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First Chess Tournament (Second Round matches are set!)

ThanatosThanatos Registered User regular
edited July 2007 in Critical Failures
This is PA's first ever (to my knowledge) double-elimination random-seed Chess tournament. You have a 1-hour player clock (longest game time is 2 hours). The player whose name is listed first will be white. You may use whatever method of playing you can both agree on, but the default is Yahoo! Chess. If you have a stalemate, you have to switch colors and play another game. The round 1 tournament window starts at 12 in the morning, Friday, April 27th, and ends at 12 at night, Thursday, May 10th (i.e. you have all day this Friday, and all day May 10th). If you are having trouble contacting your opponent, let me know in a timely manner (don't come to me on the 9th). Don't cheat, don't be a douche. Make sure you both record all of the moves in your game, and both let me know who won. If I have to actually start monitoring games, I'm going to be very pissed. I may start up the next tournament window early, if everyone finishes before the 10th, otherwise it will start 12am, the morning of the 12th (yes, I need a day to put the next bracket together).

Round 2 ends at midnight the night of May 28th. Have your game in by then!

Round 2:

Winners' Bracket:

Bedlam (b) v. Moriarty (w)

SanderJK (w) v. Hylianbunny (b)

Munkus Beaver (w) v. Xiears (b)

B:L (b) v. Legoman05 (w)

Visiblehowl (b) v. Cj iwakura (w)

Megaman001 (w) v. Folken Fanel (b)

Moniker (w) v. Thorgot (b)

Losers' Bracket:

Cosmic Sombrero v. BYE

Kdrudy (b) v. Nerissa (w)

Kusuguttai (w) v. Siliconenhanced (b)

Feral (w) v. Abysmal Lynx (b)

Tarranon (w) v. Mtvcdm (b)

Oboro (b) v. Lord Cecil Eaglelaser (w)

Cantide (b) v. Ramius (w)

Round 1 results:
Bedlam (w) v. Cosmic Sombrero (b)

Digger Dude (w) v. Moriarty (b)

Kdrudy (w) v. SanderJK (b)

HylianBunny (w) v. Nerissa (b)

Munkus Beaver (w) v. Kusuguttai (b)

Xiears (w) v. Siliconenhanced (b)

B:L (w) v. Feral (b)

Abysmal Lynx (w) v. Legoman05 (b)

Visiblehowl (w) v. Tarranon (b)

Mtvcdm (w) v. Cj iwakura (b)

Megaman001 (w) v. Oboro (b)

Folken Fanel (w) v. Lord Cecil Eaglelaser (b)

Moniker (w) v. Cantide (b)

Thorgot (w) v. Ramius (b)

Irond Will (w) v. Thanatos (b)

Grundlterror (w) v. Elkamil (b)


I'm putting the winners in yellow, apparently. Thank you, Ramius. :P

PM your opponent ASAP to try to set up a convenient meeting time.

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  • GrundlterrorGrundlterror Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    I would like to play. I'm by no means a skilled player, but it sounds fun to me!

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  • KusuguttaiKusuguttai __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2007
    count me in like flynn

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  • ElkiElki get busy Moderator, ClubPA mod
    edited April 2007
    Am I in yet?

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  • EinEin CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited April 2007
    I.. would do this, I think.

    I have what one would call a passing interest at best in chess, but even as an amateur I still enjoy the game.

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  • GrundlterrorGrundlterror Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    It's GRUNDLterror, as in terrorizing grundls =(

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  • Lord Cecil EaglelaserLord Cecil Eaglelaser Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    I'm pretty average, but I'll sign up.

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  • NerissaNerissa Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    What kind of time limit are you thinking per round (from the time matchups are announced to when they have to have played their game)?

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  • ThanatosThanatos Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    Nerissa wrote: »
    What kind of time limit are you thinking per round (from the time matchups are announced to when they have to have played their game)?
    I was thinking probably 2 weeks, which should be more than enough time. I might extend it if there are many stalemates that have to be replayed.

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  • GrundlterrorGrundlterror Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    Thanatos wrote: »
    you should both post the move sequence for your game (using notation), so we can see what the games look like (it will also give me a better idea of how good you are for the next tournament, for doing seeds).

    I have no idea how to record this info, Yahoo chess doesn't record it automatically does it?

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  • ThanatosThanatos Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    Thanatos wrote: »
    you should both post the move sequence for your game (using notation), so we can see what the games look like (it will also give me a better idea of how good you are for the next tournament, for doing seeds).
    I have no idea how to record this info, Yahoo chess doesn't record it automatically does it?
    Yes, it does.

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  • NerissaNerissa Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    sounds reasonable

    I'm awful at chess, but I suppose there's only one way to get better -- I'm in, I guess.

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  • GlaealGlaeal Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    I'll do this, if only to see just how bad I am.

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  • PiRaTe!!!PiRaTe!!! Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    When would this start? I might be interested if it starts after next Monday.

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  • ThanatosThanatos Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    PiRaTe!!! wrote: »
    When would this start? I might be interested if it starts after next Monday.
    Tentative plan is for a week from today (April 27th).

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  • OboroOboro __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2007
    In! I was the absolute worst in high school chess club-- I even got beat by this jock's ditzy-ass cheerleader girlfriend, who was in the room and stopped to play me for the express purpose of humiliating me, to the tune of her boyfriend's constant, roiling chortle.

    Since then, I have carried a heavy burden that may only be lifted by vengeance.

    /me dramatically slams a chess clock beside her, exclaiming, "May the game begin!

    (yay)

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  • siliconenhancedsiliconenhanced __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2007
    I'm in.

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  • thorgotthorgot there is special providence in the fall of a sparrowRegistered User regular
    edited April 2007
    Do you expect me to play, Goldfinger?
    No, I expect you to die!

    But I will play.

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  • SanderJKSanderJK Crocodylus Pontifex Sinterklasicus Madrid, 3000 ADRegistered User regular
    edited April 2007
    I can give this a shot, but being from Euroland, daytime hours US would be appreciated.

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  • GlaealGlaeal Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    SanderJK wrote: »
    I can give this a shot, but being from Euroland, daytime hours US would be appreciated.

    The easiest way to accomodate this would be to just set a day or two for the match to take place, and let the two players coordinate it.

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  • ThanatosThanatos Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    Glaeal wrote: »
    SanderJK wrote: »
    I can give this a shot, but being from Euroland, daytime hours US would be appreciated.
    The easiest way to accomodate this would be to just set a day or two for the match to take place, and let the two players coordinate it.
    I'm gonna allow, like, two weeks per round, just in case we have to get in a couple of games due to stalemates. You just have to find a time that works for both you and your opponent in that two weeks.

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  • Abysmal LynxAbysmal Lynx Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    I guess I'll join as well, assuming I can get Yahoo chess to work.

    I've only played a few times, but everyone else seems as new and it would be a good chance to get better.

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  • Digger DudeDigger Dude Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    I'm in. Im definetly not going to be winning any matches but it should still be fun.

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  • B:LB:L I've done worse. Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    A chance to kick Thanatos ass?

    I'M IN! 8-)

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  • kdrudykdrudy Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    This sounds like fun, I'd definitely like to get in this. I wasn't too bad when I played but its been several years since I've played another person so it should be intersting.

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  • Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited April 2007
    I'm in.

    But I suck when I can't see the pieces in front of me.

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  • DrezDrez Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    I'd like to play.

    Chess is the game with towers and religious people and horsies, right?

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  • ThanatosThanatos Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    B:L wrote: »
    A chance to kick Thanatos ass?

    I'M IN! 8-)
    B:L! <3<3<3

    We never talk, anymore. Ever since the Linksville chat thread went away. :cry:

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  • ThanatosThanatos Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    I'm in.

    But I suck when I can't see the pieces in front of me.
    Set up a board next to the computer, move on the board as the other person moves on the computer. Nothin' wrong with that.

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  • B:LB:L I've done worse. Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    Thanatos wrote: »
    B:L wrote: »
    A chance to kick Thanatos ass?

    I'M IN! 8-)
    B:L! <3<3<3

    We never talk, anymore. Ever since the Linksville chat thread went away. :cry:
    I would visit you more at H&A, but my upper theshold of possible advice ends with "put it in da butt," and we both know how well that flies over there. (even though I still think it's good advice) :cry:

    As for the help part, I don't think "How do I ask my boss out?" would work well either. D:

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  • ThanatosThanatos Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    B:L wrote: »
    Thanatos wrote: »
    B:L wrote: »
    A chance to kick Thanatos ass?

    I'M IN! 8-)
    B:L! <3<3<3

    We never talk, anymore. Ever since the Linksville chat thread went away. :cry:
    I would visit you more at H&A, but my upper theshold of possible advice ends with "put it in da butt," and we both know how well that flies over there. (even though I still think it's good advice) :cry:

    As for the help part, I don't think "How do I ask my boss out?" would work well either. D:
    I'd suggest "Excuse me, sir, can I put it in da butt?" :P

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  • Cosmic SombreroCosmic Sombrero Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    Yes, please.

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  • GoumindongGoumindong Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    Fuck Yahoo Chess. We do it over www.gameknot.com and we can even make our own mini-tournament that everyone can join. it will do all the work for us.

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  • B:LB:L I've done worse. Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    Thanatos wrote: »
    B:L wrote: »
    Thanatos wrote: »
    B:L wrote: »
    A chance to kick Thanatos ass?

    I'M IN! 8-)
    B:L! <3<3<3

    We never talk, anymore. Ever since the Linksville chat thread went away. :cry:
    I would visit you more at H&A, but my upper theshold of possible advice ends with "put it in da butt," and we both know how well that flies over there. (even though I still think it's good advice) :cry:

    As for the help part, I don't think "How do I ask my boss out?" would work well either. D:
    I'd suggest "Excuse me, sir, can I put it in da butt?" :P
    I'm...I'm being serious, here. :cry:

    (Asking for permission, peh. That's an amateur mistake, because a pro does it by surprise.) ;-)

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  • CantideCantide Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    I haven't played chess in years. I !si- *ahem* I mean, I'm in.

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  • ThanatosThanatos Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    Goumindong wrote: »
    Fuck Yahoo Chess. We do it over www.gameknot.com and we can even make our own mini-tournament that everyone can join. it will do all the work for us.
    You have to be a paying member to do that. Not to mention that it could take months doing it that way.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited April 2007
    I've never heard of Yahoo! chess before now, but sounds like fun.

    I'm out of practice.

    So yeah, I'm in, assuming I don't have any issues with figuring it out(which I doubt).

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  • Legoman05Legoman05 Registered User regular
    edited April 2007
    In.

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  • Folken FanelFolken Fanel anime af When's KoFRegistered User regular
    edited April 2007
    Count me in.

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  • SanderJKSanderJK Crocodylus Pontifex Sinterklasicus Madrid, 3000 ADRegistered User regular
    edited April 2007
    Woah, Yahoo! Chess?!? Talk about oldschool, I was doing that in school way back when we just got the internets, '96 or so (I'm thinking still win 3.11, but maybe '95, a java applet, running netscape 2.x or 3.x).

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  • RamiusRamius Joined: July 19, 2000 Administrator, ClubPA admin
    edited April 2007
    SanderJK wrote: »
    Woah, Yahoo! Chess?!? Talk about oldschool, I was doing that in school way back when we just got the internets, '96 or so (I'm thinking still win 3.11, but maybe '95, a java applet, running netscape 2.x or 3.x).

    pft, 1996?

    I think I was on caissa back in about 94 or 95.



    I'm probably lucky to be middle-of-the-pack in skill but I do like to play, so count me in.

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