CryptoNote technical discussion and Chess Challenge

[UserVVIP]

I believe that you could just have the computer play chess for you that way you always win.

[smooth]

I believe that you could just have the computer play chess for you that way you always win.

If you are very bored and have an empty life, perhaps you would do that. If you are on this thread for fun and challenge, then what's the point? There's no actual prize for winning other than the enjoyment of playing.

Anyway, so far both sides have had quite an easy method to choose moves. It seems that will be changing soon though.

[boolberry]

For those who may have concerns about this thread being moderated, I added this language to the first post:

To date I have edited/deleted 0 thread posts made by people other than myself. I will update the last sentence if something changes.

[boolberry]

I believe that you could just have the computer play chess for you that way you always win.

If you are very bored and have an empty life, perhaps you would do that. If you are on this thread for fun and challenge, then what's the point? There's no actual prize for winning other than the enjoyment of playing.

Anyway, so far both sides have had quite an easy method to choose moves. It seems that will be changing soon though.

I feel the same way as smooth. If gambling was involved I would not participate for the reason mentioned by UserVVIP.

[smooth]

For those who may have concerns about this thread being moderated, I added this language to the first post:

To date I have edited/deleted 0 thread posts made by people other than myself. I will update the last sentence if something changes.

I don't think it is even possible for self-moderators to edit posts, only delete.

On my self-moderated thread whenever I delete one or more posts (for violating rules or being completely off topic) I leave a note in their place.

[boolberry]

For those who may have concerns about this thread being moderated, I added this language to the first post:

To date I have edited/deleted 0 thread posts made by people other than myself. I will update the last sentence if something changes.

I don't think it is even possible for self-moderators to edit posts, only delete.

On my self-moderated thread whenever I delete one or more posts (for violating rules or being completely off topic) I leave a note in their place.

That sounds like a good idea. Hopefully it will never be an issue. I was just trying to protect against 20 sock puppet trolls suddenly appearing on move 25 to rig the vote for some kamikaze move and ruin the game.

[boolberry]

Current position
Based on the votes in this thread Team Boolberry has chosen to play g6. Now it is time for Team Monero to respond. I will plan to count votes again tomorrow at approximately 0:00 UTC.

Team Monero (white pieces) vs. Team Boolberry (black pieces)
white to move

1.e4    c5
2.Nf3   d6
3.d4    cxd4
4.Qxd4 a6
5.c4    Nc6
6.Qe3  g6

[XMRpromotions]

Nc3

[ArticMine]

Bd2

[iCEBREAKER]

Wow, Monero Mustangs very aggressive!  Or baiting???   

Nice to see the fractious Cryptonote community coming together from some intramural activity.   

[dre1982]

Wow, Monero Mustangs very aggressive!  Or baiting???   

Nice to see the fractious Cryptonote community coming together from some intramural activity.   

This isn't that aggresive. My normal games at the chess club are way more aggresive. 

[iCEBREAKER]

Wow, Monero Mustangs very aggressive!  Or baiting???   

Nice to see the fractious Cryptonote community coming together from some intramural activity.   

This isn't that aggresive. My normal games at the chess club are way more aggresive. 

It's not crazy aggro but still...relative to BBR's defensiveness....

The point is we control the middle!   

[dre1982]

Wow, Monero Mustangs very aggressive!  Or baiting???   

Nice to see the fractious Cryptonote community coming together from some intramural activity.   

This isn't that aggresive. My normal games at the chess club are way more aggresive. 

It's not crazy aggro but still...relative to BBR's defensiveness....

The point is we control the middle!   

Here is a game of my from a few weeks ago. I was white(elo 1650) and playing against a much stronger player (elo 2050). http://nl.lichess.org/efV5n8Cd

It was a very weird game where i made a big mistake at the end. I finally stood better but played to fast at the end. 

[smooth]

Bd2

I like Be2 better. We can eventually play b3 or something and then move the other bishop out that way. After castling we can move our rook to d, but then we don't want it blocked with Bd2

Be2

EDIT: The h3 Svidler played here in the world cup still looks good to me even though BBR did something slightly different on the previous move, so that is another option, but I will stick with my vote for Be2.

[smooth]

Current votes by XMR:

Nc3: XMRpromotions
Bd2: ArticMine
Be2: smooth


Nc3 is currently leading by the tiebreaker rule.

[letsplayagame]

If anyone likes here chess problems have a look at my thread. I have starting posting problems and will continue doing so. Some will come from real games (or positions that could have occurred in real games). Others I will make up.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1148538.msg12643278#msg12643278

[Febo]

Nc3

because Horses have power when in center of the playground not in their stalls.

[boolberry]

Current votes by XMR:

Nc3: XMRpromotions
Bd2: ArticMine
Be2: smooth


Nc3 is currently leading by the tiebreaker rule.

with the new febo vote no tiebreaker is needed

Nc3

because Horses have power when in center of the playground not in their stalls.

Current position
Based on the votes in this thread Team Monero has chosen to play Nc3. Now it is time for Team Boolberry to respond. I will plan to count votes again tomorrow at approximately 0:00 UTC.

Team Monero (white pieces) vs. Team Boolberry (black pieces)
black to move

1.e4    c5
2.Nf3   d6
3.d4    cxd4
4.Qxd4 a6
5.c4    Nc6
6.Qe3  g6
7.Nc3

[boolberry]

I will cast the first vote for Bg7

[iCEBREAKER]

I will cast the first vote for Bg7

That's not bad.  Bd7 might be more defensive tho.