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phorku's chess blog: July 2006
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Friday, July 07, 2006. Rating is out of control. I have been playing most of my games as black to practice my new d4 defence. But most players play e4 so I have been getting lots of practice on my Scandinavian game. Today my opponent played into the Icelandic gambit my favorite of all openings. Most players will not play into it so I am not an expert at it yet. This game. Posted by phorku at 5:52 PM. Monday, July 03, 2006. First 45 45 U1800 team. Everything but Yul Brynner. Posted by phorku at 5:41 PM.
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phorku's chess blog: November 2005
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Tuesday, November 22, 2005. Lost another 3 games at the club. Since I have a problem with running out of time I have started playing 1 or 2 blitz games at lunch to improve my thinking speed. Also this will allow me to play more games and get more experience in different kinds of positions. I have also started playing some e-mail correspondence games with one of the guys at the club and try to get 1 or 2 standard games in a week. I also found a new PGN viewer. 1 A tough win against the BDG. Game. One big ...
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phorku's chess blog: September 2005
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Thursday, September 29, 2005. Here is my club game. From Tuesday night. This may be the strongest opponent I have beaten yet. JEDACEK JR, WILLIAM J. 1681) vs FLORY, TIMOTHY J. Posted by phorku at 9:43 AM. Wednesday, September 28, 2005. I won my club game last night against a 1600 player. It was a very tough game and I believe I beat him on a psychological level before beating him on the board. I will post the annotated game after I have a chance to evaluate my play. Posted by phorku at 7:40 AM. Is my los...
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phorku's chess blog: January 2006
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Tuesday, January 10, 2006. Drew game 3 (45 45). I accepted a draw in round 3. I won my 4th correspondence game with Matt and started 3 new games with Matt, DutchDefence and DreadPirateJosh. I will probably win my game with Josh. Still trying to figure out how to apply my chess knowledge in less time. I still play blitz on my lunch hour when I don't have anything going on. My blitz rating is going up but it hasn't translated to thinking faster yet. Posted by phorku at 12:20 AM. Sunday, January 01, 2006.
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phorku's chess blog: October 2005
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Tuesday, October 25, 2005. Won wild game at the club. FLORY, TIMOTHY J. 1290P14) - KRYSH, LISA. At the club. My opponent was overly aggressive but I was under a lot of pressure with my K stuck in the middle. Crafty is much braver than I am. I thought I was in a lot of trouble but after analysis it wasn't that bad. I hate playing lower rated players. Posted by phorku at 10:57 PM. Sunday, October 23, 2005. Won my 45 45 game. Won my 45 45 game. Our team goes to the finals! Posted by phorku at 10:29 PM.
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phorku's chess blog: April 2006
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Saturday, April 29, 2006. I should have won my game. Posted by phorku at 9:43 PM. Friday, April 28, 2006. So far I am 1-1 for T30 in the FICS 45 45. In my first game I dropped a knight in the opening, regained a piece later on then played into an end game I could not figure out how to win. In my second game I won due to a mouse slip. It was an interesting game that I would have liked to finish. Here is a link. To the game with comments from Josh. And me if you haven't seen it already. I am still looking ...
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phorku's chess blog: August 2005
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Wednesday, August 31, 2005. I got triple goose egg at the club Tuesday ( PARMA AUG. 30. I felt like I played poorly in 2 of my games. I played well in the other game but messed up and let my opponent get in my position with a N and Q. I was up a piece and should have sac’d my R and started my attack first. My provisional rating took a nice dive:. R: 1426P8 - 1302P11 Q: 1281P8 - 1182P11. Posted by phorku at 9:28 PM. Thursday, August 25, 2005. I had a win and a loss at the chess club Tuesday( PARMA AUG 23.
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phorku's chess blog: June 2006
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Thursday, June 22, 2006. Rated beyond my ability. I am up to 1630 FICS now due to a win against a provisional player. I have finished CT-ART levels 20 and 30 2 times, level 10 3 times and level 40 1 time. Recently I have been taking a break from tactics to learn a new black opening vs 1 d4. Any d4 players want to play a 30 30 (rated or not) game on FICS? Posted by phorku at 8:18 PM. Pomeranch Captain where you at! Going to have a team this time? Is anyone interested in forming a team? Standard 1530 - 1608.
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phorku's chess blog: February 2006
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Sunday, February 19, 2006. Update from the zoo. Things have been pretty busy lately. I am still looking for a new job and things have been very busy at work requiring me to work extra hours. I also wrecked my car and got a new one. My girlfriend also got 2 sulcata ("African Spurred") tortoises. I finished the level 20 problems a second time and have started on a second round of level 30 problems. I am hoping things will settle down soon so I can make a commitment to start the circles for real. DG - Offic...
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phorku's chess blog: May 2006
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Monday, May 29, 2006. I finally achieved my 2 year goal of breaking 1600. I am now 1608 thanks to a tough win. Against twinders. The tactical training is definately helping. Once again the half open g file against his king comes into play. Thanks Celtic Death for the nice comment on my MFalme game. Posted by phorku at 11:07 PM. Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Wild 45 45 Win - New FICS High Rating! I won my game. Posted by phorku at 10:31 PM. Sunday, May 14, 2006. Here is a fun game. Posted by phorku at 8:53 PM.