Inspection of the chess games on the blog found only one game (Tesseract vs. bookgirl_me) still in progress*. To keep things tidy going into the new year, the Chess GAPA (Robert) has adjudicated and closed all other games** of standard chess and calculated new MuseBlog Chess Ratings on the basis of the results. Ratings for Capablanca and Turbo Chess are unaffected.
Here are the new ratings, as of January 4, 2011 (numbers in parentheses indicate number of games on which the rating is based).
*(Finished on January 8; ratings updated to reflect the result.)
Latest update: 24 September 2011.
280
bookgirl_me (4)
190
Errata (4)
170
Radiant_Darkness (4)
160
cromwell (3)
150
Keiffer (3), gimanator (1), Koko’s Apprentice (7)
130
Purple Panda (3)
110
Piggy (5), Ducky(4)
100
fireandhemlock1996 (1), and anyone who is just starting out and hasn’t finished a game yet
90
muselover (1), mas0n (1), Tesseract (4), Pie Girl (1), Mikazuki (3)
60
peary_moppins (2), SamRamHam (1)
50
TMFA (1), RoseQuartz (1), Jakob Wonkychair (4), oxlin (1), Trojan Tiger (1), SudoRandom (2)
10
Kiga (1), Bibliophile (1)
0
Pseudonym (2)
160
bookgirl_me (3)
150
cromwell (1)
90
Ducky (1)
50
Enceladus (1), POSOC (1)
150
bookgirl_me (1)
50
Jakob Wonkychair (1)
**fireandhemlock1996 vs. Errata; started 6/8/2009; 1/2-1/2. Ratings: before, 100 100; after, 100 100.
mas0n vs. Errata; started 11/14/2009; 1/2-1/2. Ratings: before, 50 100; after, 90 60.
Keiffer vs. Errata; started 2/2/2010; 1/2-1/2. Ratings: before, 100 60; after, 60 100.
Pax the Hamster vs. Ducky; started 2/15/2010; 1-0. Ratings: before, 100 50; after, 110 40.
peary moppins vs. Keiffer; started 3/8/2010; 0-1. Ratings: before, 150 60; after, 60 150.
Gimanator vs. oxlin; started 4/20/2010; 1-0. Ratings: before, 100 100; after, 150 50.
Ducky vs. Pseudonym; started 4/21/2010; 1-0. Ratings: before, 40 50; after, 100 0.
Tesseract vs. bookgirl_me: finished 1/8/2011; 0-1. Ratings: before 50 260; after, 40-270.
You know, if anyone wants to play me in chess..
I will. How?
First, pie girl needs to sign up for a MuseBlog account. I don’t think she has one yet. Once she has an account, I can create a game board for the two of you.
I got one!
Really? I don’t see it.
It was validated as puffpuff, in November. Around a year after I joined the blog.
Aha! I’ve created the game, with Radiant_Darkness as White.
Anyone want to play a game of capablanca chess with me?
Warning! It might take over half a year to complete.
What is capablanca chess?
It’s like normal chess only with two extra pieces; the Archbishop (can move like a Bishop and a Knight) and the Chancellor (can move like a Rook and a Knight). You can see it as it was first created (and play around with the pieces) here. So far two have been completed: this one and this one; this one has been abandoned.
I will, though you’ll probably beat me.
Game created, Ducky to move. It’s nice to see chess returning to the blog.
Would anyone like to play regular chess? I’m sorry, but I have no idea what capablanca chess is.
I’m not very good at chess, however.
Can you play two games at once?
RD: Of course. Would you like to?
I’ll play you. My chess game with Enc has died, but I’ll try to keep this one moving. What kind of game are you looking for?
I’ll stick with regular chess: the knight-bishop and knight-rook concepts are a bit over my head, and turbo chess has a lot of queens, right?
Fine by me!
Game created, SudoRandom to move.
Thanks! (I moved, by the way, RD!)
Anyone care to play a game of standard chess?
Sure!
Anyone want to play me once my account is approved? (hint GAPAS *coughs* hint)
SFTDP
Yay! I got my account. Anyone care to play me in standard chess?
It’s looking like a bad year for chess on the blog. Last month, four games were in progress. Now:
I wish there were a quicker game to play on the blog (Hex or Reversi, for example), but chess plug-ins are all I’ve found so far. I’ll keep looking.
Meanwhile, Tesseract, Mikazuki, and Kokos Apprentice, are you still interested? If so, we’ll need a partner for KA.
I’ll play KA.
Errata:
Great! Your move.
Yeah!
When can I get an account/play someone in chess? Is the chess page still alive?
You can get an account by clicking Log in at the top of the page. Then click register and enter account info, and wait to get your account verified (After you’ve been on the blog about 6 months, I think) The GAPAs will set up a chess game once you have an account and someone accepts your challenge. My chess game with Errata isn’t very active right now though, so I’d play you if no one else does.
Point of clarification: you don’t have to wait 6 months for a chess account.
So… Uh…. Could I get a chess account? Does anyone want to play me?
You now have one, and in a minute I’ll cook you up a chess board.
Anyone for a game of normal chess? I just finished my one with TT.
And your new rating has been posted.
Yay! Third place!
Chess, anyone? Please keep it going, though *coughSudoandpiegirlcough*
KA?
Is anyone interested in a chess game?
Me.
Mikazuki has just resigned in her game vs, Tesseract. Old ratings: 100-40. New ratings: 10-110.
Radiant Darkness wins his game with Mikazuki. New ratings: RD 150, Mika 0.
I never played Radiant Darkness, did I? I don’t think I did… I’m horribly confused.
Bibliophile, would you be able to/ want to play a chess game sometime soon?
Sorry, I meant Koko’s Apprentice. I’ve adjusted the ratings: KA 160, Mika 0.
Sure!
Okay, yay! GAPAs, could you please set it up?
Is this the same Mikazuki who recently resigned from a game after 14 moves because she didn’t have time for chess?
All right, here’s a new one for you. Bibliophile moves first.
I’m still interested in playing someone else, if anyone wants.
I’m up for a game of chess.
So be it! Piggy has the white pieces and the first move.
I’m still waiting… the only games I’ve played have been abandoned.
Let’s make sure Trojan Tiger is still interested. Are you, TT?
Piggy vs. Koko’s Apprentice, 0-1; new ratings, Piggy 110, KA 200.
Anyone else for chess?
Yo.
Does anyone want to play chess with me? Anyone? *slight desperation*
I’ll play, if you like.
Thanks! I think you’ll be well matched.
Piggy, perhaps?
Koko’s Apprentice vs. Errata 0-1. Old ratings: 210, 100. New ratings: 120, 190.
I’m up for another game with anyone who’s interested.
Why am I both at 190 with Errata and at 120 points?
it’s obviously the universe telling you that you should give me 70 bonus points for no logical reasonCellphone edit. 120 is correct.
Tesseract vs. Radiant_Darkness 0-1. Old ratings 110/140, new 90/160.
Anyway want to play me? Maybe Bookgirl once you’ve finished with PP?
I’ll play anyone.
I’ll play you!
If you’re still up for it, I am.
I would love too! (Sorry for the delayed post, I haven’t checked this in a while). GAPAs?
KA: You’ve got it. Your move.
Chess, anyone?
I’d be happy to play you.
New result: Koko’s Apprentice vs. Radiant_Darkness 0-1. New ratings: RD 180, KA 110.
Umm… Robert, I think my game against Ducky (back in January) was accidentally ranked as ordinary chess instead of Capablanca.
Oops! I’ve corrected the ratings. Your ordinary-chess rating doesn’t change, because of the win vs. Purple Panda.
Purple Panda vs. bookgirl_me 0-1. New ratings: bg 270, Pan 130.
I’m up for another chess game with whoever
Koko’s Apprentice vs. SamRamHam, 1-0. Old ratings: 110/100; new ratings, 150/60.
bookgirl_me vs. Radiant Darkness, 1-0 by forfeit. Old ratings: 270/180; new 280/170.