360 against one

Skybird · 02-22-09, 06:47 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7904072.stm

Makes you wonder what these kinds of brain are made of.

kranz · 02-22-09, 07:01 AM

wrong link

?

Skybird · 02-22-09, 07:11 AM

Indeed. It is corrected now. I apologize for the inconvenience.

Platapus · 02-22-09, 09:10 AM

Back in the 70's I once played James Targan. He came to our chess club and played 64 simultaneous games.

Naturally, I had absolutely no expectation of beating him (His Rating being about 2-3 times higher than mine). But what really hurt is that he spent probably less than one second per move thinking of my game. He mopped the floor with me!

At least he could have acted like he need to think hard.

But if you have to get slaughtered, at least get slaughtered by one of the best.

But 360 games! wow.. just wow

Rockstar · 02-22-09, 09:46 AM

He should be outside getting dirty and climbing trees.

UnderseaLcpl · 02-22-09, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockstar

He should be outside getting dirty and climbing trees.

Why? Maybe he enjoys this. I would, if I had the skill.

Onkel Neal · 02-22-09, 10:28 AM

Ha! For some reason, the title of this thread made me think of getting lost. 360 degrees against one, which way to go?

Er...sorry for the interruption

nikimcbee · 02-22-09, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Ha! For some reason, the title of this thread made me think of getting lost. 360 degrees against one, which way to go?

Er...sorry for the interruption

I thought this was going to be about my heroic exploits at the last subsim paintball match. Along the same lines as custer's last stand

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Watch ol' fat McBee run around...

SteamWake · 02-22-09, 11:18 AM

"The opponents had a long wait between moves"... I think that sums it up :rotfl:

d4 .... two hours later d5

As fascinating as it is I dont find it to be that tremdous a feat the win loss record is good though have to admit.

Skybird · 02-22-09, 12:39 PM

It really gets amazing when somebody plays a blind simultaneous competition - without using a chessboard, and board number and moves just being told to him.

I'm not sure if I remember correctly, I think the recod for this is some 60 matches.

Platapus · 02-22-09, 01:02 PM

Janos Flesch played, in 1960, 52 strong players blindfold, taking 12 hours. He won 31, drew 18 and lost 3 games.

http://www.logicalchess.com/info/trivia/s.html

However Flesch's claims are disputed.

http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=5137

Platapus · 02-22-09, 01:05 PM

In 1947, Miguel Najdorf, he conducted a simultaneous exhibition in which he played a record 45 games blindfolded (+39 -2 =4).

http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessplayer?pid=21930

Skybird · 02-22-09, 05:42 PM

I start to miss our chess threads.

Is it already that time of the year again...?

SteamWake · 02-22-09, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

I start to miss our chess threads.

Is it already that time of the year again...?

Nah spring is right around the corner here. Got better things to do.

baggygreen · 02-22-09, 11:25 PM

It's been about 6 months.... and we need something to fill in the time until the next werewolf hunt.....

02-22-09, 06:47 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,605 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	360 against one http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7904072.stm Makes you wonder what these kinds of brain are made of. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 02-22-09 at 07:10 AM.

02-22-09, 07:11 AM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,605 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Indeed. It is corrected now. I apologize for the inconvenience. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

02-22-09, 09:10 AM	#4
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Back in the 70's I once played James Targan. He came to our chess club and played 64 simultaneous games. Naturally, I had absolutely no expectation of beating him (His Rating being about 2-3 times higher than mine). But what really hurt is that he spent probably less than one second per move thinking of my game. He mopped the floor with me! At least he could have acted like he need to think hard. But if you have to get slaughtered, at least get slaughtered by one of the best. But 360 games! wow.. just wow __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Ha! For some reason, the title of this thread made me think of getting lost. 360 degrees against one, which way to go? Er...sorry for the interruption __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

02-22-09, 12:39 PM	#10
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,605 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	It really gets amazing when somebody plays a blind simultaneous competition - without using a chessboard, and board number and moves just being told to him. I'm not sure if I remember correctly, I think the recod for this is some 60 matches. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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kranz The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,430 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	wrong link ?

02-22-09, 09:46 AM	#5
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	He should be outside getting dirty and climbing trees.

02-22-09, 11:18 AM	#9
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	"The opponents had a long wait between moves"... I think that sums it up :rotfl: d4 .... two hours later d5 As fascinating as it is I dont find it to be that tremdous a feat the win loss record is good though have to admit.

02-22-09, 01:02 PM	#11
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Janos Flesch played, in 1960, 52 strong players blindfold, taking 12 hours. He won 31, drew 18 and lost 3 games. http://www.logicalchess.com/info/trivia/s.html However Flesch's claims are disputed. http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=5137 __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-22-09, 01:05 PM	#12
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In 1947, Miguel Najdorf, he conducted a simultaneous exhibition in which he played a record 45 games blindfolded (+39 -2 =4). http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessplayer?pid=21930 __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-22-09, 05:42 PM	#13
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,605 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I start to miss our chess threads. Is it already that time of the year again...? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

02-22-09, 11:25 PM	#15
baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	It's been about 6 months.... and we need something to fill in the time until the next werewolf hunt.....