BrainKing - Discussion boards (Checkers)

Hi all, hope life's good with you!

20. February 2009, 22:17:02

WinterAngel

Subject: Thank You ;

Thank,s Rod. Got it now Agian ty.

20. February 2009, 21:08:33

rod03801

Subject: Re: Hawaiian Checkers;

WinterAngel: You couldn't have checked correctly. There are Hawaiian Checkers games on each set of stairs on that link. (Except the "cubed" stairs of course, as those are only backgammon games) Once you click the link he provided, you then click on the type of stairs with the time controls that you like. You will see a list which includes every single game Brainking offers. You then join the stairs for that game, and choose someone to play.

20. February 2009, 20:17:19

WinterAngel

Subject: Hawaiian Checkers;

I have already checked there none going of that game Thank You.

20. February 2009, 12:47:12

Subject: Re: Hawaiian Checkers?

WinterAngel: Did you try this? http://brainking.com/en/Stairs

20. February 2009, 12:07:39

WinterAngel

Subject: Hawaiian Checkers?

Looking for any one who would like to play this game. Not to many play this game.Why?

12. February 2009, 14:27:46

Subject: Re: Question About the Rules of International Checkers

Modified by Gabriel Almeida (12. February 2009, 14:30:55)

MrWCF: This rule also exist in other variants, like in Portuguese checkers, and it does matter, sometimes. The question is that you can only jump once over each piece, in your move. To guarantee that you respect this, the "mechanism" is that the jumped pieces are only removed in the end of your move. If pieces were removed just after jumped, you would be ignoring that rule.

I don't know if I was clear: the question is not the piece taked (jumped) twice. The question is that a taked (jumped) piece works like a "wall" - that's the spirit of that rule!

12. February 2009, 02:54:06

MrWCF

Subject: Question About the Rules of International Checkers

In International Checkers, enemy pieces jumped over are not removed until the entire move is completed.
Why is that? Since pieces may only be jumped over once, why not remove them as you jump over them. I could understand if you could jump over a piece more than once; then it would make sense not to remove it until the move was completed.
Can someone explain the logic behind this rule?

11. February 2009, 13:59:43

Subject: Re: Tiger Checker Club

Tuesday: Not at all. We are all learning.

5. February 2009, 02:28:42

Subject: Tiger Checker Club

We are now accepting applications for checker players.

31. December 2008, 18:35:34

Subject: Re:

david upshaw: Missing 6.30h, in Portugal... Happy 2009 to all of you, too!

31. December 2008, 16:34:39

Subject: Re:

david upshaw: Thanks David, good luck to you too

31. December 2008, 15:12:35

david upshaw

I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

31. December 2008, 14:03:39

Subject: Re: Need Just One More

Purple: If one more person can sign up the tournament will be a go. Anyone can win..so give it a try!

28. December 2008, 16:19:45

Subject: Need Just Two More

Purple Sponser

28. December 2008, 16:19:37

Subject: Need Just Two More

Purple Sponser

14. October 2008, 08:39:26

aaru

Subject: 1500, 10000, 1600

Please sign up -> 1500 ;), 10000 :D, 1600 ;) (single elimination for 8, Fisher's clock 3/0.8/15 with autopass & immediately start)
More informations about Fischer's clock on BrainKing & BrainRook

Hawaiian Checkers - I need 3 players more
&
Checkers - 2
Anti Checkers - 4
Corner Checkers - 5
One Way Checkers - 5
Parachute Checkers - 5
Gothic Checkers - 3
Turkish Checkers - 1
Alquerque - 4
Hawaiian Checkers - 4
International Checkers - 4
Rusian Checkers - 4
Canadian Checkers - 4
Thai Checkers - 5
Brazilian Checkers - 4
Portuguese Checkers - 3
Italian Checkers - 4
Dameo - 4
&
Hawaiian Checkers - 4
& other games

5. October 2008, 12:32:05

pattypoo

Stardust: i have games on this site that are almost 3 yrs old. I just left from looking at their profile, looking at games with me only..in four games i won and one was a draw and the other three were not even finished and they all say he won. tell me how that works.. I hate cheaters.

4. October 2008, 01:46:53

John Toomey

how come some folks, 'badger', can declare draws? why isn't it automatic as per the professional rules?

3. October 2008, 02:17:11

Subject: Re: For Clarity...

Purple: She denied me

3. October 2008, 00:42:09

Subject: Re: For Clarity...

Stardust: Badger has the authority to declare the game a draw,

2. October 2008, 21:25:41

Subject: For Clarity...

Because misunderstandings can occur......I am too stubborn to resign an obvious draw against someone who is so small minded to not accept one. I resent the insinuation that the game on gt is anything more than that.

2. October 2008, 17:14:20

Subject: Re: Love is in the air?...

Stardust: 3334 is a lucky guy! ;)

John Toomey, you are right. And IYT it's not the only place where it happens: in REAL LIFE (well, I'm talking in classic checkers case), those are "draw rules" wich are described and used. And some other rules are available (Once again, I'm talking in classic checkers): with 3 queens, one of them in the "main central line" (We call it "the river", in Portugal) Vs 1 queen, you have only 12 moves to win the game. Or if you have 2 queens and a pawn, Vs 1 queen, you have 20 moves to move your pawn, or it is a draw.

2. October 2008, 12:44:31

Subject: Re: Love is in the air?...

Manuel M: Yes,I'm stubborn...I resent your other insinuation

2. October 2008, 11:08:30

Subject: Re: Love is in the air?...

Stardust: The only reason I find to keep a game for 7 years (and it seems to go on and on...) is that both payers are the most stubborn in the world!!! Weeeell, I could figure another reason, but it would be something like a marriage....lol...is it?

2. October 2008, 11:08:30

Subject: Re: Love is in the air?...

2. October 2008, 00:33:26

John Toomey

Subject: The draw debate

haven't had much of a problem with 'irksome' folks not conceed draws here. But how come the game doesn't automatically declare a draw when the same board position is repeated three times? that's how it works on its your turn, and that seems a very reasonable system.

1. October 2008, 23:53:16

Subject: Re:

david upshaw: I offered a draw in January of 2002. He refused. Rules of the game say one can only offer a draw once. He waits til the last minute before he's to time out then he moves the game. He has timed out the maximum number of times allowed. That game is the only reason I still visit that site.

1. October 2008, 21:43:15

david upshaw

What? 7 years? Thats crazy. lol. Are either of you asking for a draw?

I used to play on Goldtoken, but like this site so much better.

1. October 2008, 21:12:40

A draw may be obvious to the whole world but if one player refuses there is usually no justifiable recourse. Fencer intervened and that is admirable. Apparently that is NOT the case on Goldtoken where a game of checkers between NLStardust (me) and 3334 has been tediously played for almost 7 years.

30. September 2008, 20:03:45

rod03801

Subject: English Discussion Board

Please keep the posts on this discussion board to English. Thank you.

30. September 2008, 17:53:48

Subject: Re:

Manuel M: Eheheheh.

For those who can't read in portuguese, I can explain you that we (me and Undertaker) were calling brady as "HE", but Manuel explained us that we should say "SHE".

(A ver sus marmanjos engolem esta...)

30. September 2008, 17:49:12

Subject: Re:

Manuel M: Ah ok ahahah.

Brady was ridiculous, she wanted win me but only played D8-C7 and C7-D8.

30. September 2008, 17:48:02

Subject: Re:

Manuel M: Não tomei as gotas, hoje de manhã. E sabes que isto já não são 18 anos...

30. September 2008, 17:47:52

Subject: Re:

Gabriel Almeida: Fencer drew the game. Brady was ridiculous, he wanted win me but only played D8-C7 and C7-D8.

30. September 2008, 17:46:42

Subject: Re:

Gabriel Almeida: Tú estás pior..."O" Brady é uma gaja francesa...e teimosa como uma mula! Isto a propósito de teres usado o ..."he" wants to win... Assim com'assim, é mais "he man..." :)))

30. September 2008, 17:41:45

Subject: Re:

Undertaker.: Yes. For your BKR, we can easilly understand it is a draw. Sometimes a player can loose the game for is "hunger", so... I think Manuel M is right, you just have to repeat your moves, and then ask Fencer to draw the game. And, if Brady really wants to win it... well, just wait to see what he'll do to win it. Sometimes this is a good way to YOU to win it. Someone that tries to win always take more risks... defending it's easier. Take this advantage. Just remember: HE wants to win it, not you. So... it's "stupid" if it is you to take the risks, just to force it to accept the draw.

Good game! ;)

30. September 2008, 15:44:15

Subject: Re:

david upshaw: Yap, I agree with you. In this case, I think Brady was skilled enough to know that the game was drawn and this was the main reason for my boredom.

30. September 2008, 15:35:43

david upshaw

I agree that players should be willing to accept a draw or conceed when they're defeated. Once the outcome is obvious, its disrespectful to drag it out. Unfortunately some players aren't skilled enough to know when its obvious.

I also think there are some exceptions. There are times when I knew I was beaten and played longer than necessary. I just wanted to see how a better player would handle the end game. It was a learning experience.

30. September 2008, 13:51:10

Subject: Re:

Manuel M: Yap, that will be the last solution but it's sad when a player oblige us to do it.

30. September 2008, 13:47:35

Subject: Re:

Tuesday: Oh my god, where I am. This people must live in another planet lol.

When a draw is obvious, players must draw the game, I guess.

30. September 2008, 13:43:18

Subject: Re:

Tuesday: Not quite...If it was that way, some people would take years to finish their games, just to annoy the opponent. If the moves are always the same, the game should be declared draw (by Fencer, I guess)

30. September 2008, 13:40:59

Subject: Re:

Undertaker.: Encosta-a a um dos cantos e obriga-a a repetir os movimentos três vezes. Basta isso para comunicares ao Fencer que ele deverá dar a partida por empatada. Já me aconteceu o mesmo uma vez e ele resolveu o problema assim. No itsyourturn.com, se se repetirem 3 vezes os mesmos movimentos, a partida é automaticamente empatada. aqui, ainda é preciso pedir...Boa sorte ;)

30. September 2008, 13:27:33

Hi everybody.

I'm playing with Brady and he thinks that can win this game: Checkers (Brady vs. Undertaker.)

It's obviously a draw but he doesn't believe and refuse my offer to draw. Can anyone tell him this is a draw?

Thanks!

12. April 2008, 22:16:46

Subject: Re: World Mind Sports Games

Gabriel Almeida: You forgot Ludo eheheh.
Who knows more checkers variant like classic checkers, russian checkers and anglo-american checkers. They are played in many countries and for many people. ;)

12. April 2008, 14:10:45