Drunken Chess Tournament

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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Well, on April 19th I will be taking part in the 3rd Annual Drunken Chess Tournament.

I’m not that good of a chess player, but I can hold my own.

We will be playing at an English Style Pub, primarily for it’s ability to pour Cider in vast quantities.

Any suggestions for me? In particular, any recommended foods I should eat ahead of time?

Rules can be found here… http://www.hmfy.com/drunkchess/rules.php?PHPSESSID=fcd8d22899d018296c3b7e790c289171

But note that the game itself is, I believe, trademarked by the good lunatics at HMFY.com.

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A full English breakfast.

And i mean full.

It will sit on your stomach like lead and render you able to drink obscene quantities of alcohol.

Also scrambled aegg always looks funny when you drunkenly puke it up later. :slight_smile:

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Eat lots of yoghurt too, as urban legends say it sticks to the inside of your stomach and slows the absorption of alcohol.

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I didn’t know there was any other way TO play chess.

How about a chess tip? Always control the center of the board. and laugh everytime your oponent makes a move then say…“are you sure?” OR “good move”. Also mutter in a low voice to yourself “bam bam bam bam”

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From one who thought he invented the game: Play defensive. 90% of your opponents when under the influence will go all aggressive and leave themselves exposed. A good defensive opening: Nf3 g3 Bg2 OO d3 e4

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That sounds like a whole lot of fun. Good luck Tristan.

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From MAD Magazine’s “Fight Songs for Schools that Can’t Afford Major Sports”:

*Bishops away, my lads, bishops away!
Move up those knights and pawns
and keep your queen in pla-a-a-ay,
castle your king, my lads, don’t hesitate,
whoops, guess we told you wrong,
he’s got you there, he’s got you there, checkmate! *

[sub]To the tune of “Anchors Aweigh”, of course.[/sub]
My approach would be: get drunk, play chess, lose, don’t care.

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Well, the tournament is over and done with.

Holy Cow did I get drunk. I don’t do that often, but when I do… look out.

It was a great time. I highly recommend doing something like this for others that are interested in the combined arts of drinking, and chess.

I lost, btw. Too much drinking during the exhibition round. But I had fun.

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This might be useful.

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Heh. This is one of the main “activities” when my friends and I go camping.