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I found this guy so hard to beat in a 3 day online, I set up a group that you can only join by beating him (if he even accepts the challenge!). I did eventually win 1 game (out of 12), so I am the only member! Cool

 

http://www.chess.com/members/view/StephenCleggIII#games

 

PS Here's the group:

http://www.chess.com/groups/view/challenge-clegg-the-initiated

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The backstory helps make this more interesting.

Challenge Clegg: The Initiated

  • Nirvana United Kingdom 
  • Formed: Mar 2, 2014
  • Many have their Mr Myagi-type guru that has helped guide them on the chess road to improvement. Mine was family friend Stephen Clegg, who spent many hours ruthlessly trouncing me, a youngster of the 80s, patiently teaching terms & tactics. Back then I was amazed by his memory. On a real board (no PCs etc) he could finish a game, reset the board & recap move-by-move from memory to coach with insightful analysis. Having lost touch for 25+ yrs, I tracked him down 2013, persuading him to join here for a game. Despite years away, Mr C turned out to be as silky as I'd ever remembered. After 11 straight defeats (without a sniff!) I finally won one, not before Mr C had shot from 1200 to 1999. This is one of my proudest wins to date, an important milestone perhaps. The bottom line is that this goodfellow is very hard to beat, hence this invitation-only group. It’s only for chess.com members that manage to honestly/fairly conquer The Clegg! :)

I am sure he is honored by your tribute.

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Sorry for the bump, but having had the good fortune to go 12-1 down, nearly 2 years later I'm 56 -1 down.

I really would love to see a good head challenge my Myagi/nemesis.

:-)

You really do get to join the club. Once in there you'll never be messaged or pestered..

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show your victory:)

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Just paid £66 thinking I'd have full access to past games- no dice...

I thought all games stayed on the server?

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sorry sjakkfisher.

I'm gutted if that win has been lost.

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Aah thank you so much for finding it!

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Still, though, I fantasise that one day, someone superior to me will join me in the Clegg Beaters club.  

 

I feel he needs a stronger challenge than I'm providing.

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I think I got him on the ropes now:

http://www.chess.com/echess/game?id=121773528