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Re: Chess Pub vs Ficgs match?
Reply #13 - 06/14/12 at 00:29:32
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The opening books I have access to:


Tango - Palliser (have to get it returned)
1.d4 volumes 1 and 2 - Avrukh
1.c4 volume 1 - Marin
The Sicilian Defence - Ftacnik
Dynamic English - TK
Dangerous Weapons: Flank Openings
Archangel and New Archangel - Panczyk/Emms
The Symmetrical English - Carsten Hansen
Kasparov on the King's Indian - Kasparov/Keene
Play the King's Indian - Ghallagher
The Sicilian Sozin - Golubev
The Essential Center-Counter - Martin


If our players need lines from these, we have access.
  
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Re: Chess Pub vs Ficgs match?
Reply #12 - 06/13/12 at 16:48:52
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Jay wrote on 06/13/12 at 14:33:29:
Aren't engines the only taboo in CC?

No, they're not. Unless explicitly stated.

Jay wrote on 06/13/12 at 14:33:29:

I don't have Houdini, but I have Fritz12 picked up surprisingly enough for $20 at Target.

This is from the official site. Completely free!
http://www.cruxis.com/download/Houdini_15a.zip
It will be enough for you. Just install it properly in your Fritz 12 GUI and you'll be ready!  Wink

Jay wrote on 06/13/12 at 14:33:29:

I also have access to firebird (stronger than Fritz12 because of the whole multi-core being turned on.)

Not necessary if you use Houdini 1.5a  Cool

Jay wrote on 06/13/12 at 14:33:29:

I can't say what my real strength is. Really depends on the day. I think on a good day I'm probably near 1900 but on a bad day 1600.

You see, strange things happen.. Earthquakes, weather changes.. All this.., you know!..  Grin

Jay wrote on 06/13/12 at 14:33:29:

I also have a rather fair chess library.  I'll post back with details later.

Well, this one is always necessary.. Especially opening books!  Wink
  
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Re: Chess Pub vs Ficgs match?
Reply #11 - 06/13/12 at 14:33:29
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Aren't engines the only taboo in CC?  I don't have Houdini, but I have Fritz12 picked up surprisingly enough for $20 at Target.  I couldn't pass it up.  I also have access to firebird (stronger than Fritz12 because of the whole multi-core being turned on.)

I can't say what my real strength is.  Really depends on the day.  I think on a good day I'm probably near 1900 but on a bad day 1600.   

I also have a rather fair chess library.  I'll post back with details later.
  
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Re: Chess Pub vs Ficgs match?
Reply #10 - 06/13/12 at 09:54:59
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Smyslov_Fan wrote on 06/13/12 at 01:27:49:
When do you need a response?


These things can take a while to get up and running, so the sooner the better. Once there is a definite interest in a match, i will make a proposal at Ficgs, and see if the terms are acceptable. Then we should be good to go..
  
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Reply #9 - 06/13/12 at 03:19:22
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I would be interested. No real CC experience, but FM 2262, rusty, OTB.
Have a Houdini, amateur user.
Could be bottom board if is space.
  
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Reply #8 - 06/13/12 at 01:27:49
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When do you need a response?

  
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Reply #7 - 06/12/12 at 16:12:44
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I'm not that strong, but I would play if we don't get a team full of strong players.
  
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Re: Chess Pub vs Ficgs match?
Reply #6 - 06/11/12 at 22:34:31
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If I'm not mistaken, standard ICCF is that every 10 moves you gain 30 days. I would be happy to play at that speed or something resembling it. I'm only one guy, of course.
  
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Re: Chess Pub vs Ficgs match?
Reply #5 - 06/10/12 at 14:50:17
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Markovich wrote on 06/10/12 at 02:24:54:
I'm not interested in playin cc on a server that makes no allowances for vacations or medical emergencies. If this match is to be played and can't be arranged on ICCF, I suggest that LSS be the venue for it.

Also I suggest proper cc time limits. 30+1 is very fast for cc.


Ficgs gives 45 days vacation each year. It really is a good server, Thibault who runs it is a lovely guy.

30 + 1 time limits was a suggestion, but is negotiable - whatever the majority prefer I would say.
  
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Reply #4 - 06/10/12 at 03:57:32
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I agree with Markovich, and if his conditions are met, I'd love to play.
  
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Reply #3 - 06/10/12 at 02:24:54
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I'm not interested in playin cc on a server that makes no allowances for vacations or medical emergencies. If this match is to be played and can't be arranged on ICCF, I suggest that LSS be the venue for it.

Also I suggest proper cc time limits. 30+1 is very fast for cc.
  
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Re: Chess Pub vs Ficgs match?
Reply #2 - 06/10/12 at 00:59:04
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Smyslov_Fan wrote on 06/10/12 at 00:21:16:
Would it mean joining FICGS?


It would seem to be the most straightforward way to make the match happen, as there is a readymade server that can hold all the games and clock times on one page. The FICGS sign-up is very easy. Plus all the games could be transmitted on Chess Pub also, then members of both forums can follow the action...
  
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Re: Chess Pub vs Ficgs match?
Reply #1 - 06/10/12 at 00:21:16
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Would it mean joining FICGS?
  
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Chess Pub vs Ficgs match?
06/10/12 at 00:14:06
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Hello all,

I play a little "correspondence" chess on the FICGS server. Ficgs have previously played games against  a Russian server and more recently against the Rybka Forum. A new opponent is being sought, so i thought i would put out a feeler here and see if there is enough interest to create a team for the match.

Possibly a 12 board, double game match with the time limit of 30 days + 1 day increment.

Anyone interested?
  
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