Any other chess lovers?

[Lion IRC]

LOL

...gimme a few minutes and I'll post the current board position

 

[Lion IRC]

Position after 44. Rf4...

 

[Carl Emerson]

Well at least my King is bigger than yours...

 

[Carl Emerson]

Rf6

 

[Carl Emerson]

Thanks for posting the position again...

 

[Lion IRC]

45. Ke2...

 

[Carl Emerson]

45. Ke2...

Kb5

 

[Lion IRC]

46. Kf3...

 

[Carl Emerson]

Pa5

 

[Lion IRC]

47. PxP...

 

[Carl Emerson]

Kxp

Are you enjoying the game?

 

[Lion IRC]

Yes, very much so. Lots of ups and downs.
Once your King gets across to the E file, were pretty much gonna have each other in a headlock fighting over that last Pawn.

48. Kg4...

 

[Lion IRC]

Chess etiquette
Avoid offering a draw twice.
Avoid offering a draw to a much higher rated player.
Avoid offering a draw while awaiting the other player's move.


....however

You've been a very courteous and friendly opponent Carl. And I think you've been pulling your punches a bit, going easy on me.
I saw your games on chess.com and you're very strong. 1400+
I would happily conclude the game here with a friendly 'draw' by mutual agreement.
???

 

[Carl Emerson]

Yes It has been fun - Maybe someone else watching might like to have a game.

Chess has been great to keep my mind oiled.

I don't usually play Queen side but I think it has real possibilities.

Thanks for being patient with me.

 

[Carl Emerson]

That game took 24 days !!

 

[Lion IRC]

That game took 24 days !!

Have you got a chess clock Carl?
I inherited a nice one from my Lithuanian father-in-law.

I've had more than a few undeserved wins where my opponent's position/material was well ahead of mine. But they had run their clock down and started succumbing to panic blindness, while I had the advantage of playing simple and quick but cautious moves.

Maybe someone else watching might like to have a game.

Yes. @jacks was a spectator who might want to play next. Maybe a dedicated separate/new thread?

 

[Carl Emerson]

I havent got a clock these days.

You reminded me That in my school days 60 years ago, I played in a lightening chess tournament and got 2nd equal with the then NZ champ. Owen Sarapu ? In the rush He castled into check by mistake !!!

 

[Lion IRC]

WOW!
Cool story.

 

[Daniel Marsh]

I have a old chess set somewhere. How do you teach beginners?

Think of the two rolls going left to right in the middle as being a reiver. The four squares in the center being a bridge. The early game consists on aiming everything at the bridge. Middle game is taking the bridge.
End game is taking the king.

 

[CMDRExorcist]

I'm probably the world's worst chess player, but it's been wonders for helping me with my PTSD. I'm always up for a game and play on Chess.com as CMDRExorcist.