Letsplaychess.com presents Blitz #166 vs. onegood (2135) - Afternoon of 8th June 2009

[Pawnstorms]

I know I sure play better chess when I'm in shape physically and excercising regularly.

[oxiigen]

Man you are funny, but we love you KingsCrusher, even if you play Lemmingsgram Touch Defence! :)

[wrathchild89]

lol good one

[ddstar]

do you mind if I "follow" you on ICC? I'd like to watch your games

[bpeags]

did you wind up seeing terminator salvation? :)

[bavarois]

What about Bishop f4+ on move 25 ?

[grotemaarten]

Weird games today, but I like them!

I had some strange games myself today, maybe there's something in the air.

[shayeeX]

Nice game, good sac.

[Attlanttizz]

Goood game!

[Syncdev]

Nice sacrifice

[discoduc]

King up the board in the middle game is never a good idea .......lesson learnt

[number94]

Strange indeed. Impossible to see any plan or much purpose from white.

[xXxWilliExXx]

Kingscrusher, how do you feel about GM Nigel Short's recent victory and 2990 performance rating at the Siegman & Co. tournament in Sweden?

[kingscrusher]

It isnt that suprising to me as he also did very well in the recent Olympiad. He has stacks of experience, so if he can keep his energy levels and concentration, he could use that experience to crush a lot of the younger generation 2600's.

[Ruxistico]

Short is a killer!

[samirhossain]

Hello Kingscrusher, about ure comment on concentration.....Do you think that there is a direct correlation between concentration for chess and exercise? My coach whos like high 2100 FIDE said exercise often benefits one's chess..is that true? its hard for me to believe....have u ever considered that thought ?

[grotemaarten]

Physical exercise is known to have a positive effect on your brain (and of course your body.)

So I think it'd be good for your chess too.

You don't have to be an Olympic athlete, but exercising might help you clear your mind and have a "fresher" look on the game of chess.