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Date: 21 Dec 2006 12:05:27
From: Rob Mitchell
Subject: The RGC Chess Challenge

We are going to have the first ever rgc online email chess tournament.
Please email me after you sign up with your registration name so the
cross table can me maintained. This is everyones chance to show what
they have got. We have at least three signed up so far. Who will be
next?

Who would you love to play? Come on, issue a challenge to someone. Will
they play?

There will be no way to determine if chess computers are being used or
not. I believe that most here act with honor and would not use one. If
there is a dispute we can settle it with pea shooters at two paces!

Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

Rob

Date: 11 Jan 2007 07:06:52
From: Rob
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge/RGC Hitmen Team Founded

Matt Nemmers has begun the brand new Chess Team, The Hitmen of RGC!
Now is a great time to join the team

Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8

After you sign up, click on this link:

http://www.letsplaychess.com/chessclubs/team_showdetails_other.asp?teamid=6216

Rob

Date: 08 Jan 2007 09:05:05
From: Rob
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Rob Mitchell wrote:
We are now in the enrollment stage! The RGC Chess Challenge has begun!
Here is the information:

Tournament #69085 named: RGC Round Robin Tournament

Open to all stating Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced

Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8

Rob

Nickname for tournament:robmtchl

>
> Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
> http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
>
> Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
>
> Rob

Date: 08 Jan 2007 20:12:42
From: Chess One
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

there are now 4 people from these groups signed up, 5 more needed. phil

"Rob" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> Rob Mitchell wrote:
> We are now in the enrollment stage! The RGC Chess Challenge has begun!
> Here is the information:
>
> Tournament #69085 named: RGC Round Robin Tournament
>
> Open to all stating Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
>
> Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
> http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
>
> Rob
>
> Nickname for tournament:robmtchl
>
>
>>
>> Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
>> http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
>>
>> Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
>>
>> Rob
>

Date: 30 Dec 2006 09:41:35
From: Rob
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Ange1o DePa1ma wrote:
> "Rob" <[email protected]> wrote
>
> > Ange1o DePa1ma wrote:
> >> Since I am a regular, paid-up member, would you like me to create the
> >> tournament?
>
> > Angelo,
> > That would be great. I think a two day time limit. would be about the
> > right amount of time, don't you?
> > Rob
>
> Let's do 5 days. If you play faster, so be it.

Thats okay by me!

Ready when you are.

Date: 29 Dec 2006 07:17:44
From: Rob
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Rob wrote:
> Ange1o DePa1ma wrote:
> > Since I am a regular, paid-up member, would you like me to create the
> > tournament?
> >
> > Angelo
> >
> > "Rob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > >
> > > Matt Nemmers wrote:
> > >> Rob wrote:
> > >> > Chess One wrote:
> > >> > > "Rob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > >> > > news:[email protected]...
> > >> > >
> > >> > > > Great! We now have 8 signed up to play. Still have a couple who
> > >> > > > have
> > >> > > > not responded yet.
> > >> > > > Rob
> > >> > >
> > >> > > I can't sign up, since the tiny.url accesses an old server name at
> > >> > > the fron
> > >> > > door, not the current one - (1) how do I access the tournament from
> > >> > > 'Chess
> > >> > > One'? (2) Will all new players start at 1400? I want points!
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Phil
> > >>
> > > http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
> > >>
> > >> > All new players will begin with 1400 points.
> > >>
> > >> Incorrect.
> > >>
> > >> You can enter your FIDE or USCF rating (or a made up rating, for that
> > >> matter) and it will start you with that, stating that it's the rating
> > >> you claim to have. After 50 rated games it gives you your established
> > >> rating.
> > >>
> > >> <SNIP>
> > >
> > >
> > >> > We have a few more posters who we really want to be players.This is a
> > >> > rare chance for Neil, Taylor , Sam and Louis to test their metal.
> > >>
> > >> Agreed. Should be fun.
> > >
> > >
> > >> > Should I post the list of nicknames signed up?
> > >> > http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
> > >> > Rob
> > >
> > >
> > >> Please do.
> > >
> > > the 8 are, by nickname:
> > > adp
> > > chess one
> > > GrantPerks
> > > Inconnux
> > > Mike Murray
> > > Nemmers
> > > Randy395919
> > >

Add :VinnyJH

robmtchl

> Angelo,
> That would be great. I think a two day time limit. would be about the
> right amount of time, don't you?
> Rob

Date: 29 Dec 2006 07:00:09
From: Rob
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Ange1o DePa1ma wrote:
> Since I am a regular, paid-up member, would you like me to create the
> tournament?
>
> Angelo
>
> "Rob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > Matt Nemmers wrote:
> >> Rob wrote:
> >> > Chess One wrote:
> >> > > "Rob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >> > > news:[email protected]...
> >> > >
> >> > > > Great! We now have 8 signed up to play. Still have a couple who
> >> > > > have
> >> > > > not responded yet.
> >> > > > Rob
> >> > >
> >> > > I can't sign up, since the tiny.url accesses an old server name at
> >> > > the fron
> >> > > door, not the current one - (1) how do I access the tournament from
> >> > > 'Chess
> >> > > One'? (2) Will all new players start at 1400? I want points!
> >> > >
> >> > > Phil
> >>
> > http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
> >>
> >> > All new players will begin with 1400 points.
> >>
> >> Incorrect.
> >>
> >> You can enter your FIDE or USCF rating (or a made up rating, for that
> >> matter) and it will start you with that, stating that it's the rating
> >> you claim to have. After 50 rated games it gives you your established
> >> rating.
> >>
> >> <SNIP>
> >
> >
> >> > We have a few more posters who we really want to be players.This is a
> >> > rare chance for Neil, Taylor , Sam and Louis to test their metal.
> >>
> >> Agreed. Should be fun.
> >
> >
> >> > Should I post the list of nicknames signed up?
> >> > http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
> >> > Rob
> >
> >
> >> Please do.
> >
> > the 8 are, by nickname:
> > adp
> > chess one
> > GrantPerks
> > Inconnux
> > Mike Murray
> > Nemmers
> > Randy395919
> >

Angelo,
That would be great. I think a two day time limit. would be about the
right amount of time, don't you?
Rob

Date: 30 Dec 2006 02:42:34
From: Ange1o DePa1ma
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

"Rob" <[email protected] > wrote

> Ange1o DePa1ma wrote:
>> Since I am a regular, paid-up member, would you like me to create the
>> tournament?

> Angelo,
> That would be great. I think a two day time limit. would be about the
> right amount of time, don't you?
> Rob

Let's do 5 days. If you play faster, so be it.

Date: 28 Dec 2006 04:39:45
From: The Historian
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Matt Nemmers wrote:
> Rob wrote:
> > Chess One wrote:
> > > "Rob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > news:[email protected]...
> > >
> > > > Great! We now have 8 signed up to play. Still have a couple who have
> > > > not responded yet.
> > > > Rob
> > >
> > > I can't sign up, since the tiny.url accesses an old server name at the fron
> > > door, not the current one - (1) how do I access the tournament from 'Chess
> > > One'? (2) Will all new players start at 1400? I want points!
> > >
> > > Phil
>
> The URL is www.chessworld.net.
>
> > All new players will begin with 1400 points.
>
> Incorrect.
>
> You can enter your FIDE or USCF rating (or a made up rating, for that
> matter) and it will start you with that, stating that it's the rating
> you claim to have. After 50 rated games it gives you your established
> rating.
>
> <SNIP>
>
> > We have a few more posters who we really want to be players.This is a
> > rare chance for Neil, Taylor , Sam and Louis to test their metal.
>
> Agreed. Should be fun.
>
> > Should I post the list of nicknames signed up?
> >
> > Rob
>
> Please do.

Hmm, I wonder if Innes will think you and I are the same poster, and
claim his game with you is actually against me. You recall he insisted
I wrote some of your posts?

Date: 28 Dec 2006 04:29:13
From: Rob
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Rob wrote:
> Matt Nemmers wrote:
> > Rob wrote:
> > > Chess One wrote:
> > > > "Rob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > > news:[email protected]...
> > > >
> > > > > Great! We now have 8 signed up to play. Still have a couple who have
> > > > > not responded yet.
> > > > > Rob
> > > >
> > > > I can't sign up, since the tiny.url accesses an old server name at the fron
> > > > door, not the current one - (1) how do I access the tournament from 'Chess
> > > > One'? (2) Will all new players start at 1400? I want points!
> > > >
> > > > Phil
> >
> http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
> >
> > > All new players will begin with 1400 points.
> >
> > Incorrect.
> >
> > You can enter your FIDE or USCF rating (or a made up rating, for that
> > matter) and it will start you with that, stating that it's the rating
> > you claim to have. After 50 rated games it gives you your established
> > rating.
> >
> > <SNIP>
>
>
> > > We have a few more posters who we really want to be players.This is a
> > > rare chance for Neil, Taylor , Sam and Louis to test their metal.
> >
> > Agreed. Should be fun.
>

> > > Should I post the list of nicknames signed up?
> > > http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
> > > Rob

>
> > Please do.

> the 8 are, by nickname:
> adp
> chess one
> GrantPerks
> Inconnux
> Mike Murray
> Nemmers
> Randy395919

and
Robmtchl

forgot to include myself

Date: 27 Dec 2006 10:32:53
From: Rob
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Matt Nemmers wrote:
> Rob wrote:
> > Chess One wrote:
> > > "Rob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > news:[email protected]...
> > >
> > > > Great! We now have 8 signed up to play. Still have a couple who have
> > > > not responded yet.
> > > > Rob
> > >
> > > I can't sign up, since the tiny.url accesses an old server name at the fron
> > > door, not the current one - (1) how do I access the tournament from 'Chess
> > > One'? (2) Will all new players start at 1400? I want points!
> > >
> > > Phil
>
http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
>
> > All new players will begin with 1400 points.
>
> Incorrect.
>
> You can enter your FIDE or USCF rating (or a made up rating, for that
> matter) and it will start you with that, stating that it's the rating
> you claim to have. After 50 rated games it gives you your established
> rating.
>
> <SNIP>

> > We have a few more posters who we really want to be players.This is a
> > rare chance for Neil, Taylor , Sam and Louis to test their metal.
>
> Agreed. Should be fun.

> > Should I post the list of nicknames signed up?
> > http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
> > Rob

> Please do.

the 8 are, by nickname:
adp
chess one
GrantPerks
Inconnux
Mike Murray
Nemmers
Randy395919

Date: 28 Dec 2006 23:28:26
From: Ange1o DePa1ma
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Since I am a regular, paid-up member, would you like me to create the
tournament?

Angelo

"Rob" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> Matt Nemmers wrote:
>> Rob wrote:
>> > Chess One wrote:
>> > > "Rob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> > > news:[email protected]...
>> > >
>> > > > Great! We now have 8 signed up to play. Still have a couple who
>> > > > have
>> > > > not responded yet.
>> > > > Rob
>> > >
>> > > I can't sign up, since the tiny.url accesses an old server name at
>> > > the fron
>> > > door, not the current one - (1) how do I access the tournament from
>> > > 'Chess
>> > > One'? (2) Will all new players start at 1400? I want points!
>> > >
>> > > Phil
>>
> http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
>>
>> > All new players will begin with 1400 points.
>>
>> Incorrect.
>>
>> You can enter your FIDE or USCF rating (or a made up rating, for that
>> matter) and it will start you with that, stating that it's the rating
>> you claim to have. After 50 rated games it gives you your established
>> rating.
>>
>> <SNIP>
>
>
>> > We have a few more posters who we really want to be players.This is a
>> > rare chance for Neil, Taylor , Sam and Louis to test their metal.
>>
>> Agreed. Should be fun.
>
>
>> > Should I post the list of nicknames signed up?
>> > http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
>> > Rob
>
>
>> Please do.
>
> the 8 are, by nickname:
> adp
> chess one
> GrantPerks
> Inconnux
> Mike Murray
> Nemmers
> Randy395919
>

Date: 27 Dec 2006 09:39:48
From: Matt Nemmers
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Rob wrote:
> Chess One wrote:
> > "Rob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> > > Great! We now have 8 signed up to play. Still have a couple who have
> > > not responded yet.
> > > Rob
> >
> > I can't sign up, since the tiny.url accesses an old server name at the fron
> > door, not the current one - (1) how do I access the tournament from 'Chess
> > One'? (2) Will all new players start at 1400? I want points!
> >
> > Phil

The URL is www.chessworld.net.

> All new players will begin with 1400 points.

Incorrect.

You can enter your FIDE or USCF rating (or a made up rating, for that
matter) and it will start you with that, stating that it's the rating
you claim to have. After 50 rated games it gives you your established
rating.

<SNIP >

> We have a few more posters who we really want to be players.This is a
> rare chance for Neil, Taylor , Sam and Louis to test their metal.

Agreed. Should be fun.

> Should I post the list of nicknames signed up?
>
> Rob

Please do.

Date: 27 Dec 2006 06:55:14
From: Rob
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Chess One wrote:
> "Rob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
> > Great! We now have 8 signed up to play. Still have a couple who have
> > not responded yet.
> > Rob
>
> I can't sign up, since the tiny.url accesses an old server name at the fron
> door, not the current one - (1) how do I access the tournament from 'Chess
> One'? (2) Will all new players start at 1400? I want points!
>
> Phil

All new players will begin with 1400 points. Since I can only start a
tournament every 30 day( and I have about two weeks left) I am
collecting the names of the players as they register.
Some of us are playing a few games prior to the tournament. You can
challenge them directly by doing a nickname search from your "my stuff"
area on your control menu. You then go to their homepage and click
"challenge this player to a match. You can select a game time of 1 day
per move up to 10 days per move.

When I get the official tournament set up you will get a message on
your player page and an email asking if you wish to join the
tournament. A cross table will be set up and you can view all the games
being played and offer comment and annotation to any of them!

If a player has a FIDE or USCF or any other rating from an organization
they can use that rating as their starting point instead of the 1400
average for new players. If this match goes well, perhaps we can have
prizes for the next one? We could use paypal as a way of collecting
registration fees and paying out prizes. What do you think?

I think the first one should be for fun and honor myself.( 'cause I
have no chance of beating anyone that has at least a grain of sense!)

We have a few more posters who we really want to be players.This is a
rare chance for Neil, Taylor , Sam and Louis to test their metal.

Should I post the list of nicknames signed up?

Rob

Date: 26 Dec 2006 16:43:27
From: Rob
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Inconnux wrote:
> Rob wrote:
> > Inconnux wrote:
> > > > We have room for a few more to sign up. The contest will be a round
> > > > robin format. Considering awards to be given out.(Maybe cash?) Lets all
> > > > get onboard!
> > > > Rob
> > > >
> > > > PS There are a few frequent posters who are conspicous by their
> > > > absence. Come on guys! Sign up!
> > >
> > > Ive signed up but where do you go from there?
> > > name - Inconnux
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
> >
> > Let me know what your nickname is on the server and I will put you on
> > the list and help you get familiar with the site.
>
> umm :) Inconnux is the name

Great! We now have 8 signed up to play. Still have a couple who have
not responded yet.
Rob

Date: 27 Dec 2006 13:32:01
From: Chess One
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

"Rob" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

> Great! We now have 8 signed up to play. Still have a couple who have
> not responded yet.
> Rob

I can't sign up, since the tiny.url accesses an old server name at the fron
door, not the current one - (1) how do I access the tournament from 'Chess
One'? (2) Will all new players start at 1400? I want points!

Phil

Date: 26 Dec 2006 15:15:11
From: Inconnux
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Rob wrote:
> Inconnux wrote:
> > > We have room for a few more to sign up. The contest will be a round
> > > robin format. Considering awards to be given out.(Maybe cash?) Lets all
> > > get onboard!
> > > Rob
> > >
> > > PS There are a few frequent posters who are conspicous by their
> > > absence. Come on guys! Sign up!
> >
> > Ive signed up but where do you go from there?
> > name - Inconnux
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

>
> Let me know what your nickname is on the server and I will put you on
> the list and help you get familiar with the site.

umm :) Inconnux is the name

Date: 26 Dec 2006 13:16:42
From: Rob
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Inconnux wrote:
> > We have room for a few more to sign up. The contest will be a round
> > robin format. Considering awards to be given out.(Maybe cash?) Lets all
> > get onboard!
> > Rob
> >
> > PS There are a few frequent posters who are conspicous by their
> > absence. Come on guys! Sign up!
>
> Ive signed up but where do you go from there?
> name - Inconnux

Let me know what your nickname is on the server and I will put you on
the list and help you get familiar with the site.

Date: 26 Dec 2006 11:58:14
From: Inconnux
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

> We have room for a few more to sign up. The contest will be a round
> robin format. Considering awards to be given out.(Maybe cash?) Lets all
> get onboard!
> Rob
>
> PS There are a few frequent posters who are conspicous by their
> absence. Come on guys! Sign up!

Ive signed up but where do you go from there?
name - Inconnux

Date: 26 Dec 2006 10:13:02
From: Rob Mitchell
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Rob Mitchell wrote:
> We are going to have the first ever rgc online email chess tournament.
> Please email me after you sign up with your registration name so the
> cross table can me maintained. This is everyones chance to show what
> they have got. We have at least three signed up so far. Who will be
> next?

> Who would you love to play? Come on, issue a challenge to someone. Will
> they play?

> There will be no way to determine if chess computers are being used or
> not. I believe that most here act with honor and would not use one. If
> there is a dispute we can settle it with pea shooters at two paces!

> Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
> http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8

> Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
>
> Rob

We have room for a few more to sign up. The contest will be a round
robin format. Considering awards to be given out.(Maybe cash?) Lets all
get onboard!
Rob

PS There are a few frequent posters who are conspicous by their
absence. Come on guys! Sign up!

Date: 24 Dec 2006 01:58:15
From: Matt Nemmers
Subject: Gameknot -- (Was Re: The RGC Chess Challenge)

Rob wrote:
> Matt Nemmers wrote:
> > Rob Mitchell wrote:
> > > We are going to have the first ever rgc online email chess tournament.
> > > Please email me after you sign up with your registration name so the
> > > cross table can me maintained. This is everyones chance to show what
> > > they have got. We have at least three signed up so far. Who will be
> > > next?
> > >
> > > Who would you love to play? Come on, issue a challenge to someone. Will
> > > they play?
> > >
> > > There will be no way to determine if chess computers are being used or
> > > not. I believe that most here act with honor and would not use one. If
> > > there is a dispute we can settle it with pea shooters at two paces!
> > >
> > > Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
> > > http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
> > >
> > > Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
> > >
> > > Rob
> >
> > I've been signed up with ChessWorld for a while. It would be useful if
> > people posted the name they use on that server so others on RGC* could
> > find them.
> >
> > Look me up -- I'm not hard to find. ChessWorld handle: "Nemmers"
>
> Matt,
> I am signed on as : robmtchl= Rob Mitchell
> You are Nemmers= Matt Nemmers
>
> Angelo we need yours as well
> Everyone else should take the 3minutes to sign up for this service and
> post your playing name online so we can get on with this. I think it
> will be great fun!
> Rob

I suggest y'all try Gameknot.com. (www.gameknot.com)

Better interface, less "busy," superfluous crap on it. More
user-friendly, too.

I'm "nemmers" on that one as well.

Date: 23 Dec 2006 22:15:33
From: Rob
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Ange1o DePa1ma wrote:
> my nickname is adp
>
> -adp
>
> "Matt Nemmers" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Rob Mitchell wrote:
> >> We are going to have the first ever rgc online email chess tournament.
> >> Please email me after you sign up with your registration name so the
> >> cross table can me maintained. This is everyones chance to show what
> >> they have got. We have at least three signed up so far. Who will be
> >> next?
> >>
> >> Who would you love to play? Come on, issue a challenge to someone. Will
> >> they play?
> >>
> >> There will be no way to determine if chess computers are being used or
> >> not. I believe that most here act with honor and would not use one. If
> >> there is a dispute we can settle it with pea shooters at two paces!
> >>
> >> Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
> >> http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
> >>
> >> Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
> >>
> >> Rob
> >
> > I've been signed up with ChessWorld for a while. It would be useful if
> > people posted the name they use on that server so others on RGC* could
> > find them.
> >
> > Look me up -- I'm not hard to find. ChessWorld handle: "Nemmers"
> >

We have five so far. it looks to be a great field. We still need to
hear from TK; NB;BB;LB;KS;SS;SBD; and SS

Date: 23 Dec 2006 09:32:17
From: Rob
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Matt Nemmers wrote:
> Rob Mitchell wrote:
> > We are going to have the first ever rgc online email chess tournament.
> > Please email me after you sign up with your registration name so the
> > cross table can me maintained. This is everyones chance to show what
> > they have got. We have at least three signed up so far. Who will be
> > next?
> >
> > Who would you love to play? Come on, issue a challenge to someone. Will
> > they play?
> >
> > There will be no way to determine if chess computers are being used or
> > not. I believe that most here act with honor and would not use one. If
> > there is a dispute we can settle it with pea shooters at two paces!
> >
> > Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
> > http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
> >
> > Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
> >
> > Rob
>
> I've been signed up with ChessWorld for a while. It would be useful if
> people posted the name they use on that server so others on RGC* could
> find them.
>
> Look me up -- I'm not hard to find. ChessWorld handle: "Nemmers"

Matt,
I am signed on as : robmtchl= Rob Mitchell
You are Nemmers= Matt Nemmers

Angelo we need yours as well
Everyone else should take the 3minutes to sign up for this service and
post your playing name online so we can get on with this. I think it
will be great fun!
Rob

Date: 23 Dec 2006 10:51:50
From: Mike Murray
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

On 23 Dec 2006 09:32:17 -0800, "Rob" <[email protected] > wrote:

>I am signed on as : robmtchl= Rob Mitchell
>You are Nemmers= Matt Nemmers
>
>Angelo we need yours as well
>Everyone else should take the 3minutes to sign up for this service and
>post your playing name online so we can get on with this. I think it
>will be great fun!

I'm registered as "Mike Murray". There's somebody else already there
as "mikemurray", which might cause confusion.

Date: 23 Dec 2006 04:28:44
From: help bot
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Date: 22 Dec 2006 23:03:31
From: Matt Nemmers
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Rob Mitchell wrote:
> We are going to have the first ever rgc online email chess tournament.
> Please email me after you sign up with your registration name so the
> cross table can me maintained. This is everyones chance to show what
> they have got. We have at least three signed up so far. Who will be
> next?
>
> Who would you love to play? Come on, issue a challenge to someone. Will
> they play?
>
> There will be no way to determine if chess computers are being used or
> not. I believe that most here act with honor and would not use one. If
> there is a dispute we can settle it with pea shooters at two paces!
>
> Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
> http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
>
> Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
>
> Rob

I've been signed up with ChessWorld for a while. It would be useful if
people posted the name they use on that server so others on RGC* could
find them.

Look me up -- I'm not hard to find. ChessWorld handle: "Nemmers"

Date: 23 Dec 2006 18:40:02
From: Ange1o DePa1ma
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

my nickname is adp

-adp

"Matt Nemmers" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Rob Mitchell wrote:
>> We are going to have the first ever rgc online email chess tournament.
>> Please email me after you sign up with your registration name so the
>> cross table can me maintained. This is everyones chance to show what
>> they have got. We have at least three signed up so far. Who will be
>> next?
>>
>> Who would you love to play? Come on, issue a challenge to someone. Will
>> they play?
>>
>> There will be no way to determine if chess computers are being used or
>> not. I believe that most here act with honor and would not use one. If
>> there is a dispute we can settle it with pea shooters at two paces!
>>
>> Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
>> http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
>>
>> Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
>>
>> Rob
>
> I've been signed up with ChessWorld for a while. It would be useful if
> people posted the name they use on that server so others on RGC* could
> find them.
>
> Look me up -- I'm not hard to find. ChessWorld handle: "Nemmers"
>

Date: 22 Dec 2006 20:41:56
From: The Historian
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Ange1o DePa1ma wrote:
> "Rob Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > We are going to have the first ever rgc online email chess tournament.
> > Please email me after you sign up with your registration name so the
> > cross table can me maintained. This is everyones chance to show what
> > they have got. We have at least three signed up so far. Who will be
> > next?
> >
> > Who would you love to play? Come on, issue a challenge to someone. Will
> > they play?
> >
> > There will be no way to determine if chess computers are being used or
> > not. I believe that most here act with honor and would not use one. If
> > there is a dispute we can settle it with pea shooters at two paces!
> >
> > Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
> > http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
>
> This is an excellent idea. I subscribe to this chess service and I highly
> recommend it. You play all your moves on the server, so there's nothing to
> download, no arcane email transmissions as with traditional chess-by-email.
> I've played hundreds of games on this server.
>
> It would be fun to play some of you characters.

It is probably the only way to play some of the regular posters, unless
the state hospital allows trips outside for chess.

Date: 23 Dec 2006 00:01:52
From: Ange1o DePa1ma
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Pardon the top-post but...

:)

"The Historian" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> Ange1o DePa1ma wrote:
>> "Rob Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> > We are going to have the first ever rgc online email chess tournament.
>> > Please email me after you sign up with your registration name so the
>> > cross table can me maintained. This is everyones chance to show what
>> > they have got. We have at least three signed up so far. Who will be
>> > next?
>> >
>> > Who would you love to play? Come on, issue a challenge to someone. Will
>> > they play?
>> >
>> > There will be no way to determine if chess computers are being used or
>> > not. I believe that most here act with honor and would not use one. If
>> > there is a dispute we can settle it with pea shooters at two paces!
>> >
>> > Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
>> > http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
>>
>> This is an excellent idea. I subscribe to this chess service and I highly
>> recommend it. You play all your moves on the server, so there's nothing
>> to
>> download, no arcane email transmissions as with traditional
>> chess-by-email.
>> I've played hundreds of games on this server.
>>
>> It would be fun to play some of you characters.
>
> It is probably the only way to play some of the regular posters, unless
> the state hospital allows trips outside for chess.
>

Date: 22 Dec 2006 10:11:49
From: samsloan
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

Rob Mitchell wrote:
> We are going to have the first ever rgc online email chess tournament.
> Please email me after you sign up with your registration name so the
> cross table can me maintained. This is everyones chance to show what
> they have got. We have at least three signed up so far. Who will be
> next?
>
> Who would you love to play? Come on, issue a challenge to someone. Will
> they play?
>
> There will be no way to determine if chess computers are being used or
> not. I believe that most here act with honor and would not use one. If
> there is a dispute we can settle it with pea shooters at two paces!
>
> Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
> http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
>
> Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
>
> Rob

We don't play chess here. We just yell at each other about it.

Date: 23 Dec 2006 00:08:14
From: Ange1o DePa1ma
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

"samsloan" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Rob Mitchell wrote:
>> We are going to have the first ever rgc online email chess tournament.
>> Please email me after you sign up with your registration name so the
>> cross table can me maintained. This is everyones chance to show what
>> they have got. We have at least three signed up so far. Who will be
>> next?
>>
>> Who would you love to play? Come on, issue a challenge to someone. Will
>> they play?
>>
>> There will be no way to determine if chess computers are being used or
>> not. I believe that most here act with honor and would not use one. If
>> there is a dispute we can settle it with pea shooters at two paces!
>>
>> Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
>> http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8
>>
>> Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
>>
>> Rob
>
> We don't play chess here. We just yell at each other about it.

Sam, since you are too scared to play me OTB in your beloved Damiano, why
don't we play online? We can have a 6 game (or 4 game, 2 game -- whatever)
match. I will not use any computers except for opening preparation, and only
until the opening book is exhausted (move 2). You are a man of honor, and so
am I. You have no excuse. If you determine I have gone to the bathroom too
many times I will resign the match to you.

Whaddya say, chicken?

Cheers,

The Tidy Bowl Man (Angelo)

Date: 22 Dec 2006 13:03:47
From: Ange1o DePa1ma
Subject: Re: The RGC Chess Challenge

"Rob Mitchell" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> We are going to have the first ever rgc online email chess tournament.
> Please email me after you sign up with your registration name so the
> cross table can me maintained. This is everyones chance to show what
> they have got. We have at least three signed up so far. Who will be
> next?
>
> Who would you love to play? Come on, issue a challenge to someone. Will
> they play?
>
> There will be no way to determine if chess computers are being used or
> not. I believe that most here act with honor and would not use one. If
> there is a dispute we can settle it with pea shooters at two paces!
>
> Click here to sign up. Nothing to download!
> http://tinyurl.com/ynxfl8

This is an excellent idea. I subscribe to this chess service and I highly
recommend it. You play all your moves on the server, so there's nothing to
download, no arcane email transmissions as with traditional chess-by-email.
I've played hundreds of games on this server.

It would be fun to play some of you characters.
>
> Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
>
> Rob
>