AnimusEtOblivio Member since Jan-02-09 The name is Jake, and for me, Chess is somewhere between a pastime and a passion. I still have much to learn as far as game play goes, but it is one of the few things in the world that helps me relax. I am crazy for ChessBookie and the Annual Holiday Clue Contest, and sometimes I actually do fairly well in these activities. In my last couple years of high school, I got heavily involved in competitive public speaking and debate. For the last three years now I have actually been coaching a debate club, and I absolutely love every minute of it. Also, because I have spent so many years studying proper argumentation, I try to avoid debates on forums as much as possible, for they rarely seem to be productive. When I am not working or in school, the chessboard is one of many places I like to spend my time. Playing piano, cooking, practicing sleight of hand and listening to music are some others.

Current net-worth: -1,622 chessbucks [what is this?]

AnimusEtOblivio has kibitzed 160 times to chessgames   [more...]

May-09-13 Team White vs Team Black, 2013     Apr-02-13 Chnebelgrind chessforum    AnimusEtOblivio: Congrats on overcoming some crazy odds! (see the pun there?) It is a big accomplishment for sure, and it was definitely anyone's game. Great job raising above the rest.      Apr-02-13 wordfunph chessforum    AnimusEtOblivio: Thanks Wordfunph. It is always sad to not see your name on the leader board. I hope to see you up there next leg!      Mar-29-13 Chessgames Bookie chessforum    AnimusEtOblivio: Oh my goodness... talk about a hail mary.... London Candidates rd 12: Carlsen-Ivanchuk : Ivanchuk [cash in ticket] 500 YOU WIN! COLLECT 6990 13:1 13.98 6,990 Mar-29-13      Dec-24-12 Kibitzer's Café    AnimusEtOblivio: ...that moment when you stumble across an old winning game while working on the current clue...      Oct-01-12 The World vs Akobian, 2012    AnimusEtOblivio: 14. Kh1 I would very much like to see this move come to fruition.      Apr-02-12 SwitchingQuylthulg chessforum    AnimusEtOblivio: Congratulations on a much overdue victory, my friend. I can't think of anyone who deserves the win more!      Dec-20-11 Penguincw chessforum    AnimusEtOblivio: Sorry man, I just got into a rhythm, and went through the games as quickly as I could. I truly hope you win another before the year ends. Keep at it!      Sep-22-11 4th Bilbao Masters (2011)    AnimusEtOblivio: I find it amazing how people are overlooking Aronian. Other than his shaky performance in the candidates (likely due to his being ill at the time) he as been at the top of his game. Historically he has had good results against Anand, and can definitely score points again the      Sep-20-11 dakgootje chessforum    AnimusEtOblivio: Congrats! I was so excited to see that stayed in the top 10 until the end. I look forward to seeing you in the Winter leg :)

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< Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 2 OF 2 ·  Later Kibitzing> Mar-25-11    dakgootje: Congratulations! :) And, no, chessforums really do not have a purpose ^^ Mar-25-11    moronovich: Congratulations ! Well done. And see you in the final,next year.. Mar-25-11    Penguincw: Yah congratz. Mar-25-11    AnimusEtOblivio: Thanks guys; However, this was just one leg. In a few days another one begins and the fun starts all over again. <Moronovich> I look forward to losing to you soon enough :) Mar-26-11    technical draw: <However, this was just one leg. > It wasn't just one leg, it was the championship leg and that makes you the World Champion. You will thus be enshrined here: ChessBookie Hall of Fame Apr-22-11    wordfunph: +500 chessbucks in the 7th round wowww! ...and at #2 spot! Apr-22-11    kevins55555: come on, come on, you can beat wally, May-05-11    eternaloptimist: Hi <Animus>, how have u been doing? I c that u r doing very well again @ chessbookie & r @ the #2 spot. I'm glad to c that u r doing so well again. I remember @ the end of the championship leg that u won that u said u were looking forward to me being in the top 10. I did indeed make it to the top 10 (as high as #7), but unfortunately for me i didn't stay there a long time & dropped out of it. Although, I'm going to give it my best shot to get back up there. I'm sure that u r as excited as I am about the candidates matches! I hope that u r doing well. May-12-11    wordfunph: Levon’s mystique didn’t work this time.. go mate <Animus>! May-30-11    AnimusEtOblivio: @EternalOptimist- Great work, and keep your head up. I have been doing well, but as I am sure you can tell, I have had quite a few rough bets as of late. @Wordfunph- It is a shame that Aronian's play was so lackluster. Perhaps it had to do with his illness? Regardless, that proved to be a major setback in terms of betting. Congrats on your current results; I hope you can work your way up to the top 3. Jun-06-11    eternaloptimist: @Animus: thanks! i'm trying to keep my head up. i just turned 42 on may 31 so that raised my spirits a lot spending time with friends & family. although unfortunately it's not always like that. i see that you have had some rough bets indeed. i'm willing to bet you will rebound really well eventually from them though. you are really good at chessbookie. i'm glad to hear that you are doing well. Jun-06-11    wordfunph: <eternal> please check my forum --- May 31 :) Jun-09-11    eternaloptimist: <wordfunph> thanks a lot! Dec-19-11    Penguincw: Looks like you've won a prize as well. Dec-20-11    Penguincw: You're quick! I thought I got it but you clicked on it first. :( Dec-24-11    Penguincw: Merry Christmas. Dec-31-11    Penguincw: Happy New Year <AnimusEtOblivio>. Jan-11-12    Penguincw: I see you're back to defend your chessbookie title. No has ever won back to back before, but you're the next candidate. Jan-16-12    wordfunph: just pure luck, thanks for the visit and compliment.. good luck to 1-Time World Champion and 2-Time Leg Runner-Up <AnimusEtOblivio>! Jan-16-12    MORPHYEUS: Chessgames, i would to complain about this evil madness poster who started it all. Oh Oh Wrong page, sorry. Jan-16-12    matebay: Animus looks like chessgames member support...that's why pardon my friend <morphyeus>, God of dreams. Dec-15-12    Tal7777777: It may just very well have a purpose... Dec-18-12    waustad: Greetings! I did a doubletake seeing your avatar, since it looks so much like the admins. You aim the other way and are a lighter yellow. Best of luck in your studies. I've retired from teaching in college so we have quite a range here. Dec-24-12    wordfunph: Merry Christmas! Apr-02-13    wordfunph: <The other 7 runner-ups all win a free one-year Chessgames membership and automatically qualify for the 2013/2014 championship. (4) AnimusEtOblivio 21,976 (5) crazybird 19,418 (6) moulicules 18,668 (7) Natalia Pogonina 16,690 (8) Robin01 16,534 (9) SwitchingQuylthulg 16,395 (10) moronovich 16,201> cheers!! < Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 2 OF 2 ·  Later Kibitzing>		Deep Fritz 13

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