“When the chess game is over, the pawn and the king go back to the same box." - Irish sayingTuesday, September 29, 2009
Top Ten
Top 10 reasons why you were late for your game:
1. you slept in
2. you were stuck in traffic
3. you couldn't find the location
4. you got off at the wrong transit stop
5. you got the start times mixed up
6. your last game ended late and you needed a break
7. you lost track of time (for instance, playing too many blitz games)
8. you had other commitments
9. you were trying to throw off your opponent
10. it was daylight savings
1. you slept in
2. you were stuck in traffic
3. you couldn't find the location
4. you got off at the wrong transit stop
5. you got the start times mixed up
6. your last game ended late and you needed a break
7. you lost track of time (for instance, playing too many blitz games)
8. you had other commitments
9. you were trying to throw off your opponent
10. it was daylight savings
Monday, September 28, 2009
Top Ten is back!
Top 10 things to do BEFORE a game:
1. review openings *note: understand, don't just memorize*
2. review tactics
3. play some practice games
4. grab a wholesome breakfast/lunch/dinner
5. sleep!!!!
6. check the standings and make sure your pairings didn't change...as they sometimes do
7. take a walk
8. chat with your fellow players or organizers
9. take a washroom break
10. wish a good game/good luck to your opponent (shake hands)
Top 10 things to do DURING a game:
1. concentrate
2. analyze
3. plan
4. move! (well...you have to)
5. remember to press your clock
6. be mindful of your time control
7. be respectful to your opponent and others
8. take small breaks to refresh, especially if you start to feel tired
9. notate your game for future reference
10. have fun!!!!
Top 10 things to do AFTER a game:
1. stop the clock
2. shake hands with your opponent
3. offer to analyze the game with your opponent in the skittles room *note: don't forget to clean up your tournament board/area before going to the skittles room!*
4. analyze the game
5. make mental notes about key points you can learn from your game (you can also make notes on your score sheet)
6. take a break to refresh and relax
7. recheck the standings
8. eat something
9. congratulate others for doing well in their games
10. prepare for your next game!
1. review openings *note: understand, don't just memorize*
2. review tactics
3. play some practice games
4. grab a wholesome breakfast/lunch/dinner
5. sleep!!!!
6. check the standings and make sure your pairings didn't change...as they sometimes do
7. take a walk
8. chat with your fellow players or organizers
9. take a washroom break
10. wish a good game/good luck to your opponent (shake hands)
Top 10 things to do DURING a game:
1. concentrate
2. analyze
3. plan
4. move! (well...you have to)
5. remember to press your clock
6. be mindful of your time control
7. be respectful to your opponent and others
8. take small breaks to refresh, especially if you start to feel tired
9. notate your game for future reference
10. have fun!!!!
Top 10 things to do AFTER a game:
1. stop the clock
2. shake hands with your opponent
3. offer to analyze the game with your opponent in the skittles room *note: don't forget to clean up your tournament board/area before going to the skittles room!*
4. analyze the game
5. make mental notes about key points you can learn from your game (you can also make notes on your score sheet)
6. take a break to refresh and relax
7. recheck the standings
8. eat something
9. congratulate others for doing well in their games
10. prepare for your next game!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
After-school Private and Group Lessons
Posted by Corinna Wan on the CMA website:
"Small group in a private school at Woodbine and 16th. It is an afterschool chess program running every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:30. They would like to have some players outside the school to join them. In the 2 hours, students will have about 40 minutes small group lesson (usually 1:3 or 4), chess puzzles and rated games. If you are interested, please email corinna.wan@utoronto.ca for details."
"Small group in a private school at Woodbine and 16th. It is an afterschool chess program running every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:30. They would like to have some players outside the school to join them. In the 2 hours, students will have about 40 minutes small group lesson (usually 1:3 or 4), chess puzzles and rated games. If you are interested, please email corinna.wan@utoronto.ca for details."
Fritz 12 Chess Software Available
http://www.chesstalk.com/boutique/store/produit.php?langue=EN&code=O-890http://www.chesscentral.com/Fritz_12_p/fritz-12.htm
DO NOT BUY FROM:
http://www.wholesalechess.com/chess/fritz_12
(cross-border scam)
Or buy Fritz 10 for $19.99 http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10108448&logon=&langid=EN#
2009/2010 Official Chess Calendar
CHESS 'N MATH (junior chess)
Toronto http://chess-math.org/pdf/toronto_calendar.pdf
Toronto http://chess-math.org/pdf/toronto_calendar.pdf
Friday, September 25, 2009
Hazel's Jokes!
What is a doctor's favourite chess piece?Answer: The king! He's the only one who gets checked!
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