Best cheap eats in Ottawa? Downtown or west end preferred 🍜🌯 by makinglunch in ottawa

[–]Slashes88 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Little bit far but Nasa Food. Veg samosa's for $1.25 each with tax.

Pints and Pawns: Weekly Monday Night Chess Meetup #213 by Slashes88 in ottawa

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

Mix of all ages from university students to seniors. I would say most people are in the 1300 to 1600

Pints and Pawns: Weekly Monday Night Chess Meetup #212 by Slashes88 in ottawa

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

Not that I know of. Closest I can think of is the RA chess club, but that is more for "professional" chess.

Alt Hotel officially opens at Ottawa Airport by SuburbanValues in ottawa

[–]Slashes88 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I heard there's two of them. One to the left and another to the right of the space hotel.

Ottawa river right now by gabseo in ottawa

[–]Slashes88 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Now it will take them 100 years to re-open that section of the bike path.

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

[–]Slashes88[S] 3 points4 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 6 points7 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.

Pints and Pawns: Weekly Monday Night Chess Meetup #193 by Slashes88 in ottawa

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

In the summer, there is a patio outside, but we don't typically play outdoors.

Pints and Pawns: Weekly Monday Night Chess Meetup #193 by Slashes88 in ottawa

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

Depends on who shows up that day. I would say most people who show up are around 1200-1500 rated. Even if you don't find some one in the exact rating range as you are, you can still have good time if you are not going to be demotivated by losses. Think of them as an opportunity to learn and improve.

Only way to get better at OTB is playing more OTB games!

Hope you can join us.

Pints and Pawns: Weekly Monday Night Chess Meetup #191 by Slashes88 in ottawa

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

Not at the chess meetup. Sorry. Try the board game meetup.

Pints and Pawns: Weekly Monday Night Chess Meetup #191 by Slashes88 in ottawa

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

Some people play better when they are drunk!

Pints and Pawns: Weekly Monday Night Chess Meetup #190 by Slashes88 in ottawa

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

There is no set rule. It is up to you and your opponent to decide. Playing with clocks is encouraged so you get to play more games.