Feb 24 2009
self imposed requirement for a new chess set
I’ve been mentally consumed lately by what chess sets I like and want to buy. I’m not in love with the one I bought. I’ve saved enough money to buy another set, but I’m nervous that I won’t be happy with that either. I don’t have enough money to buy the type of set that I really want, so I’m left trying to decide which compromises are ok. I’ve decided to self impose a new rule … I can’t buy myself a chess set until my www.chess.com rating jumps up a class:
The United States Chess Federation (USCF) classification of players:
- 2400 and above: Senior Master
- 2200–2399: Master
- 2000–2199: Expert
- 1800–1999: Class A
- 1600–1799: Class B
- 1400–1599: Class C
- 1200–1399: Class D
- 1000–1199: Class E
In general, 1000 is considered a bright beginner. A regular competitive chess player might be rated at approximately 1750. I’m currently a class C player (1457 right this moment). So, I will not buy a new chess set until my rating is 1600 or higher. That will give me time to think about what I really want … and will encourage me to get better at chess.
i was just about to yell at you for how long it had been since you posted. i feel better now.
Well I’d just like to say one things for sure. Milo men like you and I will never ever run out of Goals and objectives. Its what gets us through life I think, Hope that some day just maybe we will get that brand new awesome high speed low drag, high tech low density ____________________ you fill in the blank and were after it LOL. I feel your pain. Right now I really want to put twin turbo’s in my Subaru Jax wont let me.
Gio