[blind-chess] Re: Revising Help Rules

Hi Rod,
If you want to point out research stuff on line, I will be more than happy
to collect the bookmarks, and consult the material as I have time. And I
would be very grateful to you. 

Right now, I generally work about 8 to 10 extra hours a week besides the 40
I do for my normal engagement, and I'm trying to teach myself a new
programming language, and my family sometimes wonders who has the extra key
to the house. I play chess as an escape instead of watching stupid stuff on
TV, and if I get some time to research how to play better, it's a welcome
bonus. 

Consequently, the only time I may do research is when someone kicks my but
real bad, or when I get curious about something. Or, I just might start to
read about some chess something or other as a diversion. So please send and
know that anything you send is appreciated by at least one person on here.

Jim


Jim Homme
Skype: jim.homme
"Every day's a gift."


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[mailto:blind-chess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Roderick Macdonald
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 4:21 PM
To: blind-chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blind-chess] Re: Revising Help Rules

Jim,

No offense was taken by me, and I hope by no one else. I know there are a 
number of folks who do not feel research materials should be used in 
correspondence chess: I do not agree with that idea, but I do respect the 
other person's opinion.

In my view there are really four types of chess nowadays: Over-the-Board, 
Almost-over-The-Board, email, and chess server. I think we all know what 
each is, but sometimes the boundaries are unclear. In the first two types 
one cannot employ help of any king; in the third research is permissible 
but not help in terms of making a move; and with online servers ANY help 
is permissible, unless specific game/tournament rules apply.

There is no reason why separate categories cannot be used for thsoe who do 
not wish to use reference materials and those who do. A fast time limit 
(Hotdog and hamburger games)  should do that automatically.

If anyone wants help in locating accessible chess materials on the 
Internet, I will be happy to help, but if they "don't want to waste the 
time" then that is their chocie. None of us here are professional chess 
players; we all have limits to what we are willing or able to put into 
improving our playing ability.

Rod

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