This reminds me of GM Solipsism's behaviour at a league match many winters ago. A team mate of Solipsism's was in a time scramble in which all sorts of horrors were perpetrated. After the game was over Solipsism berated his colleague for his poor play. We, the opposing players, looked on bemused; eventually a friend of mine pointed out that amateur players blunder and are prone to all kinds of mistakes, it's a law of nature. Solipsism turned round and dismissively replied: "Vot is your grade?"Charlie Storey wrote:Whats your ECF rating or Fide rating?
More than a year later I was involved in the hunt to find accommodation for Solipsism. There was one phone call I felt I had to make. I am paraphrasing slightly, however, it went roughly as follow: "Hello, .... .........". I responded, "Vot is your grade?" "Hello, Simon". "We are looking for someone who can accommodate Solipsism for up to a fortnight, I naturally thought of you." We both burst out laughing. I then offered money. He agreed it would be a great idea, unfortunately he already had somebody staying. One of life's missed opportunities.