General Chess Talk

[JonathanStrange]

Play well!

 

[WhiteEagle22]

Today on Chess Talk: I interview Narz, explore the Petrov defense, share a bit of news, and preview next week's podcast.

 

[Sashie VII]

Btw Narz, I think you can do that yourself. Edit the OP and go advanced, you can then change the thread's name (IIRC).

 

[DaveShack]

There is a time limit on how long the OP can change the thread title. I went ahead and updated it.

 

[WhiteEagle22]

Note to all: Added a link to Chess Talk, so you can all bookmark it now.

 

[JonathanStrange]

I listened and enjoyed the interview; I miss all my chess friends from the old days. Just listening to the interview reminds me of my and my friends' interest in the Royal Game.

 

[Narz]

There is a time limit on how long the OP can change the thread title. I went ahead and updated it.

Thanks Dave!

I listened and enjoyed the interview; I miss all my chess friends from the old days. Just listening to the interview reminds me of my and my friends' interest in the Royal Game.

I think my first interview was a bit more concise (that was actually our 2nd go-round since the first interview didn't record properly.

Glad someone enjoyed it though.

 

[WhiteEagle22]

col,

Check your PMs for a message from me. I want to interview you for episode 4. Narz suggested it.

TIA!

 

[WhiteEagle22]

The 5th episode of Chess Talk is now available to listen to.

@DaveShack and JonathanStrange: Would either of you be interested in being interviewed for next week's episode of Chess Talk?

 

[Narz]

Signed up for a local chess club & going to a simil tomorrow & a tournament on Saturday!

 

[WhiteEagle22]

I'm looking to see how much it will cost to host the next JP Chess Tournament off-line. I think I have two options, and I'm looking at both of them right now. It will be an open event, as a closed one is not a good idea (look at this year's tourney for a good example why).

 

[Narz]

Well I'm glad you started that touney WE, I am enjoying all my games in it (including the losses against Colin).

 

[Sashie VII]

I finished second in today's speed chess tourney!

 

[WhiteEagle22]

Congrats Sashie!

 

[Narz]

Congrats Sash!

I played in a simil vs. GM-elect Alex Lenderman. I lost of course as did his other 19 opponents (I was third to last to remain alive! ).

Today (from 10AM to around 6PM) I played in a four round Swiss G-60 tournament. I went a dissapointing 2-2, with my two losses coming to a 1960something player and a 11-year old Expert (around 2040 or so, IIRC).

I will post the games when I get more time, if I don't please bug me about it! I also took a YouTube of GM Alex analyzing our game together with me.

 

[Sashie VII]

Thanks.

That analysis video is something to look forward to, Narz

 

[Narz]

It wasn't much of a game so don't get your hopes up too much. He stops at around move 19 or 20 because by then the game was (positionally anyway) basically over. I fought on for 20-25 more moves but it was more to learn his technique for converting a positional win into an actual one than out of thinking I could win (or even draw) myself.

Definitely could be instructive though, I'll probably be able to put it up Monday night.

 

[WhiteEagle22]

If anyone's willing to play me over the internet that has Ubuntu and the Chess game for it, I'll be willing to play them a match or two.

 

[Narz]

Had a rough night at the quads (which got turned into two 5-man Swisses due to low turnout). Had my first opponent (a 1984) totally beat but ran out of time, my second opponent I also had beaten but blundered twice in a row & dropped that as well. The third round I got a bye.

In other news I'll be playing in the Philadelphia Congress chess tournament in the U-1800 division for a chance at a $2,000 top prize (2000-1000-500-300-200-100 or something like that).

I'm also having the awesome opportunity to play against International Master Bryan Smith next Monday. Details Here

 

[Riffraff]

Thats a pretty cool format for the other people attending I think. Definately post the game here!