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by Simon Brown
Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Times cryptic chess clue
Replies: 314
Views: 44530

Re: Times cryptic chess clue

Pretty tricky Times today, including this; "Moulding, very old, mostly seen in castles (5)"
by Simon Brown
Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Times cryptic chess clue
Replies: 314
Views: 44530

Re: Times cryptic chess clue

OK, that took me about 90 minutes and had one answer I had never heard of, which I solved only by identifying the chess theme, which gave a helpful letter. A different type of setter for sure, but quite enjoyable and I liked the chess theme!

And no, "uniquer" shouldn't be allowed.
by Simon Brown
Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Times cryptic chess clue
Replies: 314
Views: 44530

Re: Times cryptic chess clue

Oh, and what was the answer to the clue in Simon's Jan 4 post? I'd need crossers for that; I keep working out plausible answers, but they're all seven letters long. :x Hi John It was "stigmata". I've vowed to have a go at the Guardian one when I have a spare hour, but I do find switching setters di...
by Simon Brown
Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Times cryptic chess clue
Replies: 314
Views: 44530

Re: Times cryptic chess clue

Another from today's cryptic, which I rather liked; "Figure one Grand Master must enter with first class marks (8)"
by Simon Brown
Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Times cryptic chess clue
Replies: 314
Views: 44530

Re: Times cryptic chess clue

One from today’s Jumbo cryptic; “Unique floor covering - length deployed in game (9)”.
by Simon Brown
Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Times cryptic chess clue
Replies: 314
Views: 44530

Re: Times cryptic chess clue

Not Ding, but something less challenging from yesterday's Quick Cryptic; "Flier featuring chess piece and chess player, we hear? (10)
by Simon Brown
Wed Dec 13, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Times cryptic chess clue
Replies: 314
Views: 44530

Re: Times cryptic chess clue

One from today's crossword, supposedly a tough one as it was used in the finals of the Times Crossword Championship;

"Like rook moves, perhaps, what's odd about king and pawn finish after I moved? (13)"
by Simon Brown
Mon Dec 04, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Times cryptic chess clue
Replies: 314
Views: 44530

Re: Times cryptic chess clue

True, but castling to safety could be considered as defensive, I guess.
by Simon Brown
Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Times cryptic chess clue
Replies: 314
Views: 44530

Re: Times cryptic chess clue

From Saturday's Times cryptic jumbo - "Make defensive move as learner in class (6)"
by Simon Brown
Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How Do Pro Players Actually make money from CHESS??
Replies: 40
Views: 2734

Re: How Do Pro Players Actually make money from CHESS??

As an accountant working in investment banking, I'm not sure if I should be offended. Fortunately I was never strong enough to consider being a professional...
by Simon Brown
Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: III Mindsports GM Super Swiss Open (13th - 17th September 2023)
Replies: 3
Views: 918

Re: III Mindsports GM Super Swiss Open (13th - 17th September 2023)

Are the games being broadcast live anywhere?
by Simon Brown
Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: British Championship 2023
Replies: 339
Views: 31505

Re: British Championship 2023

The commentary from Danny and Adam was first-rate as well.
by Simon Brown
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: British Championship 2023
Replies: 339
Views: 31505

Re: British Championship 2023

Hebden 1/2 Adams
Wadsworth 1/2 Fernandez
N Pert 0 - 1 Willow
by Simon Brown
Wed Jul 19, 2023 10:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Should a Chess Club take out Public Liability Insurance?
Replies: 19
Views: 1231

Re: Should a Chess Club take out Public Liability Insurance?

That’s all fine of course if you’re happy to bear the costs of defending yourself, with no chance of recovering those costs if the plaintiff drops the complaint.
by Simon Brown
Sun Jul 16, 2023 7:19 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: Wood Green Invitational 2023
Replies: 36
Views: 2352

Re: Wood Green Invitational 2023

OK. I have just about accepted that inexperienced juniors will always play until mate. But when you are an FM rated over 2300, isn’t it time to show your opponents a little respect?