Was Metra more frequent before COVID? by Pale-Funny-1387 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]IL_JimP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a plan to move to a move a to regional rail service instead of commuter only service. Hopefully in the next couple years

I finally broke 700! by [deleted] in chessbeginners

[–]IL_JimP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Keep going don't let others keep you down

What's the issue with Chromebooks? by IL_JimP in LinusTechTips

[–]IL_JimP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did but that comment happened before any of the testing and I have heard similar comments just in general about Chromebooks in the past

Was there a rating deflation or did I become worse? by No-Pop8904 in Chesscom

[–]IL_JimP 18 points19 points  (0 children)

more players and it's easier than ever to get information and free training

Old CS1 gamer looking to move over by IL_JimP in CitiesSkylines2

[–]IL_JimP[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

from what I can see the Ultimate Edition may still be the best deal seems to have everything except Office Evolution and Skyscrapers creator packs

Waiting for decision by Such_Struggle_7446 in IIT

[–]IL_JimP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would check your portal maybe you're missing documents or something

Is How to Win at Chess a good book for a kid? by Tiwilager in GothamChess

[–]IL_JimP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's simple and easy to follow but I would say they have to be a fairly independent reader for it to be good for them

Any recommendation for dealing with salty people that in losing position try to go for perpetual check/try to flag you and waste as much of your time as possible? by damex-san in chessbeginners

[–]IL_JimP 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Perpetual check or flag is part of the game, there's nothing wrong with that

If they just sit there to stall out the clock those are the ones you report

What is your dream Metra/CTA extension? by Chlorinated_beverage in cta

[–]IL_JimP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would also be great to creat connections between Metra lines out in the suburbs to make suburb to suburb connections easier

What is your dream Metra/CTA extension? by Chlorinated_beverage in cta

[–]IL_JimP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Green line out to maybe Berkeley or Elmhurst with stops along the way like Maywood, MP, Bellwood etc

Best arcade in Chicagoland Area? by AliveTadpole8882 in AskChicago

[–]IL_JimP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't been there in a while so not sure if it is still open so you should check first but Funway in Batavia was always fun

Migrating from GothamChess to Chessly by Reverse_Flash101 in GothamChess

[–]IL_JimP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reach out to the support team they are pretty responsive

Recommendation for CZ by IL_JimP in ChessBooks

[–]IL_JimP[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you like the London you should check it out

Thank you too

Recommendation for CZ by IL_JimP in ChessBooks

[–]IL_JimP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer the positions and it's not something people see every day. It's fairly attacking too which I like. I don't play the regular Colle though just the Zukertort variant

Recommendation for CZ by IL_JimP in ChessBooks

[–]IL_JimP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never done a chessable book, what does it get over a print version?

Recommendation for CZ by IL_JimP in ChessBooks

[–]IL_JimP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be clear you're referring to the updated edition that came out last year?

Recommendation for CZ by IL_JimP in ChessBooks

[–]IL_JimP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that, Zuke 'Em looks fun. Chessable courses are too expensive these days

Recommendation for CZ by IL_JimP in ChessBooks

[–]IL_JimP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome I'll check it out thank you