Conflagration_Planet wrote:
I guess that guy's delusional if he thinks he's going to be a master some day.
That is not the only piece of evidence.
The Backyard Professor
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zborg wrote:
gnuvince wrote:
Owlmoon2000 wrote:
This guy calls himself the "Backyard Professor" and then in the video says he's a beginner. What's wrong with this idiot?
Since when is chess required to obtain a Ph.D in backyardery? Seriously, it's just a nickname his wife gave to him, ease up mate, nobody's forcing you to watch his videos if you don't want to.
Nice photo, Vince. Did you win something at the County Fair?
I did! A B.Sc in computer science.
coneheadzombie wrote:
Conflagration_Planet wrote:
He says he hopes to get to master level. :)
From what I've seen, that's not possible for him.
Of course it's possible! There's no such thing as talent.
joeydvivre wrote:
@gnuvince - The chances that you can hold a candle to me at writing computer code is miniscule and I am always willing to bet. I will give you a large advantage in the bet.
Well, if you guys are really gonna rumble, you've got to give us bozos in the bleachers a lot more of a show than this.
I feel compelled to post this link. The last one got deleted. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQwEyr5qwws
Good thing he's started working on his tactics. I like his enthusiasm and even enjoy his videos, but this one was hard for me to endure. Ignore the initial set up position; he corrects that at about 90 seconds into the video.:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b74CD6ksDAc&feature=plcp
Yeah I just watched it. The Prof. seems to be a bit under the weather and not his usual hyperactive self.
Someone should tell him about Lasker's "When you see a good move, look for a better one" advice. It was painful to see him miss so much in that first game.
He needs to put aside the Silman books for a while and hit the puzzle books.
Is it just me or in his latest vid did the Shirts-man seem a hell of a lot older than in the famous "Fried Liver" video and also LOT more calm, laid back, and sedate than usual? Like I think he either had a severe head cold or was on a ton of benzos... Or maybe shot up with some muscle relaxers or something haha.
In any case, thanks for posting the latest installment of the Backyard Professor Saga for all us rabid fans. The dude should really give public lectures at his local community center. I'd go!
This guy is a huge nerd.
God knows how he ended up talking about chess.
No, but poindexter does.
Oh yes, Indeed! FOOL! This man is a consummate showman. I love how he invents "dialogue" that nobody would ever say, sane or not.
johnmusacha wrote The dude should really give public lectures at his local community center. I'd go!
Yes, he'd not only lecture on chess, but on mathematics, mormonism, working out, and building a hen house!
I wish someone had the talent and or motivation to make a song with his name as the central them.
Ah yes the BYP. His unique blend of chess and comedy is inspiring. Looks like he has some new videos for 2014. Good to see the gospel according to Silman is alive and well!
Are you serious? Could you post them please? Or at least links? Thanks.
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Just go to his youtube page. NB. I haven't watched them myself. Do so at your own risk 
I guess that guy's delusional if he thinks he's going to be a master some day.