Submitted by
9xave on Fri Aug 8, 2008 6:09pm.
Well, I reached the 100 win milestone and it only took me 230 games to get there. I feel that I must add the fact that there are 3 draws in that equation. I have come to the conclusion that I am a very average player. At times I have made some rem... Read more »
Submitted by
9xave on Tue Aug 5, 2008 9:47am.
The walk-off grand slam, the ultimate checkmate in baseball ! I read an article in the local sports page about a week or two ago on my Texas Rangers and their clubhouse unity. One of the many activities the players partake in is chess. Those of yo... Read more »
Submitted by
9xave on Fri Aug 1, 2008 5:31pm.
And how could I have forgotten yesterday, Ken Griffey to the White Sox ? Griffey's my brother's favorite baseball player and the Sox are my Dad's favorite team. You know, I really appreciate this site. To be able to play chess unlimited, as m... Read more »
Submitted by
9xave on Fri Aug 1, 2008 2:57am.
Anyone notice the trades that sent Ivan Rodriguez to the Yankees and Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers ? I tell you, the Dodgers and Yankees were able to pull off some pretty good ones in their favor. It's as if they both traded a Bishop and got a Rook... Read more »
Submitted by
9xave on Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:32pm.
I am so glad football season is here so that I can quit fooling myself into believing that my Texas Rangers have a shot at the wild-card spot in the American League. Anaheim will win the AL West and the wild-card will come out of the AL East. More... Read more »
Submitted by
9xave on Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:48pm.
Ignorance is bliss. Just ask George W.. Shouldn't chess be an event in the olympics ? Why is it not an event at the olympics ? If curling garners worthiness of being an event, then I think chess should also be included at the Winter Games. You cou... Read more »
Submitted by
9xave on Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:09pm.
I know this isn't the forum for this subject matter. But we do have what's called the First Amendment. Thank you John Hancock. If you did not witness the Home Run Derby last night, then you missed one heck of a show put on by a Texas Ranger outfie... Read more »
Submitted by
9xave on Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:47pm.
Ah yes, Saturday night. The loneliest night of this website. Here I am in the heart of Texas on a Saturday night and no one to play with. I'm the only chesser with no life. Oh sure, I have a job, roof over my head with the A/C set at 75, groceries... Read more »
Submitted by
9xave on Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:21pm.
One of our newest members, BoobyFisher8008... In this day of skyrocketing gas prices, energy costs, food and in the not as distant as we think future, water shortages ( which contribute to rising costs as well ) this chess prodigy offers free... Read more »
Submitted by
9xave on Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:20pm.
Well folks, I think I may have survived. Survived a horrible slump that lasted almost a hundred games. I went through a stretch that saw 66 losses against 28 wins. I am not by any means suggesting that I am above a stretch like that, obviously I c... Read more »