tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post708483103398362593..comments2024-01-29T14:44:29.902-05:00Comments on Castling Queen Side: My Last Blunder of 2011Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747958243702670987noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-47019713030137664502012-03-31T02:05:35.391-04:002012-03-31T02:05:35.391-04:00The Best of Chess Blogging Part III: What a Wonder...<a href="http://rlpchessblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/best-of-chess-blogging-part-iii-what.html" rel="nofollow">The Best of Chess Blogging Part III: What a Wonderful World</a> has been posted. <br /><br />Have a look and please post a link!Robert Pearsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357942424904415208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-54041603461880088812012-03-07T15:20:54.992-05:002012-03-07T15:20:54.992-05:00Polly, when are you going to come and play with us...Polly, when are you going to come and play with us in Alaska! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://rlpchessblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/best-of-chess-blogging-part-ii.html" rel="nofollow">Part II of the Best of Chess Blogging</a> <br />is now posted.Robert Pearsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357942424904415208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-75138501278276466462012-02-17T12:54:46.356-05:002012-02-17T12:54:46.356-05:00Polly, hope to see you tomorrow, Sat at USATE?
Da...Polly, hope to see you tomorrow, Sat at USATE?<br /><br />David Korn West Orange Killer Fish, <1900, 206 two eight four 2 7 two two mob ile.<br /><br />http://westorangechessclub.blogspot.com/2012/02/ironman-triathlon-woops-meant-to-say.html<br /><br />Ironman Triathlon... Woops, Meant to Say 42nd World Team Championship<br />Does this sound familiar? Here is the explanation, but another version about the major Herculean Chess effort to start this Saturday, below that:<br /><br />'Ironman Triathlon, From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br /><br />'An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) consisting of a 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.25 km) bike and a marathon 26.2-mile (42.2 km) run, raced in that order and without a break. Most Ironman events have a strict time limit of 17 hours to complete the race, where the Ironman race starts at 7:00 AM, the mandatory swim cut off for the 2.4-mile (3.9 km) swim is 2 hours 20 minutes, the bike cut off time is 5:30 PM, and all finishers must complete their marathon by midnight.<br /><br />'The name Ironman Triathlon refers to both the original Ironman triathlon and the annual Ironman World Championship. Also called Ironman Hawaii, the world championships of the event, held annually in Hawaii since 1978 (with an additional race in 1982), are now preceded by a series of qualifying events. Ironman Triathlon became known for its grueling length, harsh race conditions, and television coverage.'<br /><br />Does this sound familiar? Here is the explanation, but another version about the major Herculean Chess effort to start this Saturday, below that:<br />. <br /><br />'42nd World Team Amateur, From WOCCpedia, the free chess blog:<br /><br />'42nd World Team Amateur is one of a series of highly concentrated chess matches organized by the regional TD's (WHAT!) consisting of two rated games Saturday, Sunday, then Monday (two hours for the first forty moves, then an hour for the remainder), quick trips to Wendy's or expensive meals at the Hilton, sustained play, mostly without a break. Most USATE's take about twenty-one hours of chess play to complete, and elapses over a 54 hour time period. The mandatory shut off of mobile phones is required of all participants. All contestants must turn in their score-sheets at the completion of each round. Twenty-One hours of chess in 2.3 days can cause very great thirst. Conditions may vary, so you may want to consult your Doctor if Fritz, StockFish, or Rybka are not available. Dry mouth, headaches, trembles, heavy breathing at control, and excessive consternation have been known to occur.<br /><br />'The name USATE refers to the original name, US Amateur World Team. Also called World Team Amateur held annually in Parisippany since I don't know when, but also consists of parallel series of qualifying events North, West, and South. USATE became known for its grueling length, harsh lavatory conditions, and coverage by the Newark Star Ledger, and overpriced Amstel Lite in the Bar.'West Orange Chess Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10450753059733888708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-10222082483372742132012-02-02T18:38:27.086-05:002012-02-02T18:38:27.086-05:00The first installment of the best of chess bloggin...The first installment of the best of chess blogging Carnival is up! <a href="http://rlpchessblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/best-of-chess-blogging-part-i-openings.html" rel="nofollow">The Best Of! Chess Blogging, Part I: Openings</a><br /><br />Polly--if you would like to have some of your best posts in the future parts please leave a comment, or I'll just pick 'em myself :)Robert Pearsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357942424904415208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114234807276194338.post-15787640429770260632012-01-21T07:38:25.250-05:002012-01-21T07:38:25.250-05:00"The last but one blunder wins" (Tartako..."The last but one blunder wins" (Tartakover).<br />Keep on the good work, hope you'll be thoe one who does not make the last blunder:)Vinajhttp://www.amateurchess.comnoreply@blogger.com