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Old 09-14-2006, 11:50 AM
Knockwurst Knockwurst is offline
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Default Re: The Matching Up Thread I promised

Sorry, if this has been asked but don't they say "All World" Hennigan was a top pool player. If so, how would you rate agaisnt him?

Also, more stories about sandbagging would be cool.

PS -- Someone mentioned hustling chess, and it would seem as though there are similarities, both games being based almost entirely on skill and requiring a spot for the weaker player.

My friend, who is said to be the strongest non-titled chess player in the US, pretty much earns his living playing speed chess. However, he never sandbags nor misrepresents his strength in that he will say he's a strong master if asked (not that I'm making a value judgment on either). As good as he is, he doesn't seem to hurt for opponents. I guess his strength is giving a time spot that seems fair but allows him to win the majority of the games, he's a really nice guy, and he rarely goes on tilt.
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