tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post4731966342475626494..comments2024-02-22T13:53:00.516-05:00Comments on Elizabeth Spiegel's blog: shameless braggingElizabeth Vicaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04880561980096775673noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-66666743100411578262009-03-21T16:05:00.000-04:002009-03-21T16:05:00.000-04:00That's not what it's saying, Anony. It's saying th...That's not what it's saying, Anony. It's saying that he wore 129 blindfolds. It helps balance White's first-move advantage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-62086245976049766522009-03-21T14:50:00.000-04:002009-03-21T14:50:00.000-04:00Here's an example of how pathetic the new USCF web...Here's an example of how pathetic the new USCF website is. Quote from story 1 on the front page:<BR/><BR/>"Despite a 129 blindfold fight for the full point, Kamsky... "<BR/><BR/>Kamsky played 129 blindfold games? Simultaneously? Is that a new record? Does anyone read those before they are posted?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-3715437021842808912009-03-19T14:25:00.000-04:002009-03-19T14:25:00.000-04:00It's an accomplishment to get ONE preteen to that ...It's an accomplishment to get ONE preteen to that level. You should be very proud of your work!Bill Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550157556545540714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-65953333194893071802009-03-19T13:54:00.000-04:002009-03-19T13:54:00.000-04:00They are 11-14. They mostly play scholastic chess;...They are 11-14. They mostly play scholastic chess; sometimes I take them to the Marshall, but only when the school has a little extra money. Also ICC donated 20 free accounts (THANKS ICC!), so they play there too.Elizabeth Vicaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880561980096775673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-29270571607091348092009-03-19T11:33:00.000-04:002009-03-19T11:33:00.000-04:00Shameless bragging is good for the soul! :)Seriou...Shameless bragging is good for the soul! :)<BR/>Seriously, how old are the kids, and do they get an oppurtunity to play outside scholastic chess?<BR/>Best,<BR/>-Marc-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-42674793010416792942009-03-19T02:12:00.000-04:002009-03-19T02:12:00.000-04:00Maybe I should have read the rest of the list firs...Maybe I should have read the rest of the list first.<BR/>#40, Mr. Murnieks (1202), is probably the other teacher so, the 1500 line is at 21 players (including JP Garcia).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-84519278647589596422009-03-19T02:01:00.000-04:002009-03-19T02:01:00.000-04:00Hey chesstiger, I believe #16, Mr. Galvin (1541), ...Hey chesstiger, I believe #16, Mr. Galvin (1541), is one of two teachers on the list, so that would put the 1500 line at 21 [players] including #22 (now #21) John Paul Garcia (1507) unless the other teacher is above 1500 & a non-player as well. I think one of the class A's is a teacher/player, but I'm not sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-82683299635557419822009-03-19T01:49:00.000-04:002009-03-19T01:49:00.000-04:00Feel free to post your rating lists anytime you wa...Feel free to post your rating lists anytime you want, shamelessly or otherwise. I always like seeing rating lists & crosstables; & I'm sure lots of us care. 21 players over 1500 is a major accomplishment no matter how you slice it. There's evidence of a lot of work & dedication. It looks like you're unleashing a steady stream of high intensity players onto the chess landscape & that's definitely a good thing. Super Nationals are right around the corner, so keep doing what you're doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-11583802298847290512009-03-19T01:27:00.000-04:002009-03-19T01:27:00.000-04:00What did 22. John Paul Garcia 1507 do to not be me...What did 22. John Paul Garcia 1507 do to not be mentioned as a player over 1507??? :-)From the patzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499383398575774704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-84225609510413634752009-03-18T19:35:00.000-04:002009-03-18T19:35:00.000-04:00Obviously you care...I feel good about what do. Ke...Obviously you care...I feel good about what do. Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-91908819288491618742009-03-18T18:18:00.000-04:002009-03-18T18:18:00.000-04:00that might be complicated by the fact that there a...that might be complicated by the fact that there are two teachers on the listElizabeth Vicaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880561980096775673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556305125957341024.post-59132890963519638632009-03-18T18:13:00.000-04:002009-03-18T18:13:00.000-04:00What would the random numbers generator say about ...What would the random numbers generator say about your list?<BR/><BR/>The Top 40<BR/>Top 25<BR/>& Top 10<BR/><BR/>breaks all coincide with Class break lines.<BR/><BR/>And the Top 3 (Gold, Silver, & Bronze) also are in a class by themselves.<BR/><BR/>-pseudo numerologistAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com