Roll up, roll up for the OTF chess tournaments

[Evariste Euler Gauss]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the tournament btw, VT, and that you reckon it was good for your mental health. Maybe it's of some benefit to mine too. Hope everyone's having a happy Christmas.

[Evariste Euler Gauss]

I see OTF20 is now down to its last match and Sam looks very close to sealing the win over Bored.

[Sam]

Took a few days, but I've done it.

Anyone up for another?

[Evariste Euler Gauss]

I'm up for one.

[Bored Of Education]

Yes, I am. I am still a bit all over the shop in various areas but, at least, have got back into the swing of it a bit.

[Evariste Euler Gauss]

Perhaps we might get more critical mass from the usual participants if we ask again in a couple of weeks about having an OTF21. To be fair, I ought to be sorting out my personal admin and doing my tax return before I start any new chess tournament.

[Vicarious Thrillseeker]

On Chess topic. Link to BBC's 'A History of the World in 100 Objects' webpage, on the Lewis Chessmen. with a link on that page to the podcast (episode 61). It discusses chess history, including the differences betwen Christian and Muslim chess sets. Well worth a listen.

[Bored Of Education]

Are we doing another one then? Ever?

[Wouter D]

I'd be interested in 'ever', but I would only be involved if we start two months from now or later. I'd strongly support if other interested parties set up a tournament (or two) in the mean time without me.

[Levin]

I'd be ok setting up a tournament now if other people are interested.

[Evariste Euler Gauss]

thanks Levin. I'm up for joining.

[Levin]

Number 21 is up and invites have gone out. If I haven't invited you, and new people are very welcome, we've got a range of abilities and I think everyone is very good natured, do let me know and I'll send the invite.

[Levin]

We have 5 entrants. I've invited everyone who has taken part in the past. Has anyone seen Sam lately?

[Evariste Euler Gauss]

I could try messaging him on FB later today?

[Evariste Euler Gauss]

I messaged Sam on FB last night, but I don't think he's seen the message yet. Hope he's OK.

[Levin]

Sam is on board. We have six entrants. I'm not sure we're going to get any more. Shall I pull the trigger?

[Evariste Euler Gauss]

fine with me if you do.

Did VT respond?

[Vicarious Thrillseeker]

I'll get on now. Apologies - oi bin travlin.

[Levin]

Excellent, I'll start the games this in an hour or so.

[Levin]

And volume 21 of OTF chess has begun.

[Sam]

Sam is on board. We have six entrants. I'm not sure we're going to get any more. Shall I pull the trigger?

Yep, cheers for that EEG. I've been absolutely fine, but have just accidentally found myself taking a break from OTF lately for not much reason. Nice to see you all again.

[Etienne]

Reminder for Vicarious Thrillseeker .

[Levin]

I'm glad to see that VT made the deadline.

I'm delighted to see that ad hoc has adopted the Hedgehog Defense. I don't know anything about it but it's a lovely name.

[The_Purple_Cow]

Bugger, I missed this one.

[Vicarious Thrillseeker]

Apologies - I lost three games on time. So much going on at the moment, but it's no excuse. I'm just wondering whether I should let the other three games lose on time, so it makes it an even tournament? I'll try with the remaining games, promise.