27 Sep 09
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexI learned more from my two games with PBFF than i have on my whole time on RHP. the dude knows more about chess than I care to imagine and he is willing to share it with those who are interested and willing to listen.
You know I have been playing loads on fics lately and not once have I ever seen or even heard mention of paul buchman - I am wondering if he really does play there or did he just say it to make himself look more credible?
Has anybody else wondered similarly?
28 Sep 09
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexI just purchased an ICC account for six months. I have been posting games with that handle here, so I was enjoying playing at that site. Did I do something to offend you, or are you just calling me out at FICS?
You know I have been playing loads on fics lately and not once have I ever seen or even heard mention of paul buchman - I am wondering if he really does play there or did he just say it to make himself look more credible?
Has anybody else wondered similarly?
28 Sep 09
Originally posted by robbie carrobieI too hold the man in very high esteem
I learned more from my two games with PBFF than i have on my whole time on RHP. the dude knows more about chess than I care to imagine and he is willing to share it with those who are interested and willing to listen.
28 Sep 09
Originally posted by vipiu"Finger of paulbuchman:
hehe, I saw both of you playing on fics(rex and PaulBuchman), I think we even played a few times even I am a class(about 150 points, 1900 currently) weaker than you...
You have FM blitz ratings on fics...
Last disconnected: Mon Sep 28, 00:32 PDT 2009
rating RD win loss draw total best
Blitz 2043 57.9 10641 5189 1153 16983 2100 (02-Mar-2009)
Standard 2137 141.4 733 171 79 983 2168 (08-Jan-2007)
Lightning 2141 64.6 6733 2928 472 10133 2179 (11-Jan-2009)
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4: I have temporarily moved to another site, but I will be back.
5: I still pop in from time to time.
6: Tyrannosauruschex, bring it on !!!
😀
28 Sep 09
Originally posted by wormwoodmississippimad
"Finger of paulbuchman:
Last disconnected: Mon Sep 28, 00:32 PDT 2009
rating RD win loss draw total best
Blitz 2043 57.9 10641 5189 1153 16983 2100 (02-Mar-2009)
Standard 2137 141.4 733 171 79 983 2168 (08-Jan-2007)
Lightning 2141 64.6 6733 2928 472 10133 ...[text shortened]... k.
5: I still pop in from time to time.
6: Tyrannosauruschex, bring it on !!!
😀
5-Minute Rating 2124/ 41 W/ 36L/15D/ Total 92
1-Minute Rating 2153/ 437W/402L/58D/ Total 897
Currently #306 overall at ICC in 1-Minute.
Currently # 475 overall in 5-Minute.
Those 989 games are what I have been doing. 🙂
28 Sep 09
Originally posted by paulbuchmanfromficsI don't know how the 1-minute pool measures up, but 2100 on 5-minute pool is an awesome result. most GMs get around 2300-2400, and I've seen even one at 1800s. even nakamura is only 2600 in the 5-minute pool.
mississippimad
5-Minute Rating 2124/ 41 W/ 36L/15D/ Total 92
1-Minute Rating 2153/ 437W/402L/58D/ Total 897
Currently #306 overall at ICC in 1-Minute.
Currently # 475 overall in 5-Minute.
Those 989 games are what I have been doing. 🙂
not bad at all. 🙂