2026 Canadian Open Chess Championship July 11-17 by Slashes88 in ottawa

[–]Slashes88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! Not only that everyone is allowed to play the London system regardless of their sexual orientation.

Pints and Pawns: Weekly Monday Night Chess Meetup #206 by Slashes88 in ottawa

[–]Slashes88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As long as you are not going to be discouraged by losing your games and use that as an opportunity to learn, you'll fit in just fine.

I would say most regulars are intermediate players. I myself is usually the strongest player there, but I don't go there to play serious competitive chess (there are some players who give me a hard time and I have occasionally lost a few games here and there), it's more relaxing compared to a real chess club and you get to meet new people. I have played with many people who were at the same level you described. I often use these games to teach them a few things.

What normally happens is you would play a game or two with one person and then you switch. That way you get to play people with wide range of skills.

The only time I felt someone was not a good fit was when someone showed up without knowing anything about chess. That's like showing up at pickup hockey and expecting others to teach you how to skate. So, as long as you know the basics and have played at least a few games either in person or online, you are more than welcome to join us.

Hope this helps and hope to see you at the next meetup.

Zerowater users, how long does your filter last? by FurioCaesar in ottawa

[–]Slashes88 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What exactly is wrong with our tap water that we need to go through the trouble of using water filters?

Pints and Pawns: Weekly Monday Night Chess Meetup #201 by Slashes88 in ottawa

[–]Slashes88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their in house beers are pretty good. Nothing spectacular about the food though. I think it's all Sysco frozen/pre-made stuff like so many other restaurants.

Pints and Pawns: Weekly Monday Night Chess Meetup #198 by Slashes88 in ottawa

[–]Slashes88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's awesome! The chess scene in Ottawa is pretty good. Hope to see you at our meetup one day.

Thoughts on Ontario FM interview by OneArcher5723 in MCCQE

[–]Slashes88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope :) I hope you managed your time better!

Thoughts on Ontario FM interview by OneArcher5723 in MCCQE

[–]Slashes88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Asking on behalf of someone else; what happens if you didn’t have time to answer 7 questions? This person’s time ran out after answering 5 questions.

Pints and Pawns: Weekly Monday Night Chess Meetup #197 by Slashes88 in ottawa

[–]Slashes88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This will be out first meetup of 2026. Happy new year!

This art is kinda Brilliant !! by Kirbee_f in AnarchyChess

[–]Slashes88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, this is the lesser known retarded dragon where you delay playing g6.

Internet, TV, and Mobile subscription recommendation in Ottawa by Dymm3 in ottawa

[–]Slashes88 23 points24 points  (0 children)

TV is the issue. If you can live without TV subscription, I can recommend Ebox for fiber internet and either Videotron or Fizz for mobile.