#chessmatchUnmoderated tagAll postsTrending CommunitiesSteemitCryptoAcademyNewcomers' Communityআমার বাংলা ব্লগKorea • 한국 • KR • KOWORLD OF XPILARAVLE 일상STEEM CN/中文Steem POD TeamBeauty of CreativitySteem AllianceComunidad LatinaScouts y sus AmigosExplore Communities...#chessmatchTrendingNewPayoutsMutedeziothedeadpoet (29)in #glass • 6 years agoGlass ChessGlass Chess Match Steepshot | IPFS | Google Playmattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.My steem balance is zero, as promised.Congratulations to all the winners of the chess match. Please check my wallet to confirm all of the liquid steem and…mattclarke (68)in #monopoly • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Announcing my next game, and auditioning for players.I'm delighted to announce that steemit will be holding it's first game of Monopoly, and we'll be playing for real…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.My observations from running the chessmatchI'm calling the chessmatch a success, for several reasons. Financially; It raked in around $600. Half of which will…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoThat was a lot of fun.Tomorrow, I'll post a round up of my thoughts and observations, and all of the gifs together in one post. Upvotes on…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoArmen's sniffing at blocktrades' heels, with his support, which is actually pretty great.To think that armen's move is clearly the favourite, but blocktrades is upvoting it anyway, risking his lead... It's…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoAssuming steem at 20 cents, I'll be handing out $250 worthI'm not drowning in options on the chessboard any more, and we've certainly seen an influx of new players, which is…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoThree quality contenders, tied at 2 upvotes each.It may hold up the match by another 24 hours, but its a good opportunity to resteem yesterday's post, and maybe get…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoI've added in the dollar estimates, and blocktrades is now playing for 3 figures.Can't say I've ever played a chess match for these kind of stakes before. While victory would mean a bigger payout…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoTo be clear, all of my steem dollars are in the pot, too.My wallet shot up to around 600 steem, then ground to a halt. Took me far too long to realise we're being paid in…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoWhy does everyone keep implying I'm done for?Sure, given the opportunity, I'd spin the board around in a heartbeat, but there's life in the old dog yet. My…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoNow my boy wants a cut, for shooting the gifs.So Dad, while Mum's away, you need me to hold the camera. Are you going to get me something nice for helping…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoThat was a close one. I refreshed at exactly midday, and armen was still in front, with 3.Its interesting to see the collaboration going on, with players trying to explain their moves well enough to be…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoI love adding a new name to the leaderboard. Welcome @immarojas.This match has sort of been all about me, so far. I'm the handsome face in the gifs, the common foe, and the one who…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoNot quite the hand gesture I wanted to make, but good sportsmanship won out in the end.Bittersweet today. I lost my queen, but I also hit the top of the trending page for the first time , which is very…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoTomorrow will hurt, but today is still fun.A long time ago, I underestimated an opponent, and overcommitted my queen. I had confidence, I had nerve, I had trash…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoPreparing to say goodbye to a queen, and breaking the top 1000I thought I had some options, until I realised I was in check. She can still make them pay dearly, but her ankle's…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoWhen you can't spot the sucker at the table.When I started this match, I was hoping somebody would get really involved and passionate about the outcome. When I…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoI keep hearing my queen's going to get taken, but I keep seeing her on the board.Our three heavy hitters, armen, blocktrades, and brendio, have all opted to 'share the wealth' in the event of a black…mattclarke (68)in #chessmatch • 8 years agoIf I'm hosting and running this match, why do I suddenly feel like a passenger?Original on Youtube I only just realised the seriousness of my Queen's circumstances. For this move at least, my…
