A new chess thread

[thetank]

Anyone got a chess clock?  How about some lightning/blitz games at the bash on the Sunday?

I may be able to provide clocks, and other equipment, provided you guys promise not to hammer the sheeeeet out of the clocks.  Anyone abusing the clock would be insta-disqualified by the arbiter i.e. me.  Abusing your opponent is fine, ldo.

12bb (member of the Chess Arbiters' Association)

Sounds the biz. Maybe to be hiding before the latter part of the evening when the big beers come out and all should be ok.

good luck with this tank

Good luck with that tank.  Hope you run good.

tyty

beat : 90 minute wait because they were behind schedule
brag : doesn't look like I have the cancer after all, I just need more fiber or something.
variance : that's kind of a breakeven day?

[cia260895]

Anyone got a chess clock?  How about some lightning/blitz games at the bash on the Sunday?

I may be able to provide clocks, and other equipment, provided you guys promise not to hammer the sheeeeet out of the clocks.  Anyone abusing the clock would be insta-disqualified by the arbiter i.e. me.  Abusing your opponent is fine, ldo.

12bb (member of the Chess Arbiters' Association)

Sounds the biz. Maybe to be hiding before the latter part of the evening when the big beers come out and all should be ok.

good luck with this tank

Good luck with that tank.  Hope you run good.

tyty

beat : 90 minute wait because they were behind schedule
brag : doesn't look like I have the cancer after all, I just need more fiber or something.
variance : that's kind of a breakeven day?

finger up yr ass i'd say it was a  -ev day

but good news anyway 

[kinboshi]

Good news tank. Now eat some bran.

 

[12barblues]

I may be able to persuade my chess club to lend me as much as we want in exchange for a nominal contribution to club funds.

'Normal' blitz treatment of the clocks is fine.  I would be on the hook for any damage beyond normal wear and tear, but we are all sensible, sober characters, aren't we?  So no problem there........

I can discuss it at the club next Wednesday if there is sufficient interest.

[kinboshi]

If you could do that, it'd be excellent.  Looking at who'd be playing, I'd say that there shouldn't be any problems at all.  You could always take a deposit of anyone using them, that's returned if everything's OK.

Do we want a list of interested peeps?

1. kinboshi

[thetank]

2. tankboshi

[12barblues]

I think taking deposits is a bit OTT.  If I was seriously worried, I wouldn't have offerred!  Can't guarantee that t'committee will agree with me, though.

Is it worth sticking something on the BB board?  Or would you prefer to wait until I know I can get the kit?

I will be leaving to travel to a little music festival shortly (Chairman of the Board in suit and tie this morning, scruffy bastard camping in a field this afternoon! ) so I'll be off board until Sunday evening/ Monday morning.

[kinboshi]

They'll definitely be 8 or more people interested in playing - so even a couple of boards/pieces with clocks would be great.  If you can get more, then that's great.

I don't think a deposit is necessary, but thought it might placate the committee if they're worried?

[12barblues]

I can get at least 16 (and probably more - I've never counted them) full sets of kit, so I think we would be more than OK on that front.  FML if I've misjudged the likely demand and have to organise anywhere near those kind of numbers of players.

Some questions to consider when we have seen how many people are interested:

Friendly games only or some kind of tournament?

If a tournament is wanted/viable, what time limits?

All-play-all or Swiss tournament?

Timing vis a vis other events taking place?  I haven't been to a bash so I have no idea how crowded the programme is, with footie, drinking, RSQ, drinking, etc (oh...and some poker and related silliness).  Come to think of it, I'm not on the list anyway.  Oops!

[Jon MW]

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All-play-all or Swiss tournament?

Timing vis a vis other events taking place?  I haven't been to a bash so I have no idea how crowded the programme is, with footie, drinking, RSQ, drinking, etc (oh...and some poker and related silliness).  Come to think of it, I'm not on the list anyway.  Oops!

If it's a tournament then I'd suggest it'd probably have to be Swiss because of the timing.

I think it might still be a challenge to fit it in anyway.

HU knockout is also obv. a possible structure - especially if nobody can be bothered working out the draw for Swiss

[kinboshi]

I was thinking some random games going on, but maybe some sort of tourney on the Sunday - whilst the HU is going on, but obviously not clashing.

Small leagues, then go into a knock-out stage - like the World Cup/Champions League?

5 minutes each on the clock?

[FuglyBaz]

I like the idea of either a quick tourney or some friendly games.

Add my name to the list for a tourney/league!

Maybe we should have a blonde league for just online play too? I'm gonna be on for a few hours now if anybody wants to give me a bashing on any site they choose!!!

[12barblues]

Loan of equipment is agreed, in exchange for a contribution to club funds of £10 to £20.  I have provisionally asked for 4 sets, but can adjust numbers later if necessary.

[kinboshi]

Loan of equipment is agreed, in exchange for a contribution to club funds of £10 to £20.  I have provisionally asked for 4 sets, but can adjust numbers later if necessary.

Excellent stuff.  4 sets should be more than sufficient.