Curmudgeon Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 @Frank Grimes could you change the thread title for the upcoming season 8 and to invite new or returning players. @craigkillie invite sent for our cup tie. Just whenever suits, no rush. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aim Here Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 P&B Cup AimHere beats PnBMathematics by resignation. The analysis board tells me I'd blundered, since the line I was going for had a nasty little fork in it, but thankfully both mathematics and me missed it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N5 Spur Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I'm in for next season, thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicesterlichtie Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 @true_rover I've tried to send an invite for our cup game but says you're only accept lesser graded players than me. Whenever you are ready to play, will you send me a request to play. Thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleslie99 Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Cup result pleslie999 beats invergowrie by resignation cheers for the game, wasn’t much in it, I ended up a bishop that was the difference in the end I think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientnoise Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 P&B Cup Round of 16 Looks like we're heading for the quarter-final draw. Through to the next round so far: Aim Here ancientnoise Albino Rover IncomingExile free beer pleslie99 And I can see there's an interesting tussle going on between @Curmudgeon and @craigkillie in their match. Unless I've missed it, there's no update or game going on for the match between @Leicesterlichtie and @true_rover. Anything happening there guys? I'll make the draw for the quarters after the Curmudgeon/craigkillie match is concluded. Somebody will have to wait for the non-started either/or. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true_rover Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 16 hours ago, ancientnoise said: P&B Cup Round of 16 Looks like we're heading for the quarter-final draw. Through to the next round so far: Aim Here ancientnoise Albino Rover IncomingExile free beer pleslie99 And I can see there's an interesting tussle going on between @Curmudgeon and @craigkillie in their match. Unless I've missed it, there's no update or game going on for the match between @Leicesterlichtie and @true_rover. Anything happening there guys? I'll make the draw for the quarters after the Curmudgeon/craigkillie match is concluded. Somebody will have to wait for the non-started either/or. Currently 64 moves in and counting... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicesterlichtie Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Think we're going for some sort of record. Don't expect a quick conclusion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true_rover Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 An unsurprising draw given how long we'd dug in. I assume we now go to a replay? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 I claim spot number 7 in the cup quarter final with a win against PurpleKangaroo89/craigkillie. This leaves the only outstanding fixture being the Nicolas Mahut / John Isner tribute match between true_rover and LeicesterLichtie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free beer Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Given the Nicolas Mahust/ John Isner scenario and that there is no guarantee that a drawn tie will be resolved in the replay, can I suggest the following amendment to the rules for futue cup competitions. Cup Competition Rule 10: From: In the event of a drawn cup tie, the match shall be replayed with the away team now playing at home. In other words, black now plays as white and vice versa. To: In the event of a drawn cup tie, pawnalties shall decide the outcome of the tie . The player having most pawns shall be declared the winner. In the event of a pawn tie, the match shall be replayed with the away team now playing at home. In other words, black now plays as white and vice versa. React to this if you are in favour! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Chess needs a penalty shoot out equivalent. Maybe a 5 minute rush game? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Stellaboz said: Chess needs a penalty shoot out equivalent. Maybe a 5 minute rush game? Aye, that's how they do it in real tournaments. Goes to a rapid game best of 2, if still a tie, goes to blitz game best of 2 and if still a tie, it goes to armageddon. Armageddon can't really be set-up on here but basically both sides 'bid' for the amount of time they want with the black pieces (lower bid wins) then the player with the black pieces basically wins the game if they can get at least a draw. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientnoise Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 6 hours ago, free beer said: ...pawnalties shall decide the outcome of the tie . The player having most pawns shall be declared the winner. In the event of a pawn tie.. Hmmm. Sorry @free beer not sure I'm a fan of that. I'm thinking that could discourage sacrificial play, which might make the original tie even more protracted. Also mind that time and tide waits for no man - if there's any one not responding within a reasonable time, they get evicted and the other player gets a bye for the sake of the tourney. That's not the case here - all ties are active. I prefer what @Stellaboz and @Ludo*1 are suggesting. In the event of a draw, players swap colours and the game is played using a quicker format (i.e. blitz). Also adding that some folk might be and often are busy or away catching some rays abroad etc. Doesn't stop the next round from being drawn, giving the other players get the chance to lock antlers and when the lagging player is back from sabbatical they catch up. Shall we go for the @Stellaboz/ @Ludo*1 replay rules? Like this post if you think that's a good idea. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientnoise Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 P&B Chess Cup I'll make the draw for the quarter final tomorrow guys. I say "I", which as you know by now means "the bairn". Besides the winner from the remaining game, the following will be in the bag: @Aim Here, @ancientnoise, @Albino Rover, @IncomingExile, @Curmudgeon @free beer and @pleslie99 In the meantime, I've started squinting at this. Not sure what they mean by "beautiful" yet, but the board is back out in an effort to find out: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free beer Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Counter proposal from @Stellaboz and @Ludo*1 sounds better so I've voted in favour for that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Hope it's an away tie, I can't afford the ground improvements. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Dunno why I'm getting involved, only chance of us in a cup run is a long list of forfeits. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientnoise Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) P&B Chess Cup Quarter-Final Draw Me: "Fancy doing the draw for me?" Bairn: "Sure" Me (5 mins later): "No, not like that!" So that's... @pleslie99 v @Aim Here @ancientnoise v @Curmudgeon @free beer v @IncomingExile And @Leicesterlichtie or @true_rover v @Albino Rover Spreadsheet updated: https://tinyurl.com/3dmyw45h Best of luck, and we'll go for the swap-colour-and-blitz-format for any replays, should they arise. Invitation sent to @Curmudgeon. Just whenever you are ready good sir. Edited April 8, 2023 by ancientnoise 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 15 minutes ago, ancientnoise said: P&B Chess Cup Quarter-Final Draw Me: "Fancy doing the draw for me?" Bairn: "Sure" Me (5 mins later): "No, not like that!" So that's... @pleslie99 v @Aim Here @ancientnoise v @Curmudgeon @free beer v @IncomingExile And @Leicesterlichtie or @true_rover v @Albino Rover Spreadsheet updated: https://tinyurl.com/3dmyw45h Best of luck, and we'll go for the swap-colour-and-blitz-format for any replays, should they arise. My first thought - "great, I avoided Aimhere" Second thought - "ahh, crap. If I'm doing this, I'm doing it the hard way" I've also changed my username to The_Curmudgeon which is what I should've set up initially rather than trying to fit in a feeble pun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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