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- Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:04 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Participation and funding
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1847
Participation and funding
Chess either isn't getting it's case across or the world is absolutely crazy? Answer, both? :-) If Chess makes it to the winter Olympics what funding could/should be expected. Here's some fancy figures. Winter Olympics funding. Bobsleigh participation in UK (50 people?) Bobsleigh £3,304,250 0-1 med...
- Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:02 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Chess Scotland headline
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7232
Re: Chess Scotland headline
Yes, Monty Python. totally hilarious
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMCNltgrs1U
almost prophetic! and certainly he who laughs last laughs loudest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMCNltgrs1U
almost prophetic! and certainly he who laughs last laughs loudest.
- Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:42 pm
- Forum: Not Chess!
- Topic: The Ashes 2013
- Replies: 176
- Views: 12983
Re: The Ashes 2013
They don't have a roof they can close so they break out the sandwiches instead.
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 4:09 pm
- Forum: International News
- Topic: Chess Player Strip Searched
- Replies: 1173
- Views: 112296
Re: Chess Player Strip Searched
In that case 'Jack' I'd be inclined to agree to play a quicker game. I'd see no point at sitting at the board at all just to agree a draw? But! You are right 'Cheating' is too strong a word for it.
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 3:35 pm
- Forum: International News
- Topic: Chess Player Strip Searched
- Replies: 1173
- Views: 112296
Re: Chess Player Strip Searched
I just wonder if that little lack of perception by Fischer way back then was the start of his bigger delusions
Also I'll remember if (I don't think I will) I ever agree a draw with a stronger player to still try and play my best game!


Also I'll remember if (I don't think I will) I ever agree a draw with a stronger player to still try and play my best game!
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Chess Scotland headline
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7232
Re: Chess Scotland headline
lol Geoff re your comments re sports in general.
If the young Chinese lad turns out like Tiger they're going to have their hands full. 1, Counting the money
2. Paying for the law suits and rehab.
I guess some would blame Tiger's Dad for his success.
If the young Chinese lad turns out like Tiger they're going to have their hands full. 1, Counting the money
2. Paying for the law suits and rehab.
I guess some would blame Tiger's Dad for his success.
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 2:23 pm
- Forum: International News
- Topic: Chess Player Strip Searched
- Replies: 1173
- Views: 112296
Re: Chess Player Strip Searched
I learned something reading this thread. I now think agreeing a draw before a game is cheating. I'm wondering if anyone has agreed a draw before a game and then their opponent made a silly losing move and won? or turned down the chance and still agreed the draw? Either way doesn't seem quite right? ...
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Chess in Schools and Communities wins award for Innovation
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1507
Re: Chess in Schools and Communities wins award for Innovati
Well done to all involved! A good news story 

- Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:21 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Chess Scotland headline
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7232
Re: Chess Scotland headline
Hi Geoff, You mentioned, It's not a fluke, but it's not the sole or main reason Andy won. He is now 26, parents influence would cease round about 17/18, If he did not want to continue with the game he would have jacked it in then. I agree with you. That is why I said I thought it was a combination o...
- Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:25 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Chess Scotland headline
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7232
Re: Chess Scotland headline
Just a comment on Parental Involvement in Sport. Both Wimbledon singles winners had parents who had drive and ability in the sport they have been successful at. Andy Murray's mother and Marion Bartoli's father being the people without whom their children would not be champions. The combination of a ...
- Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Child Genius - the representation of chess
- Replies: 113
- Views: 15067
Re: Child Genius - the representation of chess
Geoff, apologies I hadn't read your post when I 'mentioned' late shots. I had mentioned you so I'm interested in your response. I'll keep it brief though because Carl wishes people move on. Allthough I enjoy the humour in your posts, nearly always, this one just has an edge too much of prejudice imh...
- Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Child Genius - the representation of chess
- Replies: 113
- Views: 15067
Re: Child Genius - the representation of chess
Carl.
Do you wish people to move on here or do some posters get to get a late shot in?
Do you wish people to move on here or do some posters get to get a late shot in?
- Tue Jun 25, 2013 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Child Genius - the representation of chess
- Replies: 113
- Views: 15067
Re: Child Genius - the representation of chess
Sorry! Posting again because I think a few posts don't recognise natural justice or the rights of the individuals and legal guardians. It would be good if Peter and Andrew could resolve their differences about this matter. I think a general discussion of the pros and cons of such programmes are inte...
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:52 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Child Genius - the representation of chess
- Replies: 113
- Views: 15067
Re: Child Genius - the representation of chess
John, Andrew has authored this thread. He knows the sensitivities. I watched the 4OD programme yesterday. Andrew does comment to Millions about someone elses son. It's not your son and it's not your decision that is being criticised in tone by the programme in my opinion. Andrew states they edited t...
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:33 am
- Forum: International News
- Topic: Chess Player Strip Searched
- Replies: 1173
- Views: 112296
Re: Chess Player Strip Searched
Totally agree with your analysis Geoff. I'd also been holding open the small possibility that the lad had taught himself with Houdini and was starting to think like Houdini but this move mid combo has no sense other than an attempted distraction I'm afraid. As you say. Mid combo and having seen it t...