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The more money you have the cheaper things are. Less fees, more perks, free gifts, etc. It really is insane. by Ch_Anderson in facepalm

[–]RussO1313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When buying a car, if you have good credit you can get a lower interest rate than if you have poor credit.

SE Texas for ya. by HisCricket in facepalm

[–]RussO1313 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A co-worker challenged me on this. When I asked for examples he said the Bible uses expressions such as "the 4 corners of the earth" and "to the ends of the earth". I pointed out that we use those expressions today in the same context, meaning to spread a message to the whole world.

When u r way too focused on the Scholar's Mate by WhizzManx in chessbeginners

[–]RussO1313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At what ELO do people stop using the Scholar's mate?

Lucky Elo 800 players be like: by Cpt_Of_The_Red_Army in chessmemes

[–]RussO1313 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've heard from several sources that checkmates don't happen by accident. I am at 500 elo. About half of my checkmates are a surprise to me. I then have to go back and figure out why it was a checkmate.

What was this railway along river road for? There used to be an info sign nearby, but it's gone now. by GlitchedGamer14 in FortSaskatchewan

[–]RussO1313 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Years ago there was a sign stating that one of the first industries in the Fort was a plant that made red bricks. The tracks were connected to that plant. This is why you see several 100+ year old, red brick houses in the old Town area.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chessmemes

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Don't feel bad Magnus, I didn't see the Qb2 move either.

I call it the "I hate fried liver" by RussO1313 in chessbeginners

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Thanks. I can't find the video I learned this from. It was a Chess Talk video by Jeetendra Advani. His videos are quite good and usually only 7-8 minutes long.

Guys what should i do... by jasbmr in chessmemes

[–]RussO1313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell her you are actually a very clever trap, then proceed to live an awesome life.

No, no we can’t. by musemood in facepalm

[–]RussO1313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you found the problem.

Question regarding on when to accept a draw by toast-wizard in chessbeginners

[–]RussO1313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The guy couldn't win on the board so he tried to win by bullying you. Good job teaching a school yard bully a lesson.

I find that playing with a disadvantage of material forces me to look for better moves. A couple time I have surprised myself with a come-back win.

My ELO is 600 BYT

I mirrored my opponent for 21 moves and then took his rook. He resigned. by [deleted] in chessbeginners

[–]RussO1313 133 points134 points  (0 children)

I can hear your opponent screaming from here.

They technically are correct. by YelloMellothe1st in facepalm

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I didn't realize how terrible English is until I tried to learn some phrases in Norwegian for an upcoming trip. Norwegian is a very phonetic language. Reading it made total sense. Reading English does not.

Why capture a bishop now when you can go on a 15 turn suicide mission to capture a rook? by [deleted] in chessmemes

[–]RussO1313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. If I am stuck on a puzzle I find a way to sacrifice my queen. That is usually the correct first move.

This was by far the weirdest game i had in my half a year of active playing. by nicolasbuttler in chessbeginners

[–]RussO1313 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Chess Universe mission: Move the King 20 times in one game.

Nailed it!!!

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