Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Week Nine

New York vs. (versUS) Baltimore:

First, I’d like to compliment Greg for his use of the “X” symbol in the standings for “eliminated”. In leagues like the NHL, the NBA, and this one, this is much more informative than the indication of what teams have clinched playoff spots. The only suggestion I would make is to list the standings in reverse order, so that I can quickly glean the important info without having to mess with the scroll bar or the Page Down key. Anyway, don’t trust anyone over thirty. At least when it comes to playing chess. New York, 2.5-1.5.


Philadelphia vs. Boston:

This match illustrates the paradox of the all-but-mathematically eliminated team: Philadelphia needs this match so badly that they hardly need it at all. I have always a paradox to be named after me, but go watch them name it for someone else. Boston, 2.5-1.5.


New Jersey vs. Miami:




BELJUM
OO_O_ _

UTANGO
OO_O_ _

CHILZ
_O_ _O

KREAM
_ _ _OO


Answer: _ _ _ _ _ SAID, “_ _ _ _ _!”


Miami, 2.5-1.5


Dallas vs. San Francisco:

I heard that NN would be playing board four San Francisco, so I looked up some of his games. His style seems to be a mixture of “The Allies” and “Three Swedish Amateurs”, who share a healthy regard for material although they occasionally neglect development. But I have played and watched enough live games to be immune to the bias of game publishers; in real life, material usually prevails. SF, 2.5-1.5.


Seattle vs Tennessee:

To quote a former member of a defunct chess club formerly to be found midtown in America’s largest city, “if I go, I’m taking someone with me”. Burnett was around some in those days, and I am guessing some of the attitude wore off (onto him, I mean). Tennessee, 2.5-1.5.


Chicago vs. Arizona:


The all-but-all-but eliminated face the all-but eliminated here. I see the all-but-all-but putting the all-but out of their misery, perhaps with nembutal. But maybe not. But probably. Chicago, 2.5-1.5.

7 comments:

glennpan said...

All but eliminated? maybe you should look at the standings. With wins in our last two weeks we could even wind up with the #2 seed. Even if we draw the match, we likely can make the playoffs with a win against Dallas. There are even scenarios where we are alive for week 10 even if we lose this week.

Glenn

Ron Young said...

You misunderstood. You guys are the all-but-all-but eliminated.

HA81 said...

Now, this is what I appreciate. Somebody sticking up for their team, even if the lens of the rose colored glasses have a couple of cracks in them. You Tell 'em Glenn, you guys are gonna tie Arizona (I am going down there pretty soon and don't want to get kidnapped) and then tie Dallas and... ooops, wrong scenario. Ok, you guys are gonna BEAT Dallas, yeah that's it, Beat Dallas. Sure.

Note to Ron: Good pick on Tennessee over Seattle. Real good pick. I noted in my stuff that board 2 was where the Tempo had a shot, but if the game isn't decided in 25 moves I suspect IM Burnett won't win.

Thanks

Ron Young said...

Thank you. This is the type of ego gratification that makes it all worthwhile.

HA81 said...

Hey Ron, don't sell yourself short. Without you, this whole freakin' league would come to a screaching stop. Ron, You Da Man. I have to fess up to be sarcastic about the Seattle pick, but you were right. I will take credit though for the board 2 pick.

Keep it up Ron !

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Ron Young said...

It took a whole year for your comment to draw a spambot here, HA81. But a mere six months for me to make that connection. I guess there's hope for the old human race yet.