chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Stephen J Barrett vs Marc Tyler Arnold
"Born on the 4th of July" (game of the day Jul-04-2019)
40th World Open (2012), Philadelphia, PA USA, rd 1, Jul-04
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical. Milner-Barry Variation (E33)  ·  0-1

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 175 more games of M Arnold
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: You can make these tips go away by registering a free account then visiting your preferences page. Simply check the option "Don't show random tips on game pages." and click the Update Profile button at the bottom.

PGN Viewer:  What is this?
For help with this chess viewer, please see the Olga Chess Viewer Quickstart Guide.
PREMIUM MEMBERS CAN REQUEST COMPUTER ANALYSIS [more info]

Kibitzer's Corner
Jul-04-19
Premium Chessgames Member
  HeMateMe: hmm....Syd Barrett, composer of <Arnold Lane>. This would have been a nice chance to sneak in a Pink Floyd pun,

"Arnold's Lane"?

Jul-04-19
Premium Chessgames Member
  Sargon: <HeMateMe: hmm....Syd Barrett, composer of <Arnold Lane>. This would have been a nice chance to sneak in a Pink Floyd pun, "Arnold's Lane”?>

Nah—we needed to maintain the Independence Day theme. The USA was, of course, “born” on the 4th of July, and this was one of only two games in the entire database which was 1) played on July 4th, and 2) featured an American defeating a Brit—the other game being M Traldi vs J Quinn, 2001.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to commend you, Private First Sass <HeMateMe>. Ever since your enlistment into the <Army of Pun>, you have displayed punmatched poise and courage—often in the face of heavy enemy punfire.

Accordingly, I—<Punmaster General Sargon>—hereby issue you a field promotion to the rank of Punnery Sergeant, with the grate expectation that you will rapidly ascend the irearchy to one day serve in our most elite corps, <The Puntouchables>.

Congratulations on your promotion, <Punnery Sergeant HeMateMe>.

There are also several other punslingers who have rendered meritorious service, and their valuable contributions have not gone punrecognized—consequently, I will be announcing additional promotions ASAP at Sargon’s Punhouse: Sargon chessforum

Jul-04-19  morfishine: Actual Independence day was July 2, 1776

but don't tell anybody, it'll throw everybody's schedules, calendars and vacations into instant and irreversible chaos

Jul-04-19  Ironmanth: Great hard fought game! Happy Independence Day, all! Be good and do good.

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific game only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

This game is type: CLASSICAL. Please report incorrect or missing information by submitting a correction slip to help us improve the quality of our content.

<This page contains Editor Notes. Click here to read them.>

Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us

Copyright 2001-2025, Chessgames Services LLC