Frank Grimes Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 8 hours ago, johnnydun said: @Frank Grimes, have you decided how you are going to bring these players in or just push up from the League C with a few dropping out? I am quite happy with the 2 games a week, daily move format, it means I can do it at my leisure and everyone pretty much finished on time. If folk want more quicker games, they can play friendlies. Not yet, I’ll try and figure it out this week 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Maybe they can all submit formal applications to be voted on by the existing league members? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Happy with the daily format but put me in the one game a week column. With lockdown on, I've got a fair amount of time to spend thinking about chess but even then, some weeks it felt like I was spending a huge amount of time just looking at chess boards and thinking of moves. Given lockdown's hopefully on the slow road out, I feel like two games a week would be a lot for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Four new players so far @topcat(The most tip top) you still wanting in? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Stellaboz said: Maybe they can all submit formal applications to be voted on by the existing league members? Is Kincy still applying . . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 30 minutes ago, Gordon EF said: Happy with the daily format but put me in the one game a week column. With lockdown on, I've got a fair amount of time to spend thinking about chess but even then, some weeks it felt like I was spending a huge amount of time just looking at chess boards and thinking of moves. Given lockdown's hopefully on the slow road out, I feel like two games a week would be a lot for me. I'm with you on this - after the Easter holidays the 6 weeks up to the start of June are horrendous for us - all I'll be doing is marking and cross-marking. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 14 minutes ago, DeeTillEhDeh said: I'm with you on this - after the Easter holidays the 6 weeks up to the start of June are horrendous for us - all I'll be doing is marking and cross-marking. That's vhctim chat if if I heard it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, johnnydun said: That's vhctim chat if if I heard it! Unlike Ludo - I'm not chickening out!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Just now, DeeTillEhDeh said: Unlike Ludo - I'm not chickening out!! I've retired undefeated in the top league* and won it. There's nothing more left for me to achieve. *pending my final match in which I'm currently 7 pieces down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, Ludo*1 said: I've retired undefeated in the top league* and won it. There's nothing more left for me to achieve. *pending my final match in which I'm currently 7 pieces down. Beating me? Maybe we need a Supercup? Edited April 7, 2021 by DeeTillEhDeh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, DeeTillEhDeh said: Beating me? Maybe we need a Supercup? Lower league fodder. New Gretna IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Frank Grimes said: Four new players so far @topcat(The most tip top) you still wanting in? Yes https://www.chess.com/member/topcateh3 Any other Admin needed Edited April 7, 2021 by topcat(The most tip top) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I'm fine with current format. Prefer a Monday start but that's my own demons I need to deal with 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) I'd keep the current format, works fine for me and find myself playing a few other games through the week once they're done. Also, if anyone wants a friendly, hit me up. DieHardDoonhamer Edited April 7, 2021 by die hard doonhamer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I'd be interested if there's a spare spot, even if it means starting off in a new Lowland league. If the new spaces are already taken then no probs. User name is Board_stupid 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I'd keep the current format, works fine for me and find myself playing a few other games through the week once they're done. Also, if anyone wants a friendly, hit me up. DieHardDoonhamerFor the benefit of us noobsWhat is the current format ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eindhovendee Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 5 hours ago, Stellaboz said: Maybe they can all submit formal applications to be voted on by the existing league members? I will email my response after a chat with Mr Lawwell. Thank you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 3 hours ago, Ludo*1 said: I've retired undefeated in the top league* and won it. There's nothing more left for me to achieve. *pending my final match in which I'm currently 7 pieces down. You haven't lost to me yet. You can't retire before that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 10 minutes ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: For the benefit of us noobs What is the current format ? 2 fixtures a week, posted on Fridays. 24 hours per turn. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I think 2 fixtures a week is fine. If people are unable to get to their fixtures on time then it's fine to let the fixtures pile up, shirley? The leagues haven't suffered from finishing out of sync or with people taking longer to finish games. I'm loath to downplay the seriousness of the Chess League as well but it shouldn't really matter if you're forced to make your moves with a few minutes or, say, half an hour's thought. The big hitters are still on average going to see off the diddies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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