MaartenSmit wrote:
Lol chill out, it's a meaningless title anyway.
You're right. If he wants to call himself World Champion at something without earning it, who am I to stand in his way.
Just seems like a funny ego stroking exercise.
1st Chess.com World Chess Championship
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Genghiskhant wrote:
MaartenSmit wrote:
Lol chill out, it's a meaningless title anyway.
You're right. If he wants to call himself World Champion at something without earning it, who am I to stand in his way.
Just seems like a funny ego stroking exercise.
You really need to take a holiday, your stressing about absolutely nothing at all. Really, who cares.
Good idea though I look forward to your challenger and the games man! :)
Genghiskhant wrote:
So actually you have already declared yourself Chess.com World Champion? You're picking your own opponent, your making up the rules and you're going to call yourself Chess.com World Champion at the end.
You don't see anything wrong with that?
I don't?
MaartenSmit, so do you agree to play with me 8 or 12 games, 3 days/move (one game at once)?
Message to everyone: I choose him because he played very well 2 months ago in my simul. But still, track "the championship" for more information. If he declines, I will choose another challenger! :)
Genghiskhant wrote:
Oh I see, so you declare yourself a world championship candidate, then you pick the limitations for who can actually challenge you for it and pick your opponent accordingly?
So actually you have already declared yourself Chess.com World Champion? You're picking your own opponent, your making up the rules and you're going to call yourself Chess.com World Champion at the end.
You don't see anything wrong with that?
That's actually really close to how it used to go back in the Capablanca Alekhine days. It's actually hard to tell whether you already knew that and were making a subtle joke or being totally sincere 
Sure, should be fun. I'll send you a challenge.
Sorry, can it be unrated? You're such a brilliant player, with interesting ideas. :)
Oh I just sent you another one, don't accept it xD
Is there going to be live commentary on the thread or on the game page? 
(I guess it would have to go on the game page because of the rules on discussing ongoing games...)
Yeah I'd comment on the game page. Not sure about MSC, but I don't want to read kibitzing during the games.
Yes, of course on the game page, there goes the joy then. :)
Just click on the link above and leave your comment (everyone's comment is appreciated!).
MaartenSmit & I will be happy. 
Make that 4.
That's gonna be great! Woahhh! ;)
I forgot to mention:
There will be 12 games. We also decided not to use "Analyze" option, so not to use analysis board. To make it "real".
Our WCC ratings are (1932) and (2120).
If you can solve this puzzle,i'm going to declare you world champion.
How is this a puzzle???
chess_oliver, please make the board smaller if possible. :)
Lol chill out, it's a meaningless title anyway.