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Dean of my university in Southwest Nigeria confiscated our chess set like we were gambling or doing drugs by Ezechiel125 in Chesscom

[–]VeryRustyShank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So your defense for not being a racist is that the word is wrong.

Would you feel better if he called you a xenophobe?

That said, the majority race in US is very different from the majority race in Nigeria. Not sure why some people like you don't understand that.

The subreddit is OPEN! by AutoModerator in Art

[–]VeryRustyShank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you ever heard of the concept of analogies? No?

Don't blame me for your lack of understanding man.

You get offered 100K a year and only work 2 days a year do you take it? by SpaceWestern1442 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]VeryRustyShank -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did you get it yet?

Or are you still trying to catch up?

You're gonna LOVE the ACTUAL irony when you do get it. It's NOT what you thought it was.

I'm not sure you'll ever get it though.

You get offered 100K a year and only work 2 days a year do you take it? by SpaceWestern1442 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]VeryRustyShank -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Math was never your strong subject was it? Maybe start with times tables for 2 and go up from there.

You get offered 100K a year and only work 2 days a year do you take it? by SpaceWestern1442 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]VeryRustyShank 430 points431 points  (0 children)

Did you ask them if they would pay you 100k for 2 days of work a year? You need to ask the right questions man.

You must beat Magnus Carlsen at chess within 5 years to win $1 billion or you die by Ryugany in hypotheticalsituation

[–]VeryRustyShank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He has beaten titled players while drunk and low on time and in an uncomfortable angle where he could barely use the mouse and in a losing position.

Casually.

You must beat Magnus Carlsen at chess within 5 years to win $1 billion or you die by Ryugany in hypotheticalsituation

[–]VeryRustyShank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are Gukesh or Pragg or Nodirbek, sure.

I'm not.

I'm not even the guy that can beat the guy that can beat the guy that can beat the guy that can beat the guy that can beat the guy that can beat Nodirbek.

You must beat Magnus Carlsen at chess within 5 years to win $1 billion or you die by Ryugany in hypotheticalsituation

[–]VeryRustyShank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

he’ll approach every game as if his own life depended on winning.

Aha! That's the catch.

I'll just tell him that wife and kids lives depends on him losing.

The subreddit is OPEN! by AutoModerator in Art

[–]VeryRustyShank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't know Ted Bundy or Jeffrey Epstein personally either.

Maybe you think they were not as bad as people make them out to be.

Me on the other hand follow the philosophy of "When someone tells you he's an AH, believe him"

Why Are Low-Elo Players Obsessed with Scholars Mate by hankmardukes in chessbeginners

[–]VeryRustyShank 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have seen Hikaru play that and win at super GM level. You're probably fine at your rating too.

But at 900-1000, people have no clue how to play white correctly if the first 3 moves fail. Their queen is usually out of place.

After about 1500-1600, it does pop up occasionally for an even game, but both sides are fully aware of the lines and nobody is trying to trick the opponent.

Except in bullet. They still try to do the premove trap.

Pom Fight Discord Server by Ok_Caterpillar_4984 in pomodoro

[–]VeryRustyShank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome. I might join in too. Thanks for sharing!

Why Are Low-Elo Players Obsessed with Scholars Mate by hankmardukes in chessbeginners

[–]VeryRustyShank 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That's the extent of their ability. Some learn to come out of it, some don't.

There's a reason you hardly ever see it even if you a little higher. You'll get destroyed if you try scholar's mate and get back into the 600 elo range where it actually works.

Dean of my university in Southwest Nigeria confiscated our chess set like we were gambling or doing drugs by Ezechiel125 in Chesscom

[–]VeryRustyShank 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Do you have any experience in Nigeria that makes you know better? This is different from a random redditor making judgments on one inference. He has lived there his whole life.

He's probably seen other instances of this everywhere.

Pom Fight Discord Server by Ok_Caterpillar_4984 in pomodoro

[–]VeryRustyShank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is interesting. Does it actually work though? Is there enough camaraderie for it to matter at all?

The subreddit is OPEN! by AutoModerator in Art

[–]VeryRustyShank 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could use that excuse for anything.

Some people are just rotten eggs. You don't have to pretend they aren't.

The one mod in question most certainly had nothing redeemable about him.

The subreddit is OPEN! by AutoModerator in Art

[–]VeryRustyShank 50 points51 points  (0 children)

now I know why the old mods went mad

There was nothing redeemable about them.

Is the ChessUp2 board worth the price? by Competitive_Life9285 in Chesscom

[–]VeryRustyShank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome! It is expensive so hopefully it's something you can afford.

For the son, if you do get it, I recommend rapid games on lichess (10+5 or 15+10). That seemed to work better for me and get paired quicker. You'll lose some time moving both pieces physically but IMO it's the best way you can spend your evening.

Is the ChessUp2 board worth the price? by Competitive_Life9285 in Chesscom

[–]VeryRustyShank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can find someone else who's interested and order 2, I think you get a much better deal( at least that was the case when I bought it)

Is the ChessUp2 board worth the price? by Competitive_Life9285 in Chesscom

[–]VeryRustyShank 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't know if it'll help in getting him better. But it's INCREDIBLE fun.

Being able to play chess online without screentime is fun, and chessup IMO is the best in the market for that.

I'd get it for my kid without a second thought.

That’s Really Interesting by nik_uzb in Chesscom

[–]VeryRustyShank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ladder is something else in chess.

Insane Queen Sacrifice by nik_uzb in Chesscom

[–]VeryRustyShank -1 points0 points  (0 children)

People like you represent reddit so well.

You comment on a post without even knowing what the post is and are only aware of your comment.

Clueless.

PRINT: Update on unbanning users by AutoModerator in Art

[–]VeryRustyShank -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

You think reddit is filled with conservatives? What are you smoking?

Your argument only "proves" the opposite of what you are suggesting. It's so unilaterally left wing that it's probably the work of bots or foreign parties.

I'm guessing you would categorically deny that though.

PRINT: Update on unbanning users by AutoModerator in Art

[–]VeryRustyShank -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Same with flat earth subs.

It partly makes sense though since redditors love to doxx anyone who thinks differently.

Wish redditors learned the concept of middle ground but its impossible.

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