CHESS: fatty vs. Aramike

Aramike · 03-11-09, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fatty

Bumping for great justice.

Heh, I'm just terribly conflicted on what I want to do and what I think you're trying to do...

Aramike · 03-11-09, 04:09 PM

Okay, here goes...

Qd8-a5

fatty · 03-11-09, 04:48 PM

4. ... Qd8-a5
5. d4-d5

No worries my friend, just making sure you're still out there

So how long have you been playing, and how did you get started?

Aramike · 03-12-09, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatty

4. ... Qd8-a5
5. d4-d5

No worries my friend, just making sure you're still out there

So how long have you been playing, and how did you get started?

Heh, another move I must slowly consider...

As for me, I've been playing exceedingly sparingly for over 30 years (maybe 1 or 2 matches a year). My late dad first taught me at about 7. To this day, I know very little theory and tend to make things up as I go. I enjoy the game more as a study of how predictable I can be when I am trying to be otherwise. More often, I prefer to actually play accomplished players who I have no chance against just as a learning experience.

What about you?

fatty · 03-12-09, 09:41 AM

Been playing for about six years, learned in the back of a history class in high school. Only became "serious" after a few games on here last year. Like you I know very little theory, but prefer to review my games and look at databases to see where I went wrong or right.

Skybird · 03-12-09, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fatty

to review my games and look at databases to see where I went wrong or right.

That's the way to improve!

The auto-analysis features of modern chess engines can be a tremendous help there, if oyu do not have a stronger player available who discusses your moves with you afterwards.

03-11-09, 04:09 PM	#2
Aramike Ocean Warrior Best of SUBSIM Chairman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,207 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Okay, here goes... Qd8-a5

03-11-09, 04:48 PM	#3
fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	4. ... Qd8-a5 5. d4-d5 No worries my friend, just making sure you're still out there So how long have you been playing, and how did you get started?

03-12-09, 09:41 AM	#5
fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Been playing for about six years, learned in the back of a history class in high school. Only became "serious" after a few games on here last year. Like you I know very little theory, but prefer to review my games and look at databases to see where I went wrong or right.