19:38) devassal thibault : at adv. or corr. chess, but yes I have to update it (2016-03-09 20:20:33) devassal thibault : I still don't get how one manage to get a K vs. K ending (2016-03-09 20:19:56) jempty george : K vs K, K+B vs K and K+N vs K (2016-03-08 23:40:24) jempty george : Other sites have automatic draws due to no mating chances (2016-03-08 23:32:03) schmid pablo : be automatically be draw... (2016-03-08 21:57:36) schmid pablo : you reach a dead draw position like king vs king it should (2016-03-08 21:57:22) schmid pablo : i am asking thibault for years to correct the fact that when (2016-03-08 21:56:33) llull roger : what do you mean Pablo? (2016-03-08 21:35:49) schmid pablo : 2016 and still king vs king no draw on ficgs (2016-03-08 20:50:17) llull roger : see you Pablo, ty (2016-03-08 00:54:45) schmid pablo : see you soon thx for the games ;) (2016-03-08 00:47:23) llull roger : it seems so (2016-03-08 00:43:25) schmid pablo : 8..0-0!? so underestimated! (2016-03-08 00:42:46) schmid pablo : impressive that 8... is so rare, it's so un (2016-03-08 00:42:13) llull roger : gg (2016-03-08 00:41:57) schmid pablo : gg (2016-03-08 00:41:42) llull roger : I won my pawn back :) (2016-03-08 00:41:13) schmid pablo : Is this the Marshall gambit of the petroff? joke ;) (2016-03-08 00:07:25) schmid pablo : gg (2016-03-07 23:08:13) llull roger : gg (2016-03-07 23:08:05) schmid pablo : hehe yes it was dangerous, I think Ne5! was a great move (2016-03-07 21:45:02) llull roger : gg, I had to concentrate a lot to draw this (2016-03-07 21:44:19) schmid pablo : gg (2016-03-07 21:43:29) llull roger : any mistakes, but then they end in drawn positions (2016-03-07 17:53:26) llull roger : sometimes those tactics appear even if you dodn't make... (2016-03-07 17:52:59) nichols scott : I thought I was toast after 19. Nd3 (2016-03-07 17:51:46) nichols scott : gg, I got lucky for sure (2016-03-07 17:51:03) llull roger : gg Scott (2016-03-07 17:50:34) llull roger : gg (2016-03-07 00:04:41) schmid pablo : gg (2016-03-07 00:04:26) llull roger : we can just play for fun, & there isn't such a difference (2016-03-06 22:33:06) devassal thibault : Ah... there were reasons, but I'm not even sure :) (2016-03-06 22:32:23) schmid pablo : im here :) (2016-03-06 22:32:08) nichols scott : Thib, why don't you add a few more characters to the chat> (2016-03-06 22:26:23) nichols scott : If I win some e-points in poker, I will lose them only to yo (2016-03-06 22:25:08) nichols scott : I can't I'm sorry. I mean it. I know I am outclassed by you. (2016-03-06 22:24:29) llull roger : another game? (2016-03-06 22:20:33) nichols scott : The pups are not working for me either (2016-03-06 22:20:02) llull roger : gg, if you mean the time thing, I just forgot to enable pups (2016-03-06 22:19:34) nichols scott : I won't forget it. (2016-03-06 22:18:43) nichols scott : Thanks for the game Roger and for the other thing (2016-03-06 22:18:22) llull roger : see you (2016-03-06 03:53:03) schmid pablo : now i have to quit, see you tomorrow (2016-03-06 03:52:11) schmid pablo : yes really! (2016-03-06 03:52:01) llull roger : good game anyway, pretty exciting (2016-03-06 03:51:24) schmid pablo : to get a draw bishop vs rook and pawns (2016-03-06 03:50:56) schmid pablo : i remember Kramnik against a computer used the same trick (2016-03-06 03:50:46) schmid pablo : the same without g pawns are lost for me (2016-03-06 03:50:16) llull roger : yes, there is a long way to go for them (2016-03-06 03:50:13) schmid pablo : give winning for black based on that ending (2016-03-06 03:49:45) schmid pablo : i wonder too, it may be, but its funny that the computers (2016-03-06 03:49:32) llull roger : now I wonder if there was a forced win at some point (2016-03-06 03:49:07) schmid pablo : well pushed, i was lucky (2016-03-06 03:48:57) schmid pablo : wow saved by my fortress (2016-03-06 03:48:47) llull roger : darnit (2016-03-06 03:48:28) schmid pablo : ok (2016-03-06 01:50:14) llull roger : yes (2016-03-06 01:44:37) schmid pablo : still there? (2016-03-06 01:34:32) llull roger : ok (2016-03-06 00:45:41) schmid pablo : mmh sorry i have something right now :( (2016-03-06 00:38:11) llull roger : go (2016-03-06 00:34:13) llull roger : I can in a few monutes Pablo (2016-03-06 00:16:22) schmid pablo : hi llull, you there? (2016-03-05 23:49:09) devassal thibault : This does not work every time, this is mainly correspondence (2016-03-05 14:56:44) devassal thibault : Syaf, maybe you should propose a game in the chat bar before (2016-03-05 14:56:06) rizal syaf : game gak jelas...huuu (2016-03-05 05:26:19) rizal syaf : i entered CHESS BULLET BRONZE but can not play (2016-03-05 05:21:28) rizal syaf : cannot (2016-03-05 05:20:44) rizal syaf : bingung gimana caranya main.. (2016-03-05 04:26:15) rizal syaf : i dont know (2016-03-05 04:25:45) schmid pablo : i make a break, maybe we play later (2016-03-04 20:48:53) schmid pablo : gg (2016-03-04 20:48:36) llull roger : gg (2016-03-04 20:47:36) schmid pablo : gg (2016-03-04 19:26:27) schmid pablo : finally! (2016-03-04 19:26:18) schmid pablo : im here (2016-03-04 17:42:36) llull roger : too late Pablo? (2016-03-04 02:26:10) schmid pablo : ok (2016-03-03 22:24:38) llull roger : computer is busy Pablo, later I'll challenge you (2016-03-03 22:23:46) ortiz clodomiro : right,scott (2016-03-03 16:15:12) cirulis ilmars : Even lightning bronze. :) (2016-03-03 09:50:42) cirulis ilmars : Damn, vacation does what it has to do - don't let me play :D (2016-03-03 09:50:32) llull roger : cool :) (2016-03-03 00:45:07) schmid pablo : somes lines but one in particular (2016-03-03 00:45:02) schmid pablo : of course ;) (2016-03-03 00:44:31) llull roger : but did you hope for a specific line? (2016-03-03 00:43:31) llull roger : :) (2016-03-03 00:41:53) schmid pablo : in reality my opening was hope chess too ;) (2016-03-03 00:41:12) llull roger : I think so (2016-03-03 00:40:04) schmid pablo : so Qh4+ seems busted with your line (2016-03-03 00:39:32) schmid pablo : it seems Bb3+ is definitively in white's favour (2016-03-03 00:38:50) llull roger : yeah (2016-03-03 00:38:31) schmid pablo : maybe the 10.d4 then where I could choose the more solid Qd6 (2016-03-03 00:38:17) llull roger : it was in the opening (2016-03-03 00:37:39) llull roger : make a mistake next (2016-03-03 00:36:03) llull roger : I played a move that wasn't the best hoping you would... (2016-03-03 00:35:55) schmid pablo : but it was an obvious move (2016-03-03 00:35:44) schmid pablo : i have seen you took a looot of time for Ke2 (2016-03-03 00:35:35) schmid pablo : mmh what do you mean with that? (2016-03-03 00:35:05) llull roger : in reality I played hope chess in one of my moves (2016-03-03 00:34:41) llull roger : ty :) (2016-03-03 00:28:18) schmid pablo : my opening was risky but you were flawless (2016-03-03 00:26:42) schmid pablo : it's like if you improved your computer last days lol (2016-03-03 00:26:04) schmid pablo : ok np (2016-03-03 00:25:32) llull roger : sorry, I have no more time tonight (2016-03-03 00:24:57) llull roger : gg (2016-03-03 00:23:39) schmid pablo : gg (2016-03-03 00:23:23) llull roger : accept my challenge pls (2016-03-02 23:02:21) schmid pablo : yes (2016-03-02 22:59:25) llull roger : ready (2016-03-02 22:53:59) llull roger : in a few minutes Pablo, busy at the moment (2016-03-02 22:49:09) schmid pablo : llull, play? (2016-03-02 22:46:20) schmid pablo : 40000 dollars lol (2016-03-02 22:12:12) schmid pablo : in italy the same day nakamura was us champ with i think (2016-03-02 22:12:01) schmid pablo : a friend of me won 80000 dollars in a poker tournament (2016-03-02 22:11:42) nichols scott : I think the money prizes go down to about 300th place. (2016-03-02 21:52:13) nichols scott : Even pro players have to get very lucky to win that. (2016-03-02 21:49:28) nichols scott : Not, it's over 6000 and growing wildly. (2016-03-02 21:48:53) nichols scott : The first million $ tour for poker had about 600 players. (2016-03-02 21:48:22) nichols scott : different games. (2016-03-02 21:39:09) nichols scott : But playing here and playing for real money are two vastly (2016-03-02 21:39:01) nichols scott : Long ago I was yes (2016-03-02 21:38:10) nichols scott : wonders with this site, my hat is off to him. (2016-03-02 21:37:24) nichols scott : The poker program here is a tribute to Thib, he has worked (2016-03-02 21:36:53) schmid pablo : you mean you were a poker pro? (2016-03-02 21:36:39) nichols scott : same a chess. (2016-03-02 21:35:19) nichols scott : I made a living on poker many years ago, now just for fun, (2016-03-02 21:35:01) nichols scott : computer on poker could beat us. (2016-03-02 21:33:48) nichols scott : than anybody here I think. No brag, just fact. Not even a (2016-03-02 21:33:13) nichols scott : I know poker, with the exception of N.B. Varela, I know more (2016-03-02 21:32:10) nichols scott : You obviously know way more about chess than I. (2016-03-02 21:30:44) schmid pablo : interesting game yes (2016-03-02 18:08:29) schmid pablo : but even with best defense it may be lost but its hard (2016-03-02 18:07:55) schmid pablo : I meant your loss was giving c6 too easily near the end (2016-03-02 18:07:24) nichols scott : gg, very interesting (2016-03-02 18:06:48) schmid pablo : in 28 (2016-03-02 18:06:27) nichols scott : I see it now (2016-03-02 18:05:39) schmid pablo : yes (2016-03-02 18:04:55) nichols scott : really? (2016-03-02 18:04:47) schmid pablo : it is, mate in 36 (2016-03-02 18:04:30) nichols scott : still not over tho... (2016-03-02 18:02:57) schmid pablo : endings without rook but c6 are sometimes draw sometimes not (2016-03-02 18:02:42) schmid pablo : of course its immediate loss (2016-03-02 18:01:27) nichols scott : I think it was 46. Rxa5+? (2016-03-02 18:01:04) nichols scott : yes (2016-03-02 17:56:57) schmid pablo : but I suspect there was an "easy win" missed before (2016-03-02 17:56:40) schmid pablo : one day we will analyse this game in years with tablebase 8 (2016-03-02 17:55:49) nichols scott : maybe I'll get lucky and get a book draw, :) (2016-03-02 17:38:53) schmid pablo : not probably, certainly! I like it OTB (2016-03-02 17:29:52) jempty george : Tchigorin against the QG is probably better in OTB than corr (2016-03-02 17:29:11) nichols scott : I see that NOW, :) (2016-03-02 17:25:02) schmid pablo : ;) (2016-03-02 17:24:08) schmid pablo : The Chigorin of 1.d4 is not as solid as his of the ruy lopez (2016-03-02 17:23:59) nichols scott : might need to find a new hero, :( (2016-03-02 17:17:24) nichols scott : Chigorin is my hero (2016-03-02 16:45:58) schmid pablo : It's appreciated! (2016-03-02 16:42:30) nichols scott : make some human moves, :) (2016-03-02 16:38:45) devassal thibault : The 12th WCH final match started: GM E. Riccio vs. A. Wosch! (2016-03-02 16:18:55) schmid pablo : me in 20 minutes (2016-03-02 16:16:14) nichols scott : anybody? (2016-03-02 16:07:58) nichols scott : gg, you want white now? (2016-03-02 16:03:30) ortiz clodomiro : ok..gg (2016-03-02 16:03:24) devassal thibault : ... doing my possible, sorry all for the delay (2016-03-02 02:45:44) jempty george : Thanks Thib for starting the WCH games (2016-03-02 02:41:38) llull roger : ggs (2016-03-02 01:55:05) schmid pablo : ggs see you soon (2016-03-02 01:54:50) devassal thibault : Well, as soon as internet allows me to do it.... :/ (2016-03-02 01:10:18) llull roger : give me a minute (2016-03-02 00:50:51) llull roger : gg (2016-03-02 00:50:39) schmid pablo : gg (2016-03-02 00:50:05) nichols scott : I hope the Wch starts on time with no late entries for once. (2016-03-02 00:22:01) schmid pablo : oh shit (2016-03-01 23:12:39) llull roger : bullet :/ (2016-03-01 23:10:42) llull roger : yes (2016-03-01 23:06:59) schmid pablo : llull rematch? (2016-03-01 23:03:19) llull roger : Last minutes still to enter WCH waiting lists! (2016-03-01 18:53:43) llull roger : ok (2016-03-01 18:52:39) schmid pablo : rematch later if you are ok (2016-03-01 18:52:09) llull roger : yeah (2016-03-01 18:51:40) schmid pablo : we can say you almost equalize despite your blunder (2016-03-01 18:49:37) llull roger : ow :/ (2016-03-01 18:49:27) schmid pablo : damn lag (2016-03-01 18:49:18) schmid pablo : done (2016-03-01 17:37:32) llull roger : I'm here now Pablo, you challenge when ready (2016-03-01 17:21:36) devassal thibault : Last minutes to enter the WCH waiting lists! Join the fun.. (2016-03-01 17:07:27) schmid pablo : llull you there? (2016-03-01 16:47:06) llull roger : yes (2016-03-01 01:45:52) llull roger : gg pablo (2016-03-01 01:45:37) schmid pablo : tomorrow if you there (2016-03-01 01:45:33) schmid pablo : gg see you soon gotta go (2016-03-01 01:45:26) llull roger : ok (2016-03-01 00:12:36) schmid pablo : rematch? (2016-03-01 00:12:27) llull roger : gg, yes, wasn't very sound (2016-03-01 00:12:01) schmid pablo : looked like a study win (2016-03-01 00:11:53) schmid pablo : then i had an optically fortress, but just optic (2016-03-01 00:11:30) schmid pablo : gg, terrible opening blunder (2016-03-01 00:11:16) schmid pablo : oh ok :( (2016-02-29 20:31:54) nichols scott : You get white next time, I can't play again till Friday (2016-02-29 20:31:44) schmid pablo : was about equal (2016-02-29 20:31:43) nichols scott : yeah, darn. (2016-02-29 20:31:02) schmid pablo : according to me i had stll about 9 sec (2016-02-29 20:30:52) schmid pablo : lag :( (2016-02-29 20:30:37) nichols scott : me either, thank goodness (2016-02-29 20:14:09) schmid pablo : im not french ;) (2016-02-29 20:12:52) nichols scott : must be the French internet, :) (2016-02-29 20:12:17) schmid pablo : strange (2016-02-29 20:09:18) nichols scott : your move never showed to me (2016-02-29 20:07:04) nichols scott : did something happen? (2016-02-29 20:01:23) schmid pablo : same to you ! (2016-02-29 19:22:45) nichols scott : gl Pablo (2016-02-29 19:22:34) nichols scott : I need some rating points, anybody game? :) (2016-02-29 19:08:17) devassal thibault : That's right... and you may call referee whatever the case (2016-02-29 00:50:35) schmid pablo : i cant now lull maybe tomorrow (2016-02-29 00:47:10) schmid pablo : the draw with a special manner (2016-02-29 00:38:42) schmid pablo : but I mean how does it count the draw? fide you have to ask (2016-02-29 00:38:27) llull roger : except the 50-move rule, right? (2016-02-29 00:30:09) devassal thibault : Draw rules are FIDE rules (2016-02-28 21:11:35) schmid pablo : on draw by repetition? (2016-02-28 16:20:46) schmid pablo : Thibault where can I find the details about the rules (2016-02-28 16:20:34) devassal thibault : WCH waiting lists are open, start on March 1st ! (2016-02-26 22:56:45) llull roger : I was more worried about the kingside (2016-02-24 22:04:31) schmid pablo : only then my computer liked it lol (2016-02-24 22:04:24) schmid pablo : I had to push it myself and to prepare it (2016-02-24 22:04:13) schmid pablo : yes even my computer neeeever gived that idea (2016-02-24 22:03:48) llull roger : didn't see c5 coming (2016-02-24 22:03:24) schmid pablo : "understand" (2016-02-24 22:02:30) schmid pablo : and the game was interesting to see what the computer (2016-02-24 22:02:19) schmid pablo : your concept was very interesting with Ng5 (2016-02-24 22:01:43) schmid pablo : i cant now (2016-02-24 22:01:19) llull roger : yeah (2016-02-24 22:01:14) llull roger : one more? (2016-02-24 22:00:52) schmid pablo : wow interesting games (2016-02-24 22:00:38) llull roger : gg pablo (2016-02-24 22:00:34) schmid pablo : ok (2016-02-24 20:38:20) llull roger : another? (2016-02-24 20:38:12) schmid pablo : gg (2016-02-24 20:38:12) llull roger : gg Pablo (2016-02-24 20:37:48) schmid pablo : yes (2016-02-24 18:13:29) alcala alvin : Anyone silver games? (2016-02-24 16:14:51) cirulis ilmars : Thank you too! (2016-02-24 13:03:35) hilbert stephan : thx (2016-02-24 12:59:18) hilbert stephan : thx, u2! (2016-02-24 12:06:00) cirulis ilmars : Good luck! :) (2016-02-24 12:00:38) llull roger : gg (2016-02-23 21:07:22) cirulis ilmars : (Lightning bronze games,) (2016-02-23 20:40:25) cirulis ilmars : ,,, game/training partner, I am frequently here. (2016-02-23 20:36:14) cirulis ilmars : Btw, if someone with advanced rating ~ 2000 needs ... (2016-02-23 20:35:47) cirulis ilmars : 33. Qd3 was a losing mistake. It wasn't a mouse slip. (2016-02-23 20:16:43) llull roger : don't like bullet really (2016-02-23 20:16:16) cirulis ilmars : Maybe one more today? Last one. (Bullet) (2016-02-23 20:15:34) llull roger : mouse slip? (2016-02-23 20:14:39) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for our game! (2016-02-23 20:14:25) cirulis ilmars : Fail low or how it is called. (2016-02-23 20:14:16) cirulis ilmars : Oops... :) (2016-02-23 20:13:16) cirulis ilmars : Good game for you! (2016-02-23 19:51:19) cirulis ilmars : My mistake, but whatever (2016-02-23 19:49:38) cirulis ilmars : Damn, bullet. :D (2016-02-23 19:49:23) cirulis ilmars : 12 minutes later. (2016-02-23 19:44:47) cirulis ilmars : Challenged you/. (2016-02-23 19:44:12) cirulis ilmars : I'm here (2016-02-23 19:43:54) llull roger : no, but I can now (2016-02-23 19:32:22) cirulis ilmars : Roger, do you want to play some half hour later? (2016-02-23 19:28:10) cirulis ilmars : Oops, mouse slipped. I didn't want to challenge you, Pablo. (2016-02-23 18:18:48) cirulis ilmars : I had a pawn more. :) (2016-02-23 17:34:07) cirulis ilmars : // Gambit indeed is nice. I somehow didn't notice that ... (2016-02-23 17:33:56) alcala alvin : Pablo a silver game? (2016-02-23 16:24:57) nichols scott : thx Roger, :) (2016-02-23 16:16:46) nichols scott : ok, sounds good, sry that one game is about all I can do. (2016-02-23 16:15:09) llull roger : nice gambit and an unconditional miniature too (2016-02-23 16:13:43) cirulis ilmars : See you until next game, Scott. :) (2016-02-23 15:52:14) cirulis ilmars : I just had play this game solidly enough... :) (2016-02-23 15:52:00) cirulis ilmars : Sorry, I failed this one. (2016-02-23 15:48:25) nichols scott : np, gave you something to look at. Thank you also... (2016-02-23 15:48:15) cirulis ilmars : Thanks! (2016-02-23 15:47:28) cirulis ilmars : Resigned. (2016-02-23 15:47:24) nichols scott : thx, :) (2016-02-23 15:39:42) cirulis ilmars : Good surprise. :) (2016-02-23 15:37:42) cirulis ilmars : Have a good game, friend! :) (2016-02-23 15:19:22) lehnhoff hg : 1 player needed for poker A (2016-02-23 11:49:50) cirulis ilmars : Good morning! (2016-02-23 08:28:01) llull roger : ty (2016-02-23 01:27:45) cirulis ilmars : Thanks again and good night! :) (2016-02-23 01:27:08) cirulis ilmars : At least it wasn't opening's fault. (2016-02-23 01:26:50) cirulis ilmars : 18. O-O would be a better choice, for example (2016-02-23 01:26:18) cirulis ilmars : Yes, it seems you're right. :) (2016-02-23 01:25:50) llull roger : I'd say somewhere around 18.Kf1 :) (2016-02-23 01:24:29) cirulis ilmars : Somewhere before 22... b6 it went wrong. ^^ (2016-02-23 01:22:25) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the game! :) (2016-02-23 01:21:58) cirulis ilmars : Oh well... :) (2016-02-23 01:20:17) cirulis ilmars : :) (2016-02-23 00:43:13) cirulis ilmars : Let's hope that I don't lose because of this improvisation : (2016-02-23 00:43:08) cirulis ilmars : Funny opening (2016-02-23 00:39:41) llull roger : you too (2016-02-23 00:22:10) cirulis ilmars : Have a good game! :) (2016-02-23 00:17:35) llull roger : okay :) (2016-02-23 00:15:53) schmid pablo : next time for sure (2016-02-23 00:15:07) schmid pablo : i would like but i cant now (2016-02-23 00:14:45) llull roger : another? (2016-02-23 00:13:56) llull roger : gg Pablo (2016-02-23 00:13:17) cirulis ilmars : Yay, draw. :) (2016-02-23 00:13:00) schmid pablo : gg (2016-02-23 00:12:46) cirulis ilmars : Okay, will study opening then. :) (2016-02-22 19:45:34) cirulis ilmars : :/ (2016-02-22 19:45:08) cirulis ilmars : Anyone for lightning bronze? ;) (2016-02-22 18:52:24) cirulis ilmars : One more player for 1.b4 e5 2.a3 thematic needed! :) (2016-02-22 16:40:33) cirulis ilmars : Class C yet. No idea about outcome yet. Still noob. (2016-02-22 16:38:57) cirulis ilmars : I have my first poker tournament running. :) (2016-02-22 16:37:21) nichols scott : I'm getting my e-points in the poker arena, :) (2016-02-22 16:36:12) cirulis ilmars : ... hopefully get my chance one more time. :) (2016-02-22 16:35:57) nichols scott : Yes he is... (2016-02-22 16:35:42) cirulis ilmars : Maybe some month later I will get e-points again and... (2016-02-22 16:35:27) cirulis ilmars : Pablo is very strong. ^^ (2016-02-22 16:35:08) cirulis ilmars : Only the last game was draw. :D (2016-02-22 16:34:21) cirulis ilmars : Roger consistently beats me, actually. :) (2016-02-22 16:33:59) nichols scott : against 1. b4, :) (j/k) (2016-02-22 16:32:34) nichols scott : Pablo, Roger & I are getting a defense together (2016-02-22 16:32:12) cirulis ilmars : Or some other good enough opening, if necessary (2016-02-22 16:23:12) cirulis ilmars : Anyone for lightning bronze game against 1.b4? (2016-02-22 16:22:57) alcala alvin : Pablo a game? (2016-02-22 16:06:48) alcala alvin : Anyone silver or gold games? (2016-02-22 16:05:53) cirulis ilmars : I was sure about draw. And lucky to be right this time. (2016-02-22 15:41:51) nichols scott : I dunno, thot I had that one... :( (2016-02-22 15:27:45) cirulis ilmars : * I must (2016-02-22 15:26:44) cirulis ilmars : Must become less peaceful, probably. (2016-02-22 15:26:37) nichols scott : gg, ty2! (2016-02-22 15:23:36) cirulis ilmars : Thank you! (2016-02-22 15:23:18) nichols scott : yes, :) (2016-02-22 14:35:18) cirulis ilmars : Another peaceful game. :) (2016-02-22 14:34:45) nichols scott : np (2016-02-22 14:16:44) cirulis ilmars : Good luck! (2016-02-22 14:16:23) cirulis ilmars : Sorry for being late. (2016-02-22 14:16:19) nichols scott : gl again... (2016-02-22 14:11:16) cirulis ilmars : Good monday! :) (2016-02-22 13:34:05) cirulis ilmars : Heroic pawns still got eaten. :) (2016-02-21 21:18:39) schmid pablo : yes I wasn't relax lol (2016-02-21 21:01:31) llull roger : with the time and all the draw looked like a miracle (2016-02-21 21:00:35) schmid pablo : its ok for a fight (2016-02-21 20:58:56) schmid pablo : quite proud of my novelty even if it's not 100% correct (2016-02-21 20:58:36) alcala alvin : I will rest for now :) (2016-02-21 20:58:23) schmid pablo : beautiful drawing combination lol (2016-02-21 20:57:06) alcala alvin : yeah almost! (2016-02-21 20:57:01) alcala alvin : ggames! (2016-02-21 20:56:54) schmid pablo : at least I "hit" you :D (2016-02-21 20:56:31) alcala alvin : Draw? (2016-02-21 20:56:06) schmid pablo : the pawns are still movings XD (2016-02-21 20:52:40) schmid pablo : you are my first fan, cool (2016-02-21 20:39:10) cirulis ilmars : Go go, pawns! (About game Schmid - Alvin) :) (2016-02-21 20:38:42) cirulis ilmars : Thanks! Lot's of b4 games, therefore more xp. (2016-02-21 20:36:51) alcala alvin : true! (2016-02-21 20:33:27) schmid pablo : novelty and sacrifice is quite deep :) (2016-02-21 20:32:56) schmid pablo : it's seems that my intuitional and inspirational (2016-02-21 20:32:30) nichols scott : ur getting good at b4! (2016-02-21 20:30:52) cirulis ilmars : It's okay. (2016-02-21 20:28:44) nichols scott : I can't today... (2016-02-21 20:27:42) cirulis ilmars : Maybe one more, if you agree? (2016-02-21 20:27:13) nichols scott : yw, ty also! (2016-02-21 20:25:26) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the game! :) (2016-02-21 20:24:38) schmid pablo : Lol! (2016-02-21 20:00:40) alcala alvin : Hit me hard this time! (2016-02-21 19:59:52) alcala alvin : ok (2016-02-21 19:58:10) schmid pablo : last one? (2016-02-21 19:56:59) schmid pablo : 25..Kxe7 probably an improvment (2016-02-21 19:56:52) alcala alvin : Thanks a lot!!! (2016-02-21 19:54:03) schmid pablo : gg (2016-02-21 19:53:45) cirulis ilmars : Ok. :) (2016-02-21 19:11:32) nichols scott : a little surprise (2016-02-21 19:10:43) cirulis ilmars : Have a good game, Scott! (2016-02-21 19:10:14) nichols scott : gl my friend! (2016-02-21 19:10:06) cirulis ilmars : Thank you! :) (2016-02-21 19:09:54) alcala alvin : just trying something else (2016-02-21 19:01:42) schmid pablo : no more 0-0-0 :( (2016-02-21 18:56:10) alcala alvin : Ok im white now :) (2016-02-21 18:48:38) schmid pablo : Ok I got nothing ;) (2016-02-21 18:47:50) alcala alvin : Draw? (2016-02-21 18:46:25) llull roger : I call it greased lightning (2016-02-21 18:44:10) alcala alvin : There is a surge of freestyle activity in ficgs lately! (2016-02-21 18:38:54) nichols scott : Can't bottle Chess up in a box. (Anderssen) (2016-02-21 18:36:56) llull roger : gg Stephane (2016-02-21 18:36:18) llull roger : not at all (2016-02-21 18:36:13) legrand stephane : Easy for you... (2016-02-21 18:34:33) alcala alvin : Pablo, i sent challenge! (2016-02-21 18:18:08) alcala alvin : We play after my game with Pablo. (2016-02-21 18:17:42) nichols scott : trying to earn enuf pts to play you Al, :) (2016-02-21 18:11:18) schmid pablo : in 15 min i think (2016-02-21 18:10:34) alcala alvin : Ready? (2016-02-21 18:08:42) alcala alvin : I will wait :) (2016-02-21 17:41:39) schmid pablo : not yet Alcala, maybe in 1 hour or less (2016-02-21 17:40:29) nichols scott : rating point! Now only one needed for poker A, :) (2016-02-21 17:19:04) alcala alvin : Anyone silver or gold games? (2016-02-21 17:18:28) nichols scott : Thx guys, :) I drew with a higher rated player and lost one (2016-02-21 17:18:18) schmid pablo : and interesting to see how its simplified lol (2016-02-21 16:33:57) lehnhoff hg : 2 players needed for poker A (2016-02-21 16:33:42) schmid pablo : nice game to watch (2016-02-21 16:33:28) llull roger : gg Scott, intense at some point (2016-02-21 16:24:46) nichols scott : gg Roger (2016-02-21 16:24:22) llull roger : gg Clodomiro (2016-02-21 15:25:03) llull roger : most likely winning (2016-02-21 00:50:46) schmid pablo : still not clear if iam winning but hard for you (2016-02-21 00:49:20) llull roger : gg Pablo (2016-02-21 00:49:00) schmid pablo : mm flag fall in a interesting game but difficult for you (2016-02-21 00:48:34) llull roger : oops (2016-02-21 00:48:07) schmid pablo : ok (2016-02-20 23:37:20) llull roger : another one? (2016-02-20 23:37:13) llull roger : gg Pablo (2016-02-20 23:36:54) schmid pablo : gg (2016-02-20 23:36:10) cirulis ilmars : Interesting game. (2016-02-20 22:52:12) llull roger : of course (2016-02-20 22:11:47) schmid pablo : another? (2016-02-20 22:10:07) llull roger : gg Pablo (2016-02-20 22:06:48) schmid pablo : gg (2016-02-20 22:06:46) jempty george : ok Thib so seemingly at the same time as ratings (2016-02-20 20:35:47) schmid pablo : me (2016-02-20 19:51:43) llull roger : thanks for the game Scott (2016-02-20 19:49:04) alcala alvin : Anyone silver or gold games? (2016-02-20 19:47:27) devassal thibault : George: it will be updated in 10 days (2016-02-20 19:06:15) jempty george : ok thanks Scott, just my first time leading a section (2016-02-20 14:35:22) nichols scott : It takes a while, but eventually... (2016-02-20 14:33:25) jempty george : I am 5/5 he is 4/6 (2016-02-20 14:29:41) jempty george : How is Bartsch still leader of FICGS__CHESS__CLASS_B__000232 (2016-02-20 14:29:27) jempty george : Also: http://goo.gl/11KTxR (2016-02-20 08:38:51) jempty george : This Bugayev: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikolai_Bugaev (2016-02-20 08:37:08) alcala alvin : Pablo a silver game? (2016-02-20 07:41:50) cirulis ilmars : The 1.b4 w5 2.a3 variation sometimes called Bugayev attack. (2016-02-20 02:49:57) cirulis ilmars : Not mine. Anyway, I entered this thematic tournament. :) (2016-02-20 02:35:30) cirulis ilmars : Sokolsky opening. :P (2016-02-20 02:30:36) devassal thibault : New thematic chess: The "Ilmars" opening :) (2016-02-20 02:14:03) cirulis ilmars : Ok. Thanks for our games! :) (2016-02-19 15:41:56) fric lubos : maybe next week :) (2016-02-19 15:39:52) cirulis ilmars : (Headache now a bit, unrelated to game.) (2016-02-19 15:31:55) cirulis ilmars : Maybe a game a hour later? :) (2016-02-19 15:31:25) cirulis ilmars : :) (2016-02-19 15:30:21) fric lubos : nice game, thx :) (2016-02-19 15:27:58) cirulis ilmars : Thank you! (2016-02-19 15:27:44) fric lubos : ok (2016-02-19 15:24:22) cirulis ilmars : draw? (2016-02-19 15:21:39) cirulis ilmars : Good luck! :) (2016-02-19 14:14:40) fric lubos : im back :) (2016-02-19 14:10:35) cirulis ilmars : Ok. :) Thanks. (2016-02-19 13:33:49) fric lubos : After lunch :) (2016-02-19 13:33:02) cirulis ilmars : Do you agree for one more? :) (2016-02-19 13:31:08) fric lubos : thx for the game (2016-02-19 13:30:55) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the game! (2016-02-19 13:30:42) fric lubos : GL (2016-02-19 12:36:33) cirulis ilmars : Have a good game, Lubos! :) (2016-02-19 12:35:43) llull roger : yeah, that describes it (2016-02-19 12:01:08) cirulis ilmars : It was very restful. :) (2016-02-19 11:59:25) llull roger : gg ilmars (2016-02-19 11:59:07) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the game! (2016-02-19 11:58:58) cirulis ilmars : Back (2016-02-19 11:00:16) cirulis ilmars : Away for coffee. 2-3 minutes (2016-02-19 10:57:15) llull roger : gl (2016-02-19 10:51:46) cirulis ilmars : Best wishes! :) (2016-02-19 10:50:47) llull roger : cool (2016-02-19 10:35:18) schmid pablo : Llull, I cant now, later if you want (2016-02-19 09:59:27) alcala alvin : Anyone silver or gold games? (2016-02-19 08:35:00) cirulis ilmars : Okay, then see you next month, possibly. :) (2016-02-18 23:50:37) schmid pablo : yes... reversed french-like position... (2016-02-18 23:38:16) cirulis ilmars : WIth such rating difference... :P (2016-02-18 23:37:43) cirulis ilmars : Anyway, it was very interesting. (2016-02-18 23:37:30) schmid pablo : I did not win a single point lol (2016-02-18 23:36:39) cirulis ilmars : Yes. I made a mistake. (2016-02-18 23:36:24) schmid pablo : The draw was not far at some point despite the pawn less (2016-02-18 23:35:07) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the game! :) (2016-02-18 23:34:51) cirulis ilmars : Ok, will return back to regular bronze soon. :) (2016-02-18 23:33:32) devassal thibault : Tough... (2016-02-18 23:26:37) cirulis ilmars : Especially for me. :) (2016-02-18 22:14:11) schmid pablo : good luck ;) (2016-02-18 22:13:39) cirulis ilmars : Thanks and good luck! :) (2016-02-18 22:13:26) cirulis ilmars : Anyone? :) (2016-02-18 22:09:49) cirulis ilmars : I hope that I won't lose them (e-points) in my first game :D (2016-02-18 22:06:51) schmid pablo : ok see you (2016-02-18 20:08:36) alcala alvin : i need to rest now cu. (2016-02-18 20:07:56) alcala alvin : i just made prophalactic moves (2016-02-18 20:06:01) alcala alvin : no time for me to do that (2016-02-18 20:05:33) schmid pablo : i saw you were afraid ;) (2016-02-18 20:05:08) schmid pablo : i would be curious if you did found something better for me (2016-02-18 20:04:02) alcala alvin : you almost had your immortal game! (2016-02-18 20:03:50) schmid pablo : nice game, well defended! (2016-02-18 20:03:26) alcala alvin : Whew! you almost got me man. (2016-02-18 20:03:15) alcala alvin : Run run run quick! (2016-02-18 19:46:53) alcala alvin : Engines are confused! lool (2016-02-18 19:43:05) schmid pablo : not happy? :) (2016-02-18 19:41:20) alcala alvin : This is bad! :( (2016-02-18 19:39:47) cirulis ilmars : Cool! (2016-02-18 19:37:21) alcala alvin : hmmm pablo did i just fall for a opening trap? (2016-02-18 19:35:10) devassal thibault : Thanks for the show! (2016-02-18 19:30:27) schmid pablo : ok (2016-02-18 19:14:31) alcala alvin : Pablo a silver game? (2016-02-18 19:13:06) riccio eros : mayle later for another game, cu (2016-02-18 19:12:56) alcala alvin : Thanks a lot!!! (2016-02-18 19:10:25) riccio eros : well done Alvin Superstar... time for dinner (2016-02-18 19:10:09) cirulis ilmars : Or just how to play better. :) (2016-02-18 18:35:23) cirulis ilmars : ... I will learn how to draw against him. :D (2016-02-18 18:35:02) cirulis ilmars : Anyway, I believe that after some 100 games with Roger ... (2016-02-18 18:34:48) cirulis ilmars : Yes, that would be good... (dreamy) :) (2016-02-18 18:34:02) nichols scott : yes, just funning... (2016-02-18 18:31:31) cirulis ilmars : That I understand. Do you mean better computer? :) (2016-02-18 18:26:51) nichols scott : These days probably $20,000... (2016-02-18 18:26:19) cirulis ilmars : $20K ? (2016-02-18 18:17:52) cirulis ilmars : Anyway, if someone wants to play against 1.b4 ... ;) (2016-02-18 18:17:38) nichols scott : Nothing $20K won't fix, :) (2016-02-18 18:14:36) cirulis ilmars : Yes, that's true. (2016-02-18 18:13:16) llull roger : the games were interesting anyway (2016-02-18 18:11:48) cirulis ilmars : After the opening. :) (2016-02-18 18:11:02) cirulis ilmars : Opening is good, my play stinks. :D (2016-02-18 18:10:52) devassal thibault : Was the day of mad openings, looks like :) (2016-02-18 18:10:27) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the game! :) (2016-02-18 18:08:54) cirulis ilmars : Damn, not the most polite way to lose. (2016-02-18 18:08:36) devassal thibault : ... which is probably the point ;) (2016-02-18 18:08:00) devassal thibault : All engines must have turned mad (2016-02-18 18:07:44) alcala alvin : Eros is possessed! (2016-02-18 18:04:23) nichols scott : Steinitz has returned, :) (2016-02-18 18:00:43) schmid pablo : Not every days you see 4.Ke2 at that level (2016-02-18 18:00:23) devassal thibault : lol Pablo :) (2016-02-18 17:57:46) devassal thibault : I already like this game... (2016-02-18 17:57:27) schmid pablo : Eros is romantic :) (2016-02-18 17:56:10) devassal thibault : Oh wow, King's gambit between Eros & Alvin (2016-02-18 17:55:30) schmid pablo : ok (2016-02-18 17:22:17) alcala alvin : I will reboot (2016-02-18 17:21:48) schmid pablo : me (2016-02-18 17:19:26) alcala alvin : Anyone silver or gold games? (2016-02-18 17:06:41) llull roger : ok (2016-02-18 17:02:30) cirulis ilmars : One more? :) (2016-02-18 17:01:34) cirulis ilmars : Resigning next move. (2016-02-18 17:01:28) cirulis ilmars : I must learn chess some day... (2016-02-18 16:55:03) llull roger : gl (2016-02-18 15:49:58) cirulis ilmars : Good luck! (2016-02-18 15:45:05) cirulis ilmars : It probably will play weaker than me. (2016-02-18 13:18:13) cirulis ilmars : I would like to make one for learning and fun purposes. (2016-02-18 12:28:45) cirulis ilmars : Random question: are poker bots allowed? :D (2016-02-18 12:27:46) duenas alexis : hi tib can u cancel my vacation (2016-02-17 19:48:39) norris hugh : Hello all! (2016-02-17 03:45:16) llull roger : :) (2016-02-16 18:14:57) cirulis ilmars : :) (2016-02-16 18:02:18) cirulis ilmars : Anyway... my first draw against Roger. Party!!! (2016-02-16 18:02:14) cirulis ilmars : For example, you would win this game as Black, probably (2016-02-16 18:01:01) cirulis ilmars : Too often smth alien crawls into White fortress (2016-02-16 18:00:24) cirulis ilmars : Something like this is why I don't like 1.b4 e5 2.Bxe5 (2016-02-16 17:59:08) cirulis ilmars : Thank you! (2016-02-16 17:56:44) cirulis ilmars : Yes, it was interesting. (2016-02-16 17:56:38) cirulis ilmars : Crawling forwards some coffee (2016-02-16 17:56:04) llull roger : nice game (2016-02-16 17:55:39) cirulis ilmars : draw? (2016-02-16 17:50:45) llull roger : anyone watching this game? (2016-02-16 17:25:38) cirulis ilmars : I'm back. Accepted. (2016-02-16 16:08:59) cirulis ilmars : Thanks. (2016-02-16 15:54:47) cirulis ilmars : I have to get a signature from Prof. (2016-02-16 15:54:41) llull roger : okay (2016-02-16 15:54:40) cirulis ilmars : Do you agree to wait 20 minutes? (2016-02-16 15:54:09) llull roger : I'll play b4 myself this time (2016-02-16 15:53:42) cirulis ilmars : The almost mating net was beautiful. (2016-02-16 15:51:19) cirulis ilmars : Now I have to draw (at least once!) against Roger. :) (2016-02-16 15:50:41) cirulis ilmars : Thank you! (2016-02-16 15:44:56) nichols scott : Thanks Ilmars! :) (2016-02-16 15:44:28) cirulis ilmars : Good luck! :) (2016-02-16 14:34:10) nichols scott : here we go again, gl! (2016-02-16 14:33:55) nichols scott : one player needed for poker A (2016-02-16 14:20:07) cirulis ilmars : Copy pasting it, with source, ofc. (2016-02-16 13:15:25) llull roger : I don't win people, only their hearts (2016-02-16 13:14:58) cirulis ilmars : You mean that I lost without your help? :) (2016-02-16 13:13:54) llull roger : cool, but I didn't exactly win you (2016-02-16 13:12:26) cirulis ilmars : Yay, finally winning me gives some points. (2016-02-16 13:08:07) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the game, Roger! :) (2016-02-16 13:07:03) cirulis ilmars : I knew there's a reason why I'm not grandmaster. :) (2016-02-16 12:06:46) jempty george : No grandmasters play 1.b4 and for good reason (2016-02-16 12:02:07) llull roger : you too (2016-02-16 11:48:53) cirulis ilmars : * ! (2016-02-16 11:47:35) cirulis ilmars : Good luck1 (2016-02-16 11:47:30) cirulis ilmars : They're fighting to have something more than equality (2016-02-16 11:04:09) cirulis ilmars : As I see it now, they (white) already have equality. (2016-02-16 11:03:05) jempty george : White is fighting for equality after 1.b4 (2016-02-16 03:38:05) cirulis ilmars : Leaving for today. (2016-02-15 18:48:10) alcala alvin : As a general rule always fight control of the center. (2016-02-15 18:21:54) cirulis ilmars : Had a lot of losses, until I figured it out. (2016-02-15 16:56:46) cirulis ilmars : Yes, I agree. I started it for fun. (2016-02-15 16:56:29) nichols scott : that 1. b4 =, throws away the white advantage (2016-02-15 16:55:49) nichols scott : np, ty also. I think the main thing is (2016-02-15 16:55:12) cirulis ilmars : Thank you again. (2016-02-15 16:54:07) cirulis ilmars : Sure. Have your time. (2016-02-15 16:53:39) nichols scott : I'll TRY to get another a little later... (2016-02-15 16:53:05) cirulis ilmars : I had 27 move draw against Garvin, too, few days ago. (2016-02-15 16:50:21) cirulis ilmars : This is good for draw death. (2016-02-15 16:49:55) nichols scott : me too (2016-02-15 16:47:06) cirulis ilmars : I have to find other way to play 1.b4, probably. (2016-02-15 16:46:15) cirulis ilmars : Main line of 1.b4 :D (2016-02-15 16:45:24) nichols scott : gg, sry 4 boring, :) (2016-02-15 16:43:15) cirulis ilmars : 23 move draw, damn. :) (2016-02-15 16:42:50) cirulis ilmars : Thanks for the game. (2016-02-15 16:42:05) cirulis ilmars : Very drawish (2016-02-15 16:39:53) cirulis ilmars : Good luck, Scott (2016-02-15 16:05:34) nichols scott : gl ilmars (2016-02-15 16:04:56) cirulis ilmars : that something went wrong. :D (2016-02-15 12:22:38) cirulis ilmars : :D Damn, I won one round in poker and thought ... (2016-02-15 12:22:23) cirulis ilmars : Thanks for the game. (2016-02-15 12:11:51) schmid pablo : Me if you there (2016-02-14 20:16:09) alcala alvin : Anyone silver or gold games? (2016-02-14 16:42:38) llull roger : gg Scott (2016-02-14 12:02:40) riccio eros : ok, cu later ;) (2016-02-13 17:38:05) alcala alvin : I will rest for now :) (2016-02-13 17:37:26) alcala alvin : Well played! (2016-02-13 17:36:56) riccio eros : Finally! (2016-02-13 17:36:56) alcala alvin : accept! (2016-02-13 17:02:57) riccio eros : again! (2016-02-13 16:59:04) alcala alvin : gg (2016-02-13 16:58:53) riccio eros : sure :-o (2016-02-13 16:40:44) alcala alvin : Anyone silver or gold games? (2016-02-13 16:39:59) legrand stephane : ok (2016-02-13 15:35:17) alcala alvin : Whew! you almost got me man. (2016-02-13 15:33:20) legrand stephane : ;( (2016-02-13 15:32:15) alcala alvin : I'm happy for a draw :) (2016-02-13 15:27:40) alcala alvin : Ok my turn. Accept challenge :) (2016-02-13 14:49:52) legrand stephane : you seem to be right :( (2016-02-13 14:44:50) alcala alvin : Then would be long boring game :) (2016-02-13 14:41:27) legrand stephane : no ! ;) (2016-02-13 14:32:11) alcala alvin : Draw? :) (2016-02-13 14:24:09) alcala alvin : Give me few minutes I will just accept your challenge. (2016-02-13 14:06:19) legrand stephane : Now? (2016-02-13 14:03:12) alcala alvin : Sure. (2016-02-13 13:52:37) legrand stephane : one game? (2016-02-13 13:44:29) alcala alvin : Anyone silver or gold games? (2016-02-13 13:12:03) alcala alvin : Thanks garvin :) hope we play more often. (2016-02-13 12:38:43) gray garvin : thanks for the game, handshake (2016-02-13 12:38:15) alcala alvin : It's been four years Garvin we played biltz silver game! (2016-02-13 12:36:35) nichols scott : :) (2016-02-12 22:41:18) ortiz clodomiro : thats right (2016-02-12 21:12:12) llull roger : except in the attack where the knight on g3 was useless (2016-02-12 21:00:58) ortiz clodomiro : job done by black (2016-02-12 20:55:49) ortiz clodomiro : i know,white got a strong position but not enogh at the end (2016-02-12 20:54:52) llull roger : yeah, it got scary at some point (2016-02-12 20:50:13) ortiz clodomiro : excellent game and defense for your part (2016-02-12 20:49:29) llull roger : good game Clodomiro (2016-02-12 20:48:26) nichols scott : Hi Ilmars! (2016-02-12 20:26:01) cirulis ilmars : Hello, friend! (2016-02-12 20:25:16) nichols scott : So glad to see adv games going, :) (2016-02-12 20:21:23) ortiz clodomiro : roger,in 2 hours i,ll be glad to accept your challenge (2016-02-12 16:45:03) cirulis ilmars : Ok, see you later, maybe even in silver game. :) (2016-02-12 16:10:11) cirulis ilmars : Thank you again! (2016-02-12 16:09:40) gray garvin : thanks for the two games, that is enough for me (2016-02-12 16:09:29) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the game, Garvin (2016-02-12 14:46:30) alcala alvin : Anyone silver or gold games? (2016-02-12 07:55:02) jempty george : July seems when last year (2016-02-12 06:17:59) jempty george : When will games of next WC start: July? (2016-02-12 06:17:42) gray garvin : I have taken it to the thread (2016-02-12 01:22:02) gray garvin : are we talking next thematic for starting point? (2016-02-12 01:20:46) cirulis ilmars : And maybe draw. (2016-02-11 16:04:24) cirulis ilmars : Nxf7+ is no fun. Boring endgames. :D (2016-02-11 16:04:08) cirulis ilmars : Yeah. With Bxf7+ :P (2016-02-11 16:03:38) devassal thibault : on Traxler CA? Ho ho (2016-02-11 15:39:45) cirulis ilmars : ... start thematic games with Thibault again. :D (2016-02-11 12:53:30) cirulis ilmars : Maybe I have to get some more e-points and ... (2016-02-11 12:53:11) cirulis ilmars : * Scott (2016-02-11 12:25:04) cirulis ilmars : Wishes of good health, Scot. (2016-02-11 12:24:58) devassal thibault : WCH waiting lists are now open! (2016-02-10 22:59:37) nichols scott : I will still play as much as I can, love it so... (2016-02-10 21:45:51) nichols scott : getting too old, :) (2016-02-10 21:16:38) cirulis ilmars : Ouch... (2016-02-10 20:26:56) nichols scott : Sry, just not used to playing that much, getting carpel tun. (2016-02-10 20:25:12) cirulis ilmars : Until tomorrow. :) (2016-02-10 20:08:31) cirulis ilmars : 57 minutes left. Removing myself from waiting list. (2016-02-10 20:08:23) cirulis ilmars : Scott, are you here? (2016-02-10 20:03:25) legrand stephane : Ok (2016-02-10 18:55:05) devassal thibault : Next round start asap after March 1st (2016-02-10 18:09:33) devassal thibault : Damn, always forget something... fixed, thanks :) (2016-02-10 18:09:11) legrand stephane : deadline : 2015 july 1st???? (2016-02-10 18:08:01) legrand stephane : And next rounds for previous wch? (2016-02-10 18:05:31) devassal thibault : All tournaments will start on March 1st (2016-02-10 18:02:05) devassal thibault : Chess, Go, Poker & Big chess WCH waiting lists are open! (2016-02-10 18:01:40) nichols scott : had to leave for a sec, I will have time later (2016-02-10 16:24:48) cirulis ilmars : Closed variations not good for white, now I am sure. (2016-02-10 16:12:20) cirulis ilmars : Anyway, I will be here 5 hours more. (2016-02-10 16:04:42) cirulis ilmars : Do you have time for lightning game now? (2016-02-10 16:03:44) nichols scott : yes, too fast, I agree (2016-02-10 16:02:38) nichols scott : You too! (2016-02-10 16:02:13) cirulis ilmars : Too fast for me, at least for the first try. :) (2016-02-10 16:02:08) cirulis ilmars : Thanks for the game. :) (2016-02-10 16:01:47) cirulis ilmars : I will study the opening instead then. :) (2016-02-09 19:53:28) cirulis ilmars : No problem. Best wishes! :) (2016-02-09 19:50:38) nichols scott : I'm sorry ilmars, I can't play anymore today, :( (2016-02-09 19:46:02) cirulis ilmars : But I'm working on that. :) (2016-02-09 16:59:37) cirulis ilmars : Sadly no points for you. :| (2016-02-09 16:59:26) cirulis ilmars : Thanks for the game and apology for not serious play. (2016-02-09 16:58:45) nichols scott : gg ilmars! (2016-02-09 16:57:55) cirulis ilmars : You too! (2016-02-09 16:00:52) nichols scott : gl my friend! (2016-02-09 15:54:48) cirulis ilmars : Hi, Scott. :) (2016-02-09 15:54:24) cirulis ilmars : Yes, but I can wait, if necessary. :) (2016-02-09 15:54:07) nichols scott : ready Mr. Cirulis? :) (2016-02-09 15:46:11) cirulis ilmars : ... Scott. (2016-02-08 23:05:28) cirulis ilmars : Big thank you for offering draw. (2016-02-08 23:05:15) ortiz clodomiro : i/m going out now (2016-02-08 22:59:11) ortiz clodomiro : tomorow (2016-02-08 22:58:05) llull roger : one more? (2016-02-08 22:52:07) llull roger : yeah, ty for the game (2016-02-08 22:52:00) ortiz clodomiro : nice game (2016-02-08 22:51:15) cirulis ilmars : gg (2016-02-08 21:05:57) nichols scott : No, I was just trying to hold, gg! (2016-02-08 21:05:40) cirulis ilmars : It is, can I resign? :P (2016-02-08 21:04:40) cirulis ilmars : I can resign (2016-02-08 21:04:29) cirulis ilmars : Ok, I have to run in ~ 0 minutes :D (2016-02-08 21:04:18) cirulis ilmars : draw? :) (2016-02-08 21:01:28) nichols scott : I did also on another move! :) (2016-02-08 20:58:52) cirulis ilmars : me, it is (2016-02-08 20:58:48) cirulis ilmars : Lucky (2016-02-08 20:58:29) cirulis ilmars : 21...Qd7 / 21...Qd8 (2016-02-08 20:57:45) cirulis ilmars : sorry, mixed 27.Qd7 with 27.Qd8 (2016-02-08 20:57:26) llull roger : gg scott (2016-02-08 20:15:15) cirulis ilmars : .. or study week etc. :) (2016-02-08 09:20:58) cirulis ilmars : Good zombie morning. Happy work week for everyone! (2016-02-08 09:20:40) ortiz clodomiro : i will be able tomorow (2016-02-07 23:26:25) ortiz clodomiro : roger,i ccanot today,tomorowi,ll be able (2016-02-07 23:25:28) nichols scott : I will, but another time Roger, can't today (2016-02-07 19:37:10) cirulis ilmars : Thanks for the game. (2016-02-07 01:33:42) cirulis ilmars : Thanks for game (2016-02-06 23:22:40) nichols scott : Always happy for a Bullet game Thib, et. al. (2016-02-06 22:43:13) cirulis ilmars : .. give 0 points (2016-02-06 21:46:03) cirulis ilmars : If someone wants. (2016-02-06 21:45:33) cirulis ilmars : And I don't like. :) (2016-02-06 21:42:42) cirulis ilmars : Thank you, Scott, for the game. :) (2016-02-06 21:42:04) nichols scott : thx Ilmars, I think I like that line... (2016-02-06 21:41:22) nichols scott : And Al---2500! (2016-02-06 21:06:58) nichols scott : Hi Thib! (2016-02-06 21:06:20) devassal thibault : Hi Ilmars & Scott & all (2016-02-06 21:05:31) cirulis ilmars : Hello, Thibault! :) (2016-02-06 20:58:26) nichols scott : pretty =, now REAL battle begins, :) (2016-02-06 20:45:54) devassal thibault : b4... be it :) (2016-02-06 20:34:21) nichols scott : you also! (2016-02-06 20:24:49) cirulis ilmars : * Scott! (2016-02-06 20:24:48) cirulis ilmars : Have a great game, Scott1 (2016-02-06 20:24:38) nichols scott : ok, back (2016-02-06 20:23:52) cirulis ilmars : Ah, joys of normal speed computer... (2016-02-06 20:20:50) cirulis ilmars : Ok. :) (2016-02-06 20:20:32) nichols scott : be back in 10 minutes (2016-02-06 20:18:03) nichols scott : yvw! (2016-02-06 20:17:49) cirulis ilmars : *! (2016-02-06 20:17:13) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the game, friend~ (2016-02-06 20:17:07) cirulis ilmars : There was a traffic jam in the shop. (2016-02-06 18:51:58) cirulis ilmars : Huh, I'm back. (2016-02-06 18:50:29) nichols scott : Same as any day of course... (2016-02-06 18:45:50) nichols scott : With the "A" game today, :) (2016-02-06 18:26:44) nichols scott : ok, I'll be here! (2016-02-06 18:26:00) nichols scott : Pool, poker and other misspent youth pastimes, :) (2016-02-06 18:25:38) cirulis ilmars : I have to go shop and will be back in 20 minutes (2016-02-06 18:24:22) cirulis ilmars : Hello! (2016-02-06 18:23:47) nichols scott : Open for some chess... (2016-02-06 18:22:41) jempty george : 1...c6 delays a5 until after 2.Bb2 Qb6 3.a3 (2016-02-06 14:45:58) boehme sebastian : 1. b4 a5!? is also a worthwile option. :P (2016-02-06 12:56:15) jempty george : I like 1...c6 vs. 1.b4 especially in OTB (2016-02-06 02:32:51) nichols scott : doubt if it will be 1. ...c5 tho... (2016-02-06 00:55:05) nichols scott : :), I might have some surprises also, :) (2016-02-05 19:19:14) cirulis ilmars : Next time I will be prepared for 1.b4 c5 :) (2016-02-05 19:08:23) nichols scott : Can't anymore today... (2016-02-05 19:05:54) nichols scott : One win = 0 points, grrrr. Need to fix that Thib, :) (2016-02-05 19:05:21) cirulis ilmars : Ok, thanks very much! (2016-02-05 19:04:50) nichols scott : thx, we'll try again next time. (2016-02-05 19:03:11) cirulis ilmars : Maybe one more? :) (2016-02-05 19:02:29) cirulis ilmars : Analysis slip (2016-02-05 19:02:18) nichols scott : sorry, it happens... (2016-02-05 19:01:41) cirulis ilmars : I had imaginary pawn on g4 (2016-02-05 19:00:47) cirulis ilmars : Thanks for the game. :) (2016-02-05 19:00:29) cirulis ilmars : I got lost in some side variation. :D (2016-02-05 18:59:07) cirulis ilmars : Apologies, was analysing another game because brain smth (2016-02-05 18:58:19) nichols scott : mouseslip? (2016-02-05 18:58:01) nichols scott : yeah, darn. (2016-02-05 18:37:46) cirulis ilmars : Probably draw. (2016-02-05 18:36:13) nichols scott : getting complicated, :/ (2016-02-05 18:35:17) cirulis ilmars : Ok, so 1.b4 it is. (2016-02-05 18:00:30) nichols scott : me also, :) (2016-02-05 18:00:02) cirulis ilmars : Back with coffee. (2016-02-05 17:58:56) nichols scott : sure! (2016-02-05 17:58:51) cirulis ilmars : Good luck! Is b4 okay? (2016-02-05 17:58:19) nichols scott : good luck my friend! (2016-02-05 17:55:37) cirulis ilmars : ^^ Happy. :) (2016-02-05 17:54:01) nichols scott : give me 2 minutes ILmars, :) (2016-02-05 17:53:40) teverovski bogoljub : i'd play either b3 or b4 thematic (2016-02-05 09:52:39) cirulis ilmars : Solid enough. (2016-02-05 09:41:04) cirulis ilmars : Good morning. (2016-02-05 06:17:44) jempty george : 1.b3 is solid, 1.b4 anything but (2016-02-05 00:10:35) cirulis ilmars : No, only lightning, because there isn't bronze blitz. (2016-02-04 22:55:35) cirulis ilmars : Lightning bronze (or maybe blitz). (2016-02-04 22:52:20) cirulis ilmars : Maybe someone wants a game after approx 7h 30min? (2016-02-04 22:50:53) llull roger : gg, ty for the game (2016-02-04 22:43:46) ortiz clodomiro : gg roger (2016-02-04 22:42:53) teverovski bogoljub : i'd play b4 thematic, but not g4 (2016-02-04 20:58:49) llull roger : it doesn't (2016-02-04 20:40:08) llull roger : maybe they think it affects their correspondence stats (2016-02-04 20:40:00) llull roger : more members of all levels should play advanced chess (2016-02-04 20:39:30) cirulis ilmars : All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy (2016-02-04 19:52:49) nichols scott : agreed (2016-02-04 16:47:31) cirulis ilmars : ... with no hint of advantage for white. (2016-02-04 16:40:20) cirulis ilmars : Conclusion - 1.b4 is solid enough opening ... (2016-02-04 16:40:06) nichols scott : np, the chess is what means most to me. (2016-02-04 16:39:55) cirulis ilmars : Thank you for the game. :) (And sorry about points.) (2016-02-04 16:39:26) nichols scott : tftg ilmars, :) (2016-02-04 16:38:54) cirulis ilmars : Sorry, was a bit away. :) (2016-02-04 15:31:07) nichols scott : I'll try, but I'll prop lose pts even if I win, :) (2016-02-04 15:28:42) cirulis ilmars : Everyone is working, studying or sleeping... :) (2016-02-04 15:16:46) cirulis ilmars : True. (2016-02-04 14:34:55) jempty george : 1.b4 is better than 1.g4 but it throws away any advantage (2016-02-04 13:46:42) alcala alvin : @ Thib, Sent u message. (2016-02-04 11:05:34) cirulis ilmars : If I am white, I will play 1.b4 (2016-02-04 10:57:42) cirulis ilmars : Anyone for lightning bronze game? (2016-02-04 10:46:56) cirulis ilmars : 1.b4 is much better. Let's say that it is acceptable. (2016-02-04 10:26:56) alcala alvin : lol scott you always tease me. (2016-02-04 03:06:49) jempty george : Won't play in those thematics cause I'd have to take White (2016-02-04 02:52:13) nichols scott : need some thematics, :) (2016-02-04 01:16:20) nichols scott : not so sure... (2016-02-04 01:04:19) jempty george : If not losing just like 1.b4 it hands Black the advantage (2016-02-04 01:01:50) cirulis ilmars : Is 1.g4 losing? (2016-02-04 00:47:13) nichols scott : now Poker is a different story...:) (2016-02-03 23:03:54) nichols scott : but I knew you knew I was teasing, :) (2016-02-03 21:59:50) nichols scott : I had a crash, lots all, can't compete (2016-02-03 21:59:28) alcala alvin : We will play tom scott be ready :) (2016-02-03 20:49:51) nichols scott : dog eat dog world... (2016-02-03 20:34:46) nichols scott : Then they got "big" and won't play now, :( (2016-02-03 20:32:35) nichols scott : I gave my e-points to Alvin, Ruben, etc. (2016-02-03 20:31:33) nichols scott : I "gave" you your elo Roger, so be satisfied, :) (2016-02-03 20:30:51) llull roger : thank you Ilmars (2016-02-03 20:04:49) cirulis ilmars : Thanks, Roger. :) (2016-02-03 20:02:30) cirulis ilmars : At least second game was stable until some moment. (2016-02-03 20:00:41) cirulis ilmars : There was reason why my advanced chess rating is 1764. :) (2016-02-03 19:59:05) llull roger : I risked too much Elo there, could be pulling my hair now ^^ (2016-02-03 19:58:28) nichols scott : so true... :) (2016-02-03 18:57:00) cirulis ilmars : Anyone for bronze game? (2016-02-03 17:36:35) cirulis ilmars : Having fun to get rent money seems very reasonable. :) (2016-02-03 17:35:30) nichols scott : need rent money? :) (2016-02-03 16:03:26) alcala alvin : Anyone silver or gold games? (2016-02-03 15:49:53) alcala alvin : I leave now, have a nice day. (2016-02-02 20:03:52) schmid pablo : in this game (2016-02-02 20:00:34) alcala alvin : true! (2016-02-02 20:00:27) schmid pablo : nothing new to add lol (2016-02-02 20:00:10) alcala alvin : I'm too tired now, we can play tom. (2016-02-02 20:00:08) alcala alvin : ggames! (2016-02-02 19:59:56) alcala alvin : Send challenge if you want another game (2016-02-02 19:34:27) alcala alvin : np it was fun (2016-02-02 19:34:06) schmid pablo : gg sorry i pushed the wrong cadency...5 min too fast (2016-02-02 19:33:15) alcala alvin : gg (2016-02-02 19:33:01) schmid pablo : im here (2016-02-02 18:59:56) alcala alvin : gg (2016-02-02 18:37:21) riccio eros : nice played again, cu after dinner (2016-02-02 18:37:08) alcala alvin : Accept. (2016-02-02 17:30:56) riccio eros : probably you are disconnected, couldn't start game (2016-02-02 17:30:12) alcala alvin : Ready? accept challenge. (2016-02-02 17:25:50) riccio eros : send me new challenge when ready (2016-02-02 17:19:09) alcala alvin : Rest 5-10 minutes? (2016-02-02 17:18:48) alcala alvin : i send challenge to gm eros...accept (2016-02-02 16:29:01) alcala alvin : GM Eros are you ready to rumbleeeee??? (2016-02-02 16:11:50) riccio eros : thx, see you tomorrow! (2016-02-01 22:03:18) alcala alvin : gg (2016-02-01 22:01:56) alcala alvin : true (2016-02-01 21:56:47) schmid pablo : It seems Riccio has been inspired by our previous game Alvin (2016-02-01 21:51:19) schmid pablo : gg (2016-02-01 21:09:57) alcala alvin : gg (2016-02-01 21:09:45) schmid pablo : ok (2016-02-01 19:50:03) alcala alvin : Rest 5-10 minutes? (2016-02-01 19:49:33) schmid pablo : gg (2016-02-01 19:48:23) alcala alvin : gg (2016-02-01 19:48:04) alcala alvin : Pablo, i sent challenge! (2016-02-01 19:10:21) alcala alvin : I will play silver or gold games only (2016-02-01 19:06:04) schmid pablo : im here if you want (2016-02-01 19:05:34) alcala alvin : Good idea! (2016-02-01 19:03:00) riccio eros : after dinner maybe for another (2016-02-01 19:02:08) alcala alvin : Rest 5-10 minutes? (2016-02-01 19:01:51) alcala alvin : Thanks! :) (2016-02-01 19:01:02) riccio eros : well done SuperAlvin! (2016-02-01 19:00:47) cirulis ilmars : Game 91010 :) (2016-02-01 18:03:56) alcala alvin : I sent challenge! :) (2016-02-01 17:44:05) riccio eros : :-P (2016-02-01 16:57:39) alcala alvin : Are you ready to rumbleeee? (2016-02-01 16:54:25) riccio eros : Where are thou? :-O (2016-02-01 16:05:00) riccio eros : Alvin SuperStar... (2016-02-01 16:04:41) schmid pablo : sorry i was sleeping ;) (2016-01-30 13:03:47) alcala alvin : Pablo or Eros? (2016-01-30 04:32:58) alcala alvin : Anyone silver or gold games? (2016-01-29 08:15:37) alcala alvin : in waiting list! (2016-01-28 23:57:29) alcala alvin : I lost the game coz thematic, pressed wrong button (2016-01-28 23:57:22) riccio eros : Night Alvin, see you for next bloody game! (2016-01-28 23:56:29) alcala alvin : draw? (2016-01-28 23:54:46) schmid pablo : gg (2016-01-28 23:00:20) llull roger : thanks for the game Pablo (2016-01-28 22:58:13) alcala alvin : draw? (2016-01-28 22:25:50) alcala alvin : ops game started now (2016-01-28 21:15:30) alcala alvin : ok schmid (2016-01-28 21:15:07) schmid pablo : me silver (2016-01-28 21:14:30) alcala alvin : Anyone silver or gold games? (2016-01-28 21:07:37) nichols scott : thx Roger... (2016-01-28 18:34:09) llull roger : thanks for the game Scott (2016-01-28 18:33:52) riccio eros : k (2016-01-28 18:12:48) alcala alvin : good games! rest for a minute :) (2016-01-28 18:10:47) schmid pablo : im here too lol (2016-01-28 17:24:16) llull roger : pls play me (2016-01-28 17:19:21) alcala alvin : Draw? (2016-01-28 17:06:41) nichols scott : another gold! Nice to be rich, :) (2016-01-28 16:28:02) nichols scott : yes, want to watch that, :) (2016-01-28 16:23:42) riccio eros : :-P (2016-01-28 16:23:03) alcala alvin : i send challenge to gm eros...accept (2016-01-28 16:22:43) nichols scott : I can play bronze... (2016-01-28 16:22:27) alcala alvin : schmid, eros or scott? (2016-01-28 16:16:03) alcala alvin : Anyone silver or gold games? (2016-01-28 16:12:26) llull roger : pls challenge me anytime (2016-01-28 14:15:49) nichols scott : +1, glad to see some adv. games going! (2016-01-28 08:39:17) schmid pablo : gg alvin for your victories ;) (2016-01-27 23:08:16) devassal thibault : Another complicated game... (2016-01-27 23:04:01) schmid pablo : after the big match look at the small match (2016-01-27 23:01:41) alcala alvin : haha yes, see u tom. good morning! (2016-01-27 23:01:34) devassal thibault : What a.... game! (2016-01-27 23:01:03) riccio eros : well played Alvin Superstar... rematch maybe tomorrow then! (2016-01-27 23:00:37) alcala alvin : its 12:55am here too sleepy now! thx for the games (2016-01-27 22:59:36) cirulis ilmars : It's game 90980. (2016-01-27 22:51:58) devassal thibault : We have a big show right now! Alvin vs. Eros (2016-01-27 22:35:42) schmid pablo : you are in gold (2016-01-27 21:48:38) schmid pablo : close your browser and come back? (2016-01-27 21:47:03) alcala alvin : It's not ticking the button. (2016-01-27 21:44:37) schmid pablo : mmh play a move and send me draw (2016-01-27 21:44:03) alcala alvin : bug?! (2016-01-27 21:42:40) alcala alvin : I cant press draw button lol (2016-01-27 21:42:35) schmid pablo : ok (2016-01-27 21:40:37) alcala alvin : I can play one more game. (2016-01-27 21:39:09) alcala alvin : draw? (2016-01-27 21:36:28) alcala alvin : Sent challenge, accept. (2016-01-27 20:53:11) alcala alvin : ok (2016-01-27 20:50:50) schmid pablo : gg, again? (2016-01-27 20:49:48) alcala alvin : gg (2016-01-27 20:49:47) alcala alvin : Sent challenge. (2016-01-27 19:31:23) schmid pablo : me if you want (2016-01-27 19:00:15) alcala alvin : Anyone silver games? (2016-01-27 16:15:39) alcala alvin : Thib sent and done. (2016-01-27 04:41:31) devassal thibault : Btw, no freestyle announced... technically not possible :( (2016-01-26 19:18:39) devassal thibault : Got it Alvin! Yes, still active... (2016-01-26 19:17:45) alcala alvin : Thib send you message about e-points! (2016-01-26 16:16:24) devassal thibault : To those who do not receive emails from FICGS -> see forum (2016-01-21 02:35:25) devassal thibault : Paul, you can tell your email problems in the forum... (2016-01-21 02:18:42) legrand stephane : i receive your answer in forum in email now (2016-01-20 22:24:30) devassal thibault : Okay, thx... I answer in the forum (2016-01-20 22:07:28) devassal thibault : For what match? Quarter, final, candidates final? (2016-01-20 22:03:37) devassal thibault : By the way, do you still receive emails from FICGS? (2016-01-20 22:02:29) legrand stephane : winner is? (2016-01-20 22:02:21) devassal thibault : Yes please (2016-01-20 22:02:05) legrand stephane : Rules are rules Pablo, if the 8 games are draw... (2016-01-20 22:01:53) legrand stephane : It was about your answer to Pablo (2016-01-20 22:01:27) legrand stephane : in forum? (2016-01-20 21:58:47) devassal thibault : Could you repeat the question in the discussion? Sorry... (2016-01-20 21:56:21) legrand stephane : forum as Garvin asks... (2016-01-20 21:53:35) legrand stephane : in Wch Match Tie Break Rules (2016-01-20 21:53:10) devassal thibault : Sorry Stephane, I don't find the question?! (2016-01-20 16:47:24) legrand stephane : see Wch in forum (2016-01-20 07:58:24) legrand stephane : Thib you dont answer my question (2016-01-20 07:57:49) devassal thibault : Thanks George! (2016-01-19 20:10:41) jempty george : I'm getting all my emails for the moves in my games (2016-01-19 03:56:12) devassal thibault : e.g. no more emails since a week or so... (2016-01-19 00:27:01) devassal thibault : Does anyone encounter problems with emails from FICGS? (2016-01-19 00:26:45) gray garvin : relevant wch match thread (2016-01-13 23:58:02) gray garvin : Stephane, I have taken your topic to the forum, please check (2016-01-13 23:57:48) cirulis ilmars : Why? (2016-01-13 10:29:27) teverovski bogoljub : Never play this stuff (2016-01-13 09:42:43) devassal thibault : New thematic chess: 1.f4 d5 2.c4!? e5!? (2016-01-12 18:44:57) gray garvin : Yes, Stephane (2016-01-12 09:23:23) legrand stephane : different if there is no win or not? (2016-01-12 07:13:04) devassal thibault : ... then the lowest TER is qualified (2016-01-12 00:49:44) devassal thibault : Rules are rules Pablo, if the 8 games are draw (2016-01-12 00:49:28) devassal thibault : Speaking about tie in WCH matches (2016-01-12 00:48:54) nichols scott : we're back to French again... :( (2016-01-12 00:18:55) schmid pablo : favorable comment avec 8 matchs nuls? (2016-01-11 21:49:28) devassal thibault : Le départage serait favorable, le match serait gagné (2016-01-11 21:47:24) schmid pablo : savoir (2016-01-11 15:05:53) schmid pablo : je vais perdre mais cest pour sav (2016-01-11 15:05:44) schmid pablo : 8 parties du wch quart de finale? (2016-01-11 15:04:48) schmid pablo : Thib il se passerait quoi en cas de match nul sur mes (2016-01-11 15:04:24) nichols scott : Personal, it'll pass soon.... (2016-01-07 23:54:18) schmid pablo : why ?? (2016-01-07 22:00:03) schmid pablo : done (2016-01-07 21:15:53) nichols scott : send (2016-01-07 21:11:36) schmid pablo : its ok now if you want (2016-01-07 21:01:11) nichols scott : *Thib* (2016-01-07 20:58:27) nichols scott : or bullet bronze This, :) (2016-01-07 20:57:57) nichols scott : let me know Pablo, Bronze is all I can do (2016-01-07 20:41:49) schmid pablo : oh ok see you thursday then! (2016-01-05 23:57:46) nichols scott : Sorry, I meant thursday (2016-01-05 23:53:05) schmid pablo : you there? (2016-01-05 23:11:10) schmid pablo : ok! (2016-01-05 22:43:21) nichols scott : A whole year of poker winnings gone in a sec, :) (2016-01-05 22:14:48) nichols scott : I think I can Thu. Pablo... (2016-01-05 22:09:33) schmid pablo : another game today? (2016-01-05 19:31:35) nichols scott : no biggy, I wasn't watching my time right, next time... (2016-01-05 02:42:02) schmid pablo : sorry nichols i should have accepting the draw... (2016-01-05 00:32:38) nichols scott : ok, ready... (2016-01-04 23:19:27) schmid pablo : i offered a challenge (2016-01-04 23:11:03) schmid pablo : yes nichols? (2016-01-04 23:03:48) teverovski bogoljub : any offers for new thematic? (2016-01-04 22:42:49) nichols scott : You want your White game? (2016-01-04 22:36:21) nichols scott : I know, I was counting points regularly, :) (2016-01-04 22:35:50) schmid pablo : with black and pitting the pressure :) (2016-01-03 18:26:22) schmid pablo : not every day i m a rook down on move 19 (2016-01-03 18:25:56) schmid pablo : no problem (2016-01-03 18:25:25) nichols scott : Can't today, but you get White next time! (2016-01-03 18:24:56) schmid pablo : another one? (2016-01-03 18:23:53) nichols scott : yes! :) (2016-01-03 18:22:41) schmid pablo : very funny game! (2016-01-03 18:18:32) schmid pablo : gl :) (2016-01-03 17:12:52) nichols scott : gl my friend! (2016-01-03 17:11:23) nichols scott : ok, thx Pablo! (2016-01-03 17:10:33) schmid pablo : with me if you want scott! (2016-01-03 17:10:15) nichols scott : a game Al? (2016-01-03 16:54:02) devassal thibault : Ttt, many players have all credits for numerous improvements (2016-01-02 15:02:57) nichols scott : This site is great & he deserves all credit. (2016-01-02 00:55:17) nichols scott : Oh no, Thib is the owner & brains, :) (2016-01-02 00:54:17) jempty george : Or thanks Scott, as the case may be? (2016-01-02 00:51:08) nichols scott : :) (2016-01-02 00:25:08) jempty george : Thanks Thibault! (2016-01-01 20:56:47) devassal thibault : The corr. chess rating list will be updated within hours (2016-01-01 20:15:42) devassal thibault : Vacation, ratings & results updated... (2016-01-01 20:15:25) jempty george : I guess vacation time will be recalculated when ratings are (2016-01-01 19:18:56) flores luis : Happy New Year 2016 everybody! (2016-01-01 02:52:59) denisov timofey : Please tell me when vacation time will be recalculated? (2016-01-01 00:39:59) reboredo daniel : Merry Christmas All, from Argentina (2015-12-25 03:05:00) flores luis : All the best and Merry Christmas to all FICGS family! (2015-12-24 13:30:20) nichols scott : Same to you Ryszard! (2015-12-23 19:31:47) sternik ryszard : All my partners at the board former and current, Merry Chris (2015-12-23 16:27:17) devassal thibault : One more player to start the latest thematic (king's gambit) (2015-12-20 20:14:47) lowrance wayne : hello all (2015-12-09 04:27:49) devassal thibault : No need, the game will be adjudicated within hours... (2015-12-03 19:39:23) jefferies tim : how do you claim win on time in go (2015-12-03 04:23:17) lowrance wayne : Thank you Thib & alvin, same here (2015-12-01 21:59:59) devassal thibault : Hey Wayne! :) Good to read you! (2015-12-01 20:58:19) alcala alvin : Good to see you around wayne! (2015-12-01 18:57:35) lowrance wayne : goodnite (2015-12-01 05:03:14) lowrance wayne : hello My chess friends, (2015-12-01 05:00:34) nichols scott : Just passed 90,000 games... (2015-11-21 20:26:58) nichols scott : done, :) (2015-11-21 20:12:57) ortiz clodomiro : just 2 players needed to start CHESS M 00081 (2015-11-19 00:49:28) karim safrizal : apa kabar (2015-11-17 07:48:10) karim safrizal : indonesia (2015-11-17 07:47:55) karim safrizal : safrizal (2015-11-17 07:47:28) devassal thibault : Good games by Arkadiusz & Alan! (2015-11-16 20:26:37) devassal thibault : This was a great match, with 2 wins... (2015-11-16 20:25:57) nichols scott : The player with the highest TER wins (2015-11-15 17:01:12) alban alexis : What happens if three players tie in a wch stage group? (2015-11-15 16:58:21) nichols scott : Still on the "active" list??? (2015-11-15 16:54:12) nichols scott : Why are players not seen for years... (2015-11-15 16:53:10) nichols scott : Trying to get back to #1 ASAP, :) (2015-11-15 16:50:22) nichols scott : One player needed for Poker_A, :) (2015-11-15 16:47:30) jempty george : Thanks Ramil (2015-11-13 17:30:44) germanes ramil : there will be a new waiting list (2015-11-13 13:46:07) jempty george : Will there be a new waiting list for that or is it closed? (2015-11-13 07:16:06) zemlyanov sergey : thanks)) (2015-11-13 03:57:12) devassal thibault : March 2016 (2015-11-13 03:46:32) zemlyanov sergey : who knows?) (2015-11-13 03:23:50) zemlyanov sergey : When will the new cycle of FICGS World Championship start? (2015-11-13 03:23:24) jempty george : thanks scott (2015-11-06 01:57:20) nichols scott : Each 2 months (2015-11-06 01:39:31) jempty george : how often are ratings calculated? on the 1st of each month? (2015-11-05 18:42:23) fierryfraillon david : that was not my purpose of course (2015-11-05 11:05:24) fierryfraillon david : oki ... if national team mean nationalism .... (2015-11-05 11:04:39) nichols scott : Yes, good to know... (2015-11-04 20:50:25) jempty george : Good someone entered at 1800 and is now under 1600 (2015-11-04 20:39:49) devassal thibault : Yes George, TER is taken in account (2015-11-04 20:15:50) devassal thibault : You'll find a message by Marc Lacrosse, click title... (2015-11-04 20:14:42) devassal thibault : Just search "national team" in the forum (bottom page) (2015-11-04 20:13:55) jempty george : Are games rated against an opponents TER? (2015-11-04 14:00:48) devassal thibault : It was debated... years ago! Finally rejected. (2015-11-03 21:59:02) fierryfraillon david : why not a national team tournament ? (2015-11-03 18:13:15) fierryfraillon david : just an idea ... (2015-11-03 18:12:49) fierryfraillon david : thanks !! (2015-11-02 17:37:33) fierryfraillon david : waiting higher level tournament inscription .... (2015-11-02 17:09:49) fierryfraillon david : Do not forget the elo update :-) (2015-11-02 17:09:24) teverovski bogoljub : It's time to switch from Noteboom thema to King's gambit (2015-11-01 12:26:14) barradas anderson : Just one moe for FICGS__POKER_HOLDEM__TOURNAMENT_A__000151 (2015-10-26 00:58:30) karim safrizal : hai (2015-10-21 02:33:59) aahlad yeturu : best of 5 (2015-10-20 17:57:54) williams tom : in poker, is it best of 3 or 5? (2015-10-19 23:49:17) devassal thibault : We need opinions on a chess cup time control (forum)... (2015-10-19 22:53:14) schmid pablo : king vs king fact (2015-10-18 00:34:40) devassal thibault : Yes, that's right Pablo, I'll have to make an update on this (2015-10-17 18:22:33) nichols scott : c'mon, english please, :/ (2015-10-16 00:52:14) schmid pablo : compte les coups et automatise la nulle... (2015-10-15 23:12:02) schmid pablo : je veux dire je dois pouvoir jouer mon coup et le serveur (2015-10-15 23:11:47) schmid pablo : Oui mais la réaction du site est pas logique (2015-10-15 23:11:31) devassal thibault : il y a nulle par répétition de coups... (2015-10-15 23:04:22) devassal thibault : ah oui c'est normal, la nulle doit être acceptée si Qb6 (2015-10-15 23:03:49) schmid pablo : nulle fait buger (2015-10-15 22:16:57) schmid pablo : Même comme ça, ça ne marche pas, comme si sa proposition de (2015-10-15 22:16:45) devassal thibault : Testé la notation anglaise Qb6 ? (2015-10-15 18:49:09) schmid pablo : thibault partie 88472 bug ca me laisse pas jouer Db6 (2015-10-15 18:25:22) nichols scott : One player needed for poker A & B! (2015-10-14 23:08:06) devassal thibault : Winter is coming... so updates :) (2015-10-13 01:42:55) zimmerman ian : Emerson quote: Fine, but what caused the cause? (2015-10-12 20:10:08) nichols scott : I hear that, same here... (2015-10-11 18:35:32) alcala alvin : We will play soon Scott, these days too busy :) (2015-10-11 18:19:48) nichols scott : Some of the "active" players have never played an adv. game. (2015-10-11 00:18:57) schmid pablo : there is not much activity in adv chess imo (2015-10-11 00:15:15) nichols scott : That's under the "active" players (2015-10-10 23:55:34) nichols scott : 4 players in the adv. chess are active.. (2015-10-10 23:55:11) nichols scott : I can't do that, but I'll play you here... (2015-10-10 23:48:55) alcala alvin : Play in IC on Nov. 6 there will be CWT freestyle tour (2015-10-09 22:48:42) alcala alvin : Lucky me you are not there! :) (2015-10-09 22:48:21) nichols scott : you can't even beat me? :) (2015-10-09 20:00:31) devassal thibault : Congrats Alvin :) (2015-10-08 18:10:59) alcala alvin : Yahoo!!!!! (2015-10-05 01:51:44) nichols scott : Thanks Thib (2015-10-02 14:55:32) devassal thibault : Sure, just click the "card" next to "Challenge a player" (2015-10-02 12:14:35) nichols scott : Can we "challenge a player" in poker? (2015-10-01 21:10:42) aahlad yeturu : Let's play! (2015-10-01 18:18:16) devassal thibault : Une autre fois Pablo... le temps manque ! (2015-09-21 20:31:44) gray garvin : Rapid SM tourney (2015-09-21 01:17:27) gray garvin : Thib, I have a ticket that I wish to use to enter (2015-09-21 01:17:18) schmid pablo : Thibault tu veux pas être notre SM? (2015-09-21 00:18:01) devassal thibault : One player needed for next chess rapid SM tourney! (2015-09-21 00:08:57) devassal thibault : Thematic tournaments are unrated (2015-09-20 14:04:47) ezhov sergey : are thematic tournaments rated or unrated (2015-09-20 11:55:24) nichols scott : The world needs more people like Kam... (2015-09-17 16:37:49) nookala kamesh : thibu, donating the epoints to FICGS :) (2015-09-16 21:23:41) nookala kamesh : Really enjoyed the chat after a long long time :) (2015-09-16 21:22:57) nookala kamesh : Scottie, keep going strong young man. I gotta sleep now. (2015-09-16 21:22:30) nichols scott : Oh yes, but haven't seen him for a while (2015-09-16 21:22:18) nookala kamesh : He's still playing? (2015-09-16 21:21:35) nichols scott : Alvin winning everything now (2015-09-16 21:19:58) nookala kamesh : Backed up all my data in a file and reopened it to login :) (2015-09-16 21:18:56) nookala kamesh : I forgot the password and username here (2015-09-16 21:18:39) nichols scott : We did of course (2015-09-16 21:17:43) nookala kamesh : Tell me you guys didn't miss me a single day :p (2015-09-16 21:17:25) nookala kamesh : Tell me you guys didn't miss me a single day :p (2015-09-16 21:16:32) nichols scott : I bet they can already beat you at chess... (2015-09-16 21:16:08) nookala kamesh : lol, poor Clinton :p (2015-09-16 21:16:01) nichols scott : Nobody talks much anymore (2015-09-16 21:15:42) nookala kamesh : my quad core died literally, now my kids use the computer :) (2015-09-16 21:14:59) nichols scott : Like Hillary's e-mails are doing her, :) (2015-09-16 21:14:52) nookala kamesh : oops (2015-09-16 21:14:20) nichols scott : Never delete chess stuff, it always comes back to haunt you (2015-09-16 21:14:07) nookala kamesh : We reached that stage? :o (2015-09-16 21:13:30) nichols scott : Now you need dual 48 core sockets, :) (2015-09-16 21:13:07) nookala kamesh : playchess to login only for a week, lol (2015-09-16 21:12:54) nookala kamesh : I deleted my entire database too. Bought a serial on playche (2015-09-16 21:12:29) nichols scott : You are about the only one besides Thib that gets my humor, (2015-09-16 21:12:20) nookala kamesh : The moment 6 core processors came, i quit playing.. (2015-09-16 21:12:16) nookala kamesh : furious battles, never ending chat... (2015-09-16 21:11:38) nichols scott : Thx, I miss the old days... (2015-09-16 21:11:19) nookala kamesh : Man, my memory is refreshing, those hot days which we had (2015-09-16 21:10:46) devassal thibault : :o) (2015-09-16 21:10:42) nookala kamesh : lol, you still got the touch, scottie :) (2015-09-16 21:10:27) nichols scott : j/k of course, that's good to have hobbies (2015-09-16 21:09:33) nookala kamesh : I took up my childhood hobby photography and also riding (2015-09-16 21:08:33) nichols scott : never shave or change clothes, :D (2015-09-16 21:08:20) nichols scott : just stay in my cave and play chess and poker and (2015-09-16 21:07:56) nookala kamesh : This Riccio is still playing, lol (2015-09-16 21:07:17) nookala kamesh : Thats good :) (2015-09-16 21:06:40) nichols scott : nah, to old fashioned, :) (2015-09-16 21:06:13) nookala kamesh : Scottie, you on facebook? (2015-09-16 21:05:17) nookala kamesh : Hi Thibbooooo :) (2015-09-16 21:04:20) nookala kamesh : there is an end to everything my good friend :) (2015-09-16 21:04:10) devassal thibault : Hoho, Kamesh :) (2015-09-16 21:03:53) nichols scott : retiring soon... (2015-09-16 21:03:13) nookala kamesh : like once in a year :) (2015-09-16 21:03:07) nookala kamesh : Was in touch with Sebastian Boehme occasionally, (2015-09-16 21:02:58) nookala kamesh : haha (2015-09-16 21:02:38) nichols scott : I wasn't here for a while either, nice to see you alive also (2015-09-16 21:02:25) nookala kamesh : How you doing Scottie? Still glued to chess :) (2015-09-16 21:02:04) nookala kamesh : I just happened to misopen this page and saw you alive :) (2015-09-16 21:00:50) nichols scott : Hi Kam! (2015-09-16 21:00:25) nookala kamesh : How many years its been that I quit chess? (2015-09-16 21:00:10) eldridge mark : Not for me thanks (2015-09-14 21:27:35) eldridge mark : Now no players needed for chess rapid M (2015-09-14 20:26:29) grube andy : interesting site you guys got here (2015-09-09 04:20:52) devassal thibault : ah... finally this time arrived ^^ (2015-09-07 22:27:48) nichols scott : heart, :) (2015-09-07 21:21:45) nichols scott : need some new quotes in the rotation, know all these by (2015-09-07 21:21:35) devassal thibault : Replacements are done, unfortunately... (2015-08-31 22:20:43) szczepanski zbigniew : Hello Thibault When you start WCH for me? (2015-08-30 14:02:17) devassal thibault : In a few days I guess.. (2015-08-19 17:42:57) devassal thibault : As soon as the Koslowski/Schmid game finishes (2015-08-19 17:42:45) llull roger : when will stage 2 start for chess WCH 14? (2015-08-15 04:03:00) alcala alvin : Cool! gl do your best to dethrone Eros! :) (2015-08-12 20:23:47) anderson peter : Not for a few weeks (months?) Alvin - too many WCh games now (2015-08-12 19:54:25) alcala alvin : Hi Peter, when we can play freestyle games? (2015-08-12 19:51:24) reboredo daniel : Thanks, Scott!! (2015-08-05 02:12:37) reboredo daniel : if he doesn't resign the game? (2015-08-04 20:17:04) reboredo daniel : my opponent. Does adjudicacón (2015-08-04 20:13:05) nichols scott : The hustle never ends... (2015-07-15 00:00:33) schmid pablo : see you! (2015-07-12 17:36:08) schmid pablo : at this level of course (2015-07-12 17:35:41) schmid pablo : yes but albin is very very risked, only losing chances (2015-07-12 17:35:27) nichols scott : Thx for the games Pablo, til next time... (2015-07-12 17:34:57) nichols scott : It was very slow today (2015-07-12 17:33:44) schmid pablo : you were on survival mode, near losing ending (2015-07-12 17:33:29) schmid pablo : the server didnt want to valid my move :( (2015-07-12 17:32:48) nichols scott : sry, :( (2015-07-12 17:32:18) schmid pablo : My move is blocked for 6 seconds :( (2015-07-12 17:32:16) schmid pablo : ok (2015-07-12 16:28:32) nichols scott : you want white now? (2015-07-12 16:27:46) nichols scott : exactly (2015-07-12 16:26:37) schmid pablo : but not sure how to progress instead despite computers eval (2015-07-12 16:26:11) nichols scott : I know, trying to break thru to no avail (2015-07-12 16:25:34) schmid pablo : thank you. your knight exchange seemed dubious (2015-07-12 16:24:44) nichols scott : nice fortress! :) (2015-07-12 16:23:50) devassal thibault : ... see forum! (2015-07-11 02:25:23) devassal thibault : Eros Riccio on his win in the 10th WCH and other stuff... (2015-07-11 02:25:15) nichols scott : :(, k... (2015-07-10 15:10:19) alcala alvin : Scott i'm not at home right now, can't play lighting game (2015-07-10 15:09:14) devassal thibault : ... if internet allows me to do it :/ (2015-07-05 14:12:18) devassal thibault : Other WCH tournaments will start very soon... (2015-07-05 14:11:44) devassal thibault : Oui, c'est bien ça (2015-07-03 01:36:50) schmid pablo : d in precedent cest ca? (2015-07-02 16:17:43) schmid pablo : Mais ceci est le nouveau wch ce n est pas une qualif (2015-07-02 16:17:29) schmid pablo : Merci en effet cest sympa une premiere pour moi (2015-07-02 16:16:27) devassal thibault : Bon match, ça va être intéressant :) (2015-07-02 15:26:08) devassal thibault : C'est l'été, moins de joueurs comme à chaque fois... (2015-07-02 15:25:07) schmid pablo : un wch quart de final 3? Comment ça se fait? (2015-07-02 14:49:45) schmid pablo : Salut Thibault à ma grande surprise j ai été qualifié pour (2015-07-02 14:48:52) aahlad yeturu : google loves FICGS - about time. Looking forward to WCH (2015-06-25 18:28:55) devassal thibault : WCH tournaments will start in 6 days from now... join us! (2015-06-25 00:06:38) devassal thibault : Finally, we have more new players than usual since few days (2015-06-25 00:04:48) devassal thibault : Hmm.... looks like Google loves FICGS again :) (2015-06-25 00:04:07) ellis maurice : quick game anyone? (2015-06-24 18:44:46) alcala alvin : Anyone lightning silver games? (2015-06-13 19:00:15) ortiz clodomiro : 2nd centaur tourney (2015-06-07 23:41:14) ortiz clodomiro : miguello won first place-c ortiz- jointly with kraken wt (2015-06-07 23:40:15) devassal thibault : 1 player needed for poker A 140 (2015-06-07 16:07:10) lehnhoff hg : 2 players needed for poker A 140 (2015-06-07 13:19:05) devassal thibault : No, unfortunately we have to wait some news... (2015-05-31 21:17:02) reboredo daniel : I refer to Philip Roe indeed. (2015-05-31 16:53:54) reboredo daniel : of my adversary in any game under special circunstances? (2015-05-31 16:52:45) reboredo daniel : thibault, is there any way for extend the time (2015-05-31 16:52:23) devassal thibault : Trying to get some news from him... (2015-05-31 00:23:11) hansen michael : is he the professor? (2015-05-30 17:35:48) reboredo daniel : I shouldn't like win my game with him by time. (2015-05-30 06:58:04) reboredo daniel : I´m worry for him, his last connection was the May 5. (2015-05-30 06:57:37) reboredo daniel : He is 77 years old, and he should be our dean. (2015-05-30 06:56:29) reboredo daniel : what about philip roe? Somebody knows something about him? (2015-05-30 06:54:54) devassal thibault : at least the waiting time is shorter in this case... (2015-05-25 23:27:39) reboredo daniel : and less of ten in the majority of them... (2015-05-25 23:11:25) reboredo daniel : but in a short game with less of ten moves played in it (2015-05-25 23:10:58) reboredo daniel : I accept a loss by time, (2015-05-25 23:10:36) reboredo daniel : In a fighting game with 120 moves and legitimate reasons, (2015-05-25 23:10:08) nichols scott : There are some legitimate reasons sometimes for sure... (2015-05-25 21:26:25) schmid pablo : even when i was active on that game (2015-05-25 21:19:06) schmid pablo : penalty probably not, i sometimes lost on time (2015-05-25 21:18:48) nichols scott : There should be a penalty for losses on time... (2015-05-25 21:09:52) nichols scott : Many players like that, I feel the same as you about it (2015-05-25 21:08:11) reboredo daniel : Excuseme my rage, each one as he can (2015-05-25 20:10:37) reboredo daniel : I do not criticize, but I remark (2015-05-25 20:08:46) reboredo daniel : the majority of them by time (2015-05-25 20:04:34) reboredo daniel : He starts many games and he loses (2015-05-25 20:04:09) reboredo daniel : Josef Zmolil plays with our life-time. (2015-05-25 20:02:09) perikov yuriy : OK (2015-05-14 03:24:42) devassal thibault : Yuriy, I replied to this email (2015-05-13 15:45:54) perikov yuriy : For devassal thibault (2015-05-13 11:17:33) perikov yuriy : retro44@sibmail.ru (2015-05-13 11:17:06) perikov yuriy : I created PayPal. (2015-05-13 11:16:56) perikov yuriy : I do not have PayPal. (2015-05-13 07:27:47) devassal thibault : that FICGS doesn't use Skrill anymore (Paypal?) (2015-05-12 14:28:20) devassal thibault : Yuriy, your other email doesn't work... I answered this one (2015-05-12 14:27:54) perikov yuriy : retro65@sibmail.ru (2015-05-12 05:21:14) perikov yuriy : Hello. Please bring 23.6 Epoints Moneybookers(Skrill) (2015-05-12 05:20:58) perikov yuriy : devassal thibault Hello. Please bring 23.6 Epoints Moneybo (2015-05-12 05:20:31) cirulis ilmars : ... where I can simply play variations backwards? (2015-05-11 17:06:39) cirulis ilmars : Is there any software for retroanalysis...? (2015-05-11 17:06:02) devassal thibault : several people, like often... (2015-05-11 12:35:23) boehme sebastian : Who deletes my messages? (2015-05-11 07:16:24) schmid pablo : oh i want to play but probably too late? (2015-05-09 20:50:35) boehme sebastian : A big centaur tour is running this weekend (2015-05-09 20:19:41) devassal thibault : No idea... (2015-05-08 22:10:53) schmid pablo : there is a special event on it right now? (2015-05-08 22:10:32) devassal thibault : InfinityChess :) (2015-05-08 22:06:31) schmid pablo : what is ic? (2015-05-08 21:51:04) nichols scott : couldn't this time, :( (2015-05-08 20:58:20) alcala alvin : We are waiting for you scott at IC! (2015-05-08 19:10:25) fierryfraillon david : thanks / merci (2015-05-06 14:57:47) fierryfraillon david : done (2015-05-06 14:57:39) devassal thibault : Corr. chess rating list will be updated within hours... (2015-05-06 14:52:32) devassal thibault : Damn, I was distracted by the emails issue... (2015-05-06 14:52:04) fierryfraillon david : waiting some e-points and draw to make :-) (2015-05-06 07:18:41) fierryfraillon david : hi when we will have the rating update ? thx (2015-05-06 07:17:48) perikov yuriy : crud (2015-05-03 14:10:38) perikov yuriy : Time drags (2015-05-03 14:09:22) nichols scott : Always interesting... til next time (2015-05-02 17:23:51) schmid pablo : quickly into unknow and wild land :) (2015-05-02 17:21:32) nichols scott : okay! (2015-05-02 16:20:22) schmid pablo : Hello Nichols, the second part now? (2015-05-02 15:57:23) schmid pablo : see you ;) (2015-05-01 01:59:58) schmid pablo : i want but tomorow because i have to go (2015-05-01 01:59:18) nichols scott : you want white? (2015-05-01 01:52:32) nichols scott : yes that sux, :( (2015-05-01 01:39:11) schmid pablo : Txg8 but lag :( (2015-05-01 01:33:17) devassal thibault : Emails shoud be back soon... sorry for the inconvenience (2015-04-30 23:10:44) devassal thibault : Working on... it may take a few hours/days :/ (2015-04-29 01:19:28) nichols scott : Yes, Where are the email notifications? ( (2015-04-28 19:14:50) nichols scott : It's always nice to say hi, :) (2015-04-28 18:08:17) schmid pablo : Where are the email notifications? (2015-04-28 18:01:55) devassal thibault : No players enough... no prizes enough... eternal problem :( (2015-04-28 17:13:09) nichols scott : I've been here 6 or so years and nothing but good to say (2015-04-28 03:54:31) nichols scott : Someone (I know who) keeps deleting my posts, :( (2015-04-28 02:14:40) nichols scott : Anyway, as far as user friendly, this site beats them all... (2015-04-28 02:13:34) devassal thibault : looks like chess (but not only) has bad months/years... (2015-04-27 22:43:54) devassal thibault : just a joke... but look at other sites activity also... (2015-04-27 22:41:02) nichols scott : i hate to see it go under, :( (2015-04-27 22:20:35) nichols scott : Do it. Not enough talking here. One of the best sites around (2015-04-27 22:20:13) devassal thibault : ... I could code this actually :o) (2015-04-27 15:53:51) nichols scott : Don't you actually have to have a job to get a vacation? :) (2015-04-25 00:22:29) devassal thibault : Will have I to say hi everytime I login during vacation? :) (2015-04-24 23:33:14) nichols scott : both are very rare, :) (2015-04-24 20:34:18) nichols scott : if Thib actually shows up to his own site and feels like it (2015-04-24 20:33:59) nichols scott : The only way to cancel a tour reg. is an act of Congress or (2015-04-24 20:33:29) teverovski bogoljub : So, Noteboom, or Winawer gambit thematic (or 2 of them!) (2015-04-23 23:47:51) bartsch reinhardandrea : how do I cancel a tournament registration? (2015-04-23 13:07:56) teverovski bogoljub : What about Winawer gambit 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nc3 e5 thematic? (2015-04-22 22:02:30) teverovski bogoljub : I'd prefer Noteboom thematic (2015-04-01 15:56:25) zemlyanov sergey : Thanks, Thib, I've joined it) (2015-03-28 22:48:28) devassal thibault : New thematic chess tournament... (2015-03-28 22:26:32) devassal thibault : I hope it will evolve this year... too long, too bad (2015-03-25 21:09:00) devassal thibault : ...unfortunately, internet still sucks here :( (2015-03-25 21:08:41) devassal thibault : I agree with Mark... definitely! (2015-03-25 21:08:11) eldridge mark : Should be one every year (2015-03-25 20:37:11) alcala alvin : Thib at least make one in every two years :) (2015-03-25 17:12:29) gray garvin : well that sucks (2015-03-25 01:31:17) devassal thibault : Sorry Sergey, there is no freestyle cup planned nowadays... (2015-03-24 20:23:27) zemlyanov sergey : Or I must have something else (high rating etc) (2015-03-24 18:37:32) zemlyanov sergey : I needed to pay an entry fee. Am I right? (2015-03-24 18:35:35) zemlyanov sergey : Dear Admin! I wanna enter to the Freestyle Cup. (2015-03-24 18:34:55) boehme sebastian : So called opening-Eros odds ;) (2015-03-24 10:26:20) boehme sebastian : Maybe give Eros one pawn less :-D (2015-03-24 10:26:03) devassal thibault : :o) the challenge is huge... but there is Murphy's law ;) (2015-03-24 01:43:20) alcala alvin : @Thib, exactly! that's why a change in format is required :) (2015-03-24 01:38:42) zemlyanov sergey : but my rating too small( he reject me.. (2015-03-23 23:38:14) zemlyanov sergey : I can try)) (2015-03-23 23:26:53) devassal thibault : Isn't it somewhat defaitist? (2015-03-23 21:16:30) devassal thibault : So, no one could win one game against Eros? Ever? :) (2015-03-23 21:05:57) alcala alvin : It's high time to change the Wch format. (2015-03-23 20:01:24) anderson peter : And congrats to Eros on retaining his FICGS title. (2015-03-23 16:12:29) devassal thibault : Congrats Eros, Alberto, David & Alvin... (2015-03-09 01:27:38) devassal thibault : See what our freestyle superstars just achieved (forum) :) (2015-03-09 01:27:12) schmid pablo : gg, yes nothing new here (2015-03-07 15:58:09) nichols scott : gg, still in book, :) (2015-03-07 15:57:23) devassal thibault : No problem Alexis... (2015-02-28 22:21:39) alban alexis : I accidentally deleted your message Thibault about the clock (2015-02-28 21:26:04) denisov timofey : Yay, thanks! (2015-02-14 23:38:58) nichols scott : lol, I hope he don't lose on time now! (2015-02-14 20:08:07) devassal thibault : It's your turn Timofey! (2015-02-14 19:59:46) devassal thibault : There should be an update soon.... (2015-02-14 19:39:57) devassal thibault : Anyway, rules are not accurate enough on this point IMO (2015-02-14 19:39:43) nichols scott : Save for a rainy day... :) (2015-02-14 19:36:31) nichols scott : about clock usage, :/ (2015-02-14 19:35:37) nichols scott : Well I'll be... :) Should leave it to teach some a lesson (2015-02-14 19:35:22) devassal thibault : But Scott's advice is worth it :) (2015-02-14 19:34:43) devassal thibault : No Scott... rules were changed so it has to be restored (2015-02-14 19:34:12) devassal thibault : Yes Timofey... within minutes! Sorry for the inconvenience.. (2015-02-14 19:33:32) nichols scott : No, next time save some time for stuff like this. (2015-02-14 19:31:11) denisov timofey : So will be restored my big chess game vs Pintor? (2015-02-14 16:59:55) devassal thibault : Indeed, server time will be fixed soon (2015-02-14 14:26:52) devassal thibault : Yes, probably the reason of the rule change (2015-02-14 14:26:33) legrand stephane : i agree (2015-02-14 13:44:43) lehnhoff hg : It is the fault of the server, not the player (2015-02-14 12:23:07) lehnhoff hg : No game should be lost because of server downtime. (2015-02-14 12:22:22) legrand stephane : server time pb !!! (2015-02-14 06:28:38) legrand stephane : for me more than 10 min ??? (2015-02-14 05:40:18) devassal thibault : .. so maybe it was changed a while ago.. to be continued (2015-02-13 23:34:22) devassal thibault : Well, actually I can't find the rule I mentioned anymore... (2015-02-13 23:33:59) devassal thibault : this use of clock is dangerous, yes... (2015-02-13 22:49:38) devassal thibault : well, maybe.. but if the server is down during 10 minutes... (2015-02-13 22:48:32) nichols scott : bad use of clock! (2015-02-13 22:06:13) devassal thibault : ...games can be restored if the server is down during 1 day+ (2015-02-13 20:38:18) devassal thibault : That's unlucky Timofey, but according to the rules... (2015-02-13 20:37:39) nichols scott : oh suuuuure.... (2015-02-13 20:27:02) denisov timofey : I lost it by time when server was unavailable. (2015-02-13 19:55:38) denisov timofey : Pintor vs Denisov (2015-02-13 19:55:06) denisov timofey : Please restore my Big Chess game in 7 WCH (2015-02-13 19:53:59) devassal thibault : Server problem solved: Friday 13th stuff :) sorry about that (2015-02-13 18:30:29) denisov timofey : in big chess NO castling at all (2015-02-08 23:49:58) aahlad yeturu : What are the castling rules in big chess? (2015-02-08 20:02:26) devassal thibault : If you count in blitz, yes :) (2015-02-06 21:54:55) devassal thibault : 9 games are required actually (2015-02-06 18:31:31) burrows nick : I believe it's 1000 (2015-02-06 03:28:38) green jonathan : How many games are required for a non-provisional rating? (2015-02-06 00:48:10) devassal thibault : Merci néanmoins de le rappeler ! (2015-01-29 19:55:00) devassal thibault : C'est juste... et certains semblent tester volontairement :) (2015-01-29 19:53:48) fierryfraillon david : Est-ce bien grave ? (2015-01-29 17:58:22) schmid pablo : 2015 et on peut encore jouer roi vs roi sur ficgs (2015-01-29 02:21:43) nezumi mashi : genki desu :) (2015-01-27 20:57:37) nezumi mashi : :D (2015-01-27 20:56:39) aahlad yeturu : Konnichiwa, Nezumi San - O'genki desu ka (2015-01-27 18:06:30) nezumi mashi : Konnichiwa! (2015-01-24 19:49:48) sinsuat datuali : anyone for Chess lightning bronze :) (2015-01-15 13:41:00) nezumi mashi : Good luck (2015-01-14 23:11:02) devassal thibault : Generally 1... or 2 in some cases (2015-01-14 14:25:50) ilic slavisa : how many players advance from stage one in one group in wch (2015-01-14 01:21:40) devassal thibault : Or challenge him (see "My games") (2015-01-13 19:01:32) llull roger : Slavisa, you'd have to join a waiting list with him (2015-01-13 07:42:56) ilic slavisa : can i play correspondence game with a friend of mine? thx (2015-01-12 00:21:26) alcala alvin : True! (2015-01-11 17:23:45) devassal thibault : ... worth to read :) (2015-01-09 20:47:40) devassal thibault : Forum : Eros Riccio on his match in the 9th corr. chess WCH (2015-01-09 20:47:27) riccio eros : Thanks too! Nice to play a player I had never played before! (2015-01-05 00:08:52) anderson peter : Thanks :) (2015-01-04 19:49:02) anderson peter : When does the next (10th) WCh match start Thib? (2015-01-04 18:09:59) devassal thibault : Sure, but one win should be feasible :) (2015-01-04 17:10:01) nichols scott : Yes, "draw odds" for the reigning ch. are hard to overcome. (2015-01-04 17:05:30) devassal thibault : Thanks Karol, should be now fixed (2015-01-04 16:06:33) waciak karol : Latest archive update seems to be broken! (2015-01-04 15:02:11) sinsuat datuali : Please join "FICGS__CHESS__RAPID_M__000077 so we can start ! (2015-01-02 15:50:38) reboredo daniel : Happy milk cheer for all !! :) (2015-01-02 13:54:47) ortiz clodomiro : wonderful 2015 for everyone (2015-01-01 21:54:46) andreoni mario : Happy New Year! (2015-01-01 20:46:02) devassal thibault : Happy new year everyone! (2015-01-01 14:09:16) anderson peter : Bonne année et bonne santé (2015-01-01 10:15:14) meli cosimoleonardo : Happy eppi (2014-12-31 23:54:28) sorbi luca : Happy New Year (2014-12-31 23:52:51) suhardjo johanes : Happy New Year! (2014-12-31 23:06:14) teverovski bogoljub : happy chess in 2015 (2014-12-31 18:24:50) staggat rolf : happy cold beer (2014-12-31 17:33:13) meli cosimoleonardo : Happy New year (2014-12-31 16:09:57) sinsuat datuali : one hour more its Happy New Year to one of us here! (2014-12-31 15:57:28) sinsuat datuali : no one? (2014-12-30 16:34:05) nichols scott : Hey Al, waiting, :) (2014-12-30 16:23:07) sinsuat datuali : Anyone chess lightning bronze? (2014-12-30 03:21:49) alcala alvin : Anyone lightning games? (2014-12-29 17:19:11) devassal thibault : Merry Christmas everyone :) (2014-12-26 01:45:45) sinsuat datuali : Merry Christmas to All Chess Enthusiasts! (2014-12-25 05:58:01) simalmoreira leonardo : Merry Christmas! (2014-12-24 20:57:39) alcala alvin : Anyone lightning games? (2014-12-24 16:33:16) broniek mariuszmaciej : !!! :-) (2014-12-24 13:14:10) broniek mariuszmaciej : MERRY XMAS111 (2014-12-24 06:54:25) buenavista anthony : HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL (2014-12-24 05:12:02) reboredo daniel : Merry Christmas all (2014-12-24 04:43:04) kuhne detlev : merry christmas (2014-12-24 01:37:08) llull roger : ty (2014-12-23 02:35:12) devassal thibault : well... done (2014-12-22 21:08:52) llull roger : it's pretty offensive (2014-12-22 20:55:21) sternik ryszard : All enemies Merry Christmas and a Happy New 2015 years! (2014-12-22 17:55:31) alcala alvin : Anyone lighting silver games? (2014-12-22 16:05:29) alcala alvin : Yury a game? (2014-12-22 16:05:20) devassal thibault : New thematic chess: Nimzovich attack, Norfolk gambits (2014-12-20 23:20:51) nezumi mashi : Konnichiwa!! (2014-12-16 03:54:48) beeck tim : Hello world! (2014-12-13 21:49:41) devassal thibault : Like any group M & group SM winner... (2014-12-11 23:23:29) devassal thibault : Timofey, you're qualified for stage 3 already :) (2014-12-11 23:22:50) denisov timofey : I got clear first place in stage 1 (2014-12-11 15:13:00) denisov timofey : Why I not playing in stage 2 chess WCH 13? (2014-12-11 15:12:25) sinsuat datuali : Ok 1900 and up! anyone? (2014-12-09 03:21:42) sinsuat datuali : lightning bronze 2000 and up! Game :) (2014-12-09 03:16:22) devassal thibault : Stage 2 of chess WCH 000013 will start within hours (2014-12-08 19:54:03) alcala alvin : Anyone lighting silver games? (2014-12-08 16:14:54) broniek mariuszmaciej : (or big one-see LSS) (2014-12-08 14:48:25) broniek mariuszmaciej : Dear Thibault, a little bit small changes rules (2014-12-08 14:47:55) broniek mariuszmaciej : Waiting lists -standard, rapid tournaments- OMG! (2014-12-08 14:45:49) broniek mariuszmaciej : Have we WCH stage 2 2013 or not have we? :) (2014-12-08 14:37:28) sinsuat datuali : no one? (2014-12-08 01:28:37) alcala alvin : John a game? (2014-12-05 06:15:18) sinsuat datuali : try me :) (2014-12-05 06:00:53) ortiz clodomiro : i mean a carokhan defense (2014-12-05 02:12:58) ortiz clodomiro : i was just testing a very risky line (2014-12-05 01:58:09) ortiz clodomiro : a clear win for A ALCALA over the karo khan i played. (2014-12-05 01:52:58) alcala alvin : He did not even bother to resign. (2014-12-04 18:43:05) alcala alvin : Thib please adjucate my game against Ortiz. (2014-12-04 18:42:57) alcala alvin : thx scott, lets play again next time (2014-12-04 18:11:07) nichols scott : thx, see u next time, :) (2014-12-04 18:09:42) alcala alvin : Naugthy ortiz! (2014-12-04 18:09:33) alcala alvin : gg scott (2014-12-04 18:09:20) alcala alvin : Whew! one game to go against Ortiz! (2014-12-04 18:09:08) nichols scott : nice attack! (2014-12-04 18:08:32) alcala alvin : Gg (2014-12-04 17:12:50) nichols scott : gg (2014-12-04 17:12:36) alcala alvin : seems draw? (2014-12-04 17:10:13) alcala alvin : same 2u (2014-12-04 16:50:19) nichols scott : gl and have fun! (2014-12-04 16:49:22) alcala alvin : ready? (2014-12-04 16:43:59) alcala alvin : Let me reboot (2014-12-04 16:38:40) nichols scott : hey Al, :) (2014-12-04 16:32:41) sinsuat datuali : Poker anyone? (2014-12-04 13:21:43) nichols scott : see you next time, :) (2014-12-02 18:30:20) alcala alvin : :) (2014-12-02 17:51:08) nichols scott : ok, I need a little break also, nice to be back... (2014-12-02 17:50:51) alcala alvin : Let me eat something first (2014-12-02 17:50:17) alcala alvin : I got tired. Maybe because i feel hungry (2014-12-02 17:50:04) alcala alvin : Your still solid scott! (2014-12-02 17:49:15) nichols scott : gg Al! (2014-12-02 17:49:15) nichols scott : yes (2014-12-02 17:48:13) alcala alvin : draw? (2014-12-02 17:47:48) alcala alvin : Join the fun Thib! (2014-12-02 16:51:12) alcala alvin : Good luck and have fun! :) (2014-12-02 16:51:04) nichols scott : lol, nice to see you Thib! (2014-12-02 16:50:38) devassal thibault : Gods of the arena are back? :) (2014-12-02 16:49:23) nichols scott : yes, sent (2014-12-02 16:48:16) alcala alvin : Scott ready? (2014-12-02 16:45:30) schuett wilhelm : 1.Nf3 d5 2.b3 Bg4 (2014-12-02 03:59:40) schuett wilhelm : 1.Nf3 d5 2.b3 c5 3.e3! (2014-12-02 03:58:56) alcala alvin : i'm really rusty now in freestyle chess :( (2014-12-01 16:59:25) alcala alvin : Anyone lighting silver games? (2014-12-01 16:30:14) sinsuat datuali : anyone for Chess lightning bronze? (2014-12-01 13:36:20) teverovski bogoljub : I mean 1.Nf3 d5 2.b3 c5 3.e4 (2014-12-01 12:50:38) devassal thibault : New thematic chess: budapest gambit, reversed colors (2014-12-01 01:16:48) devassal thibault : Bogoljub, I sent you a message (2014-11-26 21:52:12) devassal thibault : :o) maybe that was not what Jan meant... (2014-11-26 21:49:49) llull roger : "Can´t move after having vacation..." add it to site quotes? (2014-11-26 19:47:39) teverovski bogoljub : i claim cancel of lightning because of breakdown (2014-11-26 19:28:25) ohlin jan : Seems fine now! (2014-11-26 17:48:45) ohlin jan : Can´t move after having vacation... (2014-11-26 17:21:53) anderson peter : Seems fine now, thanks :) (2014-11-26 15:57:25) devassal thibault : The server didn't work during a few hours... (2014-11-26 15:49:24) devassal thibault : Is everything all right? (sorry for the inconvenience) (2014-11-26 15:48:30) burrows nick : 1 player needed for Rapid M 75 2100-2300 (2014-11-07 09:36:43) sinsuat datuali : anyone for FICGS__CHESS__LIGHTNING_BRONZE__000561 (2014-11-07 02:47:29) devassal thibault : Good luck to all players in the chess championship! (2014-11-01 21:46:39) devassal thibault : Chess WCH tournaments will start within minutes... (2014-11-01 20:33:02) devassal thibault : Last hours to enter the WCH waiting lists... (2014-11-01 12:21:27) alcala alvin : Anyone lighting silver games? (2014-10-29 16:05:32) devassal thibault : Last days to enter the WCH waiting lists... Join the fun! (2014-10-28 20:15:35) anderson peter : Looking forward to next World Champ rounds on Saturday :) (2014-10-28 18:23:43) devassal thibault : Chess class SM just started... good luck to players (2014-10-27 21:13:50) alcala alvin : Aha ok noted Thib! :) (2014-10-27 21:02:19) devassal thibault : Next one if you won class M tourney, Alvin (2014-10-27 20:51:58) alcala alvin : Can I join through ticket? (2014-10-27 20:49:49) devassal thibault : Chess class SM tourney is open to 2300+ players, temporarily (2014-10-27 20:45:38) alcala alvin : Yury, catch you next time! :) (2014-10-26 20:17:33) alcala alvin : Thanks thib, done! :) (2014-10-20 21:05:14) devassal thibault : Copy the RSS feed at the end of a game page in your reader (2014-10-19 23:10:05) devassal thibault : It should be specified in Help section: (2014-10-19 23:09:30) alcala alvin : Thib I installed RSS whats next? (2014-10-19 22:44:23) alcala alvin : Noted thib! (2014-10-19 20:10:19) alcala alvin : Perikov lets play silver game! :) (2014-10-19 20:10:11) devassal thibault : Alvin, you need any RSS reader (2014-10-18 22:00:00) alcala alvin : Thib how? (2014-10-18 07:49:18) devassal thibault : You can with RSS (2014-10-18 01:44:31) basant neel : @thib..Can i follow the Ricco-Van Assche match (2014-10-17 20:36:27) llull roger : check out my correspondence miniature, game 82071 (2014-10-15 01:59:12) alcala alvin : Yes, i understand now Thib :) (2014-10-12 22:53:49) alcala alvin : Why? :( (2014-10-12 22:15:06) devassal thibault : Hi Alvin :) Sorry, no way yet... (2014-10-12 22:14:04) alcala alvin : Thib, silver bullet game? (2014-10-12 22:12:10) devassal thibault : New thematic chess: Budapest gambit (2014-10-12 21:49:08) devassal thibault : Right... thank you! (2014-10-12 21:38:15) teverovski bogoljub : Stop O'Kelly! Start Budapest! (2014-10-12 21:26:09) devassal thibault : Not really, usually between 4 & 6 weeks (2014-10-06 12:29:09) schmid pablo : The deadline seems to be a little short no? (2014-10-06 09:19:52) devassal thibault : The waiting lists for the next championships are now open :) (2014-10-04 23:24:42) devassal thibault : We need 4 players to start thematic chess sicilian o kelly (2014-09-13 23:05:42) ilic slavisa : kasabasic (2014-09-13 19:45:12) llull roger : *grabs free rook* (2014-09-13 12:51:50) llull roger : okay (2014-09-13 12:47:16) devassal thibault : No, in any case... sorry about that :/ (2014-09-12 23:56:57) llull roger : is it possible to allow take back? (2014-09-12 19:28:15) llull roger : my opponent hung a piece in a very interesting position (2014-09-12 19:27:47) zemlyanov sergey : Thank you so much! (2014-09-01 23:47:26) devassal thibault : November 1st, 8 months after previous one (2014-09-01 23:41:00) zemlyanov sergey : FICGS chess world championship I mean) (2014-09-01 23:22:35) zemlyanov sergey : hi all! when will the world championship begin? who knows? (2014-09-01 23:16:22) devassal thibault : Oh right... again... thank you! (2014-09-01 20:31:50) waciak karol : Paris, server time is close to 10 mins fast (2014-09-01 17:47:38) devassal thibault : What do you mean Karol? (2014-09-01 17:20:34) waciak karol : Why is the server clock off by so much? (2014-09-01 03:53:17) devassal thibault : Not exactly, just kind of "thematic"... (2014-08-24 01:08:09) waciak karol : Make it a double round-robin if it's about fairness (2014-08-23 23:54:51) waciak karol : Each game should have a random position! (2014-08-23 23:52:40) devassal thibault : Each 960 tourney has a different position actually (2014-08-23 21:44:19) waciak karol : With all games publicly visible it would be unfair anyway.. (2014-08-23 19:40:37) waciak karol : Surely a bug! (2014-08-23 14:36:29) waciak karol : Admin, chess960 tournament played from a single position? (2014-08-23 14:35:24) alcala alvin : Anyone silver lightning or blitz games? (2014-08-10 17:50:59) alcala alvin : Anyone lightning games, silver? (2014-08-05 17:20:42) teverovski bogoljub : It's time for new thematic. Let's play Budapest Gambit (2014-07-25 19:29:52) waciak karol : Board size setting in the preferences doesn't seem to influence it (2014-07-18 15:45:03) waciak karol : How do you get smaller board graphics in the mobile version? (2014-07-18 15:43:53) llull roger : I'm here (2014-07-12 21:26:07) waciak karol : I was just asking in plain English - why so quiet? :) (2014-07-12 21:25:16) schmid pablo : you there Lull? (2014-07-12 20:29:54) llull roger : google llull (2014-07-12 19:24:28) llull roger : it's a last name! (2014-07-12 19:23:36) waciak karol : Why the lull? (2014-07-12 18:15:41) duenas alexis : there are another thibault playing paris open (2014-07-11 18:33:44) devassal thibault : yes, sorry (was too long ^^) (2014-07-05 01:32:43) gray garvin : does pb stand for problem? (2014-07-04 17:42:50) devassal thibault : Garvin: pb is all players do not play the same rhythm :/ (2014-07-03 14:49:44) devassal thibault : Thanks Karol, should be ok now... (2014-07-03 14:48:15) waciak karol : Archive's not been updated it seems. (2014-07-03 07:12:58) gray garvin : of too long a time period to wait (2014-07-01 11:06:47) gray garvin : that rule needs to be re-written, another example (2014-07-01 11:06:40) devassal thibault : ... to finish the game (if position is clear) (2014-07-01 01:40:55) devassal thibault : Hello Neel, your opponent has 30 days after a "call referee" (2014-07-01 01:40:35) basant neel : Now it is 1 move mate... (2014-06-30 08:00:36) kuhne detlev : gg (2014-06-28 04:11:38) basant neel : @Thib---Game no 77096 is 5 move mate.. Kindly adjust.. (2014-06-25 06:09:49) burrows nick : Big Chess anybody? (2014-06-17 03:05:59) gresham jonathan : yay the go tourny startef! :D (2014-06-16 18:20:29) llull roger : gg (2014-06-16 00:19:07) schmid pablo : gg (2014-06-16 00:18:51) schmid pablo : with g3+h4 and bishop configuration (2014-06-15 23:02:29) schmid pablo : even if i lose my 2 pawns on queenside its a known fortress (2014-06-15 23:01:59) llull roger : I think it's a draw, yes :/ (2014-06-15 23:01:43) schmid pablo : it should be draw (2014-06-15 23:00:55) schmid pablo : oops misclic (2014-06-15 23:00:47) schmid pablo : gg (2014-06-15 21:42:10) llull roger : gg (2014-06-15 21:42:01) llull roger : ok Pablo, I'm just using the feature to challenge all (2014-06-15 10:38:56) schmid pablo : i cant now llull, but tonight ok (2014-06-15 10:05:38) schmid pablo : yes i had 0 counter play so I had no idea what to do (2014-06-15 00:21:04) llull roger : the way the bishops made the black center crumble (2014-06-15 00:19:32) llull roger : this game was especially interesting to me (2014-06-15 00:17:54) schmid pablo : well played (2014-06-15 00:14:50) schmid pablo : gg but your Fb5+ opening was not very ambitious ;) (2014-06-14 23:18:27) schmid pablo : ok (2014-06-14 23:07:22) llull roger : one more? (2014-06-14 23:05:11) llull roger : gg (2014-06-14 23:05:04) llull roger : another draw :/ (2014-06-14 23:04:46) schmid pablo : sure (2014-06-14 22:25:50) llull roger : another? (2014-06-14 22:24:29) llull roger : gg (2014-06-14 22:23:48) llull roger : hey hello (2014-06-14 20:38:31) schmid pablo : im here (2014-06-14 20:06:06) llull roger : ok, I'll wait (2014-06-14 19:25:05) schmid pablo : Lull i cant play in about 30 min (2014-06-14 19:22:12) devassal thibault : there's audio notification when popup are authorized (2014-06-13 16:50:25) llull roger : ok see you (2014-06-13 16:35:31) schutte john : sorry, next time (2014-06-13 16:35:19) llull roger : 1 more? (2014-06-13 16:34:50) schutte john : thx, gg! (2014-06-13 16:34:46) llull roger : gg (2014-06-13 16:34:38) llull roger : I sent you a challenge (2014-06-13 15:56:31) schutte john : ok (2014-06-13 15:54:55) llull roger : gg (2014-06-13 15:54:03) schutte john : thanks for the game :) (2014-06-13 15:53:49) llull roger : rematch? (2014-06-13 15:53:26) llull roger : is there a way to get audio notification when a game starts? (2014-06-13 15:16:13) llull roger : sorry for making you wait (2014-06-13 15:12:34) schutte john : yawn (2014-06-13 14:58:07) schutte john : you there roger? (2014-06-13 14:55:06) schutte john : your move llull (2014-06-13 14:52:57) gray garvin : hours play (2014-06-13 14:06:41) gray garvin : player will not just quit when they start to lose after an (2014-06-13 14:06:37) alcala alvin : Play more games against Garvin :) (2014-06-13 13:36:31) alcala alvin : seriously. One thing, get your rating to 2350 also. (2014-06-13 13:35:22) alcala alvin : When there is something offered down the line you play more (2014-06-13 13:34:43) llull roger : why would you pay to play a game when you can play free? (2014-06-13 12:49:09) gray garvin : blitz silver :) (2014-06-13 12:44:58) gray garvin : Roger, a couple of us would be interested in (2014-06-13 12:44:52) llull roger : 10 points = 10€ for a game, sounds reasonable (2014-06-13 12:24:49) alcala alvin : Try silver games, maybe somebody will join :) (2014-06-13 12:11:00) llull roger : chess lightning bronze (2014-06-13 11:47:02) llull roger : been staring at the screen for so long, somebody pls join! (2014-06-13 11:46:41) llull roger : checking constantly incase someone joined is a torture (2014-06-13 11:36:05) llull roger : why is it so hard to play a simple game!? (2014-06-13 11:32:14) llull roger : I was distracted :/ (2014-06-13 11:13:43) llull roger : rematch Bogoljub? (2014-06-13 11:12:27) llull roger : see you (2014-06-13 01:35:15) schmid pablo : see you soon (2014-06-13 01:35:07) llull roger : gg (2014-06-13 01:35:05) schmid pablo : gg, i have to sleep now (2014-06-13 01:35:01) llull roger : send me a draw offer, I want to see how it looks here (2014-06-13 01:16:56) schmid pablo : gg (2014-06-12 23:55:28) schmid pablo : yes (2014-06-12 23:55:18) llull roger : gg, one more? (2014-06-12 23:52:38) llull roger : gg (2014-06-12 22:28:16) schmid pablo : gg after a worse opening (2014-06-12 22:26:55) schmid pablo : yes (2014-06-12 22:26:45) llull roger : rematch? (2014-06-12 22:26:38) llull roger : challenge sent (2014-06-12 21:20:51) llull roger : I'm here (2014-06-12 21:19:30) schmid pablo : ok Lill im here if you want (2014-06-12 21:19:00) llull roger : ok! (2014-06-12 17:47:54) schmid pablo : around 9:30 pm french (2014-06-12 17:47:39) schmid pablo : Hello Lull we can play later (2014-06-12 17:46:30) llull roger : somebody join lightning bronze please (2014-06-12 16:29:31) llull roger : thanks for replying Thibault (2014-06-12 16:27:41) devassal thibault : No, a robot will adjudicate the game within hours... (2014-06-12 16:26:30) llull roger : is this a known bug in the website? (2014-06-12 15:36:22) llull roger : Why hasn't my game ended if my opponent ran out of time? (2014-06-12 15:30:05) llull roger : is anybody out there!? (2014-06-12 12:27:18) llull roger : Please play with me my first game (adv lightning bronze) (2014-06-12 12:24:07) gresham jonathan : please join go tourny 000157 (2014-06-08 18:04:30) gray garvin : agreed. I have commented on this stuff before (2014-06-05 01:40:50) denisov timofey : by my opponents (2014-06-04 23:21:44) denisov timofey : I think it's very unsporting behavior (2014-06-04 23:21:35) denisov timofey : 5/5 in big chess WCH, and all is forfeits (2014-06-04 23:20:20) devassal thibault : Looks like you found the answer, have good games Nick! (2014-06-03 23:26:47) burrows nick : ..after purchase (2014-06-03 18:26:13) burrows nick : Hey Thibault, how long before e-points become available? (2014-06-03 18:26:02) devassal thibault : Neel, you're qualified for round robin final, start nov. 1st (2014-06-01 13:49:15) gray garvin : so not that speedy :P (2014-06-01 07:46:38) gray garvin : it was group m 2 12, first game finished july 2013 (2014-06-01 07:46:15) devassal thibault : Already? :) Should start on Nov. 1st (2014-05-31 23:05:19) basant neel : I won the first stage . (2014-05-31 19:36:29) basant neel : When the next stage will start ..? (2014-05-31 19:35:50) devassal thibault : Good luck to both players :) (2014-05-23 00:30:34) devassal thibault : The final match Eros Riccio-Jeroen Van Assche just started ! (2014-05-23 00:30:02) devassal thibault : Class SM, M & A waiting lists are now open again... (forum) (2014-05-16 13:36:52) gresham jonathan : Danish gambit! (2014-05-09 22:59:53) alcala alvin : Thanks Thib! :) (2014-05-02 04:08:28) devassal thibault : You'll make other ones Alvin ;) (2014-05-01 23:20:38) alcala alvin : Hooooah!!! :) (2014-05-01 10:08:31) devassal thibault : Interesting problem! (2014-04-27 19:03:14) roque pedro : I am waiting for your move Petropoulos (2014-04-27 15:14:20) gray garvin : bit tough to help when you dont answer (2014-04-25 12:34:34) devassal thibault : Which tournaments, Stefan? (2014-04-24 23:33:33) haack stefan : totally bullshit no chess in classesn here possible (2014-04-24 23:23:32) clark william : thanks devassal thibault good to know (2014-04-24 22:35:57) devassal thibault : It is really hard to start advanced chess games, yes (2014-04-23 23:54:17) clark william : Is the chess poration of this site dead? (2014-04-23 17:07:45) devassal thibault : Ce n'est pas instantané, non (2014-04-23 12:09:29) schmid pablo : Donc ce n est pas automatique... (2014-04-23 06:35:25) devassal thibault : la mise à jour aura lieu vers le 1er mai ! (2014-04-22 22:29:49) schmid pablo : mais je n ai pas eu mes epoints... (2014-04-22 08:13:58) schmid pablo : salut Thibault jai remporté le rapid m 69 (2014-04-22 08:13:28) ziegler pio : Happy Easter! (2014-04-20 10:32:57) denisov timofey : game #79435 big chess (2014-04-17 17:34:36) denisov timofey : legrand: this "fork" h2-g4, I think, is salt of game (2014-04-17 17:34:16) clark william : Just one more person in FICGS__CHESS__CLASS_B__000205 (2014-04-17 14:51:36) apriyanto noer : where is we can see earning?? (2014-04-13 01:36:00) apriyanto noer : morning (2014-04-13 01:35:38) ellis maurice : EST 0:6:17 (2014-04-13 00:24:42) ellis maurice : 6 pm EST (2014-04-13 00:08:58) apriyanto noer : play chess in here can get $??? (2014-04-12 20:16:36) apriyanto noer : hy (2014-04-12 20:16:19) alcala alvin : :) (2014-04-11 10:57:04) roque pedro : bullet chess anyone? (2014-04-04 03:16:24) devassal thibault : The poker championship just started... good luck :) (2014-04-03 00:57:18) lehnhoff hg : 35 players are in the Poker WCH waiting list! (2014-04-02 18:31:55) leperlier gabriel : WCH (2014-03-31 17:35:37) leperlier gabriel : one should contact Lim Steve, not playing in final round WC (2014-03-31 17:34:33) lehnhoff hg : 1 more player needed for the poker championship! (2014-03-28 17:42:15) ellis maurice : oh well-bye (2014-03-27 01:34:31) ellis maurice : I'm live,& waiting... (2014-03-27 01:24:02) teverovski bogoljub : I'll play O'Kelly (2014-03-26 11:44:37) devassal thibault : Maurice, I can play bullet if you want... lightning too long (2014-03-25 22:49:55) efriadi een : yes (2014-03-25 16:40:58) sinsuat datuali : anyone (2014-03-25 01:27:01) ellis maurice : live game anyone/ (2014-03-24 18:02:45) denisov timofey : I'm be very pleased :) (2014-03-23 18:57:34) denisov timofey : So if author of engine will place sources in GitHub, (2014-03-23 18:57:22) denisov timofey : last version is May 15, 2013. (2014-03-23 18:56:52) denisov timofey : I afraid, it's weak :( (2014-03-23 18:54:01) devassal thibault : thank you, I'm curious about its level :) (2014-03-23 18:38:44) denisov timofey : because in winboard rows 0-15 and cols a-p (2014-03-23 18:15:49) denisov timofey : You can get it by Google "big chess 16x16 engine" (2014-03-23 18:14:59) denisov timofey : modified winboard. (2014-03-23 18:14:29) denisov timofey : devassal: yeah. But it now buggy. I use NebiyuAlien with (2014-03-23 18:14:18) devassal thibault : I didn't implement this notation because of some ambiguities (2014-03-23 15:06:16) devassal thibault : So you have a big chess engine? :) Wow, please more info! (2014-03-23 15:05:20) denisov timofey : This is more convenient if you use engine :) (2014-03-23 01:41:05) denisov timofey : so left bottom corner is a0, top right corner is p15? (2014-03-23 01:40:37) denisov timofey : notation? As in Winboard, (a-p with letter i) and 0-15 (2014-03-23 01:39:58) denisov timofey : devassal: can you implement the Bigchess alternative (2014-03-23 01:37:27) devassal thibault : 2 more players needed for poker tourn. A123 (2014-03-22 16:50:27) lehnhoff hg : 4 more players needed for the poker championship! (2014-03-22 16:48:45) schmid pablo : Merci, peut etre à demain, ou à la prochaine! (2014-03-22 00:14:32) devassal thibault : Merci pour la partie, je rejouerai demain soir à tout hasard (2014-03-22 00:13:33) devassal thibault : Oui, l'avantage blanc arrive tôt apparemment (2014-03-22 00:13:09) devassal thibault : Ce f4 est très bon.. beaucoup de jeu... (2014-03-22 00:12:09) schmid pablo : la situation noire semble deja difficile à defendre (2014-03-22 00:10:04) schmid pablo : ma cadence rapide habituelle ici cest le 20min + increment (2014-03-22 00:09:23) schmid pablo : merci c est vrai cest très rapide, trop pour moi (2014-03-22 00:08:54) devassal thibault : Bien joué... ouf, j'avais oublié comme c'était rapide ! (2014-03-22 00:07:39) schmid pablo : ok defie moi (2014-03-21 23:44:43) devassal thibault : Bonsoir Pablo :) Ok, allons-y... (2014-03-21 23:40:20) schmid pablo : moi (2014-03-21 23:39:18) devassal thibault : Anyone for a chess bullet bronze? (2014-03-21 22:11:53) sinsuat datuali : bullet bronze, anyone? (2014-03-19 04:53:17) sinsuat datuali : wala kalaban (2014-03-19 04:47:31) sinsuat datuali : play (2014-03-19 04:45:32) sinsuat datuali : bullet bronze (2014-03-19 04:37:10) sinsuat datuali : lets play Thibaut (2014-03-19 04:36:18) devassal thibault : We need a few players more in the Poker championship... (2014-03-18 23:50:08) devassal thibault : Anyone for a chess bullet bronze? (2014-03-18 22:34:14) lehnhoff hg : 3 more players needed for poker A 123 (2014-03-16 14:17:37) staggat rolf : o hell (2014-03-13 13:22:24) sinsuat datuali : hello (2014-03-13 01:07:40) devassal thibault : 5 more players needed for the poker championship! (2014-03-12 10:57:06) aarnos mikko : Didn't notice that the tournament is only for top 9. Oh well (2014-03-08 09:19:35) devassal thibault : It started, but only 9 players (highest ranks) are in... (2014-03-07 21:22:53) aarnos mikko : How long until the Go world championships 11 starts? (2014-03-07 17:30:46) devassal thibault : Thanks for the game, Quim! (2014-03-05 23:20:01) lehnhoff hg : 5 more players are needed for Poker WCH (2014-03-05 13:42:24) devassal thibault : That's probably the best solution. (2014-03-03 19:23:08) devassal thibault : Ok... I've modified the Big Chess WCH rules, let's do this. (2014-03-03 19:22:41) lehnhoff hg : and the winner is the champion (2014-03-03 16:28:43) lehnhoff hg : One group with 9 players (2014-03-03 16:23:50) lehnhoff hg : Why not start now? (2014-03-03 16:23:38) devassal thibault : Well, I think we can wait for 6 more players... let's try (2014-03-03 16:05:31) lehnhoff hg : Was Big Chess WCH canceled? (2014-03-03 15:00:30) ellis maurice : quick chess anyone? (2014-02-20 21:23:00) aahlad yeturu : Looks like new enrollment started (2014-02-20 19:06:34) aahlad yeturu : Confused about poker wch. I was enrolled. (2014-02-20 19:06:16) devassal thibault : Hello, just click "Waiting lists" and pick a tourney (2014-02-16 23:15:31) kurniawan esa : Please, tell me how to get into a tournament ? (2014-02-16 22:56:44) ellis maurice : someone challenge me... (2014-02-13 01:00:17) ellis maurice : chess anyone? (2014-02-13 00:50:53) alcala alvin : John send you message! (2014-02-07 18:05:17) devassal thibault : The WCH waiting lists are open! (start : March 1st) (2014-02-06 11:37:29) devassal thibault : 3 norms are necessary (2014-02-05 20:16:33) basant neel : i am given FEM title. (2014-02-05 19:38:24) basant neel : I have scored 4.5 Pts in 2 FEM category tournaments so when (2014-02-05 19:37:52) devassal thibault : Problem solved (looks like) (2014-02-04 19:12:56) devassal thibault : I'm working on... sorry for the inconvenience (2014-02-04 00:23:40) devassal thibault : There's a problem with emails... no more notifications, but (2014-02-04 00:23:20) alcala alvin : gg :) (2014-01-12 18:29:42) nichols scott : sure, send... (2014-01-12 16:59:29) alcala alvin : gg :) (2014-01-07 18:03:49) evans david : Thank Scott (2014-01-07 17:56:25) evans david : Medusa whats that (2014-01-07 17:18:07) nichols scott : got it, thx (2014-01-07 17:17:51) alcala alvin : I'm playing 64 eyed monster! MEDUSA (2014-01-07 17:16:00) alcala alvin : J/k...infinity chess (2014-01-07 17:15:29) evans david : i sent you email Alvin (2014-01-07 17:08:42) alcala alvin : Im playing currenty at IC. (2014-01-07 17:08:31) evans david : hola (2014-01-07 17:07:43) nichols scott : Hey Al! :) (2014-01-07 17:07:12) alcala alvin : Hi David and Scott. (2014-01-07 17:05:15) nichols scott : send challenge, :) (2014-01-07 16:27:01) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2014-01-07 15:34:31) campanella paul : more players needed for poker tournament A (2014-01-05 01:20:53) devassal thibault : Still playing, but not enough, I know that ;) (2014-01-05 00:57:45) nichols scott : Something new would be great for the New Year... (2014-01-05 00:19:56) devassal thibault : I hope so... we only need some ideas :) (2014-01-04 17:16:56) alcala alvin : ok copy (2014-01-04 11:42:55) evans david : will be over at playchess (2014-01-04 11:40:57) evans david : not here sorry (2014-01-04 11:40:47) alcala alvin : Yes ready david? (2014-01-04 11:39:29) evans david : Alvin (2014-01-04 11:35:48) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2014-01-04 10:20:58) alcala alvin : Thanks Thib I just enjoyed 18 days vacationj. :) (2014-01-02 02:57:06) devassal thibault : Everyone now has 45 days of vacation again! (2014-01-01 21:23:49) devassal thibault : Happy new year :) (2014-01-01 21:17:39) gray garvin : time zone wise? (2014-01-01 15:39:07) gray garvin : am i the most eastern person on this site? (2014-01-01 15:38:36) benone mateia : bonne Année 2014 (2014-01-01 14:28:22) gray garvin : for me that was 23 hours ago haha lol (2014-01-01 13:58:27) batal jean : Happy New Year Everyone! (2014-01-01 13:23:15) cirovic zeljko : HAPPY 2014 YEAR (2014-01-01 01:01:56) meli cosimoleonardo : Felice anno nuovo a tutti (2013-12-31 20:00:58) alcala alvin : In vacation mode, but we can go over PCC :) (2013-12-30 16:59:16) alcala alvin : Hi David, happy holiday. I can't play here (2013-12-30 16:58:59) evans david : Hola alvin (2013-12-30 16:30:50) staggat rolf : Frohes Fest, ihr Weihnachtsmänner! (2013-12-24 20:44:01) giordanino claudio : Buone Feste a tutti gli scacchisti (2013-12-24 18:50:24) meli cosimoleonardo : Buon natale a tutti (2013-12-24 16:22:42) gray garvin : new ratings Jan 1 :) (2013-12-24 12:27:33) devassal thibault : that's right, and not before march 2014... (2013-12-23 20:44:30) gray garvin : when all the games from wch stage 2 finish (2013-12-23 09:54:04) leperlier gabriel : Hi, when does stage 3 WCH starts ? (2013-12-22 23:28:44) devassal thibault : Yes, thanks :) (2013-12-22 00:03:18) legrand stephane : Thib have you seen my message? (2013-12-21 23:33:06) barradas anderson : His name is Edinardo Barbosa (2013-12-20 03:58:59) barradas anderson : Thanks in advance (2013-12-20 03:58:42) barradas anderson : He is waiting for approval (2013-12-20 03:58:31) barradas anderson : hey, Thibault, A friend of mine applied to play. (2013-12-20 03:58:07) marriott peter : yes! (2013-12-11 17:54:41) alcala alvin : Nice date today 111213 :) (2013-12-11 16:25:38) marriott peter : Hi, anyone up for a bullet bronze game? (2013-12-10 01:43:30) eldridge mark : Fair enough (2013-12-08 00:06:41) gray garvin : Mark: I was above 2300 when I entered (2013-12-07 23:20:33) devassal thibault : 2 players used it already (2013-12-07 22:38:37) devassal thibault : because of the "tickets" rules (for this one) (2013-12-07 22:38:25) eldridge mark : 3 other players are below 2300 (2013-12-07 21:37:05) eldridge mark : Why can i not join Rapid SM 00011 rating should be 2300+ (2013-12-07 21:36:48) alcala alvin : Any freestyle events this X'mas holidays? :) (2013-12-07 16:26:57) gray garvin : did you just see that you banned friends Thib lol (2013-12-07 15:44:16) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-12-07 14:59:10) devassal thibault : :o) (2013-12-06 22:42:58) gray garvin : hopefully someone around 2500 would be good :) (2013-12-06 14:42:40) gray garvin : 1 more entrant for rapid sm required (2013-12-06 10:03:10) gray garvin : No we cant. Thib banned them long ago hahahaha (2013-12-06 07:02:36) cain maurie : Can we have "friends" here? (2013-12-06 06:43:27) bartner douglas : Thanks very much (2013-12-02 02:00:36) anderson peter : click the sq you want to move from and then the sq move to (2013-12-01 09:13:44) bartner douglas : Dumb question: how do you move. I am on iPad 1. (2013-12-01 01:33:32) alcala alvin : cool. keep it up man. (2013-11-26 18:48:38) nichols scott : doing much better, thx (2013-11-26 18:48:06) alcala alvin : ok sure np. hows your health now? (2013-11-26 18:47:14) nichols scott : til next time... (2013-11-26 18:46:19) alcala alvin : oh yes :) (2013-11-26 18:46:04) alcala alvin : I'll be extra careful next time (2013-11-26 18:45:12) nichols scott : You do too! (2013-11-26 18:44:51) nichols scott : One of these days maybe, :) (2013-11-26 18:44:36) alcala alvin : You still have your deadly venom! (2013-11-26 18:44:29) alcala alvin : gg..almost got me my friend :) (2013-11-26 18:43:42) nichols scott : gg's my friend! (2013-11-26 18:43:41) nichols scott : :) (2013-11-26 18:36:07) alcala alvin : You will regret it :) (2013-11-26 18:35:21) nichols scott : thx, gl (2013-11-26 17:39:00) alcala alvin : Your full of energy today! gl (2013-11-26 17:38:49) alcala alvin : Up to you if you have so more juice. Throw the challenge :) (2013-11-26 17:37:49) nichols scott : one more? (2013-11-26 17:36:54) nichols scott : exciting game! :) (2013-11-26 17:36:34) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-11-26 17:36:26) nichols scott : same to you (2013-11-26 16:52:19) alcala alvin : gl and have fun (2013-11-26 16:52:09) alcala alvin : Yes of course scott :) (2013-11-26 16:49:44) nichols scott : ready Al? (2013-11-26 16:48:56) alcala alvin : oh scott, yes :) (2013-11-26 16:43:20) nichols scott : Hey Al (2013-11-26 16:40:36) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-11-26 16:31:07) alcala alvin : Looking forward for our usual games next time :) (2013-11-25 18:42:38) schutte john : till next time;) (2013-11-25 18:37:36) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-11-25 18:37:11) schutte john : thx, gg (2013-11-25 18:36:38) schutte john : u2 (2013-11-25 17:50:24) alcala alvin : gl and have fun (2013-11-25 17:49:28) schutte john : ok (2013-11-25 17:47:20) alcala alvin : John ready? (2013-11-25 17:41:58) alcala alvin : Sure, i will be waiting :) (2013-11-24 18:43:25) schutte john : till next time (2013-11-24 18:43:02) alcala alvin : ah yes, not possible :) (2013-11-24 18:41:12) alcala alvin : lolz, so its better (2013-11-24 18:40:58) schutte john : sorry, just realised i'm in vacation:(( (2013-11-24 18:40:05) alcala alvin : John ready? (2013-11-24 18:39:12) schutte john : ok, send challenge (2013-11-24 18:34:45) alcala alvin : Sure but my net connection is terrible (2013-11-24 18:33:03) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-11-24 16:47:13) ortiz clodomiro : komodo is a strong engine and a tribute to its ceator,peacel (2013-11-23 23:20:47) alcala alvin : Don Dailey author of Komodo engine has passed away. (2013-11-23 17:05:05) devassal thibault : Magnus Carlsen is new FIDE WCH ! (2013-11-22 22:56:23) vida marco : one more player to unrated tournament (2013-11-20 08:25:31) campanella paul : one more player needed for poker tournament A (2013-11-18 23:43:09) baezaibanez eduardo : ñlñl (2013-11-06 18:41:39) baezaibanez eduardo : hi (2013-11-06 13:13:09) devassal thibault : Il y aura aussi roi contre fou etc. (2013-11-05 23:03:07) devassal thibault : Oui oui je sais, mais c'est au programme ! (2013-11-05 23:02:47) schmid pablo : Thibaut, roi contre roi épisode 10... (2013-11-05 22:34:10) alcala alvin : I have seen a sudden increase in freestyle games here..great (2013-11-05 16:17:15) sengupta arnab : anyone want to play? (2013-11-05 15:15:56) alcala alvin : congrats garvin, give party! (2013-11-04 04:20:08) gray garvin : :o (2013-11-04 01:10:04) gray garvin : in March (2013-11-04 01:09:59) gray garvin : wow, i just won a class event where my last game finished (2013-11-04 01:09:55) gray garvin : its all good wayne. Hope you can be operated on soon :) (2013-11-04 01:08:16) devassal thibault : ... ah, obviously not so much :/ sorry to read this... (2013-11-04 00:05:17) devassal thibault : Hi Wayne, howdy! hope you're fine! (2013-11-04 00:04:48) lowrance wayne : not caused you inconviences. Wayne (2013-11-04 00:04:42) lowrance wayne : I have conjestive heart failure disease.. hope I have (2013-11-04 00:04:13) lowrance wayne : garvin, sorry missed your msg. I have been in/out hosp. I ha (2013-11-04 00:03:32) nichols scott : thx, u too! (2013-10-31 18:02:08) alcala alvin : so hard to play against you lately whew (2013-10-31 18:01:26) nichols scott : gg's, :) (2013-10-31 18:01:21) alcala alvin : Scott ready? (2013-10-31 17:21:57) nichols scott : another? (2013-10-31 17:19:00) nichols scott : gg, u = right away, :( (2013-10-31 17:18:36) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-10-31 17:18:34) alcala alvin : :) (2013-10-31 16:39:26) nichols scott : gl and have fun! (2013-10-31 16:33:19) alcala alvin : ok send challenge (2013-10-31 16:32:24) nichols scott : ready Al? (2013-10-31 16:20:09) devassal thibault : It will be fixed soon... at last !! (2013-10-27 11:16:48) gray garvin : cause there is the call referee option and a waste of time (2013-10-27 10:15:29) gray garvin : Thib probably has not spent much time on it, (2013-10-27 10:15:15) gray garvin : i would have thought software would call draw on dead positi (2013-10-27 04:29:33) gray garvin : sorry what (2013-10-27 04:03:50) devassal thibault : (désolé d'avoir mis autant de temps, mise à jour bientôt) (2013-10-26 23:55:12) devassal thibault : ok... ah, finalement je sais quoi faire pour y remédier (2013-10-26 23:54:19) schmid pablo : et c'est pas la première fois (2013-10-26 23:34:53) schmid pablo : ma proposition de nulle... (2013-10-26 23:33:51) schmid pablo : en advanced chess m'a joué 20 coups en roi contre roi malgré (2013-10-26 23:33:43) schmid pablo : bien sur ils savent mais hier Ortiz (2013-10-26 23:33:28) devassal thibault : les joueurs savent lorsqu'il y a nul (2013-10-26 22:07:22) devassal thibault : ça fait des tests pour pas grand chose, (2013-10-26 22:07:14) devassal thibault : oui, en fait il faudrait analyser tous les cas avec pièces.. (2013-10-26 22:05:23) schmid pablo : roi contre roi est toujours possible... (2013-10-25 23:56:14) schmid pablo : Thibault, depuis le temps (2013-10-25 23:55:56) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-10-25 18:48:19) nichols scott : same to you (2013-10-25 18:11:35) alcala alvin : gl and have fun (2013-10-25 18:11:23) nichols scott : that's ok (2013-10-25 18:10:03) alcala alvin : np but lightning. (2013-10-25 18:08:28) nichols scott : I don't have enuf e-points for blitz tho (2013-10-25 18:07:20) nichols scott : up to you... (2013-10-25 18:06:12) alcala alvin : time control? (2013-10-25 18:05:07) nichols scott : no, I like freestyle, need to practice (2013-10-25 18:04:05) alcala alvin : lolz, i thought you want human blitz? (2013-10-25 18:01:41) nichols scott : they don't have freestyle there (2013-10-25 18:01:22) alcala alvin : chess.com (2013-10-25 18:00:17) nichols scott : ok Al, send... :) (2013-10-25 17:57:50) alcala alvin : Scott ready? (2013-10-25 17:49:43) alcala alvin : good idea, not feeling well atm. (2013-10-23 18:57:52) nichols scott : ok, maybe some other time (2013-10-23 18:57:24) alcala alvin : chess.com (2013-10-23 18:54:35) nichols scott : I know that.. (2013-10-23 18:54:00) alcala alvin : lolz, no human blitz here :) (2013-10-23 18:53:05) nichols scott : yes, this is fine (2013-10-23 18:52:51) alcala alvin : Sure? (2013-10-23 18:51:25) nichols scott : right here, :) (2013-10-23 18:51:08) alcala alvin : ok what server? (2013-10-23 18:50:13) nichols scott : Hey Al, send... (2013-10-23 18:49:58) baezaibanez eduardo : saludos desde Chile (2013-10-23 17:27:36) gresham jonathan : Read my post about Kievan Rus. :) (2013-10-21 02:57:20) gresham jonathan : no (2013-10-19 22:00:48) alcala alvin : A bit :) (2013-10-19 20:14:06) devassal thibault : Are you a hacker Jonathan? (2013-10-19 20:10:31) gresham jonathan : oops (2013-10-19 19:32:55) devassal thibault : The Go scorer works again (bug after browsers updates) (2013-10-16 20:26:05) snaden ladane : thanks (2013-10-15 04:45:15) gresham jonathan : You click on them. (2013-10-15 03:44:40) snaden ladane : how do you move the pieces !!!!! (2013-10-15 03:16:32) gresham jonathan : Hey Aurelio :) (2013-10-13 21:27:28) aurelio haber : hi every one.. (2013-10-13 09:58:14) gresham jonathan : I see (2013-10-10 00:06:30) gresham jonathan : yesh I be da king (2013-10-09 22:19:41) osborne robert : Ero? you be da ficgs king? :-O (2013-10-09 21:32:24) teverovski bogoljub : Forum question: tablebases and no-engines tournaments (2013-10-03 13:06:03) devassal thibault : No need to say :) (2013-10-02 12:27:07) gray garvin : :p (2013-10-02 09:15:36) gray garvin : Thib did not comment about 2400 though hehe (2013-10-02 09:15:33) lowrance wayne : thank you Alvin (2013-10-01 20:32:17) devassal thibault : Only a question of time for FIM & FSM titles G. & A. too! (2013-10-01 20:29:04) devassal thibault : Wayne, we all know you are now underrated :) (2013-10-01 20:28:10) alcala alvin : Wayne your IM now. (2013-10-01 19:03:06) alcala alvin : wayne give party! :) (2013-10-01 17:57:34) gray garvin : now on to fim title for me :) next goal, plus 2400 rating :o (2013-10-01 07:21:42) lowrance wayne : Don & I shared tourney win. it asppears i now FEM: (2013-10-01 05:59:00) lowrance wayne : darn (2013-10-01 05:56:45) lowrance wayne : ME2 Thib do I rea (2013-10-01 05:54:05) gresham jonathan : :) (2013-09-30 18:13:29) devassal thibault : Hi Detlev & all (2013-09-30 13:35:22) kuhne detlev : Hi, Friends (2013-09-30 12:51:32) alcala alvin : give party garvin! (2013-09-29 19:16:37) gray garvin : I will take my fem title now thanks Thib ;) (2013-09-29 10:02:35) gray garvin : wish you had pm's turned on :) (2013-09-26 18:19:12) gray garvin : can not recall now (2013-09-26 18:19:01) gray garvin : Wayne, it was something important at the time (2013-09-26 18:18:56) lowrance wayne : if=in (2013-09-23 21:11:28) lowrance wayne : Garvin, could you tell me the nature of this chat request (2013-09-23 21:10:22) lowrance wayne : where we talk there (2013-09-23 19:40:23) lowrance wayne : i am there (2013-09-23 19:39:41) lowrance wayne : okey dokey (2013-09-23 19:19:57) lowrance wayne : howdy Garvin. Whas upmy friend (2013-09-23 19:06:06) gray garvin : rybkaforum, please (2013-09-23 17:19:49) gray garvin : Wayne Lowrance, please send me a message on here, or at (2013-09-23 17:19:42) gresham jonathan : Everything is Existence, Consciousness and Limitlessness. (2013-09-21 00:05:42) nichols scott : ok Al, thx... (2013-09-18 19:22:56) alcala alvin : Too tired now, important day tomorrow. (2013-09-18 19:20:57) nichols scott : ouch, back under 2500, :) (2013-09-18 19:17:01) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-09-18 19:14:49) lowrance wayne : you need to remake offer then I will close it out for a draw (2013-09-17 07:10:51) lowrance wayne : nice game (2013-09-17 06:56:15) lowrance wayne : Miroslav, I accept draw. forgot to check it off (2013-09-17 06:56:05) alcala alvin : Enjoy your day :) boring game (2013-09-16 18:21:24) schutte john : till next time (2013-09-16 18:20:51) schutte john : thx, out of book very erly! (2013-09-16 18:20:33) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-09-16 18:20:26) alcala alvin : Not my style. Maybe fischer possible lolz! (2013-09-16 17:46:02) schutte john : Gimme some Tal! (2013-09-16 17:43:13) alcala alvin : Petrosian vs Spassky (2013-09-16 17:42:16) schutte john : Feels like i'm back in the 1800s (2013-09-16 17:40:20) schutte john : Greek gift? (2013-09-16 17:33:26) schutte john : Hmmm.... (2013-09-16 17:21:52) schutte john : accepted (2013-09-16 17:20:35) alcala alvin : Sent challenge john (2013-09-16 17:19:16) schutte john : bronze please (2013-09-16 17:18:59) alcala alvin : I will reboot :) (2013-09-16 17:16:13) schutte john : ok send challenge (2013-09-16 17:13:06) schutte john : will have to be bronze, outta Epoints (2013-09-16 17:12:28) schutte john : few minutes (2013-09-16 17:09:16) alcala alvin : John ready? (2013-09-16 17:05:59) schutte john : Enjoying the view, Alvin? (2013-09-16 13:10:17) devassal thibault : Freestyle monsters in action :) (2013-09-15 23:14:20) eldridge mark : I wish (2013-09-15 23:14:04) schutte john : Should have just gone for a draw :( (2013-09-15 23:11:57) alcala alvin : Mark have 64 eyed monster who sees everything. (2013-09-15 23:11:38) alcala alvin : No problem mark, (2013-09-15 23:11:08) alcala alvin : Yes i agree John (2013-09-15 23:10:54) schutte john : my mistake was 22) Qc1 I think.. (2013-09-15 23:08:49) eldridge mark : I look forward to our games Alvin (2013-09-15 23:08:46) schutte john : for sure! (2013-09-15 23:08:05) alcala alvin : You will be back with a vengeance! :) (2013-09-15 23:07:40) eldridge mark : gg (2013-09-15 23:07:36) schutte john : top of the pops! (2013-09-15 23:06:35) alcala alvin : 2511! yes!!! :) (2013-09-15 23:02:50) schutte john : Well played! (2013-09-15 23:02:13) schutte john : :( (2013-09-15 23:01:31) alcala alvin : :) (2013-09-15 23:00:12) eldridge mark : gg (2013-09-15 21:27:14) schutte john : send challenge when ready (2013-09-15 21:26:58) alcala alvin : sure. reboot is required (2013-09-15 21:25:22) schutte john : one more? (2013-09-15 21:24:38) schutte john : thx,gg :) (2013-09-15 21:24:00) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-09-15 21:23:49) eldridge mark : Alvin going to catch you up one day (2013-09-15 20:31:36) eldridge mark : Both of you do (2013-09-15 20:31:06) schutte john : alvin has monster rating (2013-09-15 20:30:39) eldridge mark : Cool (2013-09-15 20:27:26) alcala alvin : Mark, its monsters in action :) (2013-09-15 20:26:54) eldridge mark : Now i can watch both you masters in action (2013-09-15 20:24:54) alcala alvin : John ready? (2013-09-15 20:24:14) eldridge mark : Thanks Alvin (2013-09-15 20:23:20) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-09-15 20:23:04) schutte john : as always :) (2013-09-15 20:23:03) eldridge mark : It's not to bad but could be better (2013-09-15 20:22:39) schutte john : You have strong book (2013-09-15 20:21:54) eldridge mark : Thank you for the game John (2013-09-15 20:21:14) schutte john : thx, gg:) (2013-09-15 20:20:55) alcala alvin : Currently Paris, 2013 Sep. 15, server time 19:33:19 server (2013-09-15 19:33:47) schutte john : sent (2013-09-15 19:33:07) eldridge mark : John can you send the challenge please (2013-09-15 19:31:55) eldridge mark : Alvin i always get the server time wrong (2013-09-15 19:30:17) alcala alvin : mark use server time under My Messages (2013-09-15 19:29:00) schutte john : lighting bronze, send challenge when ready (2013-09-15 19:25:28) eldridge mark : Start at 6.25 UK time (2013-09-15 19:21:31) eldridge mark : Lighting Bronze or Silver OK (2013-09-15 19:20:56) schutte john : sure (2013-09-15 19:17:56) eldridge mark : Make it in ten minutes please. (2013-09-15 19:17:24) schutte john : now is good (2013-09-15 19:16:08) eldridge mark : Hi John, When do you want to play (2013-09-15 19:15:20) schutte john : :( (2013-09-15 19:14:41) alcala alvin : Mark has beast hw, so beware john :) (2013-09-15 19:14:00) schutte john : Hello Mark, a game? (2013-09-15 19:13:03) eldridge mark : Hi John (2013-09-15 19:11:15) eldridge mark : Hi Alvin (2013-09-15 19:10:48) schutte john : sure (2013-09-15 19:09:46) alcala alvin : If mark is available his extremely good player! (2013-09-15 19:07:52) alcala alvin : john will not be available for 1hr : hope you can wait (2013-09-15 19:07:27) schutte john : ok (2013-09-15 19:04:51) alcala alvin : John ready? (2013-09-15 18:32:03) alcala alvin : ok. take care :) (2013-09-12 18:41:48) schutte john : thx, gg:), gotta go, perhaps on weekend? (2013-09-12 18:40:10) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-09-12 18:39:40) schutte john : Send challenge (2013-09-12 17:37:39) alcala alvin : yes (2013-09-12 17:37:10) schutte john : Ready Alvin? (2013-09-12 17:34:17) schutte john : Thx, gg, till next time (2013-09-11 18:53:54) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-09-11 18:53:31) schutte john : 3 passers! (2013-09-11 18:32:29) alcala alvin : Inshallah! (2013-09-11 18:01:52) schutte john : Are you about to surpass Igor? (2013-09-11 18:00:59) schutte john : surprise! (2013-09-11 17:34:27) alcala alvin : Sent challenge john (2013-09-11 17:33:16) alcala alvin : ala eros! (2013-09-11 17:30:18) alcala alvin : I need to reboot :) (2013-09-11 17:30:09) schutte john : Haha! (2013-09-11 17:30:03) alcala alvin : John is extremely strong, and maybe latest prodigy (2013-09-11 17:29:32) schutte john : Send challenge (2013-09-11 17:29:19) alcala alvin : ok go go go!!! (2013-09-11 17:29:08) schutte john : I'm a sucker for punishment (2013-09-11 17:29:02) alcala alvin : you are bored now? 60 + 15 is even longer (2013-09-11 17:28:46) nichols scott : There you go, John wants one. (2013-09-11 17:28:26) nichols scott : plus, it takes waaaay to long... (2013-09-11 17:28:08) schutte john : A game Alvin? (2013-09-11 17:27:59) alcala alvin : John you there? (2013-09-11 17:27:54) alcala alvin : lolz, no. you are strong. everyone has chance (2013-09-11 17:27:41) nichols scott : Ity's my only chance, :( (2013-09-11 17:26:55) alcala alvin : Bullet is too fast scott (2013-09-11 17:25:53) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-09-09 17:34:57) meli cosimoleonardo : basket winnnnnn (2013-09-08 19:32:57) meli cosimoleonardo : the best italy (2013-09-08 19:32:34) meli cosimoleonardo : italy basket win forever (2013-09-08 19:30:20) alcala alvin : @ Scott, i crossed that magic number before but very hard. (2013-09-08 18:45:07) nichols scott : Yes Alvin, just 2 points from being #1, :) (2013-09-08 17:32:29) alcala alvin : Thank you john (2013-09-06 15:56:51) schutte john : Congrats on breaking 2500 Alvin! (2013-09-06 06:14:45) alcala alvin : take care scott (2013-09-04 19:37:59) nichols scott : See you next time. (2013-09-04 19:37:08) nichols scott : yes (2013-09-04 19:36:50) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-09-04 19:36:35) alcala alvin : he will be back with a vengeance (2013-09-04 18:42:04) alcala alvin : i will check later scott. Oh yes kick john hard :) (2013-09-04 18:41:56) nichols scott : I see you finally got one on John (2013-09-04 18:40:13) nichols scott : If I have any left, were you due white? (2013-09-04 18:36:11) alcala alvin : hmm I'm supposed to be white next! :) gl as well (2013-09-04 18:34:59) nichols scott : gl my friend, :) (2013-09-04 18:34:20) devassal thibault : @Anderson: someone may have deleted it, feel free to repost (2013-09-04 01:02:32) barradas anderson : why my post on chess news was removed? (2013-09-03 20:33:12) schutte john : Thx, gg, till next time (2013-08-29 21:32:07) alcala alvin : Whew! (2013-08-29 21:31:50) schutte john : ok, send when ready (2013-08-29 19:45:47) schutte john : THX, GG, Another? (2013-08-29 19:45:06) alcala alvin : whew! finally (2013-08-29 19:44:42) schutte john : Thx, gg, till next time (2013-08-28 19:09:05) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-08-28 19:08:49) alcala alvin : Dunno. Most likely not. :) (2013-08-28 17:17:58) boehme sebastian : Maybe he reveals some secrets in it? (2013-08-28 12:25:05) alcala alvin : Eros publish a book in italian language. (2013-08-28 03:37:36) boehme sebastian : I wish I could turn water into wine though :-D (2013-08-28 01:03:10) boehme sebastian : No I cant (2013-08-28 00:48:59) alcala alvin : Sebi you can translate Italian to English? (2013-08-27 19:35:18) alcala alvin : sure. sorry for prolonging it. take care (2013-08-27 19:17:38) schutte john : Thanks, good sport!, till next time., (2013-08-27 19:17:05) alcala alvin : ok thanks for the games (2013-08-24 19:32:52) schutte john : Sorry, not tonight :( (2013-08-24 19:32:31) alcala alvin : We can play one more? (2013-08-24 19:31:46) schutte john : Thx, wonder when one of us will break through?! (2013-08-24 19:29:05) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-08-24 19:27:56) schutte john : Few minutes please (2013-08-24 18:14:50) alcala alvin : i can play one more as black (2013-08-24 18:13:54) schutte john : Why I play it against top guy like you! (2013-08-24 18:11:01) alcala alvin : Thi s line is draw (2013-08-24 18:09:53) schutte john : Thx! gg (2013-08-24 18:09:52) alcala alvin : sure have a nice weekend scott (2013-08-17 20:33:51) nichols scott : All for today, u get w next (2013-08-17 20:32:57) alcala alvin : One more game? (2013-08-17 20:32:53) nichols scott : gg (2013-08-17 20:32:18) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-08-17 20:31:43) alcala alvin : Yes I don't like my position (2013-08-17 19:50:22) nichols scott : good test 4 this var. (2013-08-17 19:46:01) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-08-16 09:18:39) calvello simone : Good luck to everyone for the Poker WCh Tournament! (2013-08-13 16:50:37) devassal thibault : The 7th Poker championship started... (2013-08-13 12:50:17) alcala alvin : gl and have fun (2013-08-11 16:20:45) alcala alvin : Sent challenge scott (2013-08-11 16:14:00) alcala alvin : no problem scott up to you (2013-08-11 16:13:33) nichols scott : okay me too, how about a blitz? (2013-08-11 16:11:21) alcala alvin : Yes rest 5mins. Too much pressure you made in two pawn sac (2013-08-11 16:10:19) nichols scott : one more? (2013-08-11 16:09:43) alcala alvin : One more? (2013-08-11 16:09:29) nichols scott : yes, tough one (2013-08-11 16:09:24) alcala alvin : Whew. Slambang chess scott. You almost got me in the mid gam (2013-08-11 16:08:56) nichols scott : yep (2013-08-11 16:08:14) alcala alvin : draw? (2013-08-11 16:08:05) nichols scott : same to you! (2013-08-11 14:29:55) alcala alvin : gl and have fun (2013-08-11 14:29:43) alcala alvin : Scott I will reboot :) (2013-08-11 14:26:20) lowrance wayne : CHANGE of mind Thib..please put me in. tku Wayne (2013-08-07 21:08:14) lowrance wayne : No Thanks Thibault,, (2013-08-07 19:43:07) meli cosimoleonardo : Have a nice summer vacation you all! (2013-08-07 19:33:34) gavrilov lev : I do :) will play tomorrow? (2013-08-07 16:50:11) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-08-07 05:31:37) comes ruben : Hi Thib! 72195 I write a message to arbiter (2013-08-07 04:31:04) devassal thibault : Hi Ruben, what game? (2013-08-06 23:20:01) comes ruben : Hello Thib! I sended the message in my game vs Fric.... Thx (2013-08-06 02:12:52) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-08-05 17:43:19) suwara kazimierz : Thank you for your help. (2013-08-03 06:33:37) cirulis ilmars : Fascinating. :) (2013-08-02 23:22:47) cirulis ilmars : Material disbalance (in random analysis) - NPPPPP vs RR (2013-08-02 23:22:30) lowrance wayne : log on tn this way. Never had to do this B4 (2013-08-02 22:34:45) lowrance wayne : i am. i must log on a second consecutive "retry" and I can (2013-08-02 22:34:14) lowrance wayne : Thib anyone having sdtrange lo/ng on proceedures ? (2013-08-02 22:33:01) anderson peter : then click on the tournament you want. (2013-08-02 22:08:22) anderson peter : then in the top middle click "all tournaments".... (2013-08-02 22:08:06) suwara kazimierz : How to find the table ended the tournament? (2013-08-02 18:21:42) suwara kazimierz : Suwara (2013-08-02 18:18:26) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-08-02 07:02:31) alcala alvin : ruben we can play again you will be white :) (2013-08-01 23:28:01) comes ruben : gg for you! lol (2013-08-01 21:22:29) alcala alvin : yes!!! :) gg ruben (2013-08-01 21:13:22) schutte john : should be, but have round robin finalto concentrate on! (2013-08-01 20:10:46) alcala alvin : I hopeyour free for some games on those dates (2013-08-01 20:07:54) alcala alvin : I have long holidays between 7-12 Aug (2013-08-01 20:07:20) schutte john : Qf3 drawish (2013-08-01 20:02:57) alcala alvin : gl and have fun (2013-08-01 19:51:07) comes ruben : Anyone want a blitz game? (2013-08-01 19:42:50) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-08-01 17:39:27) cirulis ilmars : Yaay! :) :) (2013-08-01 16:25:11) schutte john : You have him! (2013-08-01 15:20:22) cirulis ilmars : One more player needed for Evans gambit thematic tournament! (2013-08-01 12:24:05) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-07-31 17:15:04) nookala kamesh : It's long time ago. Unfortunately, am included :( (2013-07-31 14:57:03) nookala kamesh : Thib, I told you to exclude me from forthcoming tourneys. (2013-07-31 14:56:49) devassal thibault : New thematic chess : Evan's gambit !! (2013-07-30 23:39:17) devassal thibault : Sure Ilmars! Bogoljub, within minutes... (2013-07-30 22:58:42) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-07-30 17:47:44) teverovski bogoljub : I'm awaiting for new thematics (2013-07-30 15:49:52) cirulis ilmars : Thibault, do you remember our thematic games? :) (2013-07-30 14:46:44) devassal thibault : I need help to solve the Go problems posted by Ger :) (2013-07-30 09:45:09) berkman sam : I'll join poker if you can. (2013-07-30 08:02:07) gray garvin : and in english, group m's are more flexible (2013-07-30 02:26:09) devassal thibault : la règle des groupes M est plus souple ! (2013-07-30 00:56:50) devassal thibault : We need 2 more players for the poker WCH ! (2013-07-29 22:49:38) devassal thibault : Replacements done in the 12th chess WCH (2013-07-29 22:45:14) devassal thibault : ... with several underrated players! (2013-07-29 22:30:13) devassal thibault : ... a very... very strong tournament (2013-07-29 22:29:45) devassal thibault : The 10th WCH round robin final started... (2013-07-29 22:29:09) devassal thibault : Chess WCH 11 round 2 will start within hours... (2013-07-29 22:00:56) gray garvin : than we can post here, with links etc (2013-07-29 16:23:45) gray garvin : google answers will usually have more detail (2013-07-29 16:23:35) cirulis ilmars : You haven't made it. :D (2013-07-29 15:47:24) devassal thibault : ah, where is the like button? :) (2013-07-29 15:34:18) gray garvin : questions (2013-07-29 15:19:55) gray garvin : google should always be the first port of call for internet (2013-07-29 15:19:52) devassal thibault : There are discussions on this... just google it (2013-07-29 14:09:32) cirulis ilmars : (I'm to lazy to open code editor and do some work, I know.) (2013-07-29 12:41:36) cirulis ilmars : Any idea how to easily remove any comments from pgn file? (2013-07-29 12:41:10) gray garvin : about time you returned (2013-07-29 09:23:09) cirulis ilmars : But probably too old for one-to-one chess games. :D (2013-07-29 01:24:11) cirulis ilmars : Still having fun with Evans gambit sometimes. :) (2013-07-29 01:22:48) cirulis ilmars : Hi! :) (2013-07-29 01:20:57) devassal thibault : Hi Ilmars! Howdy :) (2013-07-28 23:14:18) ortiz clodomiro : example of positional game agaist a flank attack (2013-07-28 22:30:33) ortiz clodomiro : hard game (2013-07-28 22:26:12) cirulis ilmars : Haven't been here very long time. :) (2013-07-28 22:16:54) nichols scott : Hi ilmars! :) (2013-07-28 21:00:53) cirulis ilmars : Hi to everyone! (2013-07-28 20:55:31) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-07-28 18:15:44) ortiz clodomiro : time was your enemy (2013-07-28 03:04:16) ortiz clodomiro : better (2013-07-28 03:02:58) ortiz clodomiro : uour position eas tetter (2013-07-28 03:02:39) schmid pablo : and i cant say that my position was bad... (2013-07-28 02:57:22) ortiz clodomiro : yeah,too much (2013-07-28 02:52:14) schmid pablo : i still had 15 sec while playing my move (2013-07-28 02:43:45) schmid pablo : so much lag (2013-07-28 02:43:22) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-07-26 15:12:22) gray garvin : 6 more for rapid sm lol (2013-07-25 10:08:56) blike daniel : Let's get one more for the Thematic Tournament! (2013-07-25 06:51:32) schmid pablo : why continue that... (2013-07-24 23:36:18) eldridge mark : Hi John how can i have a look at the game. (2013-07-23 20:45:40) alcala alvin : Yes take care (2013-07-23 19:38:00) alcala alvin : Bring it on! :) (2013-07-23 19:37:53) schutte john : Till next time! (2013-07-23 19:37:42) schutte john : THis line needs some serious analysis! (2013-07-23 19:37:19) alcala alvin : Fun game (2013-07-23 19:37:16) alcala alvin : lol (2013-07-23 19:36:58) schutte john : Phew!! (2013-07-23 19:36:53) schutte john : Actually, this is quite interesting.. (2013-07-23 18:18:11) schutte john : :( (2013-07-23 18:16:37) schutte john : finger slip , wanted Bc4 (2013-07-23 18:15:38) schutte john : Send challenge when ready (2013-07-23 18:08:37) alcala alvin : yes :)... (2013-07-23 18:07:52) schutte john : one more? (2013-07-23 18:07:23) schutte john : thanks, gg (2013-07-23 18:07:09) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-07-23 18:06:48) schmid pablo : thx (2013-07-23 17:21:30) ortiz clodomiro : g work (2013-07-23 17:19:27) alcala alvin : Yes i will reboot (2013-07-23 17:04:24) schutte john : Ready Alvin? (2013-07-23 17:01:40) ortiz clodomiro : oftenly drawish defense (2013-07-23 16:50:04) ortiz clodomiro : ok thks (2013-07-23 16:46:47) ortiz clodomiro : just theory interest (2013-07-23 16:46:20) schmid pablo : i have played 1.e4 and he played the petroff (2013-07-23 16:44:01) ortiz clodomiro : because of your comments at the chatroom (2013-07-23 16:42:55) schmid pablo : why this question? (2013-07-23 16:40:49) ortiz clodomiro : you played yesterday against nichols scott (2013-07-23 16:35:10) ortiz clodomiro : pablo please tell me what opening (2013-07-23 16:32:55) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-07-23 16:16:44) ortiz clodomiro : bronza (2013-07-23 14:48:57) ortiz clodomiro : i accept anybody challenge lightning or bullet chess game (2013-07-23 14:47:50) nichols scott : I think so. (2013-07-22 21:48:25) schmid pablo : short but funny and i think this game is a novelty as well (2013-07-22 21:47:47) schmid pablo : :D (2013-07-22 21:29:37) nichols scott : wow, haven't seen that in a while! :) (2013-07-22 21:26:55) schutte john : Thanks! Very well defended, gotto go, till next time (2013-07-22 18:48:31) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-07-22 18:48:27) alcala alvin : oops sorry scott forgot. (2013-07-22 17:51:18) nichols scott : aaah, I see now Al... (2013-07-22 17:43:44) schutte john : ok (2013-07-22 17:39:03) alcala alvin : I will reboot :) (2013-07-22 17:37:05) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-07-22 17:35:39) ortiz clodomiro : i agree (2013-07-22 13:39:36) schmid pablo : sorry bullet was a misclick, too fast... (2013-07-22 13:29:26) ortiz clodomiro : sorry,now i,m back ready to accept any bullet or lightning c (2013-07-22 12:56:41) alcala alvin : Thx and looking forward (2013-07-21 19:57:20) schutte john : Thanks, till next time (2013-07-21 19:56:46) alcala alvin : Challenge sent (2013-07-21 19:10:01) schutte john : send challenge when ready (2013-07-21 19:07:32) schutte john : thx, gg :) (2013-07-21 19:06:29) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-07-21 19:06:11) schutte john : Challenge sent Alvin (2013-07-21 18:23:18) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-07-21 17:41:31) devassal thibault : Je ne pourrai regarder ça que demain :/ (2013-07-21 14:05:31) schmid pablo : 2 eme fois roi contre roi Thibaut... (2013-07-21 02:25:21) devassal thibault : Ah, still this bug... I have to look at that, sorry... (2013-07-20 23:32:28) schmid pablo : Thibaut why king vs king isnt draw automatically?? (2013-07-20 23:30:59) ortiz miguel : anyone for a lightning bronze game? (2013-07-20 23:02:45) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-07-20 16:20:02) ortiz miguel : anyone for a lightning bronze game.. joine pls :-) (2013-07-18 19:51:01) ortiz clodomiro : ok (2013-07-18 18:53:28) schmid pablo : i play my move and lose on time :( (2013-07-18 18:48:49) schmid pablo : Thibaut too much lag, or what, in advanced chess i see 9 sec (2013-07-18 18:48:29) alcala alvin : John you there? (2013-07-18 15:13:58) ortiz clodomiro : gg thaks,seeyou next time (2013-07-17 19:00:19) schutte john : Ortiz? Your move (2013-07-17 17:43:55) devassal thibault : Just click Problems, then scroll down to see it (2013-07-17 14:29:48) devassal thibault : There are very interesting new Go problems to solve... (2013-07-17 14:29:21) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-07-16 17:24:19) gray garvin : the helicopters of doom :P (2013-07-16 12:28:59) alcala alvin : Well your knight tango sometimes confuses me :) (2013-07-15 19:57:49) nichols scott : yw, good job (2013-07-15 19:57:02) alcala alvin : whew! thanks for the game scott (2013-07-15 19:55:28) nichols scott : yes sir (2013-07-15 19:19:32) alcala alvin : Here we go the knights tango (2013-07-15 19:16:43) alcala alvin : Sent challenge scott (2013-07-15 18:18:18) alcala alvin : I need to reboot :) (2013-07-15 18:12:03) nichols scott : you bet (2013-07-15 18:11:36) alcala alvin : Scott ready? (2013-07-15 18:10:52) alcala alvin : Mark and Scott? (2013-07-15 17:27:21) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-07-15 17:27:15) devassal thibault : Interview with the new FICGS Go champion in the forum! (2013-07-15 14:17:12) devassal thibault : Thanks Rolf :) (2013-07-15 13:34:05) staggat rolf : done (2013-07-15 13:31:08) devassal thibault : We need 1 more player to start the Big Chess WCH (2013-07-15 13:05:50) eldridge mark : Very true (2013-07-14 21:35:55) nichols scott : it's a little tricky if you are the one involved in the game (2013-07-14 21:35:12) eldridge mark : OK you tested me well Scott (2013-07-14 21:33:28) eldridge mark : I still cannot see on the left hand side how to watch games (2013-07-14 21:31:36) nichols scott : yes, this was just to test. (2013-07-14 21:31:15) eldridge mark : I must admit i like the longer games say 20 minutes (2013-07-14 21:29:53) nichols scott : yw, thank you also (2013-07-14 21:29:39) eldridge mark : Thanks for the game Scott (2013-07-14 21:29:08) nichols scott : gg! :) (2013-07-14 21:28:32) nichols scott : on the left side (2013-07-14 21:09:47) nichols scott : and u will see our game (2013-07-14 21:09:19) nichols scott : see under "my games" (2013-07-14 21:09:09) nichols scott : got it! gl Mark, :) (2013-07-14 21:05:30) eldridge mark : Ready when you are (2013-07-14 21:03:43) nichols scott : ok, I will send (2013-07-14 21:03:42) eldridge mark : OK Scott (2013-07-14 21:00:54) nichols scott : Shoot, they don't even know the Tango. :) (2013-07-14 20:54:59) alcala alvin : No, how to beat your knights tango :) (2013-07-14 20:53:55) nichols scott : Engaged in something!? Like how do you conquer fear? :) (2013-07-14 20:53:07) eldridge mark : OK Alvin (2013-07-14 20:52:53) alcala alvin : lolz! what about like buttons (2013-07-14 20:52:45) nichols scott : I wished we had emoticons here... (2013-07-14 20:52:19) alcala alvin : I'm engaged into something will be free later but not now :( (2013-07-14 20:51:21) nichols scott : I promised Mark a bullet game, then we can play if u want (2013-07-14 20:50:18) alcala alvin : Mark I will send you details of my schedule later. (2013-07-14 20:50:06) eldridge mark : OK Alvin (2013-07-14 20:49:09) alcala alvin : oh I have seen it sorry (2013-07-14 20:48:40) nichols scott : Sorry, what was the question? :) (2013-07-14 20:48:24) alcala alvin : Scott have not answered my question grrr (2013-07-14 20:47:54) alcala alvin : Mark sure I'm just waiting for your 12core monster :) (2013-07-14 20:47:16) alcala alvin : I will be spectator :) (2013-07-14 20:46:37) nichols scott : sounds good! (2013-07-14 20:40:36) eldridge mark : give me 10 minutes an i will accept (2013-07-14 20:40:17) eldridge mark : Your too good (2013-07-14 20:39:51) nichols scott : I beat Al in our last game, :) He wants revenge... (2013-07-14 20:39:10) nichols scott : now just click accept (2013-07-14 20:37:34) nichols scott : I'll send you a challenge so you can test it out (2013-07-14 20:37:02) eldridge mark : Alvin lets get our matches going again sometime (2013-07-14 20:36:53) nichols scott : Cause it shows the game in "real time" (2013-07-14 20:36:38) eldridge mark : Scott maybe we can play freestyle sometime (2013-07-14 20:36:20) nichols scott : A game has to start first, you want to play a quick bronze? (2013-07-14 20:35:44) eldridge mark : Keyboard malfunction (2013-07-14 20:35:21) eldridge mark : Scot (2013-07-14 20:35:01) eldridge mark : Cannot see it Scot (2013-07-14 20:34:50) nichols scott : send a challenge anytime al (2013-07-14 20:31:03) nichols scott : On the left side of the page it will say, "watch live games" (2013-07-14 20:30:48) eldridge mark : Scott how can i watch these games (2013-07-14 20:00:37) alcala alvin : When you will be free for my revenge? (2013-07-14 20:00:20) nichols scott : Clodomiro & Toon having some hard fought freestyle games, :) (2013-07-14 19:52:49) eldridge mark : If all games were not rated no one would climb the table. (2013-07-14 18:27:08) alcala alvin : I had to play hundred of games before climbing up. (2013-07-14 18:15:34) eldridge mark : That's most of the fun playing for points (2013-07-14 18:12:30) alcala alvin : It's risky to put on the line the rating points. (2013-07-14 18:08:59) eldridge mark : Alvin why unrated? (2013-07-14 18:06:17) alcala alvin : I will play a lot of games here :) (2013-07-14 18:02:16) alcala alvin : Thib, if you introduced unrated in freestyle mode expect (2013-07-14 18:01:49) devassal thibault : Just look at your TER for your last games (2013-07-14 12:32:50) devassal thibault : No, obviously it's all ok... (2013-07-14 12:32:35) teverovski bogoljub : Please check up: it is not rated for advanced too (2013-07-14 12:15:48) devassal thibault : It is rated, for your advanced chess rating (2013-07-14 12:13:53) teverovski bogoljub : So I wonder why my win in lightning #74587 is not rated? (2013-07-14 12:11:02) teverovski bogoljub : That was lightning game, which should be rated lightning (2013-07-14 11:17:40) boehme sebastian : Rating is updated here every 2 months ;) (2013-07-14 11:15:00) teverovski bogoljub : I wonder why my win in a rated game #74587 is not rated? (2013-07-14 10:55:02) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-07-13 12:17:32) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-07-11 18:09:47) gresham jonathan : I use a ghost named Sai to play go for me. (2013-07-11 03:56:25) gujarathi vidit : Thanks Anderson. (2013-07-10 09:36:19) anderson peter : And pick the type of tournament you want to play in (2013-07-09 20:20:26) anderson peter : Click on waiting lists on the left hand side of the screen (2013-07-09 20:20:01) gujarathi vidit : How to enroll for a tournament? (2013-07-09 19:39:33) nichols scott : Thx my friend! :)) (2013-07-07 23:38:52) alcala alvin : gg! damm i got dizzy with your knight tango!!! :) (2013-07-07 23:38:15) nichols scott : Playing Ortiz, maybe later... (2013-07-07 22:57:18) nichols scott : thx, u2 (2013-07-07 22:33:25) alcala alvin : gl and have fun (2013-07-07 22:32:51) alcala alvin : gg scott :) (2013-07-06 22:17:20) nichols scott : gg (2013-07-06 22:16:35) nichols scott : :), keep u guessin (2013-07-06 21:26:55) alcala alvin : thx i thought you will play wbcc line (2013-07-06 21:26:04) nichols scott : gl my friend! (2013-07-06 21:25:01) ortiz clodomiro : gg nick (2013-07-03 22:48:58) burrows nick : good game (2013-07-03 22:46:55) basant neel : Fric are you online? (2013-07-03 17:04:59) devassal thibault : We need 4 more poker players to build a 5th WCH group (2013-07-03 00:00:47) devassal thibault : Yen-Wei Huang plays Mikhail Ruzin for the next Go WCH final (2013-07-02 23:42:17) lowrance wayne : thank you (2013-07-02 20:05:08) devassal thibault : 12th chess WCH started! Good luck everyone :) (2013-07-02 19:27:18) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-07-02 17:56:24) anderson peter : Thanks :) (2013-07-02 16:58:30) devassal thibault : later today... (2013-07-02 16:55:15) anderson peter : Thib, do you know when the Semi Finals for WCH 11 start? (2013-07-02 16:48:15) knighton robert : Good day everyone :) (2013-07-02 15:51:17) devassal thibault : now pairing the chess WCH (2013-07-02 14:53:39) devassal thibault : I'm late... sorry, one hour more :/ (2013-07-02 12:46:04) devassal thibault : Chess WCH starts in about 1 hour from now... (2013-07-02 11:33:32) lowrance wayne : hoe long till wch starts ? (2013-07-02 05:55:28) lowrance wayne : test (2013-07-02 03:47:51) berkman sam : Thank you Thibault. (2013-07-02 00:45:44) devassal thibault : Hello Sam... every 2 months (2013-07-02 00:43:32) berkman sam : How often are the ratings changed? (2013-07-02 00:12:28) berkman sam : Good luck everyone (2013-07-02 00:10:33) devassal thibault : WCH chess & poker tournaments will start in about 12 hours (2013-07-01 23:17:06) aarnos mikko : Entered (2013-07-01 19:26:40) devassal thibault : We need one more player for the poker WCH... (2013-07-01 15:45:20) devassal thibault : Very last hours to enter the WCH waiting lists! (2013-07-01 15:23:04) ortiz clodomiro : good game (2013-07-01 14:28:11) gray garvin : Ficgs Chess WCh entries have now closed :) (2013-07-01 03:26:14) alcala alvin : your rock scott! (2013-06-25 18:04:03) nichols scott : gg's, you get white next time, :) (2013-06-25 18:03:06) ortiz clodomiro : gg (2013-06-25 18:02:58) ortiz clodomiro : ok thanks (2013-06-25 17:10:06) nichols scott : there is a box to check if you want to offer. (2013-06-25 16:55:59) nichols scott : The chat window is not the place to offer draw. (2013-06-25 16:55:42) ortiz clodomiro : draw (2013-06-25 16:47:08) devassal thibault : I'm in :) (2013-06-21 19:40:05) lehnhoff hg : POKER_HOLDEM_TOURN._A_000114: One player needed (2013-06-21 17:48:10) nichols scott : Hi, no can play today, :( (2013-06-16 18:29:15) alcala alvin : Ortiz challenge Scott :) (2013-06-16 18:28:09) ortiz clodomiro : hi,alvin,ok lets try there later (2013-06-16 17:19:32) alcala alvin : hi mr. ortiz we can play at chess.com (2013-06-16 16:22:42) ortiz clodomiro : someone to play lightning bronze chess (2013-06-15 23:49:30) nichols scott : ok, c u next time, :) (2013-06-15 22:12:39) alcala alvin : So tired :( (2013-06-15 22:11:01) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-06-15 22:10:45) nichols scott : Thx my friend, gg's! (2013-06-15 22:10:44) nichols scott : gg (2013-06-15 21:10:04) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-06-15 21:09:29) alcala alvin : gl scott (2013-06-15 20:52:41) nichols scott : hey, gl! (2013-06-15 20:52:16) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-06-15 19:37:05) khachaturov vadim : Sorry Nick, havent seen Your message. Will tomorrow be ok? (2013-06-14 21:33:18) burrows nick : game anyone? (2013-06-14 19:08:49) schmid pablo : me (2013-06-13 20:44:17) ortiz miguel : anyone for lighting game? send me challenge (2013-06-13 20:27:18) basant neel : anyone bullet ? (2013-06-13 20:13:46) alcala alvin : Anyone for freestyle games? lightning, blitz games (2013-06-13 17:20:49) gray garvin : Welcome to class m George :) (2013-06-11 17:23:59) ortiz miguel : actually, i will havet log off.. maybe later. (2013-06-11 14:39:40) burrows nick : 60 min game? (2013-06-11 14:34:59) burrows nick : game anyone? (2013-06-11 14:33:51) alcala alvin : thanks and always gg (2013-06-10 18:51:58) schutte john : thx,gg, till next time (2013-06-10 18:51:03) alcala alvin : Yes (2013-06-10 17:54:52) schutte john : Ready Alvin? (2013-06-10 17:37:14) wilson jaimie : Yes, every day is a school day^ (2013-06-10 15:46:59) ortiz miguel : :-) (2013-06-10 15:46:05) ortiz miguel : siempre hay algo nuevo q aprender. (2013-06-10 15:45:45) wilson jaimie : Gracias por la partida. No había visto Ac6! (2013-06-10 15:44:30) schutte john : Thanks for the game (2013-06-09 22:45:52) ortiz clodomiro : gg (2013-06-09 22:45:46) ortiz miguel : nice game thought. (2013-06-09 22:45:46) ortiz miguel : i thought you were going to the clock slaugherhouse (2013-06-09 22:45:19) schutte john : click accept draw or offer draw (2013-06-09 22:44:33) ortiz clodomiro : how to click a draw (2013-06-09 22:44:33) ortiz clodomiro : draw (2013-06-09 22:43:53) ortiz miguel : how can he draw? (2013-06-09 22:42:09) schutte john : It's a draw Ortiz (2013-06-09 22:35:50) schutte john : thx (2013-06-09 21:15:39) alcala alvin : gg game :) (2013-06-09 21:15:19) schutte john : ok (2013-06-09 20:01:23) schutte john : thx, gg (2013-06-09 20:01:15) alcala alvin : Another game? (2013-06-09 20:01:10) alcala alvin : Sent (2013-06-09 19:36:35) schutte john : send challenge (2013-06-09 19:32:23) schutte john : Yes, ready? (2013-06-09 19:28:44) alcala alvin : Still there? (2013-06-09 19:05:07) alcala alvin : Yes (2013-06-09 19:04:53) schutte john : Ready Alvin? (2013-06-09 17:53:21) alcala alvin : Anyone freestyle? blitz or lightning games? (2013-06-09 17:02:42) gray garvin : huh Alexis? (2013-06-08 05:21:29) duenas alexis : ghh (2013-06-08 00:51:28) pashacatra anakagung : i am a new player (2013-06-07 15:39:13) burrows nick : game anyone? (2013-06-06 12:55:40) duenas alexis : hi thib i just pay with paypal when my account is fylld (2013-06-05 01:54:37) morrow wolff : nvm, found it, though it's pretty complicated... (2013-06-03 02:10:38) morrow wolff : Is there an info page on a flow-chart for the WCH cycle? (2013-06-03 02:00:25) morrow wolff : It seems co-winners are allowed as long as it's only two, (2013-06-03 01:59:06) lowrance wayne : in such instance I thought higher ranking is a tie breaker. (2013-06-03 01:57:13) lowrance wayne : BUT actually Garven I tied 6.5/8. his rating is higher. (2013-06-03 01:56:07) lowrance wayne : I do not understand. Just got a notice of winning a Tourney, (2013-06-03 01:54:49) morrow wolff : What happens next and when? (2013-06-03 01:46:27) morrow wolff : So I got a notice that I won my section of the WCH stage 2. (2013-06-03 01:46:18) devassal thibault : The waiting lists for the next WCH are open (start july 1st) (2013-06-02 23:04:29) devassal thibault : Dear chess, big chess, Go & poker holdem friends... (2013-06-02 23:03:53) gray garvin : thanks, will comment tomorrow (2013-06-02 14:42:07) anderson peter : and enter sometihng in the public comment box. (2013-06-02 13:29:05) anderson peter : click on it to open it up.... (2013-06-02 13:28:40) anderson peter : Go to your list of games (all) .... (2013-06-02 13:28:21) gray garvin : after it has finished? (2013-06-02 12:42:32) gray garvin : how do I comment on a game? (2013-06-02 12:42:18) alcala alvin : Yes take care (2013-05-28 21:36:02) schutte john : Thx, g night, till next time (2013-05-28 21:35:48) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-05-28 21:35:10) alcala alvin : John ready? (2013-05-28 19:50:46) schutte john : ok (2013-05-28 19:47:35) alcala alvin : Me too. Ok will be back :) (2013-05-28 19:15:43) schutte john : Supper first (2013-05-28 19:15:12) alcala alvin : One more game? rest 15mins (2013-05-28 19:14:34) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-05-28 19:14:18) schutte john : Thanks, well played. (2013-05-28 19:13:35) alcala alvin : ok (2013-05-28 17:15:03) schutte john : A game Alvin? (2013-05-28 17:10:00) schutte john : A gameAlvin? (2013-05-26 19:40:06) nichols scott : that are about to drift into a lost position, :) (2013-05-26 17:39:56) nichols scott : The only time I get draw offers is from people with Black (2013-05-26 17:39:37) devassal thibault : then just tell me ;) (2013-05-25 19:19:23) devassal thibault : have a look at rules (norms) for more details... (2013-05-25 19:19:05) alcala alvin : ok if thats the case im in :) (2013-05-25 19:16:04) devassal thibault : FEM norm quite feasible yes.. FIM harder... (2013-05-25 19:14:37) alcala alvin : Ok. but would a norm be possible on that tour? (2013-05-25 19:10:48) devassal thibault : ... if you wish (you have epoints enough :)) (2013-05-25 19:04:34) devassal thibault : Alvin, you could enter this rapid SM ... (2013-05-25 19:04:20) alcala alvin : So I have a long way to go then (2013-05-25 18:56:07) gray garvin : but I dont want my rating going backwards, thank you :P (2013-05-25 18:46:18) gray garvin : maybe in both games (2013-05-25 18:45:54) nichols scott : I could get in when I beat you Garvin, :) (2013-05-25 18:43:49) gray garvin : and you need to stay above 2300 for 5 weeks more (2013-05-25 18:40:02) alcala alvin : Oh im expecting 2303 only :( (2013-05-25 18:36:17) gray garvin : Thib could enter :) (2013-05-25 18:31:42) gray garvin : Alvin, next rating update 1st July (2013-05-25 18:25:23) gray garvin : a player above 2387 would be nice :) (2013-05-25 18:24:57) gray garvin : if I understand the norm criteria (2013-05-25 18:24:43) alcala alvin : end of month (2013-05-25 18:23:05) alcala alvin : Garvin i will join but my 2300 rating would take effect (2013-05-25 18:22:53) gray garvin : Final player required for rapid sm (2013-05-25 18:20:33) alcala alvin : John ready? (2013-05-25 17:35:21) gray garvin : and the win was the first game finished :o (2013-05-25 16:16:20) gray garvin : and it was the only game won in the whole group :o (2013-05-25 16:15:54) gray garvin : wow, looks like I have just lost a group by 0.5 (2013-05-25 16:15:35) gray garvin : 2 more players required for rapid sm (2013-05-25 12:53:23) gray garvin : 3 more players required for rapid sm (2013-05-25 04:06:37) schutte john : A game Alvin? (2013-05-24 16:27:55) nichols scott : Sorry John, I didn't see your offer 'til the next day, :( (2013-05-23 19:44:52) schutte john : thx, gg, till next time (2013-05-22 17:55:23) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-05-22 17:55:14) schutte john : Challenge sent Alvin (2013-05-22 16:58:21) schutte john : A game Scott? (2013-05-18 18:26:33) schutte john : A game Alvin (2013-05-18 17:20:02) ilie sebastian : a GO bullet ... (2013-05-06 09:11:58) ilie sebastian : Does anybody wants to share a bullet with me ? :) (2013-05-06 09:04:50) comes ruben : any one want play a game? (2013-05-02 20:08:02) comes ruben : Hi all Friends! (2013-05-02 19:59:57) lowrance wayne : tku, done & running (2013-05-02 04:12:19) devassal thibault : Yes, you can anyway :) (2013-05-02 00:23:28) lowrance wayne : include win today. Want to enter 2200 tourn. (2013-05-01 19:05:27) lowrance wayne : Thib did U get my e-mail. about rating update to i (2013-05-01 19:02:11) nookala kamesh : May be never! (2013-04-29 17:32:02) alcala alvin : So when you will be back? (2013-04-29 17:31:15) nookala kamesh : Just came back to check. Chess is forgotten by me :) (2013-04-29 17:20:52) nookala kamesh : Hi Guys!! Hope everyone is doing great. (2013-04-29 17:20:39) devassal thibault : Hi Ralph, just replied (2013-04-24 22:32:59) deline ralph : Hey Thib, check your email. I left a message. Thx. (2013-04-24 18:28:54) pascal paco : Does anyone want to play? (2013-04-23 05:47:32) gray garvin : please allow pm's from your end (2013-04-21 17:13:28) gray garvin : Nick, I can not send you a pm (2013-04-21 17:13:20) alcala alvin : Me garvin :) (2013-04-20 16:53:35) burrows nick : ships in the night (2013-04-20 16:24:53) gray garvin : i want to play Nick :) (2013-04-20 14:06:35) burrows nick : Blitz anyone? (2013-04-20 13:20:32) alcala alvin : ok :) pm me if ever. take care friend (2013-04-19 18:38:16) nichols scott : Not today (2013-04-19 18:37:40) alcala alvin : scott chess.com (2013-04-19 18:31:00) nichols scott : Yes, gg (2013-04-19 18:28:15) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-04-19 18:27:32) alcala alvin : gl and have fun :) (2013-04-19 16:15:14) nichols scott : gl my friend! :) (2013-04-19 16:14:36) nichols scott : It just dwindled down to a draw. (2013-04-18 17:57:42) alcala alvin : Black can turn down the tables if I were not careful! (2013-04-18 17:50:33) nichols scott : gg! (2013-04-18 17:50:12) nichols scott : Yes, 1st time I tried it, :) (2013-04-18 17:49:58) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-04-18 17:49:52) alcala alvin : Interesting defense....tricky! (2013-04-18 17:49:41) nichols scott : ok (2013-04-18 17:49:07) alcala alvin : Scott draw? (2013-04-18 17:48:52) nichols scott : Same to you Al, :) (2013-04-18 16:40:17) alcala alvin : gl and have fun (2013-04-18 16:39:46) alcala alvin : Scott ready? (2013-04-18 16:33:24) alcala alvin : David hehehe (2013-04-18 16:23:19) alcala alvin : I agree with Garvin and David. :) (2013-04-18 16:23:11) gray garvin : but I think it is probably best (2013-04-18 12:56:01) gray garvin : Qg4, not a surprise, was second in book (2013-04-18 12:55:45) evans david : Our game Qg4 surprise? (2013-04-18 12:07:35) evans david : ah ok its not mine i test here sometimes (2013-04-18 12:06:58) gray garvin : David, I am the opposite, this is my main site for corro (2013-04-18 12:06:17) gray garvin : if he was, he would have 2500 rating (2013-04-18 12:04:41) gray garvin : Alvin is not king here (2013-04-18 12:04:16) evans david : i dont play serious chess here (2013-04-18 12:03:00) evans david : i lose games here all the time is my testing are (2013-04-18 12:02:10) evans david : Alvin is king here hehe (2013-04-18 12:00:45) evans david : scott (2013-04-18 12:00:11) gray garvin : what am I having something to say about? (2013-04-18 11:56:53) lowrance wayne : howdy (2013-04-18 01:24:40) comes ruben : Hi all (2013-04-18 00:22:05) alcala alvin : You played a new system. (2013-04-17 20:40:49) alcala alvin : gg scott (2013-04-17 20:39:26) nichols scott : gg Al, :) (2013-04-17 20:39:15) nichols scott : Of course Garvin would have something to say, :) (2013-04-17 19:56:46) alcala alvin : David is a monster once big is at stake. (2013-04-17 19:56:36) alcala alvin : His too busy to play at this server :) (2013-04-17 19:54:08) nichols scott : you are the King, I think even David would agree. (2013-04-17 19:53:50) nichols scott : D. Evans won the FS tour at Infinity, but here, (2013-04-17 19:53:20) alcala alvin : lolz thanks, it's not over till it's over :) (2013-04-17 19:50:59) nichols scott : I can see why you won the FS tour! :) (2013-04-17 19:44:18) nichols scott : in a team match against 7 other servers. (2013-04-17 18:58:36) nichols scott : He is playing #1 Board for LSS (2013-04-17 18:58:15) alcala alvin : I'm just wondering why Igor Dolgov is not playing agains us? (2013-04-17 18:55:29) nichols scott : Hi guys, sorry, been a while. (2013-04-17 18:48:19) alcala alvin : We missed you Scott! :) (2013-04-17 18:44:35) devassal thibault : No doubt, Scott is White there :) (2013-04-17 18:43:53) alcala alvin : yes. gl and have fun (2013-04-17 18:36:35) nichols scott : gl my friend, :) (2013-04-17 18:36:23) nichols scott : Al, read ur mess. @ forum (2013-04-17 18:35:47) alcala alvin : Bring it on! :) (2013-04-17 18:35:27) alcala alvin : Scott throw a challenge :) (2013-04-17 18:35:20) lowrance wayne : thank you Garvin. (2013-04-14 03:16:19) gray garvin : May 1st (2013-04-14 03:08:44) lowrance wayne : My rating shud allow me to enter class M ..2200+ (2013-04-14 01:55:28) lowrance wayne : btw Thib when is it time to update corr ratings ? (2013-04-14 01:54:11) lowrance wayne : by gosh thib wishing you all the best. wayne (2013-04-14 01:26:55) devassal thibault : Thanks again all ! (2013-04-14 01:19:30) aahlad yeturu : I see nothing on the horizon that could replace FICGS! (2013-04-13 19:58:24) aahlad yeturu : Thibault, many happy returns - in my own self-interest :-) (2013-04-13 19:56:53) helmer janos : Happy Birthday Thibault ! (2013-04-13 18:38:24) khachaturov vadim : My sincere congrats to Thibault and Garry! Happy brhday! (2013-04-13 17:37:58) gray garvin : rapid sm (2013-04-13 16:48:41) gray garvin : entries required for class m and (2013-04-13 16:48:33) alcala alvin : Thib give FICGS party! :) (2013-04-13 16:46:49) gray garvin : Happy Bday Thib (2013-04-13 16:08:41) devassal thibault : thanks guys :) (2013-04-13 15:14:47) parmet daniel : Happy Birthday Thib!! (2013-04-13 15:01:12) gray garvin : ? (2013-04-13 13:30:39) gray garvin : you want to play me Nick? (2013-04-13 13:28:27) burrows nick : Right how do i pm someone? (2013-04-13 13:14:43) ziegler pio : HAPPY BIRTHDAY, THIBAULT ! (2013-04-13 11:08:43) gresham jonathan : Greetings all! (2013-04-11 21:32:58) lowrance wayne : thank you Garvin (2013-04-11 19:32:19) lowrance wayne : i got it (2013-04-11 19:26:36) gray garvin : in general, find the division and then the tourney number (2013-04-11 19:25:07) lowrance wayne : only shows active, I guess (2013-04-11 19:24:42) gray garvin : you need to search through tournaments (2013-04-11 19:24:41) lowrance wayne : how come completed tourny dont show up, "my Tournaments" (2013-04-11 19:24:02) lowrance wayne : how to view my finished tournament ? does not show up (2013-04-11 19:21:56) gray garvin : we could play just one game a week, if you want (2013-04-11 10:33:24) burrows nick : if im ever looking, i will pm you. thanks (2013-04-11 09:38:03) burrows nick : hi Garvin, my time is limited (2013-04-11 09:37:40) gray garvin : guess not (2013-04-11 03:40:00) gray garvin : Nick, if you would like to play a match, send me a pm (2013-04-10 03:59:11) staggat rolf : is there anybody IN there? (2013-04-08 22:21:33) jakel manny : ANYONE OUT THERE? (2013-04-08 22:16:40) jakel manny : CORRESPONDENCE BLISS (2013-04-08 22:06:04) alcala alvin : yes ;) (2013-04-08 15:53:44) lowrance wayne : Alvin did you get my e-mail ? (2013-04-08 07:43:50) lowrance wayne : I gave him my e-mail address for that reason (2013-04-08 06:48:45) lowrance wayne : ok, Garvin...wow, I slept all day & evening,. its 9:45 pm :) (2013-04-08 06:48:14) gray garvin : Do not use private message here, use email (2013-04-08 02:06:55) lowrance wayne : my email is. yagi90250@yahoo.com. send me yours I respond (2013-04-08 01:58:30) lowrance wayne : sure, I tell you private msg. (2013-04-08 01:56:47) molina juan : may I ask what is it about, Wayne? (2013-04-08 00:51:47) lowrance wayne : explain (2013-04-07 23:31:59) lowrance wayne : We would have drawn! Again NOT COMPLAIN, or excuse just to (2013-04-07 23:31:53) lowrance wayne : again, my friend :) (2013-04-07 23:29:13) lowrance wayne : And I figured it out !. I am pleased with this info. We play (2013-04-07 23:28:55) lowrance wayne : Alvin, I have not complained. OK ? I recreated the problem. (2013-04-07 23:28:05) molina juan : there're othervnicities that may have applied here (2013-04-07 18:14:27) eldridge mark : All the best Alavin (2013-04-07 18:13:51) molina juan : it's not up to you (2013-04-07 18:13:46) molina juan : look up the definition (2013-04-07 18:13:30) alcala alvin : That's good chess for me. (2013-04-07 18:12:47) alcala alvin : He fought gallantly and I had not a single complain. (2013-04-07 18:12:39) molina juan : had he played good chess he wouldn't have lost (2013-04-07 18:10:40) alcala alvin : Thanks, you played good chess Thomas. Keep it up (2013-04-07 18:08:44) dineen thomas : well done Alvin (2013-04-07 18:08:07) alcala alvin : Cool! :) (2013-04-07 18:07:04) molina juan : yes Alvin, it's me (2013-04-07 18:06:34) alcala alvin : Thank you so much liam! (2013-04-07 18:05:41) fuller liam : Congrats Alvin! (2013-04-07 18:05:05) fuller liam : thax gg's (2013-04-07 18:04:56) devassal thibault : yep... but you're too strong for me anyway :) (2013-04-07 18:02:36) eldridge mark : lucky (2013-04-07 18:02:32) eldridge mark : Plus the tournament oh here is played once a year if were (2013-04-07 18:02:13) alcala alvin : You played for a win and choose a risky line (2013-04-07 18:01:48) devassal thibault : but I had to play something unusual... (2013-04-07 18:01:14) eldridge mark : Yes i did but it's the end for me (2013-04-07 18:01:02) alcala alvin : gg :) (2013-04-07 18:00:57) devassal thibault : lack of preparation, obviously ;) (2013-04-07 18:00:53) devassal thibault : Thanks Alvin, well played ! (2013-04-07 18:00:37) alcala alvin : Thank you wayne, good health always :) (2013-04-07 17:55:45) molina juan : was it the interface here? (2013-04-07 17:55:27) lowrance wayne : going to bed. Congrats Alvin heck of a good player (2013-04-07 17:55:18) molina juan : you played good at IC, Mark (2013-04-07 17:54:43) eldridge mark : No more tours for me (2013-04-07 17:50:49) eldridge mark : Agreed thanks wayne (2013-04-07 17:50:20) eldridge mark : More like a few years (2013-04-07 17:50:07) devassal thibault : Thanks Wayne for having got up so early! (2013-04-07 17:50:05) alcala alvin : better tour next time :) (2013-04-07 17:49:52) eldridge mark : See you again sometime in the distant future (2013-04-07 17:49:42) alcala alvin : We will learn from these experience and hopefully (2013-04-07 17:49:40) alcala alvin : :) (2013-04-07 17:49:15) eldridge mark : Well done Alvin (2013-04-07 17:49:03) lowrance wayne : enjoyed the tourney Thib & mark and all, thank you (2013-04-07 17:48:59) devassal thibault : I tried... "something" :) (2013-04-07 17:48:41) devassal thibault : Yes, he's to win... I played a bad line (2013-04-07 17:48:21) eldridge mark : I assume Alvin won? (2013-04-07 17:47:28) devassal thibault : Complete mess for me too, probably more :) (2013-04-07 17:46:45) eldridge mark : Starting with being late to start (2013-04-07 17:46:34) devassal thibault : Yes, that was the last round... (2013-04-07 17:46:22) eldridge mark : This whole tournament has been a complete mess for me (2013-04-07 17:46:00) lowrance wayne : is the tourney over ? (2013-04-07 17:45:47) eldridge mark : Handshake (2013-04-07 17:45:19) eldridge mark : If i had played 9.fxe5 and not dxe5 the game was won for me (2013-04-07 17:44:55) lowrance wayne : GG mark, handshake (2013-04-07 17:44:38) eldridge mark : Well done (2013-04-07 17:44:15) eldridge mark : Game was one with fxe5 (2013-04-07 17:16:55) eldridge mark : Made the wrong move (2013-04-07 17:15:57) eldridge mark : Good luck Wayne (2013-04-07 17:07:50) devassal thibault : lol... good luck all ! (2013-04-07 17:07:19) gray garvin : if Thib wins, does Alvin lose a point :) (2013-04-07 17:05:25) gray garvin : with me as the bye (2013-04-07 17:04:47) gray garvin : I think it is the only remaining set of pairings (2013-04-07 17:04:40) devassal thibault : good :) (2013-04-07 17:03:50) gray garvin : the same pairings I have (2013-04-07 17:03:31) gray garvin : I worked it out by hand and that is exactly (2013-04-07 17:03:25) devassal thibault : We start in 2 minutes! (2013-04-07 17:02:11) devassal thibault : does it look ok for you Garvin?! (2013-04-07 16:59:58) devassal thibault : Dineen - Fuller, Eldridge - Lowrance, de Vassal - Alcala (2013-04-07 16:59:42) eldridge mark : I'm Back (2013-04-07 16:58:15) devassal thibault : The games will be (with Garvin Bye) (2013-04-07 16:57:48) eldridge mark : I'm nack (2013-04-07 16:57:40) gray garvin : yes, one more game Wayne (2013-04-07 16:54:54) lowrance wayne : just 1 more game, right ? (2013-04-07 16:37:02) fuller liam : oh no thats not good (2013-04-07 16:36:40) gray garvin : thib might have some issues finding 3 legal pairings :o (2013-04-07 16:32:35) fuller liam : I can start any time my Opp is ready :) (2013-04-07 16:28:54) lowrance wayne : not fair to Mark tho, don' do it (2013-04-07 16:18:07) lowrance wayne : that wud B nice, ok with me (2013-04-07 16:17:38) eldridge mark : will have to try and get back for 5pm server time (2013-04-07 16:14:26) gray garvin : i can play if needed, even though I am to the bye (2013-04-07 16:14:05) eldridge mark : No cannot do that (2013-04-07 16:14:02) eldridge mark : I have to go out now (2013-04-07 16:13:18) eldridge mark : server time (2013-04-07 16:12:48) eldridge mark : Can mine start at 5.30 severy (2013-04-07 16:12:42) dineen thomas : rook endings are always drawn Thibault :) (2013-04-07 16:12:33) devassal thibault : Yes... at 5 pm server time (in 50 minutes from now) (2013-04-07 16:12:11) eldridge mark : Is there another round today? (2013-04-07 16:11:36) devassal thibault : Hard game... I'm lucky... thanks (2013-04-07 16:09:49) fuller liam : gg :) (2013-04-07 16:09:29) eldridge mark : Thank for the game (2013-04-07 16:09:29) devassal thibault : Ok Wayne :) (2013-04-07 16:01:20) lowrance wayne : Thib, "end it now" refers to prvious chatter :) (2013-04-07 15:58:45) lowrance wayne : handshake (2013-04-07 15:56:44) lowrance wayne : ooops, Garvin (2013-04-07 15:56:29) gray garvin : thanks for the game Wayne, handshake (2013-04-07 15:55:54) lowrance wayne : gg gasrvin, well done :) (2013-04-07 15:55:51) devassal thibault : Ok, we have to start now... Good luck all! (2013-04-07 15:04:18) devassal thibault : Dineen - de Vassal, Lowrance - Gray, Fuller - Eldridge (2013-04-07 15:03:25) devassal thibault : You're White against Garvin... (2013-04-07 15:02:40) devassal thibault : you forfeit Wayne? (2013-04-07 15:02:17) lowrance wayne : i guess, I end it now. no more chatter (2013-04-07 15:01:20) lowrance wayne : well I dunno, just screw move up on last move (2013-04-07 14:59:41) eldridge mark : OK (2013-04-07 14:58:55) devassal thibault : Now preparing round 5 (start in 5 minutes) (2013-04-07 14:58:55) lowrance wayne : Yes Thib I enjoy very much. (2013-04-07 14:58:18) devassal thibault : I'd like to organize more freestyle, believe me... (2013-04-07 14:58:14) devassal thibault : Mark: time... prizes... and other things :/ (2013-04-07 14:57:35) devassal thibault : Wayne, there's a A icon below the board... (2013-04-07 14:56:56) eldridge mark : Why? (2013-04-07 14:56:30) lowrance wayne : thank you Thib. (2013-04-07 14:55:25) devassal thibault : I know that... not so easy :/ (2013-04-07 14:55:17) eldridge mark : Thib you should play these tournaments more often (2013-04-07 14:54:34) devassal thibault : There is a board to analyze Wayne, in fast moves window (2013-04-07 14:54:19) devassal thibault : Yes Garvin... 3pm (2013-04-07 14:52:54) lowrance wayne : nevermind (2013-04-07 14:47:56) lowrance wayne : how to analyze from ficgs ? (2013-04-07 14:46:55) gray garvin : is start time still 3pm? (2013-04-07 14:28:02) lowrance wayne : too tired to figure it out. G pawn advance obvious ficgs . (2013-04-07 14:27:55) dineen thomas : gg mark (2013-04-07 14:27:42) eldridge mark : Thanks good game (2013-04-07 14:26:19) gray garvin : give us a chance hehe (2013-04-07 14:21:21) gray garvin : Thanks Thib, handshake (2013-04-07 14:11:46) devassal thibault : Thanks for the game Garvin! (2013-04-07 14:11:10) devassal thibault : thx :) (2013-04-07 13:54:45) devassal thibault : ah... of course (2013-04-07 13:54:25) gray garvin : position different between analysis and live game (2013-04-07 13:53:41) devassal thibault : incorrect? (2013-04-07 13:51:33) lowrance wayne : somewhere position was incorrect, darn (2013-04-07 13:50:04) lowrance wayne : sorry my friend, I tried to resign but could not (2013-04-07 13:49:44) devassal thibault : All games started ! (2013-04-07 13:14:06) devassal thibault : Ok, let's go! Good luck everyone :) (2013-04-07 13:12:55) molina juan : good luck Wayne (2013-04-07 13:11:52) eldridge mark : Good luck all (2013-04-07 13:08:57) eldridge mark : Ready and waiting (2013-04-07 13:08:44) devassal thibault : Games are ready to start... in a few minutes now (2013-04-07 13:08:15) devassal thibault : Yes Liam, please be there in 2 hours from now (2013-04-07 13:04:17) devassal thibault : Games will be : (2013-04-07 13:03:29) molina juan : one hour sleep? (2013-04-07 13:03:27) fuller liam : Hi Jose :) (2013-04-07 13:02:09) fuller liam : ok I can go back to sleep? (2013-04-07 13:01:43) devassal thibault : Ok... so Liam is Bye this round... (2013-04-07 13:00:30) molina juan : hi Bill (2013-04-07 13:00:28) eldridge mark : Hi molina (2013-04-07 13:00:16) gray garvin : can you tell us who is playing who Thib? (2013-04-07 12:58:34) eldridge mark : Who am i playing and what colour (2013-04-07 12:58:15) gray garvin : and at the opposite end of the world, 855pm (2013-04-07 12:58:01) fuller liam : G moin :) (2013-04-07 12:57:55) devassal thibault : Hi all... we start round 4 in about 8 minutes! (2013-04-07 12:57:14) eldridge mark : OK (2013-04-07 12:55:19) eldridge mark : I managed to make it on time for once (2013-04-07 12:55:03) eldridge mark : Hi Wayne (2013-04-07 12:54:46) molina juan : hi mark (2013-04-07 12:54:46) lowrance wayne : Howdy Mark (2013-04-07 12:54:19) eldridge mark : Hello (2013-04-07 12:52:42) lowrance wayne : yep, 3:49 am (2013-04-07 12:51:59) molina juan : quite early in the morning around there, right? (2013-04-07 12:33:58) molina juan : hi wayne (2013-04-07 12:32:42) lowrance wayne : good morning from cali all (2013-04-07 12:05:12) lowrance wayne : thank you (2013-04-07 04:28:11) gray garvin : 1pm ficgs time is 4am cali time (2013-04-07 04:12:21) lowrance wayne : 6:00 am, ....darn (2013-04-07 03:15:33) lowrance wayne : 8:00 am california, that correct ? (2013-04-07 03:14:58) devassal thibault : Thanks Liam! (2013-04-06 23:41:55) fuller liam : that is fine with me (2013-04-06 23:31:22) fuller liam : Hi Thib (2013-04-06 23:31:05) devassal thibault : Liam, if you're there... I sent an email to you... (2013-04-06 22:19:44) eldridge mark : used to this site (2013-04-06 19:32:57) eldridge mark : I'm going to have a shower play on here soon i need to get (2013-04-06 19:32:42) eldridge mark : Thank you. I will log in 15 minutes before match starts (2013-04-06 19:21:05) devassal thibault : .... noon Mark, 12 am (2013-04-06 19:19:13) eldridge mark : Lets see if i can log in with plenty of time to spare this t (2013-04-06 19:16:03) lowrance wayne : sooooo, okey dokie, closing down, gud morning 1 (2013-04-06 19:15:51) lowrance wayne : ahhhhhh, sorry, darn, I missed your reply, dad blame me (2013-04-06 19:15:24) eldridge mark : OK what time tomorrow (UK) time does my first match start (2013-04-06 19:14:41) devassal thibault : no Wayne... no more for today (2013-04-06 19:14:14) devassal thibault : no Mark, as specified in tourney rules (2013-04-06 19:13:45) lowrance wayne : we laying another game today, some 1 said in 10 min. (2013-04-06 19:13:19) eldridge mark : a game with 5 minutes on the clock (2013-04-06 19:12:00) eldridge mark : Do i have anymore matches tonight? I don't want to start (2013-04-06 19:11:44) lowrance wayne : Thib I try ur patience I know. but I wud like to know (2013-04-06 19:11:07) devassal thibault : ok garvin... or forum if you wish (2013-04-06 19:09:21) devassal thibault : all ok Wayne :) have a nice day! (2013-04-06 19:08:58) gray garvin : complaint and explanation (2013-04-06 19:08:23) gray garvin : i am not going to argue in public, email coming with complai (2013-04-06 19:08:15) lowrance wayne : ?? (2013-04-06 19:07:28) devassal thibault : but 7 rounds was out of question anyway (2013-04-06 19:06:55) devassal thibault : I did not get it, sorry Garvin (2013-04-06 19:06:36) lowrance wayne : done, hehe (2013-04-06 19:05:48) lowrance wayne : U all are over my heaed. make it simple 4 ole gramps R we (2013-04-06 19:05:31) gray garvin : which is now (2013-04-06 19:03:18) gray garvin : I even said 3am in the email (2013-04-06 19:03:12) molina juan : but didn't know the two e-mails were mandatory (2013-04-06 19:03:06) gray garvin : talking about round four for today (2013-04-06 19:03:05) gray garvin : I just checked the email, I made it very clear that I was (2013-04-06 19:02:50) molina juan : should've applied the day before (2013-04-06 19:02:15) molina juan : also my fault (2013-04-06 19:01:29) devassal thibault : I had to guess that :/ (2013-04-06 19:00:03) devassal thibault : sure it was.... (2013-04-06 18:59:18) gray garvin : tomorrow (2013-04-06 18:59:10) gray garvin : I only said to be the bye in R4, believing it to be now, not (2013-04-06 18:59:05) molina juan : 8 players was the answer (2013-04-06 18:58:53) gray garvin : well then, since round four is tomorrow, and not at 3am my t (2013-04-06 18:58:48) devassal thibault : anyway, everything can happen, forfeits & so on (2013-04-06 18:57:38) gray garvin : I would never have agreed to seven players, six rounds (2013-04-06 18:56:47) devassal thibault : or I can screw everyone by adding 1 round just like that (2013-04-06 18:56:45) gray garvin : and the free point (2013-04-06 18:56:00) gray garvin : get the bye (2013-04-06 18:55:53) gray garvin : you are going to screw over someone as one person does not (2013-04-06 18:55:46) gray garvin : and changes are often made depending on circumstances (2013-04-06 18:55:34) eldridge mark : Do you want me to play one more game tonight? (2013-04-06 18:55:29) devassal thibault : 1 player not bye, as it happens (2013-04-06 18:55:17) alcala alvin : Mark be here by 12 noon your time (2013-04-06 18:55:03) devassal thibault : that is what was announced (2013-04-06 18:54:49) eldridge mark : I cannot play when i'm asleep (2013-04-06 18:54:34) gray garvin : that is ridiculous (2013-04-06 18:54:01) gray garvin : what, how can you play 7 players six rounds (2013-04-06 18:53:54) devassal thibault : at noon, tomorrow (Mark) (2013-04-06 18:53:50) devassal thibault : we'll play 6 rounds, as announced... (2013-04-06 18:53:30) eldridge mark : start (2013-04-06 18:53:07) devassal thibault : nope, sorry Alvin.. I can't :/ (2013-04-06 18:53:01) eldridge mark : all i want is for someone to tell me when my next match will (2013-04-06 18:52:56) devassal thibault : Mark, when you cannot play? (2013-04-06 18:52:16) alcala alvin : Thib one more game? (2013-04-06 18:51:53) lowrance wayne : ahhhh, thank you (2013-04-06 18:51:36) lowrance wayne : from below I think so (2013-04-06 18:51:20) gray garvin : because we have to play 7 rounds (2013-04-06 18:51:09) gray garvin : Wayne, I believe we have one more game left (2013-04-06 18:50:59) eldridge mark : I can play one more at 6.00pm UK time (2013-04-06 18:50:35) lowrance wayne : Garvin R we thru for today ? (2013-04-06 18:49:59) devassal thibault : so it will be 12 am. , noon (2013-04-06 18:49:31) gray garvin : today (2013-04-06 18:48:30) eldridge mark : 17.46 UK time (2013-04-06 18:48:27) gray garvin : we have one more game left (2013-04-06 18:48:23) alcala alvin : your time (2013-04-06 18:47:57) alcala alvin : 12 you need to login (2013-04-06 18:47:43) alcala alvin : You are late by 1hr mark (2013-04-06 18:47:30) devassal thibault : what time is it for you Mark? (2013-04-06 18:47:13) eldridge mark : When is my next game in UK time please (2013-04-06 18:46:28) molina juan : wanted to take this from Alvin's lap ;) (2013-04-06 18:45:30) eldridge mark : Alvin, Garvin is a great player no doubt (2013-04-06 18:45:15) devassal thibault : Ah sorry Juan... indeed :/ (2013-04-06 18:43:41) eldridge mark : playing here (2013-04-06 18:43:34) eldridge mark : I maybe missing the fun Alvin but i will have to stop (2013-04-06 18:43:21) alcala alvin : Mark won as black. congrats! (2013-04-06 18:42:18) eldridge mark : I have never had to play a game with 5 minutes on the clock (2013-04-06 18:42:09) molina juan : account just received :( (2013-04-06 18:41:44) |