User Profile: malthrope

malthrope
Member since Jul-13-04

When we share we build and when we build we both play on the 'Shoulders of Giants!' :-)
- Mal
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<<< Table of Contents >>>
• Current CHESS Events 2008
• (includes 'archives' and 'coming up next')
• WCC match - Anand vs Kramnik
• C O O L * C H E S S * W E B S I T E S
• Tribute to the 11th WCC GM Robert J. Fischer
• Mal's profile...
• Postscripts
• Special Thanks
• Special Notes
• Betting Quote of the Month
• My CG.com avatar
• E-mail address
• Profile & Chessforum updates
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<<< Current CHESS Events ~S-E-P-T-E-M-B-E-R~ 2008 >>>
Finally, a brand new slate of Chess events beginning with the - Bilbao Grand Slam Chess Final (2008) - which starts on September 2nd. :) Make no mistake about it the Bilbao 'Grand Slam' Chess tourney is gonna be a real 'Ball Buster!' ~lol~ :^)
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The current <SUPER GM> Chess events!
Prepare yourselves! ;)
• Bilbao Grand Slam Chess Final (2008)
Bilbao, Spain - Sept 2-13. Featuring these six <SUPER GM's> - Anand, Ivanchuk, Topalov, Carlsen, Radjabov and Aronian. The average 'live' rating is 2775.63 <OMG!> and the TC is 40 moves in 1½ hours and then 60 minutes added after move 40 (no increments!). Also features a unique scoring system - 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for loss and 'Sofia Rules' are in effect. Many special activities are planned along with the Main Event. LIVE Games start at 11 AM EDT and the 'Rest Days' take place on Sept 7th and Sept 11th. The official website: http://www.bilbaofinalmasters.com/e...
Chess Tournaments of special interest... :)
• Women's World Championship (2008)
The Women's World Championship 2008 is taking place from August 28th to September 18th in Nalchik, in the Kabardino-Balkaria region of Russia. A total of 64 players in a knock-out event and features a prize fund of US $450,000. For further info see this ChessBase news report - 'Festive opening at the Women's World Championship in Nalchik' (30.08.2008) // http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail... The official website: http://nalchik2008.fide.com/ ...and LIVE games featured here: http://nalchik2008.fide.com/live-ga...
• 61st Russian Championship Higher League (2008)
This event '61st Russian Championship Higher League' takes place in Novokuznetsk, September 3rd-14th, and is a qualifier for the Russian Superfinals to be held next month in October. An 11 round Swiss system with 56 players competing. Play starts at 3 PM local time and the official website (Russian/English): http://www.rcc2008.org/eng/index.htm
• 4th European Union Championships, in Liverpool, England, Sept 9th-18th.
Should be an interesting tourney with GM Michael Adams heading the field of 140 players in a 10 round Swiss. The venue is the 'Liverpool World Museum' and the official website: http://www.liverpoolchessinternatio...
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[Previous Chess Tournaments from ~August~ are now archived. Here are a few highlights...]
• NH Chess (2008)
The shoot-out in Amsterdam was ruled by the 'Rising Stars' trouncing the old guards of the 'Experience' team' by the score of '33½-16½' - Ouch! :) The 'Rising Stars' played superbly and were in full control from Round #1. In the race for the coveted ticket to Amber - GM Wang Yue scoring '8½-1½' just edging out GM Ivan Cheparinov who scored '7½-2½' (they were the only undefeated players in this event). Congrats to GM Wang Yue for pocketing the free 'Amber' ticket and leading his team to victory! :-)
The tourney took place at the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in the center of the Dutch capital in Amsterdam, August 20-30. The official website: http://www.nhchess.com/
• Tal Memorial Blitz (2008)
Congrats to GM Vassily Ivanchuk... :) In winning both the coveted 'Tal Memorial' and the 'Talya Cup' Blitz Championship in Moscow as the Double winner this year is simply phenomenal. Thanks Chucky for all the great Chess games! :^)
Also featured is a spreadsheet with crosstable and 'round by round' results which is updated immediately after each round finishes! :) This is the link to the 'Talya Cup' Blitz finals (Aug 29-30). The 'finals' of the Tal Memorial Blitz - 2008 - Table: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?...
The final stage of the Blitz Championship took place on Aug 29-30. The official website: http://www.russiachess.org/
• Tal Memorial (2008)
Congrats to GM Vassily Ivanchuk to rally in the final rounds scoring '6-3' to take the 1st place trophy and title! ;) Stay tuned for the 'Blitz Championship' which is sure to be an exciting event!
The Playing days were Aug 18-22 and 24-27 and the official website: http://www.russiachess.org/
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• GM Viswanathan Anand vs GM Vladimir Kramnik
<31 days> left to the start of this WCC match! :)
Bonn, Germany - Oct 14th-Nov 2nd, 2008. The official WCC website (German/English/Russian): http://www.uep-worldchess.com/
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As always more info to follow just as soon as I find the time to catch my breath... <*wink*>
##### <<< C O O L * C H E S S * W E B S I T E S >>> #####
Otherwise known as...
<<<<< Mal's ~C-H-E-S-S * H-O-T-L-I-S-T~ Essentials >>>>>
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• Crestbook // http://www.crestbook.com/
• 64 // http://www.64.ru/
• ChessPro // http://chesspro.ru/
• e3e5 // http://e3e5.com/
• Russian Chess Federation // http://www.russiachess.org/
• Chessdom // http://www.chessdom.com/
• Europe Echecs // http://www.europe-echecs.com/
• ChessVibes // http://www.chessvibes.com/
• TWIC // http://www.chesscenter.com/twic/twi...
• ChessBase // http://www.chessbase.com/
• Mig's 'Daily Dirt' // http://www.chessninja.com/dailydirt/
• Chess-Results [powered by Swiss-Manager] // http://chess-results.com/TurnierDB....
• ACP // http://www.chess-players.org/eng/in...
• ChessOK [Rybka Online] // http://chessok.com/
Note: 'ChessOK' has resurfaced and it looks like it's trying hard to come back exactly like it was! :))
And of course...
• Chessgames.com // http://www.chessgames.com/
Note: Be sure to take full advantage of the available translation websites (both are very easy to use) offered by:
• Google // http://www.google.com/translate_t
• Babel Fish // http://babelfish.altavista.com/
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A tribute to Robert James "Bobby" Fischer
11th World Chess Champion 1972-1975
March 9th 1943 - January 17th 2008
May he Rest in Peace.
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A classic picture of Bobby... As taken from the Zurich International Chess Tournament 1959 (my scan from the beautiful chess book of this tournament).
This is the Bobby that I knew - it's perhaps my all time favorite picture of him! :-)
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Taken in New York on February 21st, 1967... The last time I saw him was at the Piatigorsky Cup II (1966) in Santa Monica during the Banquet Ceremony. Having the distinct pleasure of meeting Bobby on a one-to-one basis during the rest day between the Penultimate and Final round. Just Bobby, me and a chessboard with chess set up in his hotel room (on the 17th floor [I think it was] of the Miramar Hotel) for almost six full hours (I timed it - 5 hours and 45 minutes exactly). It was a once in a lifetime chess experience that I shall never forget.
Soon I shall write the 'full story' of my encounter with Bobby to be published on the web as an exclusive. My plan is to publish simultaneously on Chessdom and ChessDryad. I'll work out the ensuing details shortly. :) Hopefully, it will be soon now - as I still have many medical issues to resolve in the months ahead...
Until the deed is done my chessboard remains standing with 1. P-K4 played... <Best by T-E-S-T!> :^)
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<<< Mal's profile... >>>

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I've met with the following former World Chess Champions: Dr. Max Euwe, Vasily Smyslov, Mikhail Tal, Tigran (Tiger) Petrosian, Boris Spassky, and of course, Robert J. (Bobby) Fischer. Naturally I should also add the late great GM Paul Keres and the legendary & ever amazing GM Viktor Korchnoi too!
I was truly honored recently when my dear friend IM John Donaldson (Director of the Mechanics' Institute Chess Room) decided to host a Chess tourney in my honor! :))
The 'Alan Benson IM Norm Tournament' <Attached are the games from the Alan Benson IM Norm tournament held August 16-29 at the Mechanics' Institute Chess in San Francisco. Filipino IM Ricardo DeGuzman, who has made his home in Northern California the past decade, ran away with the event. 16-year-old Sam Shankland and reigning World Under 12 Champion Daniel Naroditsky were in contention for the IM norm of 6 1/2 points but fell short. Best wishes, John Donaldson> Thanks John! :))
Al's Chess Stories... // http://history.chessdom.com/alan-be...
The hot new Chess website 'Chessdom' is featuring a few of my unique chess stories on their homepage!
http://groups.msn.com/baysholiss
This is an interesting 'Chess Memorabilia' online website that I belong to 'MSN Baysholis Chess Group' run by my good friend Lawrence Totaro.
http://www.chessninja.com/cgi-bin/u...
Plus, another favorite is Mig's 'ChessNinja Forum Boards'. Where I've written extensively there as Malthrope! ~lol~ (ChessNinja Moderator). Also, used the same handle on 'ICC' when my membership was active (still lurking on PlayChess).
http://www.chessdryad.com/articles/...
I'm also a proud member of the "California Chess History - Hall of Fame" on 'ChessDryad'. Just scroll down to bottom. Thanks to my old chess friends: Kerry, Richard, Frisco & Mark! :-)
At one time or another the following titled chess players have all been very good friends of mine: GM's Walter Browne, James Tarjan, Yasser (Yaz) Seirawan, Larry Christiansen, Nick deFirmian & George Koltanowski. Also, IM's Imre Köing, William G. Addison, Julio Kaplan, John Grefe, David Strauss, Elliot Winslow, John Donaldson, Vince McCambridge & Marc Leski. Note: George & Imre have both passed away and may they RIP... _______________________________________________
My all time favorite non-chess quote:
"Le coeur a ses raisons que la raison ne connait point."
(The heart has its reasons for which reason does not understand)
- Blaise Pascal
and...
"Brevity is the soul of wit."
- Shakespeare ('Hamlet', Act 2 scene 2)
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Another one of my all time favorite chess quotes:
"The quality of a game lays in how much originality, fighting spirit, beauty the player brings--not technique."
– GM David Bronstein>
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We really do play on the 'Shoulders of Giants!' :-)
All the Best, - Mal
(aka: Alan Benson)
Berkeley, CA // U.S.A.
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PS: My favorite chess players are (the short list): Morphy - Pillsbury (my first two chess heroes!) - all WCC's (notably the 'classical 14' and also add Bronstein, Keres & Korchnoi too) - the three wunderkinds ~Carlsen, Karjakin & Nepomniachtchi~ and... Ivanchuk - Morozevich - Grischuk - Radjabov - Shirov - Mamedyarov - Kamsky - Aronian - Topalov & Anand!
PPS: The ~Amber 'Rapids & Blindfold' Chess Tournament~ is one of my favorite chess tournaments. As, I'm also a specialist at Blindfold play having given several Simultaneous Chess Exhibitions of 2, 3, 5, 8 and 10 boards. All quite successful playing against a variety of mixed opposition from 'C players' to Experts! ;-)
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That's me playing two Blindfold Simul Games against David Brooks (B player) and Pete Hyatt (C player) at the Cherryland Cafe! The time limit I believe used was 15 min (not '5 min' as Richard reported). So, it took just under 45 minutes (beat David quickly and drew with Pete). The 2nd pic is with the addition of Richard Shorman's 'CHESS' column in the 'Hayward Daily Review' (July 13, 1975).
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The famous 'Cherryland Cafe' (Hayward, CA).
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I'm pictured in the lower left corner concentrating in my first 5-board Blindfold Simultaneous Exhibition at the Duell Vocational Center (1971). Also shows the chess column from the 'Christian Science Monitor' (Chess Editor - Frederick R. Chevalier). Assisted by my old chess friend Jude Acres calling out the moves to me. Scored 3½-1½ (lost 1 and drew 1).
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More press coverage from the Duell Vocational Center from the 'New York Times' (Chess Editor - Al 'Albert' Horowitz) and the 'Hayward Daily Review' (Chess Editor - Richard Shorman).
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My old chess friend USCF Senior Master Jude Acres and his special report on the Duell Vocation Center Blindfold Simul in 'Chess Voice' (April-May 1971, Whole Number 20).
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This was the flyer promoting my first 10-board Blindfold Simultaneous Exhibition in Monterey at the Service Club (September 23, 1973). Assisted by my late dear chess friend Ted Yudacufski who patiently called out all the moves to me. Scored 8-2 here (lost 1 and drew 2).
Note: Jude's report in the 'Berkeley Barb' (Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 1973) was incorrect in which he gave the final result as 7-3. As I do vividly recall that I never lost more than 'one game' in any of the Blindfold Simul Exhibitions that I performed. Generally speaking always beating the strongest player pitted against me (where I concentrated the hardest) with only one exception. The 8-board Blindfold Simul Exhibition held at 'The Chess Parlor' in San Francisco where I drew with USCF Expert Jim Buff (scored 6-2 there losing 1 game and drawing 2). Assisted by my old chess friend Donald Dean calling out all the moves to me.
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This was a flyer promoting a special 5-board Blindfold Simul in San Francisco at the Presidio Service Club (October 16, 1980). Assisted by my old chess friend Mike Goodall who called out the moves to me. I scored 3½-1½ (lost 1 and drew 1).
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Went back to my former Bancroft Junior High School (San Leandro, CA) to perform a normal Simul Chess Exhibition against an army of kids including my brother David! (1967).
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Pay no particular attention to this next one - it's just Mal with a pal! ~lol~
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<<< ~S-P-E-C-I-A-L * T-H-A-N-K-S~ >>>
Personal note of thanks is due to <Annie K.>, <square dance>, <Larsker> and <amadeus> for all voting for me in this years prestigious <CAISSAR> Awards 2007 for 'Best Profile' in - WannaBe chessforum - Thank You all! :) My hearty Congrats goes to <Jessicafischerqueen> for winning this year for 'Best Profile!' :))
A very special thanks to <brankat> for generously sharing his CG.com <2007 Caissar Award> in the category for the <Most Constructive Kibitzer> with several of us. He's far too modest - he fully <deserved> to win! ;)
Thanks to <minasina> who also covers the all time great Chess Tournaments here on CG.com! Be sure to note his 'live' postings - User: minasina - when the Super GM tournament rounds are in progress where he provides all the essential URL links, game analysis info, time zones and playing times. Finally, Congrats to <minasina> who now has his very own Chessforum! :^)
To <technical draw> - get well soon my friend! <Super Grin>
Also, a big thanks to <frogbert> who kept up a 'live' rating list in his 'Kibitzer's Corner' as - Hans Arild Runde - However, there is "Good News" his <'Live Top List - Provisional World Chess Rankings'> now has a permanent home and can be viewed here: http://chess.liverating.org/
Finally, may I also add that someone here (an Anonymous Chessgames donor) kindly helped me and renewed my CG.com membership. Since it's impolite to ask - all I can really say is a heartfelt <'Thank You'> to the kind soul that undertook this action! :^)
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<<< ~S-P-E-C-I-A-L * N-O-T-E-S~ >>>
I'm in the process of undergoing lots of medical tests right now. So, just bear with me on occasion as sometimes my days turn into weeks and my weeks may turn into months, etc.
Also, I'll be streamlining my 'Profile' which constantly runs right on the <cusp of oblivion> to make additional room for my monthly <Current CHESS Events> and other new entries from time-to-time.
Soon now I'm going to mix my Profile up a bit and present some of the Promotional aspects of my life promoting and organizing Professional Chess! :) I'll be working on all the new scans and details shortly... I'm still several weeks away yet. Hoping you all like it when I <finally> get it finished! <sheepish grin> ;)
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<<< ~ChessBookie Betting Quote of the Month~ >>>
This one will do until I come up with a better one (if I do!)... ~lol~ ;)
Aug-28-08: <Annie K.: <Mal: <The real secret is it's just like a Knight move... Sometimes it's two steps <back> and one to the side and when you're lucky it's two steps <forward> and one step to the side!>> That's a classic, Mal! :D>
That's what I always expect... Will I go up or down when betting on <ChessBookie>? ~lol~ <sheepish grin> ;) Thanks Annie! :)
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<<< ~My CG.com avatar~ >>>
Well... ~lol~ When the Anonymous Chessgames donor kindly renewed my Premium membership... I was in a pickle since my old avatar had quietly disappeared. So, I choose a new one from the selection offered that I'd not seen used before... Over time I've grown to like it. :)
http://www.artland.co.uk/page288.html
Of course it's a Picasso! <sheepish grin> Although it (the avatar) features an interesting mirror image reversal of the original work of art. ;)
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<<< ~Mal's e-mail address~ >>>
< marspolarisnetscape.com >
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<<< ~P-R-O-F-I-L-E & F-O-R-U-M * U-P-D-A-T-E-S~ >>>
• Mal's last 'Profile' update: September 13th - updating chess tournaments, new results and fresh info in, changed or deleted, corrected and/or updated.

• Mal's last 'Chessforum' entries: September 13th - current replies (posted on page -20-) back to: <artyom2008>, <ketchuplover>, <achieve>, <artar1>, <Red October>, <brankat> & <myschkin>...

>> Click here to see malthrope's game collections.

   Current net-worth: 23,170 chessbucks
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   malthrope has kibitzed 2673 times to chessgames [more...]

   Sep-13-08 malthrope chessforum

malthrope: <artyom2008: ok mal i sent you a reply> Got that one too! Just moments ago sent my reply back to that one. ;) Full analysis of the ending at the Bilboa 'Grand Slam' Chess Tourney Finals. Otherwise known as the "Topalov show!" ~lol~ :^) My Best, - Mal

   Sep-12-08 Anand vs Topalov, 2008

malthrope: This looks like a <BIG GAME> ;) I may just have to watch it! ~lol~ <grin> :^) - Mal

   Sep-11-08 Davolni chessforum

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   Sep-11-08 achieve chessforum

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   Sep-10-08 Chessgames Bookie chessforum

malthrope: <NakoSonorense: [...] <malthrope> You're just out my league... :(> HaHaHa! ;) We shall see about that... Won't we? <devilish grin> "Good Luck!" :^) - Mal

   Sep-10-08 Levon Aronian

malthrope: <Davolni: Hey <Mal> ;) thanks for the detailed info on the rounds and for some hopefully accurate predictions;)> Yep! I didn't cover every possible contingency just the active features which place Aronian & Ivanchuk as Number #1 and #2, Since if they (Levon and Chucky)

   Sep-10-08 Bilbao Grand Slam Chess Final (2008)

malthrope: The pairing bode well for exciting finish! ;) Round 9: Friday, Sept 12th Vassily Ivanchuk-Levon Aronian Teimour Radjabov-Magnus Carlsen Vishy Anand-Veselin Topalov Round 10: Saturday, Sept 13th Veselin Topalov-Vassily Ivanchuk Magnus Carlsen-Vishy Anand Levon ...

   Sep-10-08 Topalov vs Carlsen, 2008

malthrope: Yes <tamar> but some hope is better than no hope at all! ~lol~ I'm surprised that Topalov didn't hammer out the winning sequence directly... Now Magnus can fight it out for better or worse... ;)

   Sep-10-08 Vassily Ivanchuk

malthrope: <Mateo: In the interview after the game he won against Carlsen in Bilbao, Ivanchuk said he thought he found some novelties meanwhile he was dreaming. [...] > Thanks <Mateo> :) I'm one of the few dinosaurs left on the planet without functioning speakers! (internal sound

   Sep-10-08 61st Russian Championship Higher League (2008)

malthrope: <whiteshark: 166 games so far and not a single sacrifice. Remarkable?> Hehehe... ;) Time for <CG.com> to install a brand new <"Sacrifice Meter!"> ~lol~ <grin> - Mal PS: Go Nepo! :^)

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Sep-02-08
   brankat: They are coming around the last turn...
And DOWN the STRETCH THEY COME!!! :-)

Sep-02-08
   brankat: Hello my friend.
I have no doubt, You'll want to check this out (107th birthday):
Imre Koenig

Sep-02-08
   malthrope: <brankat: Hello my friend.
I have no doubt, You'll want to check this out (107th birthday):
Imre Koenig >
"Thank You" so much <brankat> for alerting me to this fact! :)
Having just woke up (11 PM) you can clearly see that my schedule is still running completely normal for me. ~lol~ Now I have just viewed the <CG.com> homepage and I too see it there. ;)
He was one of the kindest old men that I've ever met. He befriended me back in 1962 (when I first went to the famous "Mechanics' Institute Chess Club" in San Francisco). He taught me so much and our many discussions of the past (he knew everyone) were both informative and enlightening. I only wish I'd asked him much more about his grand cherished memories... When he decided to relocate to Santa Monica (for his health) he choose me to be the one to help him after living in San Francisco since 1953. I was truly honored and what an adventure that was! Since I was only 17 years old at the time... ;) Anyway, I have a lot more to say but I'll save all the rest for his Chessgames bio... :))
<brankat: They are coming around the last turn...
And DOWN the STRETCH THEY COME!!! :-)>
<OMG!> Look at those fabulous Bilbao steeds! Each one brimming with muscle tone, with brightness in their eyes, and highly spirited for a grand fight in the race! Can't wait for the start and before I know it the <home stretch> will decide it all. May the best and strongest steed win! :^)
My Best Always,
Your friend, - Mal

Sep-03-08
   malthrope: <brankat: Hello my friend.
I have no doubt, You'll want to check this out (107th birthday)>
Thanks again <brankat> :))
Imre Koenig
The deed is done! :^)
All the Best, Your pal, - Mal

Sep-06-08
   Artar1: <We need your vote in our Battle of the Brains2 game. Can you vote right now? The team needs you. Thanks!>

Sep-06-08
   malthrope: <Artar1: <We need your vote in our Battle of the Brains2 game. Can you vote right now? The team needs you. Thanks!>> Thanks for your request <Artar1> :)
Usually I just observe these CC games on <CG.com>. Since my disabilities are such that it's difficult for me to commit to long hours of analysis.
However, I see you need some help in voting for 37... Rg6 (close one, eh?). As an old CC Master strength player myself (having also saved difficult positions) it would be a strong candidate move. Keeping full protection of 'e6' and allowing us further improvement of our position to setup and regroup the necessary defensive resources for this endgame. So, I'll now vote for 37... Rg6! :^) All the Best, - Mal
PS: Voted! :) I'll now leave a short message in the Brains2 Forum.

Sep-06-08
   Red October: thanks

Sep-06-08
   Artar1: Thank you very much!!!! We really appreciate it!!!

Sep-06-08
   malthrope: <Red October: thanks>
and...
<Artar1: Thank you very much!!!! We really appreciate it!!!>
You're quite welcome <Red October> and <Artar1> :)
Looks like you're over the top (37... Rg6 - now with 23 votes). May it stay that way! <grin> :^) My Best, - Mal

Sep-08-08
   artyom2008: hey mal can you help me with your bets on chessbookie and how much you bet and witch player

Sep-08-08
   malthrope: <artyom2008: hey mal can you help me with your bets on chessbookie and how much you bet and witch player>
Like I told you before (on previous page -19-) tell me the amount of 'c-bucks' you have left to bet with (I need to know this) then send this info to me in an e-mail (my e-mail address is listed near the bottom of my Profile) and I'll send you some suggestions based on your current betting funds! ;) Since it's impossible for me to list in public what I'm thinking about in terms of my forthcoming Bilbao bets to be displayed for all to read! *NoT* the smartest move to make! ~lol~ My Best, - Mal

Sep-11-08
   achieve: Hi <Mal>!
Thank you for your warm visit(!) despite your bad back... I responded to you in my house. ;))

Sep-11-08
   malthrope: <achieve: Hi <Mal>!
Thank you for your warm visit(!) despite your bad back... I responded to you in my house. ;))>
Hehehe... Well the "Good News" and "Bad News". The 'GN' is that my mind still works and I can freely type my thoughts into text... :) The 'BN' is it only hurts when I stand! ~lol~
Now I'll drop bye your house and pay my respects! <grin> :^) My Best, Your pal, - Mal

Sep-11-08
   ketchuplover: Are you psychic or similar? :)

Sep-11-08
   malthrope: <ketchuplover: Are you psychic or similar? :)>
I assume your question revolves around my apparent success playing the <ChessBookie> betting game? ~lol~
Having written quite a bit about it already you can find all of my current posts re: strategy and tactics playing the betting game on the <ChessBookie> kibitz page beginning on page - 92 - and the direct link to it is: Chessgames Bookie chessforum
Also, I've written about it in a round about way most recently in - Levon Aronian - Player's page with two current posts.
Also, recently posted a reply back to <ravel5184> in his C-forum. However, he deletes all of the posts contained within and starts completely over from scratch continually. ~lol~ Here is my deleted post brought back to life...
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<<ravel5184: <malthrope: [...] PS: And, here I thought you were going to ask me for a <ChessBookie> betting tip! <grin> :)>
How do you win at Chessbookie?>
I'm so glad that you asked <ravel5184> :))
In a word - Influence! :^)
That and paying meticulous detail to who's betting what on whom? Which player or players are being neglected in the bets being made? Keeping track of the 'pool' totals per bet and in total of winners bets per tournament (ever-changing until the bet finally closes), and the specific odds (also ever-changing).
Also sensing when to <'Sit on my Hands'> (do nothing or making limited bets only) and when to <'Pull the Trigger!'> (Go for it!). Finally looking for the weakness in bets being made by others (they are betting BIG on 'xxx' thus changing the odds and pool numbers in my favor!). It's always the <'little things'> that make the primary difference! ~lol~ :^) My Best, - Mal>
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So, I can assure you that basically I'm really quite normal of which my only special abilities that I can legally claim are my superb memory (strong total recall not a 'photographic memory' - which has been weakened with my medical disabilities and age), and also my ability to never give up until I have bloody solved it! ~lol~
Hope that helps <ketchuplover> ! :^)
Regards, - Mal
PS: The Chess Problem position you posted in your C-forum is of interest to me... Luv solving esoteric challenges! ;)
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Task: White to play and draw.
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I'll take a look see at it later and see if I can fathom a few insights as too how White can draw this? "Thank You" for also mentioning the solving time of the GM. I've always stressed when presenting Chess Problems (of all types and variety) to always keep track of your solving time. It at least serves as a benchmark to gauge your solving time against another solvers efforts. ;)

Sep-11-08
   artyom2008: i sent you a letter reply by sending to artyomaa@hotmail.com

Sep-12-08
   malthrope: <artyom2008: i sent you a letter reply... [....]>
Hi <artyom2008> :)
I received your e-mail 'Re: Chess Bookie' and sent a reply yesterday (about 14 hours ago). Hope it helps! <grin> :)) - Mal

Sep-12-08
   artyom2008: i just got big winings about 1,000 !!!!!!!!

Sep-12-08
   artyom2008: Bilbao Grand Slam
Rd 10: Carlsen vs Anand: First Move
MINIMUM BET: 5 CURRENT HANDLE: 2,496 CLOSES: Sep-13-08 PAYS: Sep-13-08
REFRESH ODDS TABLE TIME LEFT: 15:27:36 [help] Winner pool Your
stake fract.
odds* dec.
odds* Example
1.e4 640 200 11:4 3.76 A winning 10 chessbuck ticket pays out 37 chessbucks.
1.d4 1,655 1:2 1.48 A winning 10 chessbuck ticket pays out 14 chessbucks.
1.c4 160 14:1 14.88 A winning 10 chessbuck ticket pays out 148 chessbucks.
1.Nf3 31 76:1 76.55 A winning 10 chessbuck ticket pays out 765 chessbucks.
OTHER 10 236:1 237.20 A winning 10 chessbuck ticket pays out 2372 chessbucks.
why do most people bet d4 i betted 200 e4

Sep-12-08
   artyom2008: sent reply

Sep-12-08
   artyom2008: money money moneyEVENT/PICK WAGER STATUS fract.
ODDS dec.
ODDS (PROJECTED)
PAYOUT SETTLEMENT
DATE
Arno Nickel vs The World: 6...? : 6.Bg5 [info] 70 LIVE BET 1:5 1.21 84 Sep-13-08 Bilbao Grand Slam: Most Moves : Topalov [info] 50 LIVE BET 7:2 4.28 214 Sep-13-08 Bilbao Grand Slam: Perfecta : Anand-Carlsen [info] 50 LIVE BET 11:1 11.78 589 Sep-13-08 Bilbao Grand Slam: Rd 10: Aronian vs Radjabov : Draw [info] 100 LIVE BET 3:2 2.51 251 Sep-13-08 Bilbao Grand Slam: Rd 10: Aronian vs Radjabov: Over/Under : Under 45 [info] 200 LIVE BET 5:4 2.26 452 Sep-13-08 Bilbao Grand Slam: Rd 10: Carlsen vs Anand : Draw [info] 200 LIVE BET 1:1 1.93 386 Sep-13-08 Bilbao Grand Slam: Rd 10: Carlsen vs Anand: First Move : 1.e4 [info] 200 LIVE BET 2:1 3.12 624 Sep-13-08 Bilbao Grand Slam: Rd 10: Pick Three : White-Draw-White [info] 37 LIVE BET 25:1 26.49 980 Sep-13-08 Bilbao Grand Slam: Rd 10: Topalov vs Ivanchuk : Topalov [info] 200 LIVE BET 3:2 2.53 506 Sep-13-08 Bilbao Grand Slam: Rd 10: Topalov vs Ivanchuk: Opening : OTHER [info] 10 LIVE BET 7:2 4.47 44 Sep-13-08 Bilbao Grand Slam: Rd 10: Topalov vs Ivanchuk: Opening : Ruy Lopez [info] 10 LIVE BET 9:4 3.23 32 Sep-13-08 Bilbao Grand Slam: Rd 10: Topalov vs Ivanchuk: Opening : Sicilian [info] 10 LIVE BET 2:1 3.07 30 Sep-13-08 Bilbao Grand Slam: Winner : Anand [info] 200 LIVE BET 5:2 3.61 722 Sep-13-08 Total wagered on live bets: 1337 chessbucks

Sep-13-08
   malthrope: <artyom2008: i just got big winings about 1,000 !!!!!!!!>
That's great <artyom2008> :)) Since I lost c-bucks in Round #9 (Chucky didn't win against Aronian hence producing 3 draws). Who knew there would be two Caro-Kann's! ~lol~ :((
<artyom2008: sent reply>
Got it! :) I'll send analysis of all your bets back to you in an e-mail. :) Since I want to keep our <ChessBookie> bet discussions just between you and me. It's not for 'public display' for anyone to read here. ;)
I'll try to have it ready to send in a few hours (if I can since my 'sleeping patterns' are so erratic)... :^) My Best, - Mal

Sep-13-08
   artyom2008: ok mal i sent you a reply

Sep-13-08
   malthrope: <artyom2008: ok mal i sent you a reply>
Got that one too! Just moments ago sent my reply back to that one. ;) Full analysis of the ending at the Bilboa 'Grand Slam' Chess Tourney Finals. Otherwise known as the "Topalov show!" ~lol~ :^) My Best, - Mal

Sep-13-08
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