04 Jul 08
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Originally posted by KorchIndeed.
That was only one bad move. In some of games of this thread there were series of patzer-like moves.
As you both said it's still remarkable that a player of Kramnik's strength missed this. If I'd missed it I'd be kicking myself for days so god knows how Kramnik felt about it.
Aside from being just 'one bad move' - as you rightly say - there's another difference. This was a tactical error. Anybody can over look a tactic - even a mate in one. What strong players don't do is suddenly make huge strategic errors - although some of the games in this thread feature this kind of blunder
05 Jul 08
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Originally posted by cambridgeianSpeaking of people who ought to stay silent, let's look at some of your own 'rough days' at the office.
The silence from the 'insinuated' is deafening .... 😏
Game 5084270
Game 5084277
Game 5084263
Game 5084256
Game 5084258
Game 5084257
Game 5084262
All pulled from Tournament 4302, where you're gifting only certain players points.
05 Jul 08
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Originally posted by SwissGambitMy choice if I choose to even things up a bit in these group contests, especially with such high-rated players at the top ..... and It doesn't matter to me that my rating has dropped to well below my real rating ...
Speaking of people who ought to stay silent, let's look at some of your own 'rough days' at the office.
Game 5084270
Game 5084277
Game 5084263
Game 5084256
Game 5084258
Game 5084257
Game 5084262
All pulled from Tournament 4302, where you're gifting only certain players points.
gave up against sfc1602 'cos it was obvious I'd be lucky to sneak even a draw
I think all my games in that group are done for now ....oh, except 2. Might just play those through until the end 😉
05 Jul 08
Originally posted by SquealchbelchI hope the admins crosscheck your IP address with those for other users when they boot this one for 3a.
Why does Fat Lady think he can start cheating accusations here? He should leave the site if he thinks it has nothing to offer him.
05 Jul 08
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Originally posted by cambridgeianNo, it ought not to be your choice. Deliberately rigging a tournament like this is cheating and the site admins should have forfeited you from the tournament at the very least.
My choice if I choose to even things up a bit in these group contests, especially with such high-rated players at the top ..... and It doesn't matter to me that my rating has dropped to well below my real rating ...
gave up against sfc1602 'cos it was obvious I'd be lucky to sneak even a draw
I think all my games in that group are done for now ....oh, except 2. Might just play those through until the end 😉
We don't need anyone 'evening up' tournaments. What's next, masters forced to give pawn odds to a 1700 who insists on entering an 1800+ tournament?
Ideally, blatant game-throwers [such as someone like you who says in their profile, "if we're still playing after move 5, be prepared for your rating to drop"] should be treated just like engine users and banned from the site.
05 Jul 08
Originally posted by SwissGambitI pay my £15, so I'll play how I like. I don't like you, that's why we're still playing in this tourney. btw, nice graph
No, it ought not to be your choice. Deliberately rigging a tournament like this is cheating and the site admins should have forfeited you from the tournament at the very least.
We don't need anyone 'evening up' tournaments. What's next, masters forced to give pawn odds to a 1700 who insists on entering an 1800+ tournament?
Ideally, blatant game-thr ...[text shortened]... your rating to drop"] should be treated just like engine users and banned from the site.
06 Jul 08
Originally posted by cambridgeianHey, how's IVV doing on their pointless quest to become #1 in the LAME clan challenge scoring system, huh?! 😀😀😀
I pay my £15, so I'll play how I like. I don't like you, that's why we're still playing in this tourney. btw, nice graph
Since we've established our mutual contempt for each other, allow me to fix your profile for you.
Fan of IVV, who are being completely outplayed for the no.1 spot
If we're still playing after 5 moves then you are one of the rare people I have not thrown a game against
Don't use engine assistance [Do use books and databases, because they are perfectly legal]
If you don't check my profile until 1/2 way thru our game, then you're too late [sucker - don't you know you're obligated to investigate all potential opponents before you start a game so that you avoid playing scum like me?!]
06 Jul 08
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The game below; Game 1613020 also gives us inspiration, proving that with the right training anyone can become an IM class player!