Breaking 1500 is easy, I've done it loads of times 
Breaking the 1600 Barrier
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Ope just broke the 1600 barrier.
blitzjoker wrote:
Breaking 1500 is easy, I've done it loads of times
Me too....from above as well as below!
Yeah I agree guys, 1500 and 1600 and even 1700 aren't that great of achievments for correspondance. But that is why I made this thread: To tell the world of my stepping stone achievement, and to announce that I am not proud of my chess yet. Huuuurah!
Yay, you beat a 1400! Challenge me because you aren't accepting challenges. I want to beat you so bad!
Oct 28, 2013
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Xieff wrote:
Yay, you beat a 1400! Challenge me because you aren't accepting challenges. I want to beat you so bad!
I was in the 1500s when that game was played. That opponent is now in the 1800s.
Sorry, I'm full up. I normally play only team matches and tournaments, but I have an unrated thematic game against a formidable opponent. And I have a rated game against a grossly underrated player with an OTB rating above mine. Perhaps when these are finished, I can accommodate my favorite missionary.
I played a troll last week, but he resigned after throwing away some pieces in a fit of anger. You must understand that charity games are usually a waste of my time. OTOH, you do seem serious about chess. I respect that. When I have time, I'll keep your challenge in mind.
Oct 28, 2013
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If you win at least the first 10 or 15 games without losing even against lo-rated players your points increase dramatically - however lose one or two in the early stages and it takes a big effort to increase the rating back, as I did lol
Exactly. Same here only the majority of my early losses were as a result of time loss. You can look it up if your premium membership allows it. I have been like right upon checkmate and then lost on time because I failed to get online often enough. I will keep that in mind Z.
Oct 28, 2013
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Xieff wrote:
Exactly. Same here only the majority of my early losses were as a result of time loss. You can look it up if your premium membership allows it. I have been like right upon checkmate and then lost on time because I failed to get online often enough. I will keep that in mind Z.
It's interesting I have only played 7 960 games against sub 1300 players and I have already broken the 1600 barrier, if I had known that when I first strated I would have done the same with my standard and live and saved myself the annoyance of clawing my way back slowly - it's like snakes and ladders.
Today I just broke the 1500 barrier which means only one thing. I am officially no good still. Working my way up but I still have a lot to learn. :)