I'm back!
Self explanatory post tbh.
Health & Hardship
Long time; no see. Am I right? Just stopping in and saying "hello" to everyone. Life has been very busy for me, following my dreams and doing what I have to do. I will be stopping in as much as my schedule will allow. Shoot me a...
Priorities & Life
Oh wow. I've been on this site almost 4 years and I've mad many friends and learned lots about the game that I love. However, about a year and a half ago I had to make a decision to put chess playing behind me for awhile. Depending...
Changes and Improvements.
I just thought sharing a game would be nice. I've gotten a lot better in the 12 years I've been playing, now I'm actually coaching!
Misconception Of Chess Players
I see a lot of people stereotype chess players. Lets take me for an example. I play football, basketball, and soccer. I wear Vans, jeans, and all the normal clothes. I own Js, I go to the mall with friends. Chess players are n...
Forming A Chess Team
I am forming a chess team at my school. At the start of this year we had the legacy of having last year's best city players, but a small team of 5. Now, I have recruited 10 more kids and am teaching them the basics. We have several very tal...
Conflict Vs. A 1905
My best win OTB was just claimed
0 to City Champion
Yesterday night I went to the High School City Championship. 25 people were in attendance, 5 of which were from my school. Round 1 brought wins for all five of our team, round 2 brought similar results, round 3 brought losses for 3 of our mem...
New Year Resolutions (Chess and Life)
Happy New Years! I'll start with my chess resolution. As far as chess.com goes I'm going to be playing less and studying the game more. OTB I'm going to try improve drastically. Now to life resolutions, first I have to devote my time to m...
A Game From The Grave.
This was a game that I blundered in the beginning and managed to pull out a good win!
Chess.com Powerhouse
I think there should be a number of trophies in live tournaments that makes you a chess.com powerhouse, I currently have 18. Should it be 50?
Me playing OTB (Interesting Opponent)
This was a good game. I was winning from the beginning but good none the less.
What's your favorite kind of Music? --- Game
Ok, so I'm going to say my favorite kind of music, the next person posts an artist that does that kind of music, then that same person posts their favorite kind of music. Rap
Youtube BMX Videos
I will soon be doing BMX videos on youtube. I'll submit the links!
Hiatus.
I am going on a 2 month hiatus. I kindly ask that my admin. and SA spots in groups are left as they are. I will be back. Thanks. Alexander.
Farewell Chess.com
Due to the fact that I'm going to high school, I need to study more. I plan on graduating at 16. And going to college at 17. Because of this, at the end of this year, I'll be done with chess. At least until I get into college or past that. Than...
Pity UCLA.
Gonzaga played their best basketball of the year vs. Iowa on Sunday! I pity UCLA. They won't have much of a chance. R.I.P. UCLA. Eldrin.
Scholastic Chess Thank You For 8 Years.
I have played in the Scholastic environment for 8 years... I have enjoyed every year, but now the time has come for the new generation of player to shine. I will retire with my alltime rating high of 1470+. My last event I have competed in I go...
Gonzaga makes the NCAA tournament!
Gonazaga University makes the NCAA tournament! Beating BYU getting revenge and making the tournament in the same night! It's time for Gonzaga to make the Championship! Go Bulldogs!
Rating equivs. on different sites.
chess.com: 1700 chess24: 2217 ICC: 1700 Blitz ratings: chess.com: 1450 chess24: 2039 ICC: 1650 Bullet ratings: chess.com: 1620 chess24: 2109 ICC: 1747 These are the ratings that I have on different sites, please post comments. El...
Artful Movers
My newest group is getting rolling, thanks to Robert0905. Thanks, Robert. I would thank all people that join! www.chess.com/groups/home/artful-movers Thanks! Eldrin.
Local Tournament games.
Game #1 Game #2 Game #3 Game #4 Game #5 Game #5 clinched the 1st place for me. Opponent #4 earned 2nd with 4/5. And 3rd went to Opponent #3 with 2.5/5. Hopefully my rating will continue to improve. Have a great day! Please comment!
Youtube Channel
If I reach 2000+ USCF I'll be making a Youtube Channel and Twitch channel about chess!
Fail in OTB game
"Filtering" My Friends List.
I am considering "filtering" my friends list to only people I like to play chess with, and talk to a lot. Please ask questions, and comment. Gabriel PS: I am "CONSIDERING" It may not happen.
