Submitted by
Hamish on Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:39am.
After my "tongue in Cheek" blog about Queens, had 2 games when my opponents brought their Queens out early, hoping to bully and intimidate me, Ho Ho soon sent them packing, Bringing out your Queen with no backup seems a mistake so many players mak... Read more »
Submitted by
Hamish on Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:26am.
Well, been an interesting time since my last blog, my ratings have risen even got above 1300 for a time, still making silly mistakes but enjoying my chess except for those who forever go on vacation when you make a good move. I actuall... Read more »
Submitted by
Hamish on Fri May 23, 2008 4:16am.
Well, take a look at my statistics, losses mounting up, and this after all my training, well as I said before, "pride comes before a fall". So whats the problem, as one opponent said he couldn't believe that I missed 3 chances to get... Read more »
Submitted by
Hamish on Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:44am.
As nobody took me up on starting a Spongebob Group, I suppose I will have to talk serious chess. I'm very impressed with the Chess Mentor and Tactics Training, I've played chess for many years but never really studied the game. So I... Read more »
Submitted by
Hamish on Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:45am.
Funny old game, sometimes you play like a grandmaster othetimes like a novice, against the same person. That's why I enjoy the tournaments, same person, 2 games, 2 different results. No wonder I'm hooked on chess. You may be won... Read more »
Submitted by
Hamish on Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:48am.
Have really enjoyed the chess.com Tournament 1001-1400, and have played better than I thought I would, just hope I get to the next round.I like to chat when I play but its obvious that many don't.Maybe its because they don't speak english ... Read more »
Submitted by
Hamish on Tue Mar 4, 2008 2:42am.
Thought I 'd have a go at a tournament, first time except for Ladder matches and KO tournament in the Circle Of Trust group. Bit of a shock to find I was playing 10 games at once,but I recovered and got stuck in, lost 1 but holding on in the o... Read more »
Submitted by
Hamish on Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:14am.
Although playing chess for many years, I have never had proper coaching or training. I did my best my reading books but could never remember the names of most of the openings or gambits, as a new friend says after 3-4 moves its a blank sheet and w... Read more »
Submitted by
Hamish on Fri Feb 1, 2008 6:19am.
There has been a lot of chatter lately about some players being disrespectful to their opponent by not reconizing their genius within a couple of moves, they have shown this by not resigning. Excuse me but I thought the object of the game of... Read more »
Submitted by
Hamish on Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:19am.
Been a strange few weeks. Firstly joined a group, " Circle of Trust" a group of players who promise to play by memory and not use any aids when playing each other in Tournaments and Contests. Of course private study is ok before games. ... Read more »