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Gleb Gamow

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Quote from: letsplayagame on August 14, 2015, 06:27:44 PM

Quote from: cjrosero on August 14, 2015, 02:10:08 PM

Quote from: Gleb Gamow on August 14, 2015, 12:45:17 PM

Quote from: cjrosero on August 13, 2015, 12:18:39 PM

why do you hide your identity anyway?

Wouldn't you if your name were Ed Trice? https://www.linkedin.com/in/edtrice

i wont hide if i am Ed Trice ahaha ill let you all know. LOL get the game moving im watching.

I am not Ed Trice.

That's exactly what Ed Trice once said. Grin

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Quote from: cjrosero on August 14, 2015, 02:10:08 PM

Quote from: Gleb Gamow on August 14, 2015, 12:45:17 PM

Quote from: cjrosero on August 13, 2015, 12:18:39 PM

why do you hide your identity anyway?

Wouldn't you if your name were Ed Trice? https://www.linkedin.com/in/edtrice

i wont hide if i am Ed Trice ahaha ill let you all know. LOL get the game moving im watching.

I am not Ed Trice.

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Quote from: Foxpup on August 14, 2015, 11:42:30 AM

I prefer 3. g3.

Quote from: letsplayagame on August 13, 2015, 12:29:58 PM

Some of my supporters would not be happy if they knew how much time I was spending thinking about cryptocurrencies instead of chess.

Since Russia would be the least happy to know that, I would venture that you are a Russian GM. Though that doesn't really narrow it down much.

3. g3 and 3. d4 are the two proposals right now. I will wait for a consensus

I am not ready to confirm or deny where I am from. I will say that I travel often. My above comment was not necessarily meant to imply that my country has an official position on bitcoin (that may or may not be true). I only meant that there is a lot of pressure on me to win and desire to see me very focused on chess.

This may be a small clue to my identity. Of course I spend a lot of time studying chess. However I have a small reputation for studying less than some of my peers. I do not consider myself lazy, I just like to do other things, at least in private. In fact I learned about bitcoin by accident one day while browsing online when I was supposed to be be reviewing my opening preparation for an upcoming opponent.

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To God Be The Glory!

Quote from: Gleb Gamow on August 14, 2015, 12:45:17 PM

Quote from: cjrosero on August 13, 2015, 12:18:39 PM

why do you hide your identity anyway?

Wouldn't you if your name were Ed Trice? https://www.linkedin.com/in/edtrice

i wont hide if i am Ed Trice ahaha ill let you all know. LOL get the game moving im watching.

Gleb Gamow

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Quote from: cjrosero on August 13, 2015, 12:18:39 PM

why do you hide your identity anyway?

Wouldn't you if your name were Ed Trice? https://www.linkedin.com/in/edtrice

LiteCoinGuy

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In Satoshi I Trust

beat it:

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I prefer 3. g3.

Quote from: letsplayagame on August 13, 2015, 12:29:58 PM

Some of my supporters would not be happy if they knew how much time I was spending thinking about cryptocurrencies instead of chess.

Since Russia would be the least happy to know that, I would venture that you are a Russian GM. Though that doesn't really narrow it down much.

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d4

Are you a gm?

Edit: Never mind.

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Quote from: cjrosero on August 13, 2015, 12:18:39 PM

why do you hide your identity anyway?

Several reasons.

1. I like mysteries. Over time I will give clues which may eventually lead to my identification.

2. Some of my supporters would not be happy if they knew how much time I was spending thinking about cryptocurrencies instead of chess. When the time is right I will help them understand. All top tournaments have players from many countries. In many ways it would be easier for both prizes (and appearance fees/expenses which are sometimes paid in advance) to be paid in bitcoin instead of fiat. I have a very good idea of the people I need to talk to in order to make this happen. How receptive they will be at this time is another question. They may not be ready for such a big change.

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To God Be The Glory!

why do you hide your identity anyway?

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hello bitcointalk!

It looks like 2. c4 was the only suggestion. My response is 2....e6

You are off to a good start. My hope is that more players will join as the game progresses. If that happens and debate emerges regarding move choices I hope someone from the community will take charge in finding consensus.

bitcointalk vs letsplayagame

2. c4 e6

Here is a recent chess related news story that may interest some of you.
http://www.chess.com/news/magnus-carlsen-proposes-different-world-championship-format-2693

Before you draw any conclusions, I will give you one hint regarding my identity. I am not Magnus Carslen although I have played him multiple times. His proposal is very controversial especially among the top players.

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Naturally, 2. c4.

Quote from: bojan92 on August 11, 2015, 09:04:05 PM

He would be the winner for sure, expect if there is a very good chess player among us.

I'm only a pretty good chess player, not a very good one. But don't worry, we've got the wisdom of the crowd on our side. Okay, maybe we should worry.

Quote from: reyhiesa on August 12, 2015, 12:24:25 AM

Just fire up the latest chess game you've got and it's a done deal.

What!? Who would employ such an unrefined method of cheating? Is zwischenzug j'adoube not good enough for you?

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Quote from: bojan92 on August 11, 2015, 09:04:05 PM

Quote from: cjrosero on August 11, 2015, 05:58:06 PM

ill watch for your games guys. ill bet for "letsplayagame" for 0.003BTC for fun only whos in?

He would be the winner for sure, expect if there is a very good chess player among us.

We will see how will this game finish

I hope team bitcoin wins

It shouldn't be very hard to win. Just fire up the latest chess game you've got and it's a done deal. That is, assuming letsplayagame isn't using one as well.

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Quote from: cjrosero on August 11, 2015, 05:58:06 PM

ill watch for your games guys. ill bet for "letsplayagame" for 0.003BTC for fun only whos in?

He would be the winner for sure, expect if there is a very good chess player among us.

We will see how will this game finish

I hope team bitcoin wins

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To God Be The Glory!

ill watch for your games guys. ill bet for "letsplayagame" for 0.003BTC for fun only whos in?

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Quote from: Gleb Gamow on August 11, 2015, 01:13:33 PM

Quote from: letsplayagame on August 11, 2015, 10:59:19 AM

Quote from: Foxpup on August 11, 2015, 04:16:46 AM

There being no serious opening moves proposed, I suggest 1. Nf3.

So far the two suggestions are 1. Nf3 and 1. h4

I will not choose which move the community makes. Someone else needs to vote to break the tie.

I withdraw my humorist opening move of h4 and could easily fire up a sockpuppet to vote for Nf3. That said, go and use Nf3 and lets continue play. Thanks, bud.

I am glad an agreement was reached. I shall respond with 1......d5

bitcointalk vs letsplayagame

1. Nf3 d5

Gleb Gamow

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Quote from: letsplayagame on August 11, 2015, 10:59:19 AM

Quote from: Foxpup on August 11, 2015, 04:16:46 AM

There being no serious opening moves proposed, I suggest 1. Nf3.

So far the two suggestions are 1. Nf3 and 1. h4

I will not choose which move the community makes. Someone else needs to vote to break the tie.

I withdraw my humorist opening move of h4 and could easily fire up a sockpuppet to vote for Nf3. That said, go and use Nf3 and lets continue play. Thanks, bud.

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Quote from: Foxpup on August 11, 2015, 04:16:46 AM

There being no serious opening moves proposed, I suggest 1. Nf3.

So far the two suggestions are 1. Nf3 and 1. h4

I will not choose which move the community makes. Someone else needs to vote to break the tie.

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There being no serious opening moves proposed, I suggest 1. Nf3.

Gleb Gamow

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Quote from: letsplayagame on August 11, 2015, 02:28:24 AM

So far 1. h4 is the only proposed move by the community. If no debate emerges soon, 1. h4 will become the communities move by default and I shall respond. Hopefully as the game proceeds more people will join the fun.

Looks like you're stalling due to the Fodor Gambit being initiated.

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