Amici sumus

"Amici sumus" is the motto of the International Correspondence Chess Federation which will host my debute playing for Sweden. I am very excited by this event even though it has to be said that the Team game is open for all members of the Swedish federation for correspondece chess (SSKK). I do like the rythm of "corr chess" but at the same time the influence of Mr Fritz is a cooler.


GM Nigel Davies is suggesting that playing corr on sites where all tools are permitted will be benefitial for your development as all your errors will be punished promptly. True enough, but I can have my punishment by playing Mr Fritz on my home PC.

I might be a naive romantic but I am hoping for a few interesting games vs strong non-engine users and hopefully some nice chit chats with players around the world.

SSKK used to offer medals to players who scored enough points in the friendly team games. I will arrange my own celebrations should I ever score a "non-egg" in the SSKK team games.

You can keep an eye on yours truly at the ICCF Webchess server

Here is the fine print:





"Please find below the start list for the new event Sweden - USA board 40. The short name of the event is SWEUS.


The TD is IA Lahdenmäki, Leo.


The following rules apply for this event:
This is a server event.
The start date is 1 May 2012.
There is no end date.
ICCF standard time control 10 moves in 50 days with duplication after 20 days is used.
30 days of leave per year are available to each player.
Linear conditionals can be entered.
Other participants can see the games live after 0 games are finished in the event. Live transmission is delayed by 0 moves.
The public can see the games live after 0 games are finished in the event. Live transmission is delayed by 0 moves.
The team mates and captain can see the games live after 0 games are finished in the event. Live transmission is delayed by 0 moves.
This event is organized by Lahdenmäki, Leo."