Baseballfan is right. 1 year and 2 months on this site and I'm currently on move 17 of my SECOND game. I am thoroughly burned-out and 1 game a year is about all I can handle. I must admit though that I love vote chess. It's a whole new twist on chess. You can basically move at your your leisure.
When Lightforce resigns, I will be taking a break from playing chess, but not from TALKING. I may start considering challenges in the spring or summer of '09 (over One year after I started my first vote chess game).
Start thinking about it now people. Here are my RULES if you want to challenge me:
1) I will not play individuals. I Played nearly 1 million games with individuals and am bored with it. I love the aspect of me vs. a team of people. See, it makes me look stronger than I already am (is it possible?) when I dismantle a think-tank of 50+ chess scholars running the latest progs on the latest comps. I mean, look at the STATURE that I have risen to by slapping lightforce (dozens of prog users)around the board. Begin recruiting your players now. I'm 2-0. Remember, unless I get checkmated or a checkmate is found, it's a win for me.
2) I will be using a chess program to influence my moves. As an above average chess player myself, I have the knowledge and skills necessary to second guess my program and give it guidance when attempting to find the best move. I suggest that any potential team purchase the latest version of the program of your choice and upgrade your RAM.
3) One day per move. I am currently playing a 3 day per move game and I think I'd rather have a root canal than continue on.
4) I MUST be granted a MINIMUM of one week of vacation to be used in any increments whenever I see fit . See, as members of a team, you have an advantage of not making a move for a day or two if you dont feel like it, because other team members will pick up the slack. I DO NOT have that luxury. There will be times that I will not be around and CANNOT make a move within a 24 hour period. I get vacation time. I will not be made a monkey of again. I promise.
Unmateable?
Johnny nae mates !!