fern wrote:The problem is not with the judge or even with the rule, but with the guy that complain for such a trifling thing. I see something low in being so worried because the other guy write on a paper and then you make use of the rule to "complain" as if the other guys was lightning a cigar in his nose.
I do not understand those things, frankly. Even in a tournament some kind of chivalry, decency and friendly atmosphere should prevail.
I do not imagine myself yelling as mad because the adversary touch a piece by chance and I compel him to play it because it is good for me. LOW.
Fern
I have to admit that I would probably be a ruthless bas$%#& and make him make the move and I'd sleep like a baby at night.
"Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken." (Dune - 1984)
reflectionofpower wrote:If that is true then his behavior is even more reprehensible!
The article to which Ted linked in the opening post mentions that he was warned twice and was told a third time would result in forfeit.
The article also mentions that writing notes to himself during chess games is a habit of So (and shows a score sheet from 2014 to confirm this), and that he had been warned many times by his former coach to stop doing that.
reflectionofpower wrote:If that is true then his behavior is even more reprehensible!
The article to which Ted linked in the opening post mentions that he was warned twice and was told a third time would result in forfeit.
The article also mentions that writing notes to himself during chess games is a habit of So (and shows a score sheet from 2014 to confirm this), and that he had been warned many times by his former coach to stop doing that.
"Good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions."
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Ted Summers
reflectionofpower wrote:If that is true then his behavior is even more reprehensible!
The article to which Ted linked in the opening post mentions that he was warned twice and was told a third time would result in forfeit.
The article also mentions that writing notes to himself during chess games is a habit of So (and shows a score sheet from 2014 to confirm this), and that he had been warned many times by his former coach to stop doing that.
And then he says, "I didn't know it was against the rules" O, man!
"Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken." (Dune - 1984)
..and what a heck matters if a guy is taking notes?
I do not understand that pedantic attitude so tightly associated to a rule.
But precisely not to meet those kind of imbecile is the reason i do not go to chess clubs. There are too many guys like that in chess scene. Manic, neurasthenic, no polite, aggressive and without much else in his brains than chess.
From old times when gentlemen of wide culture and humor existed regards
Fern
fern wrote:..and what a heck matters if a guy is taking notes?
I do not understand that pedantic attitude so tightly associated to a rule.
But precisely not to meet those kind of imbecile is the reason i do not go to chess clubs. There are too many guys like that in chess scene. Manic, neurasthenic, no polite, aggressive and without much else in his brains than chess.
From old times when gentlemen of wide culture and humor existed regards
Fern
Have to agree with you, Fern.
Makes chess look like a game for pussies.
fern wrote:..and what a heck matters if a guy is taking notes?
I do not understand that pedantic attitude so tightly associated to a rule.
But precisely not to meet those kind of imbecile is the reason i do not go to chess clubs. There are too many guys like that in chess scene. Manic, neurasthenic, no polite, aggressive and without much else in his brains than chess.
From old times when gentlemen of wide culture and humor existed regards
Fern
Have to agree with you, Fern.
Makes chess look like a game for pussies.
O wow!, he said the "P" word.
"Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken." (Dune - 1984)
fern wrote:..and what a heck matters if a guy is taking notes?
I do not understand that pedantic attitude so tightly associated to a rule.
But precisely not to meet those kind of imbecile is the reason i do not go to chess clubs. There are too many guys like that in chess scene. Manic, neurasthenic, no polite, aggressive and without much else in his brains than chess.
From old times when gentlemen of wide culture and humor existed regards
Fern
Have to agree with you, Fern.
Makes chess look like a game for pussies.
fern wrote:..and what a heck matters if a guy is taking notes?
I do not understand that pedantic attitude so tightly associated to a rule.
But precisely not to meet those kind of imbecile is the reason i do not go to chess clubs. There are too many guys like that in chess scene. Manic, neurasthenic, no polite, aggressive and without much else in his brains than chess.
From old times when gentlemen of wide culture and humor existed regards
Fern
Well when he decided to play in the event, he agreed to play by the rules for the US Chess Championship. In effect giving his word that he would abide by their rules. Not honoring a agreement that other participants are, looks poorly on Wesley. This is not a casual game, they are playing for money.
"Good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions."
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Ted Summers
that I would probably be a ruthless bas$%#& and make him make the move and I'd sleep like a baby at night.
