Comments for The Chess Drum http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:38:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on “Young Lions” roar at Liberty Open by Boyd Reed http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2012/01/28/young-lions-roar-at-liberty-open/comment-page-1/#comment-18162 Boyd Reed Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:38:53 +0000 http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=12838#comment-18162 The TPR doesn't take into account the nuances of the rating formula. For example, things like K factor, bonus points and provisional status of opponent aren't used. The TPR doesn’t take into account the nuances of the rating formula. For example, things like K factor, bonus points and provisional status of opponent aren’t used.

]]> Comment on “Young Lions” roar at Liberty Open by Guy Colas http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2012/01/28/young-lions-roar-at-liberty-open/comment-page-1/#comment-18161 Guy Colas Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:16:48 +0000 http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=12838#comment-18161 I think we can replicate what the larger society of chess is doing and also express our appreciation to our beloved and gifted brother Daaim that we want to recognize his work now! Adia, Ian, Shawn and others , talk to me and lets see what we can do. Personally I thing financial appreciation is best! I am willing to contribute whatever bec often time we appreciate too late! I think we can replicate what the larger society of chess is doing and also express our appreciation to our beloved and gifted brother Daaim that we want to recognize his work now! Adia, Ian, Shawn and others , talk to me and lets see what we can do. Personally I thing financial appreciation is best! I am willing to contribute whatever bec often time we appreciate too late!

]]> Comment on Chess at Washington Square Park by | Forgotten New YorkForgotten New York http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2008/05/31/chess-at-washington-square-park/comment-page-1/#comment-18160 | Forgotten New YorkForgotten New York Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:30:08 +0000 http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=243#comment-18160 [...] I remember hanging out in Washington Square Park back in the summer of 1990. I lived at New York University during the summer while interning at Time-Warner. Maurice Ashley and I met there so I could discuss with him a chess network I envisioned (it became ‘The Chess Drum’). In the park, I learned of “Russian Paul” “Sweet Pea,” “Poe” and other characters. Chess rivalries were heated and dollars were flowing. Ernest Colding came down there too. Chess Drum [...] [...] I remember hanging out in Washington Square Park back in the summer of 1990. I lived at New York University during the summer while interning at Time-Warner. Maurice Ashley and I met there so I could discuss with him a chess network I envisioned (it became ‘The Chess Drum’). In the park, I learned of “Russian Paul” “Sweet Pea,” “Poe” and other characters. Chess rivalries were heated and dollars were flowing. Ernest Colding came down there too. Chess Drum [...]

]]> Comment on 2011 Women Chess Championship (Tirana, Albania) by The Chess Drum » Blog Archive » Hou Yifan breaks through at Gibraltar! http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2011/11/12/2011-women-chess-championship-tirana-albania/comment-page-1/#comment-18159 The Chess Drum » Blog Archive » Hou Yifan breaks through at Gibraltar! Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:54:09 +0000 http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=11571#comment-18159 [...] Yifan has been a sensation before her teenage years. She successfully defended her world championship and has since continued her stellar play by leading the Chinese to a gold medal in the World Team [...] [...] Yifan has been a sensation before her teenage years. She successfully defended her world championship and has since continued her stellar play by leading the Chinese to a gold medal in the World Team [...]

]]> Comment on WWC2011-8: Hou defends crown! by The Chess Drum » Blog Archive » Hou Yifan breaks through at Gibraltar! http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2011/11/24/wwc2011-8-hou-defends-crown/comment-page-1/#comment-18158 The Chess Drum » Blog Archive » Hou Yifan breaks through at Gibraltar! Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:32:23 +0000 http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=12003#comment-18158 [...] Yifan has been a sensation before her teenage years. She successfully defended her world championship and has since continued her stellar play by leading the Chinese to a gold medal in the World Team [...] [...] Yifan has been a sensation before her teenage years. She successfully defended her world championship and has since continued her stellar play by leading the Chinese to a gold medal in the World Team [...]

]]> Comment on “Young Lions” roar at Liberty Open by Mikhail Patzerinski http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2012/01/28/young-lions-roar-at-liberty-open/comment-page-1/#comment-18157 Mikhail Patzerinski Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:52:17 +0000 http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=12838#comment-18157 thanx. But are all dampening effects acconted for in the TPR itself? Or are some of them assessed above and beyond the TPR? Unless its the latter, 2233 + 2237 TPR looks like it should be zero ratings gain at worst. thanx. But are all dampening effects acconted for in the TPR itself? Or are some of them assessed above and beyond the TPR? Unless its the latter, 2233 + 2237 TPR looks like it should be zero ratings gain at worst.

]]> Comment on Aronian takes 2012 Tata tourney! by Mikhail Patzerinski http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2012/01/30/aronian-takes-2012-tata-tourney/comment-page-1/#comment-18156 Mikhail Patzerinski Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:44:38 +0000 http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=12889#comment-18156 thanx. It's weird though. He was rated 2714 at the start of the tourney and ends up gaining 3 points. His rating must've improved enough before the losing streak to compensate for the impending 5 loses. thanx. It’s weird though. He was rated 2714 at the start of the tourney and ends up gaining 3 points. His rating must’ve improved enough before the losing streak to compensate for the impending 5 loses.

]]> Comment on “Young Lions” roar at Liberty Open by Okechukwu Iwu http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2012/01/28/young-lions-roar-at-liberty-open/comment-page-1/#comment-18155 Okechukwu Iwu Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:51:45 +0000 http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=12838#comment-18155 All I can say is "Wow" All I can say is “Wow”

]]> Comment on Aronian takes 2012 Tata tourney! by Boyd Reed http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2012/01/30/aronian-takes-2012-tata-tourney/comment-page-1/#comment-18154 Boyd Reed Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:50:58 +0000 http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=12889#comment-18154 According to 2700chess.com, Giri's new rating is expected to be 2717 after Wijk aan Zee. Yes, those five consecutive losses hurt. However, in the preceding 12 games before that rough patch, Giri had scored 9.5 points. According to 2700chess.com, Giri’s new rating is expected to be 2717 after Wijk aan Zee.

Yes, those five consecutive losses hurt. However, in the preceding 12 games before that rough patch, Giri had scored 9.5 points.

]]> Comment on “Young Lions” roar at Liberty Open by Boyd Reed http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2012/01/28/young-lions-roar-at-liberty-open/comment-page-1/#comment-18153 Boyd Reed Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:37:31 +0000 http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=12838#comment-18153 Both Colas and Williams experienced a little less gain than normal from their draws with Mark Kai. This is because Kai's rating is still provisional. The rating system dampens the effect of any result against a provisionally rated player. (Side note: Kai plays out of CMU in Pittsburgh right now. It's not clear that he's really 2500 strength, but he is definitely a master.) Both Colas and Williams experienced a little less gain than normal from their draws with Mark Kai. This is because Kai’s rating is still provisional. The rating system dampens the effect of any result against a provisionally rated player.

(Side note: Kai plays out of CMU in Pittsburgh right now. It’s not clear that he’s really 2500 strength, but he is definitely a master.)

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