tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368873314826988043.post5256042749672303307..comments2023-04-14T00:27:29.788-07:00Comments on theGreatPatzer: Waking up; online chess and other musings...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801353514449135462noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368873314826988043.post-52418257484064236262015-04-20T07:56:49.847-07:002015-04-20T07:56:49.847-07:00thank you, I'm appreciative. truth be told.....thank you, I'm appreciative. truth be told... I have been a little quiet on the blog and haven't heard as much from some people... I'm glad I have readers, (though I know I am writing for me).<br /><br />I strongly agree that one must work on the enjoyment of chess. one must look for the delight in tough spots, and take comfort in FAITH that , to the extent that one HAS an improvement plan, that its doing its job- that each lost game is a neccesary set of lumps to understand the complexity; the challenge and the awe-inspiring unpredictability of this game.<br /><br />I just played a game that showcased this with my favorite (well only) OTB sparring partner. he came out of the opening in a much better way than he normally does; and in some vague threats during opposite side castling. He managed to trap a Rook; with strongly posted bishops...<br /><br />after losing (A LOT) of material. I advance a pawn upon his position. Now it is my time to throw big threats and I am poised to win the game with the last two three peices.<br /><br />-it turned out that his only chance for the draw was to give away a peice. any move to save his peice was a forced checkmate.<br /><br />This is awe-inspiring unpredictability and a great game. I wished he found the draw, but as He pointed out- it was a "hard fought" fight-- and he was completely dominated by my drawing attack. Games like that reminds me why I play chess; and why I study. <br /><br />---<br />my outdoor distraction is fishing; and recently there has been some good trips- so I understand. in this part of the world May is about as nice as weather ever gets; not too cold or warm and with a beautiful flowering though all the woods...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03801353514449135462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368873314826988043.post-18844454120150476492015-04-18T17:02:31.414-07:002015-04-18T17:02:31.414-07:00I like reading your blog. Your posts remind me tha...I like reading your blog. Your posts remind me that I was a chess amateur quite a long time ago. Recently I decided to quit chess - to stop practicing it, analysing, going to tournaments, reading books, solving puzzles, etc. Nowadays I can do WHATEVER I want or wish with chess. It is all up to me what I want to do with my chess. And believe me: as I do not feel any pressure - I can play without being worried that my rating (real or virtual) drop down or someone beats me because he was weaker, stronger or better. The biggest part is to enjoy what you are doing - and I decide to enjoy chess any kind possible. It is only me who is responsible for my chess - and at present I can play as often as I wish to. Maybe you may treat it the same way - it is only my suggestion.Tomaszhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690570865003924020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368873314826988043.post-342594508011543632015-04-18T12:29:01.695-07:002015-04-18T12:29:01.695-07:00Fully agree with Rod Race's comments up front....Fully agree with Rod Race's comments up front. If you're not a professional chessplayer, it's a pastime not the central focus of your life. And be glad you don't have to rely on chess to put dinner on the table.<br /><br />Re: the blogosphere, it's springtime! Let's all spend some more time outside. At least for a while. :)ChessAdminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02231584333139931889noreply@blogger.com