Is it safe to go out to play chess tournaments?

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sndeww
BlindThief wrote:

Riots are always acceptable because when shouldn’t a brick be thrown? Give me one good reason not to throw a brick. I’m waiting.

Weddings simply lack the proper human to brick ratio.

bro I got a brick ready to stomp on anyone who dares to argue 

ChessieSystem101
SNUDOO wrote:
BlindThief wrote:

Riots are always acceptable because when shouldn’t a brick be thrown? Give me one good reason not to throw a brick. I’m waiting.

Weddings simply lack the proper human to brick ratio.

bro I got a brick ready to stomp on anyone who dares to argue 

Or any people who are Nazis because they disagree with you.

sndeww
ChessieSystem101 wrote:
SNUDOO wrote:
BlindThief wrote:

Riots are always acceptable because when shouldn’t a brick be thrown? Give me one good reason not to throw a brick. I’m waiting.

Weddings simply lack the proper human to brick ratio.

bro I got a brick ready to stomp on anyone who dares to argue 

Or any people who are Nazis because they disagree with you.

yes. if you disagree then u r nasee 

BlindThief
SNUDOO wrote:
BlindThief wrote:

Riots are always acceptable because when shouldn’t a brick be thrown? Give me one good reason not to throw a brick. I’m waiting.

Weddings simply lack the proper human to brick ratio.

bro I got a brick ready to stomp on anyone who dares to argue 

I like your enthusiasm. This man gets it!

lfPatriotGames
mzamel wrote:

it depends where you live

More importantly, it depends on your personal situation. Like your age, how healthy you are, your immune system, and if you've already had it. It appears those who have already had it or a different type of coronavirus (which is a substantial number of people) are less likely to get it again for quite some time. 

People who take care of themselves by exercising, getting outside in the sun, eating right (especially fruits and vegetables) can greatly reduce their risk. Also, for some reason, it appears some fermented foods can help. Where someone lives isn't much of a factor. If you contract it from a hot spot where tens of thousands of people have it you will be just as infected if you live in a place where only one person has it. The odds of getting it rise if you are around a lot of people who have it. But it should be assumed everyone has it, or will soon get it. Sort of like a cold. 

Deranged

So I have some good news!

I found out today that most chess clubs in Australia are still operating. They're just doing online tournaments instead of over-the-board tournaments.

I played in a weekly online tournament hosted by the Melbourne Chess Club today. It was good fun. We all got on zoom video chat and the arbiter (who is an IM) even gave us useful advice after each round by commenting on a few games and common mistakes he saw.

So yeah OP, I'd recommend you join a club and play a few online tournaments within the club.

Redgreenorangeyellow
The_economist9 wrote:

Hey folks, as you all know with the Cover-19 thing going on, I wonder is it safe to go to local events? I am just scared and don't want to catch it.

 

Well, if the venue is outdoors, the competitors are spaced apart, everyone wears a mask, and you are not in a high Covid case location, you should be fine, I would say that it is fine. 

 

Redgreenorangeyellow
asu01 wrote:

I dont know, I would suggest playing online for right now. I was planning on a tournament a few months back, but I'm not willing to risk that.  \

Well, if everyone wears masks, is outdoors, and is spaced apart, you should be fine. Indoor events are what spreads Covid. Plus, the flag besides your profile is Tuvalu and Tuvalu has very little if not any cases. 

 

sndeww

I really doubt that @asu01 REALLY lives in Tuvalu. 

FaZe_Ninja2

I don't think any chess tournaments are open. If they were, then I would still recommend to play online tournaments instead of risking it.

jjupiter6

Why ask on an international forum?

Conditions and current regulations in the US or Europe are not relevant to an island continent in the Pacific Ocean. Stop asking strangers on the internet who don't know and make your own decision based on what you know. 

jjupiter6

No, but I think you must be.

drmrboss
jjupiter6 wrote:

Why ask on an international forum?

 Stop asking strangers

Do you mean always ask your mom?

jjupiter6

No mate, like you and the OP I don't live in America so i don't have a "mom". Did I say ask your mother in my post?

drambo

safe in Ireland

drmrboss

In case the disease become more and more deadly, I bet the rich people will run into their private islands.  happy.png

FaZe_Ninja2
drmrboss wrote:

In case the disease become more and more deadly, I bet the rich people will run into their private islands. 

Why are we going from chess tournaments to MrBeast

kpcollins86
all the tournaments are suspended indefinitely where i live for like 6 months now
lfPatriotGames

Probably. But it depends on where the tournament is and what you believe about circumstances. If it's in Portland, probably should stay away. But if it's a normal city, and you believe what the CDC is now saying about the actual risks, then yes it's probably safe. 

TheReturn16

Who wants to fight me? 3 min. games only!

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