[Event "1 f3 dubious or interesting ?"]
[Site "SchemingMind.com"]
[Date "2013.11.01"]
[Round "-"]
[White "littleboo"]
[Black "white bishop"]
[Result "1/2-1/2"]
[ECO "A00b"]
[WhiteCountry "USA"]
[BlackCountry "PHI"]
[WhiteElo "2229"]
[WhiteRD "74"]
[BlackElo "2265"]
[BlackRD "79"]
[GameID "341113"]

1. f3 e5
{
white bishop: Thanks for joining the tournament!
}
{
littleboo: you are welcome....oh how you get me in these messes... :-)
}
2. Nc3 Nf6
{
white bishop: I was busy since last week. I have to cross-enroll for my two courses this 2nd semester that begins this month. I was also busy with family and with my parents.
}
{
white bishop: I accompanied my elderly parents to the cemetery last Nov. 2. Dad had decided to go on that day instead of Nov. 1. The reason for this was because cars are not allowed to get into the cemetery on Nov. 1. Since the burial site of my grandparents and great grandparents was still a far distance from the entrance of the cemetery, it would have been impossible for my parents to walk that far without any difficulty, so we went to the cemetery on Nov. 2, as cars are then allowed into the cemetery grounds.
}
{
white bishop: After we stayed briefly at the cemetery, I had to go to the hospital with them because their doctor advised that they have to be chest x-rayed. Since their doctor was waiting to see the x-ray films including previous ones on file at the hospital, we waited for it to be available, then brought their entire set of films (new and all old ones taken at the same hospital) for the doctor to see. 
}
{
white bishop: Since I was with my parents the whole morning until way past noon time, I was not able to cook at home, so we just bought lunch on our way home. As my dad also planned to visit my uncle's (his brother's) grave in another place in the afternoon, I advised him to rest first after taking his lunch. Since I usually eat faster than my parents, I finished my lunch ahead of them and offered to buy my dad's medicines for him. The doctor didn't prescribe any medicines for my mom as her lungs were clear.
}
{
white bishop: After buying my dad's medicines, I thought I had some time left to go over to the mall to buy myself a business simulation software. Have you heard or ever played with "Freight Tycoon Inc."? I haven't  read the manual or installed the game on my desktop yet. After I came back to the house, my dad was ready and waiting for me. I didn't get out of the car anymore because dad was standing at the door already, but I told him to get in the car, and we proceeded to the cemetery where my uncle's ashes were kept. 
}
{
white bishop: During my absence, my husband thought of bringing our kids to the mall and go have a stroll there, buy anything they need or may need, and also have their dinner there. After they came back, I learned that my husband let the kids go ice skating for the first time. The kids were very happy and my husband showed the video he took of the kids while they were skating. He also payed for 30 minutes of one-on-one lessons with an instructor, i.e. one instructor for each of them.  
}
{
littleboo: Wow sounds very busy...no I haven't heard of freight tycoon...
}
3. e3 Bb4 4. a3 Be7
{
white bishop: Sorry, I was a bit busy lately, as my classes had already begun, and also attending to the needs of family and parents. My mom lost her Senior Citizen ID Card, I am attending to its replacement. I don't know if you have such card and accompanying privileges for people aged 60 and up in Washington. Here, Seniors are entitled to 20% discount on their share of ordered, either dine-in or takeout, food from restaurants. They get discounts from purchases of medicines, and purchase of movie tickets from cinemas, etc.
}
{
littleboo: Yea it sounds like life is busy....we do have senior discounts like that...
}
5. Nge2 O-O
{
white bishop: Had cooked the following for dinner: (1) Knorr Chicken Sopas (it's a soup); (2) Spam and Eggs; & (3) Pan Fried Scallops. I was able to buy large American scallops this afternoon. Luckily, it was enjoyed by family. What did you eat, or what did your wife cook during your last meal?
}
{
littleboo: Sounds great!  She cooked country fried steak....mashed potatos and corn on the cob....
}
6. d4 d6
{
white bishop: Wow, that's a truly American meal! Your mash potatoes substituted for our white rice. How different is "country fried" from pan fried or stir fried?
}
{
white bishop: Tonight, we watched the movie Romeo and Juliet. My youngest daughter said it's the most tragic love story ever written by Shakespeare.
}
{
littleboo: To be, or not to be--that is the question: 
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer 
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune 
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles 
And by opposing end them. Love Shakespeare!


}
7. e4 Nbd7
{
white bishop: Hey, you truly have a great memory for remembering those lines!
}
{
littleboo: oh thanks...that was allways one of my favorites...I took shakespear lit when I was in high scool
}
8. Be3 c5 9. dxc5 Nxc5 10. Qd2 Be6 11. Rd1 Rc8 12. Ng3 h5 13. Nge2 a6 14. Nc1 Qc7 15. N1a2 Ncd7 16. Nb4
{
white bishop: Just noticed that there is now a 1 point difference in our standard chess ratings. I dropped 7 points from my previous month's rating.
}
16... Nb6
{
littleboo: Yea I think I have dropped also...I really don't pay to much attention to ratings....

}
17. Qf2 Nfd7
{
white bishop: Today, December 3, is my youngest daughter's birthday. She turns 16 today. My husband and I are thinking that we'll defer the celebration, whether lunch or dinner, to this coming weekend, so my parents can join us. My husband doesn't have parents anymore. They're all gone, except for his grandmother, who's now bedridden and occasionally becoming forgetful.
}
{
littleboo: Nice...well happy birthday to her....
}
18. Rd2 Bd8 19. Be2 Nc4 20. Ncd5 Qb8 21. Bxc4 Rxc4
{
white bishop: You planning to go anywhere with your wife during the coming holidays?
}
{
littleboo: Nope...just be home.... you?
}
22. O-O a5
{
white bishop: Nope, will be at home most of the time, playing games on Scheming Mind. I have to catch up with my readings & prepare for my papers. I'm also busy with the gift-giving during the Christmas season.
}
23. Na2 b5 24. Nac3 b4 25. axb4 axb4 26. Na2 b3 27. cxb3 Qxb3 28. Nac3 f5 29. Qe2 fxe4 30. fxe4 Rxf1+ 31. Qxf1 Bg4 32. Qa1 Rc6
33. Qa8 Nb8 34. Qa3 Qxa3 35. bxa3 Nd7
{
white bishop: How are you in your new post as the Team Captain of The Swarm? 
}
{
littleboo: still looking for players...just need 2 more....I will be in and out for a couple of days....I have had eye surgery and have some trouble seeing until I heal a bit more....I didn't say anyting before because I didn't want to worry you...everything will be fine....
}
36. h3 Be6
{
white bishop: Cataract???
}
{
white bishop: I was just wondering why you still had to look for players for The Swarm now that the team games have been ongoing. In our case, we're already playing with our 2nd and 3rd opponent teams. Isn't it rather late to look for players, or do you have to replace some team members?
}
{
littleboo: 2 fold....cataract and open angle glacoma....I guess they were waiting for the capt to show up...they were PM him for quite awhile...and so yes way behind...
}
37. Nb5 Bh4
{
white bishop: I also had cataracts in both eyes, but no glaucoma. I only learned that I had cataracts during my eye check-up 5 yrs ago. I did not undergo any procedure yet, so my cataracts are still with me. Had you experienced any symptoms that prompted you to seek your eye specialist?
}
{
littleboo: Yes I was having problems with my right eye and I thought maybe it was from the lazy eye surgery I had as a kid...I also have had bells palsy on the right side...not to mention my vision just wasn't right..and things like colors were dull....
}
38. Ndc7 Bc4
{
white bishop: My youngest daughter was diagnosed to have a lazy eye when she was a toddler, but instead of surgery the doctor prescribed the use of an eye patch to cover the stronger eye. In that way, he explained, my daughter will be forced to use her lazy eye and strengthen this weaker eye's muscles.
}
{
white bishop: I've already written to 2 players who fitted your ideal rating range. I checked their profiles and the 1st one (from USA) with rating 1700+ rating is not playing in any Standard Chess League games at the moment. The 2nd one (from Israel) with a rating of 1800+ is playing only in the Chess960 League. I asked them if they would be interested to help out. If they answered "yes", then I mentioned that I will let you know, so you can send them a PM.
}
{
white bishop: The dwindling membership in The Swarm is already a cause for concern, especially during the middle of the team matches. For the long term, I think you must first increase the membership base, so you can select good, capable players for next year's Standard Chess League - Season 9. The more Swarm teams you are able to enter, the better it will be for your chess team. Right now, you only need to fill in the vacancies and finish the league games, no matter what the results are. Try to boost the morale of the team members! Give the boys in your team some encouragement and words of hope, telling them the team's going to get through with this season's games. Congratulate each of them for scoring a point for the team, and for those who lost a game, don't scold or ridicule them, but inform them that "it's all right, you could do better next time!" Those are just my 2 cents worth of advice. :)
}
{
white bishop: If I am not too busy with my games here and studies, I'll see if I can help you find new members for your team, and get to screen them first by playing a game or 2 with them.
}
{
littleboo: you are allways there for me aren't you....you are correct...I need to just finish this match and work on building the team..yea I went thru the whole thing of a patch wearing a paair of glasses with one side dark...then surgery....I think I was 4 or 5...I think you know me well enough by now that its not my style to scold or ridicule....
}
39. Rxd6 Rxd6
{
white bishop: Hey, I've got great news for you! I just rec'd a PM from Aba who wrote "I'll be glad to join to the Sworm", but asked me "are you intend to join to the team?" Sorry, he is not that good in expressing himself in English, but he can understand my English, just don't use American slang in writing him, but plain English, ok? I suggest you write him immediately. Welcome him to The Swarm and send your instructions on what he must do. So you still need one more player, right? Or has that final slot been filled up already? Still awaiting reply from the 1st player I wrote to, whom I asked to help out another fellow American. Btw, Aba has a standard chess rating of 1832.
}
{
white bishop: I'll just have to explain to Aba that even if I join The Swarm, I can't participate or be able to play in Division 6, as The Chess Warriors already has a B Team there. 
}
{
littleboo: Yea he would be the last player I need I think unless of course someone else goes MIA....
}
{
littleboo: Aba is playing on one of our sister teams...the guy that started the swarm also has New england, the swarm, apple pie and a couple of others....
}
40. Nxd6 Bd3
{
white bishop: Have you already communicated with him? :)
}
{
white bishop: Btw, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your wife! :)
}
{
littleboo: No...with him allready on one of vermonty's teams I didn't PM him..Merry Christmas and happy New Year too all of you also....
}
41. Nd5 Bc2
{
white bishop: If you checked his ongoing games, he doesn't have, or isn't participating, in any standard chess league games. I checked that data previously, before I approached him if he's willing to play for your team. He is more of a chess960 guy, so he's in the chess960 league only this season. Since he is a sister team member, can't you even ask Vermonty to loan him to you for The Chess Swarm, until the games are over? After all, he's not playing in any standard chess league games at the moment.
}
{
littleboo: Done, done and done...I talked to vermonty and he was all for it...so I have mess Aba...we will see....
}
42. g4 g6
{
white bishop: The Swarm will now be back in action! 
}
{
white bishop: Very cute of turning the White King into Santa Claus! :)
}
43. g5 Bb3 44. Ne7+
{
littleboo: Yes..we should be in get shape..
}
{
littleboo: *good*
}
44... Kh7 45. Kg2 Bc2 46. Nd5 Kg7 47. Kf1 Bd3+ 48. Kg1 Bc2
{
white bishop: How's your eye?
}
{
littleboo: slowly healing....still a bit blurry...still doing all the drops....having the other eye done on the 16th....hey thanks for asking
}
49. Nb4 Bd1
{
white bishop: I'm sick with fever, stuffy nose and sore throat.
}
{
littleboo: Aw oh....flu?  I will be glad when this ia all over with....
}
50. Kg2 Bb3
{
white bishop: I visited a doctor this afternoon and was prescribed antibiotics and antihistamine.
}
{
littleboo: I could come over with chicken soup    :-)   I hope you you get feeling better soon...
}
51. Kh2 Nf8
{
white bishop: Hey, thanks for asking as well! :) My fever has lowered and stuffy nose has lessened but there is still something clogging my nasal passages. The only thing that has worsened is that I have increased coughing and lots of phlegm. I'm resting most of the time at home.
}
{
white bishop: Hey, did you notice our standard chess ratings at the beginning of this year? It seems we have both shed off a few points from our December's ratings.
}
{
white bishop: I saw how that German guy Wilfried is giving you a hard time in Autumn Challenge (Chess960). This means there is the possibility that I'll be facing him instead of you in the next round! :(
}
{
littleboo: Glad to hear you are on the mend...I have my left eye surgery on the 16th..
}
{
littleboo: Yes "that German guy" is kicking my tail....yea you might be playing him..and I timed out on 2 games in the ballroom blitz....I was so ticked...I thought I got them on holiday...and lost track of them...  :-(
}
52. Nd3 Ne6
{
white bishop: Are you still wearing those protecting lenses?
}
{
white bishop: How did you take a bath? Did your wife shampoo your hair for you or did you avail of shampoo services at a parlor or salon? I know that during those critical moments, you must not allow even a single drop of water to get into your eyes.
}
{
white bishop: Yes, you only made Michel Germain of Canada happy in Round 1 for his easy victory (w/o effort), as the victory could have been yours. In Round 2, he is matched with a weak player from the USA, so if I play right and don't make a major blunder, I may face him in future rounds. 
}
{
littleboo: Bath?  I used ocular patchs...they are like a bandaid but for the eye...yes my wife gave me a bath....that was the best part..  ;-)
}
53. Nxe5 Nxg5
{
white bishop: At least, you have a good reason to be treated like a baby by your wife! ;-)
}
54. Nd3
{
littleboo: Oh yea  ;-)
}
54... Bc2 55. Nc5 Nf3+
{
littleboo: We are tied in this tourn....
}
56. Kg2
{
white bishop: Yes, we may most likely share the 1st place. This game seems drawish as well. That's what I was thinking many moves ago, when our respective moves do not seem to lead us anywhere. We can easily defend each other's threats of capture. Shall we draw this game also?
}
56... Ne1+ 57. Kf1
{
littleboo: Sure kind of looking that way uh?
}
57... Bg3=
{
white bishop: We both have a game left with Michal Drus of Poland. So, congratulations in advance for both of us as we share the lead in this tournament. Cheers!
}
{
littleboo: Oh thanks....
}
{
littleboo: Sooo....now what do we do...where do we go from here?
}
{
white bishop: Are your eyes ready for more games? I haven't joined any new tournaments yet, as I am busy with my studies and the academic requirements, as well as the loads of readings. You'll know if I joined any new tournaments, as I always invite you to join me, right?
}
{
littleboo: Yes, yes and yes....  ;-)
}
{
littleboo: Hi...
}
{
white bishop: Hi, also! I still have not joined any new tournaments. How are your eyes?
}
{
littleboo: Have had some issues with the left eye...more sore and longer healing for some reason and Rx is all over the place....
}
{
white bishop: Oh, that's not good! You should go back to your doctor and let him examine your left eye, if it is still not okay. Are you back to work?
}
{
littleboo: Yea I did last Thursday....everything is ok....just taking time to heal...yes I had to go back the Monday after surgery....
}
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