Spring, 1902: If you have played this many times, it must be pretty automatic for you the first few turns, just knowing the situations from your previous games.
08 Jan 17 UTC
Spring, 1904: you'd think so, but it's like chess in the number of possibilities depending the opening moves.
08 Jan 17 UTC
Spring, 1904: sometimes, making the unexpected move, even if it costs you an SC, can get you an advantage.
08 Jan 17 UTC
Spring, 1904: I am beginning to see that.
08 Jan 17 UTC
Spring, 1905: You are making a mockery of me!
08 Jan 17 UTC
Spring, 1905: see? i took a risk with Burgundy and you just got to take that chance sometimes. even if you end up losing because of it.
08 Jan 17 UTC
Spring, 1905: you are still doing fine. I wouldn't worry
08 Jan 17 UTC
Spring, 1905: this could easily be a win for you, or a draw
08 Jan 17 UTC
Spring, 1905: I seriously doubt that! You know a lot more tricks than I do.
08 Jan 17 UTC
i think i got you. don't think you can stop me.
08 Jan 17 UTC
Yes I knew it was a matter of time once you took Munich for good. You can't play catch up when you are outnumbered. You are very good at planning 6-8 moves in advance; I have trouble seeing that far ahead. I guess it is because I haven't seen that many games through to the final. Thanks again for the beatings!
08 Jan 17 UTC
i have to get running. i think you did much better the second time around. just keep playing. the more you play, the better you will be.
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