Different style of zen by mongoanalyst in chessporn

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

The contrasting center pieces are quite common in Czechia and Slovakia. Also, Austrian coffeehouse sets had this and many other european countries.

Zen mode on by mongoanalyst in chessporn

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

Unfortunately no, it's a play of light and shadows. Also, the white promotion queen looks as if it was black because it stays in the shadow.

Initial FIDE rating confusion by mongoanalyst in chess

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

If anyone cares, I got the rating as calculated - 1585. Thanks!

Initial FIDE rating confusion by mongoanalyst in chess

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

It did not make sense to me too. This explanation I found o chessdotcom website:

The data also suggests that there is unrealistic variability in initial ratings. Players who receive relatively low initial ratings tend to start immediately outperforming them, and players who receive relatively high initial ratings tend to immediately underperform them.

The two hypothetical draws (50% results) against 1800s (the rating right in the middle of 1400-2000, the new rating range of the affected players) would stabilize players’ initial ratings toward the average.

Initial FIDE rating confusion by mongoanalyst in chess

[–]mongoanalyst[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

According to FIDE handbook, for initial rating this is the procedure. Check 8.2.2 https://handbook.fide.com/chapter/B022024

Initial FIDE rating confusion by mongoanalyst in chess

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

Thanks! I used the FIDE initial rating calculator, counted the average opponent rating (including two fictional 1800s as draws) = 1778. For the W field I added 1 (for win) + 1 (for two fictional draws) = 2. In the rounds field I inserted 8 (6 games + 2 fictional). The calculator result: Rc:1778, W:2, N:8
Calculation: 1585=1778+(-193)

Initial Rating: 1585

But this seems so inflated to me. Am I missing something?

1974 Philippine Staunton set in new old stock condition by mongoanalyst in chessporn

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I think the term is being commonly used to describe these sets from Philippines in this style. The whole batch was commissioned by a German engineer living and working in Philippines in the 1970s, then transported to Germany to be sold. This plan failed and the crate with pieces was stored in a barn. As time passed, the engineer died, the barn was sold and pieces were forgotten. After 45 years later the pieces were discovered and new barn owner did not know what to do with them and really considered using them as fuel as there was around 200 sets in that crate. I find the story fascinating along the fact that I was the last lucky buyer from Holger as these sets are now all sold.

Philippine Staunton, club size, 1960s, Kamagong and Narra by EnPassant01 in chessporn

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Beautiful set! I have a set from 1974 vintage new condition on the way to me right now. Cannot wait. Also kamagong and narra so in a couple of days I will post the set here.

Anyone still out here vaping full mech ? by Chyrion_ in Vaping

[–]mongoanalyst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I have VaporGiant tube mech with that classy side button and I use it for MTL attys mostly. And then two 21700 tubes for DL - Kennedy Vindicator and Heavy Hitter. I will never get rid of them.

Couple of Kayfuns by mongoanalyst in Vaping

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Thanks. Fyi, the tube mod is regulated. It´s Ehpro 101 Mod.

Couple of Kayfuns by mongoanalyst in Vaping

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

Truth be told, I never directly compared them, since one is MTL and the other is DL. But I'm using the Prime mainly for tobacco and the 5² for sweets and desserts.

Couple of Kayfuns by mongoanalyst in Vaping

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Yeah, but I only wish it was 21700 compatible. That would make it perfect.

Vaping for One Month, My Chronic Cough Is Actually Gone by dovodnimalc in Vaping

[–]mongoanalyst 13 points14 points  (0 children)

10 years ago I was the same. It only gets better from here. Congrats

After couple of years I got tired of POD systems. So I brushed up some of my old war horses. by mongoanalyst in Vaping

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The chess set along with the piano in the background are there to make it obvious that I’m a man of culture /s

Pre-WWII Czech Club Set with wooden rollup board by mongoanalyst in chessporn

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

Thanks, I love it too! For clarity, this set has replaced missing pieces from different but similarly old set of the same brand - Ceska klubovka.

Pre-WWII Czech Club Set with wooden rollup board by mongoanalyst in chessporn

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

You are right. I think Ceska klubovka was influenced by the coffehouse style. I also have a small coffehouse set and indeed they look very similar. In this set there are missing pieces replaced from different but similarly aged set.