a second "grand" title

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Re: a second "grand" title

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lkaufman wrote:I've been a grandmaster for a decade now, but today I acquired a second "grand" title, namely grandfather. My daughter had a daughter.
Congratulations Larry :wink:

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Re: a second "grand" title

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Concrats Larry!
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Re: a second "grand" title

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lkaufman wrote:Thanks to all of you for your kind words. One fact doubly relevant here is that their last name is Bauer, the German word for the chess pawn! No known relationship to Ingo Bauer (IPON), but a curious coincidence.
I'm sure she will grow up to be a queen :)

Congrats Larry!
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Re: a second "grand" title

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Congratulations!

We patiently await her first words. Will they be in English, C++ or UCI? Furthermore will she be a 1.d4 player, 1.e4 player (not everyone has taste) or a 1.b3 player following in the footsteps of GM (Christian) Bauer?

Jokes aside, I wish your entire family all the best! I am sure you will be as kind and successful as a grandfather, as you have been as a chess programmer.
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Re: a second "grand" title

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lkaufman wrote:I've been a grandmaster for a decade now, but today I acquired a second "grand" title, namely grandfather. My daughter had a daughter.
My most sincere congratulations, also in the name of the chess people of Sardinia. This second title looks decidedly more important than the first!
:D

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Re: a second "grand" title

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lkaufman wrote:Thanks to all of you for your kind words. One fact doubly relevant here is that their last name is Bauer, the German word for the chess pawn! No known relationship to Ingo Bauer (IPON), but a curious coincidence.
A Pawn can become a Queen, as you undoubtedly know. Congratulations!
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Re: a second "grand" title

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I love being a grandfather, and I know you'll enjoy being with your grandchild as much as I enjoy mine, Larry. Congratulations!
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Re: a second "grand" title

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Congratulations Larry!
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Re: a second "grand" title

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congratulations!!
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Re: a second "grand" title

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that is great news. the best "grand" title there is :wink: