This is an extension of the nef fest that was the previous chess thread. What do you think of a chess game open to the public and run through the message boards?
***OFFICIAL RULES***
1. Contestants must have a redhotpawn account
2.Pieces are moved by stating the location of a current piece and the place that you wish to move it to. This text must link to a screenshot of your move on redhotpawn.
3.Move can only be undertaken AFTER the opposing player has posted his move
4.Strategy discussion is not allowed in the thread, but general comments are.
5. 24 hour turn "timeout" limit,
6. No using chess aids or software to assist you in move decisions
7. Prizes are awarded at the whim of the ATOT moderators.
8. Tournament assignments will be posted on Tuesday night, CDT
Prospective Players:
rise
Xonoahbin
DangerAardvark
eLiu
sao123
ChAoTiCpInOy
n yusef
tagej
CelSnip
zebano
Assignments:
First name is white, second is black
zebano vs rise
Xonoahbin vs n yusef
DangerAardvark vs eLiu
tagej vs ChAoTiCpInOy
Celsnip vs sao123
Updated summary to reflect that AnandTech is behind this idea -- we'll help make it work!
Derek Wilson
Forum Administrator
Edit: Just giving this thread on chess a 7 day sticky due to the threads relevance.
Zim Hosein
Off Topic Moderator.[/quote]
***OFFICIAL RULES***
1. Contestants must have a redhotpawn account
2.Pieces are moved by stating the location of a current piece and the place that you wish to move it to. This text must link to a screenshot of your move on redhotpawn.
3.Move can only be undertaken AFTER the opposing player has posted his move
4.Strategy discussion is not allowed in the thread, but general comments are.
5. 24 hour turn "timeout" limit,
6. No using chess aids or software to assist you in move decisions
7. Prizes are awarded at the whim of the ATOT moderators.
8. Tournament assignments will be posted on Tuesday night, CDT
Prospective Players:
rise
Xonoahbin
DangerAardvark
eLiu
sao123
ChAoTiCpInOy
n yusef
tagej
CelSnip
zebano
Assignments:
First name is white, second is black
zebano vs rise
Xonoahbin vs n yusef
DangerAardvark vs eLiu
tagej vs ChAoTiCpInOy
Celsnip vs sao123
Updated summary to reflect that AnandTech is behind this idea -- we'll help make it work!
Derek Wilson
Forum Administrator
Edit: Just giving this thread on chess a 7 day sticky due to the threads relevance.
Zim Hosein
Off Topic Moderator.[/quote]