Chess anyone?

krappyrubsnif

Oh Christ, I look like a stoned pac-man.

Arkady

So does your avatar (BOOM BOOM)

conformable_kate

dark glasses and small horns. Not bad.

conformable_kate

PS the avatar description there was Mirandola not Krappy! The new design cunningly puts a comment box at the foot of the page even if the thread continues onto another. 

krappyrubsnif

Match report.   Arkady and I have met in combat.  Game of Thrones has nothing on this.   All in  all highly satisfactory as a beginners level meeting, very good local venue (will keep this to ourselves) and good fun - much more fun playing for real instead of against a robot.  Not revealing results.<div><br></div><div>@Chekski, we are both keen to challenge you.   We have a venue in mind - you will approve.    Up for it?</div>

Arkady

He thrashed me. Twice.

checkski

Bloody hell. Very doubtfully: OK. I am in for the humiliation of a lifetime, I sense. Bloody hell. PM me.

krappyrubsnif

Match report: Checkski v Krappyrubsnif - Krappy resigned in abject humiliation. Krappyrubsnif v Dion - Dion wiped floor and then table, stove and surfaces with Krappy. Early days - keep us informed when and where you meet Arkadey and Dion.

checkski

Match report.<div><br></div><div>Checkski, suspected to be secret expert, rather enjoys that fiction until look of slight disappointment appears on Krapy's and Arkady's faces.</div><div><br></div><div>Secret expert Dion takes over and smashes poor Checkski to pulp in 10 minutes.</div><div><br></div><div>I blame the lime cordial.</div><div><br></div><div>Nice to meet, them, though. And strange to discover that they are real people.</div>

J_V_MacGyver

Is this chess tournament continuing? Who do I have to challenge (also, when and where) to get into this "competition" ?

krappyrubsnif

Choose your time, location and weapons and issue a challenge sir - you can DM any one of us to keep it private. Me, Arkady, Dion or Checkski. Most encouraging!

J_V_MacGyver

<p>Match report: Krappy vs MacGyver, today.</p><p>I won.</p><p>I'm happy that I met Krappy and looking forward to meet the others in combat.</p>

krappyrubsnif

Yes it was suitably humiliating but I learned a lot and am very grateful. I suspect J_V_M has learned his technique among the Grand Masters of central Europe....... Great match. Next?

Detritus

I'm up for a game Krappy.

Arkady

Next Monday?

krappyrubsnif

I'm ready Detritus. Also, have got the Front Room's nice little wooden chess board for the whole week. They are closed for seven days for a refit.

krappyrubsnif

I'm assuming some of us are still up for playing chess tonight --- agreed secret location, around 6.30-ish?  Detritus?  J_V_M?    I know Arkady and Checkski may be late or not at all.      I'll be there, anyway, with chess set - hope to see someone.     Krappy

Detritus

And a splendid time was had by all, I think glossing over the results will make my ego feel a tad better.

checkski

Well, that was fun. I won my 2 games, but I am a plodder, and accidentally lost my queen in one game, so nothing whatsoever to boast about there. I met 2 new people, one a newbie, I think - Mr MacGyver - and the other, an old stroudgreener, oka Detritus. I liked them both. No Arkady, which was a shame, and as for Krappy - e dappertutto, quasi impossible evitarlo! Not that I want to, because he's a good chap too. Well I never! Perbacco!

krappyrubsnif

Well, @Checkski, you win some, you lose some. I think my personal score this season so far is won 3, lost 4, 1 resigned, but whose counting? That's seven members now, yes? All excellent, looking forward to the rematch @Detritus!

J_V_MacGyver

<p>It was good fun indeed, looking forward to the next meeting. Park Tavern is a perfect location for our chess tournaments</p><p>My pleasure, @Checkski, especially to meet someone who knows about Kodály and Háry János. Though I joined the website in June 2012, I've been keeping a low profile except for giving away plants occasionally.</p>

Detritus

Definitely up for a rematch, the park tavern is a good venue, and we attracted a few spectators as well.

kreuzkav

It's years since I played chess.  Sounds like you guys had fun.  

checkski

It's Monday again, which seems fast to be becoming Chess Club Night, so I'll be there (@Park Tav), lime cordial in hand, weather permitting. If Krappy turns up, we should have at least 4 sets, 2 of them mine, and as yet unopened. Looking forward to a game or two - weather permitting. 6.30. Any takers?

krappyrubsnif

I'll be there.   

Arkady

Once again my plans have been kyboshed and I will now be south of the river instead.  Sorry to be so part-time.  It's in the diary for next week, though you will all be so good by then that I will be instantly crushed.

krappyrubsnif

I wish I had half your social life Arkady.    But I never go South of the River.

J_V_MacGyver

Due to various matters with my studies I have to pass on this one.

krappyrubsnif

Rather a poor turn out yesterday chaps, a spot of rain doesn't deter a warrior. @Checksi forced me to resign but only after a spirited fight. I now know what it means to be backed into a corner by @Checkski. I blame the excellent Guinness. I would happy to take on any other beginners - @Sutent? Why do all chess sets have a piece missing?

Sutent

Krappy I would love to play but I play football Monday nights