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Hmmmm....so where would one find the elusive pdela?(did I spell it right)
Jun 26, 2011
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wyckedkitty wrote:
Hmmmm....so where would one find the elusive pdela?(did I spell it right)
How on earth does he get an internet connection up there 
Jun 26, 2011
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LisaV wrote:
rofl
Always thought his lair was in the Pyrenees, but man he's really gone hard core.
Yes, it would be a very long distance relationship
trysts wrote: Miss Yeti?
Sy Snootles
Have fun spending thousands of hours reading, going over your games, and tens of thousands of hours playing games and tactics to become a decent player!
Not to mention that chess is a man's game and your womanly brain requires twice(trice?) as much of the above to equal a typical male player.
CMGuess wrote:
Have fun spending thousands of hours reading, going over your games, and tens of thousands of hours playing games and tactics to become a decent player!
true in a way...this isn't like checkers, where you can just learn the rules, play a few times and still give a decent game to just about anybody. The skill gap between absolute beginner and intermediate is just too wide in chess for that.
Becoming even just "decent" in chess is about as difficult as becoming a par player in golf--it takes hundreds or thousands of hours of study, practice and dedication. Certainly not a decision to take lightly...
Jun 26, 2011
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Teary_Oberon wrote:
CMGuess wrote:
Have fun spending thousands of hours reading, going over your games, and tens of thousands of hours playing games and tactics to become a decent player!
true in a way...this isn't like checkers, where you can just learn the rules, play a few times and still give a decent game to just about anybody. The skill gap between absolute beginner and intermediate is just too wide in chess for that.
Becoming even just "decent" in chess is about as difficult as becoming a par player in golf--it takes hundreds or thousands of hours of study, practice and dedication. Certainly not a decision to take lightly...
...and you have to explain to everyone why you're doing this. Just saying, "It's fun", doesn't work after awhile
Teary_Oberon wrote:
true in a way...this isn't like checkers, where you can just learn the rules, play a few times and still give a decent game to just about anybody.
Checkers is more complex than many people give credit for. While chess has a reputation for complexity because it is hard to learn, the accessibility of draughts leads many people to think it is as simple as tic-tac-toe, because they never progress beyond that point. But for those who feel like wasting a good chunk of their lives but without the prestige of chess, there are even GM titles for checkers.
Ok folks....Me and my husband are not "married"yet are getting married 12/28.Secondly I am serious about learning chess,this was not some whimsical "womans"decision...so get the "mans game" mentality out of my post...thank you have a nice day.My husband is also on chess.com,I referred him.I am not afraid to learn nor do I get discouraged easily.That being said if you would like to add me to your fl feel free.Have a nice evening
Oy oy! Teary did not intend sexism (that was the other guy!). x_x
I was just making the point that catching up to an intermediate to good level player from scratch can take years of practice. But if you understand what it takes and are willing to give it a go, then that is still great! It is a wonderful and addicting game, so I'm sure that you'll have lots of fun and enjoyment along the way :D
I know it was not you teary....it does amuse me tho,that sexism still rages on.It's laughable actually.
Jun 27, 2011
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wyckedkitty wrote:
My husband is also on chess.com,I referred him.
oh oh, a mystery, i love mysteries. putting on the detective hat to try to find the ellusive mr. wyckedkitty. clues so far...good at chess, in several leagues, two childeren, married and soon to be married, and may currently be living in fayetteville US.
planeden wrote:
wyckedkitty wrote:
My husband is also on chess.com,I referred him.
oh oh, a mystery, i love mysteries. putting on the detective hat to try to find the ellusive mr. wyckedkitty. clues so far...good at chess, in several leagues, two childeren, married and soon to be married, and may currently be living in fayetteville US.
Look at her notes an trophies, Sherlock.
Clearly you lack even the most basic web-stalking skills.
Jun 27, 2011
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#38
oinquarki wrote:
planeden wrote:
wyckedkitty wrote:
My husband is also on chess.com,I referred him.
oh oh, a mystery, i love mysteries. putting on the detective hat to try to find the ellusive mr. wyckedkitty. clues so far...good at chess, in several leagues, two childeren, married and soon to be married, and may currently be living in fayetteville US.
Look at her notes an trophies, Sherlock.
Clearly you lack even the most basic web-stalking skills.
wonderkiller!!! you're not just the guy that reads the last page first, but you are also the one that tweets it to everyone he knows to spoil the story for everyone else. hehehehe.
Omg...am rollin=) yes pray tell look at my trophies and notes....Mr.Holmes lol.Case solved:)
perhaps an obvious question, but can your husband not teach you?
She probably wants to surprise him >_>