fair to middling...

well it seems that I've remembered how it all works and I'm glad there are others out there who share the joy of chess.  Allcomers are welcome because chess is an international sport for those who can think independently - I hope we all enjoy playing the glorious game!  btw, this is Friday Knight, I'm glad we all know what's important...!

• New updates

  Wow, I made it to 2000!!! great news and proof that anyone can do it, I would recommend practice and playing the odd fun game! | Read More

  • stevoonline
  • | Jul 13, 2010
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• re: how does the ranking work?

  to continue... the score differential between games depends on who you play - ie the closer you are in ranking, the less the points swing when the result is made. BUT, what happens to the differential as your opponent moves up and down in points d... | Read More

  • stevoonline
  • | Dec 17, 2007
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• how does the ranking work?

  if you have a ranking of 2000 points, is that "good"? who decides the ranking? I see some of the games have different points for wins - can this be customised? does anyone else really want to play the Danish gambit but never get the... | Read More

  • stevoonline
  • | Nov 11, 2007
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• i remember the pieces now..!

  played a couple of games this week, my first week, played my friend Sonofawino a couple of times and he could actually have beaten me both times (if you're reading) but I got lucky. If you know the difference between a rook and a castle,we can... | Read More

  • stevoonline
  • | Nov 8, 2007
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• newbie

  hi, new to the site but finally I can play against all or one, including the shameful computer! Let me know if you want a game.  I'm OK, or at least I was OK when I used to play lots (at school, think 16 yrs old, a while ago...), so no re... | Read More

  • stevoonline
  • | Nov 5, 2007
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