11 Jan 11
I've been planning this since that day in January 1972 when I played my
first tournament game and won with an opening trap.
I knew I would never have the time (or money) to go around the globe
playing in these tournaments gathering IM and GM norms.
So I went for this 40 year training plan.
From no title to GM in 11 rounds. A cinch.
The only problem will be Karpov. (we were born within days of each other).
If he enters I may have to check the rules and see if I can still a GM title for
tying for first place.
11 Jan 11
Originally posted by ZygalskiSo one possible master in the top 20, and that one isn't easily verifiable. Try sticking Northern Lad in the FIDE search thingy and see what you get. I don't think there is much reality to the claim that anyone at the top on RHP has been outperforming masters to be honest, but that is really due to a lack of masters to outperform.
Northern Lad is a FM.
12 Jan 11
Originally posted by David TebbCount me as part of the group that sees no embarrassment at all to qualify for the FM title. I only wish I were that good, and I am certain that I am not alone in my wishes.
The Fide site only shows the ratings since the year 2000. I was rated over 2300 a few years earlier than that - probably around 15 years ago.
The highest Fide rating I got to was 2320, but I soon slipped back to below 2300 again.
An ECF official once sent me a letter offering to obtain the Fide Master title for me, as I had met the rating requireme ...[text shortened]... terline, I’m quite relieved that I didn’t claim the FM title. It would just be embarrassing.
Paul
17 Jan 11
Originally posted by cotoiVanished, or transfigured?
If I remember correctly, there was another girl here, who vanished like a smoke: Mariska Angela. Again, very young, very strong, yet no ELO, no OTB games, nothing.
Persona on RHP is easily altered. Even playing styles, if one is copying a known GM.
One never knows who one is playing on the internet. It's why I like to get a good conversation going. I tried with Mariska, to no avail. Even doubt the gender, let alone the nationality.
19 Jan 11
Originally posted by DanTriolaOne never knows what is playing on the internet 🙂
Vanished, or transfigured?
Persona on RHP is easily altered. Even playing styles, if one is copying a known GM.
One never knows who one is playing on the internet. It's why I like to get a good conversation going. I tried with Mariska, to no avail. Even doubt the gender, let alone the nationality.