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