tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post4204419380445534069..comments2023-03-23T11:12:13.191-07:00Comments on US Chess League News: Semifinals Game of the WeekArun Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17502944059031864655noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-66361181549261052802010-11-14T17:44:33.914-08:002010-11-14T17:44:33.914-08:00We are the only ones here watching tumbleweed blow...We are the only ones here watching tumbleweed blow by. Nobody likes you or Esserman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-41119978841719650942010-11-14T17:28:21.270-08:002010-11-14T17:28:21.270-08:00dude, what if fans other than the Blitz really did...dude, what if fans other than the Blitz really did like Esserman's games...? Don't just invent conspiracy theories for the sake of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-9911079263722635492010-11-14T17:20:12.489-08:002010-11-14T17:20:12.489-08:00Same reason I'm writing back, boredom. :)Same reason I'm writing back, boredom. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-1030468973906234802010-11-14T15:03:26.999-08:002010-11-14T15:03:26.999-08:00LOL, And why in the world would I waste my time do...LOL, And why in the world would I waste my time doing this, what does it prove, disprove what the heck is the point for me? Is Esserman paying me to do this maybe?? Or is taking me out to expensive stake-tip dinners or perhaps Sushi?Ilyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998314504780560129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-90597993410569540282010-11-14T14:52:36.025-08:002010-11-14T14:52:36.025-08:00"Mr annonymous, if I did what you are suggest..."Mr annonymous, if I did what you are suggesting then why did I lose game of the week contest last week in the popular vote"<br /><br />You know why, but if you really must know it was because you had already won the prize, why not pump up Esserman for the next week, who cares about the poll when you already won the GOTW. That's Boston Blitz Logic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-65331856890253310522010-11-14T14:26:14.127-08:002010-11-14T14:26:14.127-08:00Mr annonymous, if I did what you are suggesting th...Mr annonymous, if I did what you are suggesting then why did I lose game of the week contest last week in the popular vote, I got only about 10 votes even after the judges thought I had the best game. Sometimes,I feel pity for the morons here,for the conspiracy theorists. To me it is another case in point that chess players are not very very bright despite all the stereotypes that exist. I took "logic" in school and found it very useful in many fields such as philosophy, writing and things like debate; I think it should be a mandatory course for anyone wishing to make comments here.Ilyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998314504780560129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-54132291432858941832010-11-14T13:37:55.811-08:002010-11-14T13:37:55.811-08:00I do apologize to Grant, Evan, and Anya, I'm s...I do apologize to Grant, Evan, and Anya, I'm sure they realize they are not included in that statement. Everyone else, eh, tools. The facts are when others "won" in the polls it was built up slowly and didn't get too high, making me believe it might have some accuracy, every time a Blitz member feels like whining about one of their games, you see like five votes pop up out of nowhere which ends up making it look ridiculous rather than credible. It just seems that a lot of players on the Boston Blitz are jealous of everyone around them and too self absorbed to even make believable claims.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-14466912027886167252010-11-14T07:48:26.739-08:002010-11-14T07:48:26.739-08:00I don't understand the logic that Boston blitz...I don't understand the logic that Boston blitz players would "pump" up the votes. This week I have voted once for Rosenthal and last week I didn't even vote when Shankland won the popular vote, check your facts please before you make silly accusations most of the team doesnt even read this blog.Ilyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998314504780560129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-53584432336973477452010-11-14T03:24:22.548-08:002010-11-14T03:24:22.548-08:00Anonymous said...
"I couldnt help but no...Anonymous said...<br /><br /> "I couldnt help but notice that Esserman is winning the popular vote hands down, what do people think about this?? Did the judges get it wrong, again?"<br /><br />Hahahaha, this is funnier than when Christiansen got pumped up like fourteen votes out of the blue. Boston Blitz has MAJOR tools on their team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-89322224284565485812010-11-13T21:22:41.192-08:002010-11-13T21:22:41.192-08:00I couldnt help but notice that Esserman is winning...I couldnt help but notice that Esserman is winning the popular vote hands down, what do people think about this?? Did the judges get it wrong, again?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-2045397360531948852010-11-13T19:32:17.634-08:002010-11-13T19:32:17.634-08:00Hmm...on second thought, I beat Rensch, not Adamso...Hmm...on second thought, I beat Rensch, not Adamson.... oh well...<br /><br />I am old and forgetful.<br /><br />BPFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-52041713841956431202010-11-13T19:30:22.512-08:002010-11-13T19:30:22.512-08:00Adamson may have been undefeated before this week,...Adamson may have been undefeated before this week, but I remember defeating him a few weeks ago....so, he was not 100% undefeated ;)<br /><br />BPFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-47424314874731150272010-11-13T13:53:59.062-08:002010-11-13T13:53:59.062-08:00Since at least one, maybe two, of the judges is re...Since at least one, maybe two, of the judges is retiring, perhaps the league can take advantage of Esserman's skills in a new field.<br /><br />Michael AignerMichael Aignerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16166841797285152190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-76857944333517877262010-11-13T11:02:38.262-08:002010-11-13T11:02:38.262-08:00Lol, a troll is the annon poster above me who is h...Lol, a troll is the annon poster above me who is hollaring loudly while having his tail stuck between his legs in a bent over position in anticipation of being soccer kicked in the a.. I give credit where credit is due.Ilyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998314504780560129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-51269315332903844142010-11-13T00:27:06.118-08:002010-11-13T00:27:06.118-08:00Congratulations to Rosenthal, and to Ilya Krasik, ...Congratulations to Rosenthal, and to Ilya Krasik, already preparing his comic element and cockney accent while living in cave environments similar to Moria after landing a role in the new Hobbit movie as none other than a Troll.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-24943367772881661442010-11-12T22:11:31.211-08:002010-11-12T22:11:31.211-08:00Excellent choice, congrads Rosenthal, who has been...Excellent choice, congrads Rosenthal, who has been extremely immpressive, especially given his rating. I really think this is the game that deserved it this week. I was afraid that due to my winning last week, the judges would be reluctant to give it to board 4 again but I'm glad they werent. Also, the kid wearing a hockey shirt is def brownie pts in my book. After our match, I kind of played "devil's advocate" when I suggested that Hungaski would win GOW, it was a ridiuculous game but we are used to ridiculous being the norm here, many on my team seconded my opinion but our fans were humming with displeasure and disbelief, saying--no no no, cannot be. Well of course that game was exciting for the fans up and down all the time but but Im glad I was wrong as it deserved to win GOW as much as Barack Obama deserved to win the Nobel Piece prize.Ilyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998314504780560129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-48980336817612065452010-11-12T21:56:56.947-08:002010-11-12T21:56:56.947-08:00Adamson tried to lose repeatedly to Mikhailuk but ...Adamson tried to lose repeatedly to Mikhailuk but failed, sorry i dont see your logic, try again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-66483427994232581822010-11-12T21:49:01.126-08:002010-11-12T21:49:01.126-08:00No disrespect to Adamson but you CANNOT call his &...No disrespect to Adamson but you CANNOT call his 'save' against Arjun genius. You can call Arjun a fool but Adamson just played normally and Arjun retardedly.<br /><br />I am amazed all the attacks are already here against the judges. I came to post 'and here comes the onslaught' but he onslaught already arrived! HARSH!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-45007324870308545112010-11-12T20:02:59.072-08:002010-11-12T20:02:59.072-08:00Even though I preferred his other picture(How are ...Even though I preferred his other picture(How are your going to switch ferrets for Adam Foote?) I'm glad Nicholas Rosenthal won, he deserves it on every level. One, it was Game of the Week, two he probably wanted it the least and would complain the least if he lost, three was the coolest person involved left in the tournament. So go ahead and pump up the polls for Esserman, or complain about so and so game not making it, or how the Nor'easters are the greatest team ever and still getting hated on, which is more funny than anything else. The judges got it so right this time and lets give congratulations instead of complaints for once.Julius Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08538392526193275047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-92115135848739689282010-11-12T19:57:41.901-08:002010-11-12T19:57:41.901-08:00I understand that but you fail to see the point. A...I understand that but you fail to see the point. Adamson was undefeated all year, despite repeated gaffes such as the recent Nc7 one (although his pure genius against Arjun and Mikhailuk cannot be counted out either, managing to save terrible positions), yet all of those strong players failed to win because Robby is soo good at making counterchances!! It takes a real player to win a game against him, and Martinez should be rewarded for his unusually spotless technique.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-60347336874527580122010-11-12T19:50:07.043-08:002010-11-12T19:50:07.043-08:00Contrary to a previous comment, the Martinez game ...Contrary to a previous comment, the Martinez game was not worthy of any points because Adamson hung a knight in a balanced positionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-62553198416025162852010-11-12T19:44:46.060-08:002010-11-12T19:44:46.060-08:00Congratulations to Rosenthal a superb performance ...Congratulations to Rosenthal a superb performance by him. Once again beating someone rated much higher than he is. <br /><br />I must say though, I'm shocked IM Esserman's game did not get more votes. When he dismantles his opponents in 20 moves he is lambasted for not having any "technique" and just being able to attack ruthlessly. <br /><br />Yet here we have a game where he technically dominates his opponent from start to finish a veritable textbook on how to convert a positional advantage into a win. But alas, evidently this wasn't good enough either. Disturbing results these.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-53400268064334659512010-11-12T19:42:49.865-08:002010-11-12T19:42:49.865-08:00I'm amazed that Martinez didn't get any vo...I'm amazed that Martinez didn't get any votes, he played a nice game and its hard to see where Adamson lost the thread, but he somehow lost...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681850489432318981.post-86232973414852296012010-11-12T19:24:30.385-08:002010-11-12T19:24:30.385-08:00Congrats to Nicholas Rosenthal on winning Game of ...Congrats to Nicholas Rosenthal on winning Game of the Week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com