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by Bernard Coll
Thu Oct 11, 2012 4:35 am
Forum: Tournament Discussion
Topic: Scottish Premier League
Replies: 5
Views: 1138

Re: Scottish Premier League

Scottish premier league and First division games are being held in Stonehaven Town hall on the 10th-11th November 2012. It is open to all Scottish players or players of other nationalities residing in Scotland. Prize money will be minimal due to ever decreasing number of players attending. I have be...
by Bernard Coll
Sat Sep 08, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: Checker Sharing
Topic: Home Internationals 2012
Replies: 31
Views: 13044

Re: Home Internationals 2012

"consecutive attempts". Surely winning and retaining is correct!
by Bernard Coll
Sat Sep 08, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: Checker Sharing
Topic: Home Internationals 2012
Replies: 31
Views: 13044

Re: Home Internationals 2012

Hi Lindus, I note in your reply to Tommy that your health is not as one would wish it to be. I am sorry to hear of this, and possibly time and todays' wonder drugs may improve your condition. Please correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that you are the current holder of the English championship, ...
by Bernard Coll
Sat Sep 08, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why Checkers is NOT easier than Chess
Replies: 95
Views: 55503

Re: Why Checkers is NOT easier than Chess

Nice one Sune.
by Bernard Coll
Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:16 pm
Forum: Checker Sharing
Topic: Home Internationals 2012
Replies: 31
Views: 13044

Re: Home Internationals 2012

Tommy, It is not surprising that there were not any Welsh players in Cookstown to participate in the internationals. Apart from John Morgan who fastidiously plays in tournaments throughout the UK and Ireland, only the late grandmaster, Bill Edwards ventured into all the UK corners to compete. Sadly,...
by Bernard Coll
Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:24 pm
Forum: Checker Sharing
Topic: Home Internationals 2012
Replies: 31
Views: 13044

Re: Home Internationals 2012

Sorry to correct you Alex. The South of Ireland is not a member of the UK. There was a time they were members of the UK by virtue of the English government of the different periods continual refusal to give the Irish a say in running their own affairs. But in 1916 the Irish decided they were not goi...
by Bernard Coll
Wed Aug 22, 2012 2:41 pm
Forum: Tournament Discussion
Topic: WMSG Lille 2012
Replies: 179
Views: 27873

Re: WMSG Lille 2012

Congratulations to Michael on a fine win from such a quality field of contestants. I am sure that he has tightened up his dodgy defence that he had against Alex in his first enthralling challenge for the World 3 move title. I eagerly look forward to the next encounter, whenever the occasion arises. ...
by Bernard Coll
Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Obituary
Replies: 11
Views: 3551

Re: Obituary

Liam's draughts ventures remind me of another Irish gentleman of many years ago. He was Arthur Casey from Cullybackey in County Antrim, who cycled throughout the UK and Ireland to attend draughts tournaments. There's dedication for you.
by Bernard Coll
Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Obituary
Replies: 11
Views: 3551

Re: Obituary

I am sorry to hear of Liam's passing, in my eyes Liam was a true gentleman. He did indeed frequently travel throughout the UK and Ireland supporting the game he fervently loved. Liam also knew before he left his native Donegal to attend tourneys as far flung as the Orkney Isles in the extreme north ...
by Bernard Coll
Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:58 pm
Forum: Tournament Discussion
Topic: World Championship Match : Ron King vs. Sergio Scarpetta
Replies: 183
Views: 28744

Re: World Championship Match : Ron King vs. Sergio Scarpetta

Between all the bluster and bullshit (Is it a joke?, is it not a joke?) posted above regarding the outcome of last weeks encounter in the match between Ron and Sergio, is it not time for common sense to prevail? The WCDF are responsible for the running of these matches, their next meeting is schedul...
by Bernard Coll
Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:20 pm
Forum: Tournament Discussion
Topic: World Championship Match : Ron King vs. Sergio Scarpetta
Replies: 183
Views: 28744

Re: World Championship Match : Ron King vs. Sergio Scarpetta

Just to get back to a point I suggested a few posts back, What is wrong with a drawn contest? It is obviously acceptable in other sports and has always been recognised as an acceptable result in draughts Title Matches until now. Are the KIBITZERS (Derek Oldburys's terminology) now only going to be s...
by Bernard Coll
Mon Jul 23, 2012 3:07 pm
Forum: Tournament Discussion
Topic: World Championship Match : Ron King vs. Sergio Scarpetta
Replies: 183
Views: 28744

Re: World Championship Match : Ron King vs. Sergio Scarpetta

Gents, Chexhero and Sune and other gents, I presume the contract for last weeks enthralling match was worded in such a way that if the match was tied after 24 games, as per norm the holder of the title retained the title by virtue of not having lost the match? Possibly in future, contracts could be ...
by Bernard Coll
Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:27 am
Forum: Tournament Discussion
Topic: World Championship Match : Ron King vs. Sergio Scarpetta
Replies: 183
Views: 28744

Re: World Championship Match : Ron King vs. Sergio Scarpetta

What is wrong with a drawn match? Titles have to be Won surely. It is unfair to suggest the title goes to an undefeated challenger. It goes without saying that the champion is also undefeated. In this case the champion also had to travel to the challengers' home venue.
by Bernard Coll
Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:49 pm
Forum: Tournament Discussion
Topic: World Championship Match : Ron King vs. Sergio Scarpetta
Replies: 183
Views: 28744

Re: World Championship Match : Ron King vs. Sergio Scarpetta

Congratulations to Ron on his successful retention of his Freestyle World Title. Also congratulations to Sergio on taking the contest to Ron, and possibly had he been more experienced, he would have indeed won the title. Also thanks to Italian federation on hosting this event and making it possible ...
by Bernard Coll
Wed Feb 08, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nationals and my kids
Replies: 16
Views: 4659

Re: Nationals and my kids

Jan, Maybe there is a different process in American primary schools towards unknown personalities turning up at their doors asking to teach the (kids)! to play checkers. I was taught in school that KIDS were indeed young goats. Apart from the fact that KIDS possibly could be induced to become great ...