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CHIKWERE.G.ONYEKWERE
Alright Iwu,i did not mean to insult anybody,and i’m sorry to who ever might have been insulted as a result of all this,tempers were really high.

Okechukwu Iwu
I do not want to inflame this situaton further, but I have to say this. Chi-chi, you owe an apology to everyone that you insulted, intentionally or not, by your comments earlier. It may have been said in the heat of the moment, for whatever reason, it does not matter to the people offended. I believe it was Maya Angelou who said that people may not remember exactly what you said to them, but they will remember exactly how you made them feel.

It is a mark of maturity for a man to accept when he is wrong, and make amends. Here is your chance …

on 26 Aug 2008 at 5:45 pm19Daaim Shabazz
to Chikwere,

I’m sorry this has become personal and I feel your frustration. Believe me, everyone would have liked for you to have been there to compete. It was highly-anticipated. I was under the impression that you intended to travel to Houston and play under the agreed format and rules. I’m not sure of your own reasons for not attending, but this event was historic nevertheless. Chikwere, this idea is for the future of Nigerian chess (of which you are a part) and the idea is not limited to choosing someone for Dresden. It has a far deeper purpose.

All of the players competing in the qualifier sacrificed for the future of Nigerian chess… even the one 1500 player. Many of these players are very busy otherwise, but they traveled to Houston to play. Kenneth Odeh (airline pilot), Dr. Okey (physician), Dr. Smarty (psychiatrist) are accomplished in their careers and that alone should make you feel some pride. In addition, all have sacrificed and paved the way for young Nigerian talents… like yourself.

George Umezinwa is a class act and as humble as they come. He most certainly would be appalled and that may not concern you, but there is something to be said about respect for predecessors. Remember when Garry Kasparov wrote about the previous World Champions in his impressive series? He didn’t try to put down the predecessors by saying he was stronger. He praised their efforts and accomplishments because he knew he stood on their shoulders to get where he is.

Regardless of what you think of Kenneth and/or his chess abilities, let’s cease with the war of words because they are not useful here. He is an Olympiad predecessor and both of you are inextricably bound. Let’s rejoice in the fact that this past weekend, Nigeria set an example for the chess world and Kunle Elegbede conducted the event with class and efficiency. He spared no expense into making this a successful event and I understand he worked hard to accommodate the players.

Looking from outside in, the entire world was proud of the Nigerian chess community and was pleased to see the event conducted in such a fashion. Unfortunately you were unable to attend this qualifier, but there will be others. At 23, you will certainly be representing Nigeria many times in the future. However, when you get to the top, remember you are standing on the shoulders of those before you. Put your personal interests aside at this time and think of Nigeria’s chess future. It is bright… make it brighter. One day someone will stand on your shoulders.

Kunle Elegbede
All I know is that Nigerian chess players are brilliant and talented people. Yes, there has been a lot of problems in the chess development in Nigeria but that will be over soon. There will be plenty of opportunity for everyone to play in so many chess tournaments that the best players will emerge while many others will improve every time they play. As long as we retain the proper decorum , we would remain winners together. Again It’s over now. Let’s move on to other more positive subjects such as how we can organize more tournaments and help chess players obtain GM norms. Competition is good for everyone but insult is self defeating . You are all wonderful people and you should remain that way

on 26 Aug 2008 at 3:46 pm17CHIKWERE.G.ONYEKWERE
Kenneth,u can go to hell,and u will not get any apology from me no matter how long you wait.If you got insulted,it was because you couldn’t control your big mouth,and you’re not old enough to be my father too.Talking about achievements in chess,u’ve been playing chess since i was born,and u’re still in the 1800’s.I do not play chess to please you,and i wasn’t gonna come to Houston to see your scary face too.If i made a comment earlier not directed to you,and you decided to open your big mouth,then you deserve every insult you got.And you know what,about the players too,i wasn’t refering to Dr.Smarty,Iwu,Ola,Umezinwa and Ayodele,but u’re definately among the 1800’s!and you can go to hell,for i really don’t care.Just in case you don’t know,i’m be 23 very soon,and by the time i get to your age,i’ll be doing better than you are now.
So once again,you can go to hell!

on 26 Aug 2008 at 3:28 pm16Kunle Elegbede
Gentlemen,
Enough of this already. Let us all chill a little. Enough has been said that is not desirable and thefore it is important not to continue with this on the blog if you don’t mind. We have to think twice before we put anything in writing especially insulting things . I suppose the rule of blogging is to be courteous to others.

As for the Nigeria - US trial, it is over with. IM Dapo Adu is the winner and will be going to the Olympiad without any challenge of any sort. There may be other tournaments in the future even before the Olympiad, but it’s not going to be for the Olympiad selection and the way to organize such an event is not dragging it out on the blog. It takes hard work and proper planning.

However, the European leg of the Nigerian trial is still open and anyone can still participate in that. We made that clear long time ago. Anyone from any zone can participate in any trial from any zone. The zoning of this event is just for the convenience of the players at this late stage of the Olympiad selection. I do understand how emotions can sometime be high in a matter like this, but we have to think twice before we say anything that we may regret later.

I trust you will take my one cent advice and let peace reign.

Best regards,

REPLY from Kenneth Odeh (posted on same chess drum)
Chikwere the best answer to a challenge is to proof yourself. To make a statement that insults a group of players most whom you do not know is a really bad move. It shows very poor taste and limited education.
Most of us have little or no knowledge of who you are as a chess player. My only memory of you is some guy calling me with demands and stories of financial hardships.
Now if you showed any talent or have any prospect as a chess player I would be more concerned with you. But I truely believe that you are not going to make anything of yourself not just in chess but in life if you do not change your attitude and develop some humility and common sense. Again if I was you and some one spoke about my prospects in life in such a dismissive way. I would do everything I can to proof him wrong.
If I sound like I am talking to a child it is because you are conducting yourself like one. I am going to request an unconditional apology from you to every chess player in that tournament you just insulted. You will make that apology both on the Nigerian chess forum and on chess drum. If I do not see such an apology posted there as quickly as you responded to my post. You will pay a high prize for your poor move in the Nigeria chess community.
People make mistakes but part of the maturing process is carrying the cross for your mistakes. I hope you are man enough to bear that cross. Nigerian chess has no need for your type of person. Note I did not say chess player. We are not just interested in the chess player but also the person. We have no desire to mix with the dregs of society and hoodlums. So if you want to associate with the likes of people you saw at that tournament. You have to first of all begin by trying to get a college education and learning some manners.
Accept this as some free fatherly advice from someone old enough to be your father. Please also stop talking about giving queen odds to anyone. The last time I heard about you giving any kind of odds you ended up flat on your stomach begging for everything including parts of your clothes. After I finished laughing at the stories of you and chess odds, I said we all done that and I sure hope he grows up.
Again you have no real chess achievements worthy of comment and I doubt you have the character that is required to achieve success. I would be happy to see you proof me wrong. I am not going to hold my breath waiting for that day. You have a long way to go. Just go ahead and post that apology and I would make an effort to get you forgiveness from the others you insulted.

MEAN WHILE A SENARIO PLAYED ITS SELF OUT AFTER THE QUALIFICATIONS HAS DECIDED THE WINNER IN THE USA ZONE, CHIKWERE G.ONYEKWERE  who was absent in the event posted the following comments, on chessdrum!!

7CHIKWERE.G.ONYEKWERE
It was clear from the biginning that Oladapo Adu was going to win this,and i assume the whole process was to pick the very best chess player from this zone to represent Nigeria at the Olympiad.With all due respect to everyone involve,i don’t think that is the case here,as i’m very confident that i would win the tournament if i had taken part.To prove this,i’m calling Mr.Oladapo Adu to a match for that spot!I think this representative should prove himself in every way,and i know alot of people will really like to see that matchup too.
The stage has been set,and i am ready to prove this.
CHIKWERE.G.ONYEKWERE
NIGERIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION!!![/b

[b]from Kenneth Odeh
The tournament was a great success and leads me to suggest we put together a national tournament so that everybody can benefit from the excellence showed by the organisers.
As regards any kind of match with Dapo Adu. It cannot have anything to do with selection for the world chess Olympiad. That would make a mockery of all our efforts in attending this event and would be a monumental insult to Nigerian chess players and their effort to find solutions to our unique chess circumstances.
The qualifier for the national chess team to Dresden USA zone is complete and final and the representative is Dapo Adu.
Congrats to Dapo for some excellent games and the courage to put both his Fide and National rating on the line against many lower rated players. let us Support IM Adu in his efforts to become a grandmaster.
The younger pretenders to the throne still have to prove themselves to deserve respect and continued support from our chess players.



14CHIKWERE.G.ONYEKWERE
In response to the statement from Kenneth Odeh,i do not have any point to prove against low rated1500 and 1600 players or even 1800 players.That was more of a get together tournament you guys had,and it doesn’t prove anything![b]If you want to have an Olympiad trials,then it should be done in the proper way,and not inviting players i can give a queen odds,that is an insult to me too.[/b]So i really do not care what ever you guys say or think about me,i do not play chess to please you guys!

KANU - IF I DONT FALL HOW WILL OKOCHA PLAY FREE KICK ehn?? kanu to press men after nations cup

Well to be candid, though the players dont have the same style and role on the field , I PREFER OKOCHA

The tigers are now in the number 3 spot after seven games in the premiership !! two away wins in a row against the GREAT ARSENAL fc and Hot spur (who has not wan any game this season are are at the bottom of the table strange)


Hull city has indeed announced their presence in the top league, lets keep watching hoping this is not a typical initial GRA-GRA that new teams to do then fall back later!!

TIME WILL TELL!!

@ post
Do you love her?? your post says yes , then go after her!! HALF BABE IS BETTER THAN NONE

@POST!!

i agree with you SEX SHOULD ONLY BE FOR LEGALLY MARRIED COUPLES!!
although i am not a virgin (i guess virginity for men is just a state of mind, no physical changes) i was a virgin till i was 26 and being a virgin does not mean you can learn fast once you get married, but then FORNICATION goes beyond the physical, if you have ever entertained the thought of having sex with a lady (DIRTY THOUGHTS), ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE, then you have committed fornication!! Anyway the lords"s mercy is abundant!

@POST!!

i agree with you SEX SHOULD ONLY BE FOR LEGALLY MARRIED COUPLES!!
although i am not a virgin (i guess virginity for men is just a state of mind, no physical changes) i was a virgin till i was 26 and being a virgin does not mean you can learn fast once you get married, but then FORNICATION goes beyond the physical, if you have ever entertained the thought of having sex with a lady (DIRTY THOUGHTS), ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE, then you have committed fornication!! Anyway the lords"s mercy is abundant!!

@post
  Since you love this person, according to your post then the decision is entirely yours to take, [s]"HALF BABE is better than NONE?![/s]

@post
there must be a solid mutual agreement of a long term relationship btw the two of you for you to be on the safer side!!

[quote author=davidylan* link=topic=179235.msg2896134#msg2896134 date=1223174035]All that stuff you typed there is so fake . . .  
From experience this is my own dictionary -

"I want a guy who is sensitive." - She wants a guy who panders to her feelings, cooks for her in bed, helps with the laundary, cleans the house, always has a hanky out to dry her constant stream of tears, forever showering her with gifts, compliments and has the patience of a donkey even when she's being a nuisance.

"I want a guy who's in touch with his feelings." - See above. Note: she's not talking of a wuss who cries at the drop of a hat.

"I want a guy who's a good communicator." - She just wants a guy who can shut up and listen to her chatter endlessly forever. don't make the mistake of sleeping straight after sex.

"I want a guy who is strong." - She wants a guy who will do everything for her.

"I want a guy who is sexy." - She wants a guy she can proudly show her friends.

See . . . ur email address wasnt even needed.[/quote]CHECKMATE!!

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chessmaster 10,000

A guys sits and plays several rounds of painful chess at the World Chess Olympiad, wins a gold medal for his efforts, and still hasn’t received it ten years later? For no reason but that a local chess official feels aggrieved?
FROM COMMENTS CHESSDRUM

chessguru:
Hey!!  Whats up?? Odion is argueably the best chess player Nigeria ever produced a least he is confirmed the FASTEST EVER IN BLITZ

INTERNATIONAL MASTER ODION AIKHOJE[/color] is in Europe right now and just qualified (from zone 1 europe) to represent Nigeria in the next [color=#990000]WORL CHESS OLYMPIADS !!

CHESS IS IMMORTAL!!

By far, Odion is one of the most colorful of all the Nigerian Chess Players and the most entertaining. One international Chess commentator once referred to him as the "Young Casius Clay of chess" for his constant chatter while playing speed chess which is called blitz’s. Odion, with his fast thinking ability, often jokes that his opponents seem to like "to loose to him" which is the reason he often wins. This is very modest of him to say the least. Of course, everyone knows how talented Odion is with his far reaching tactical insight which often leaves his opponents gasping for air after the game is over so quickly   ODION IS PREPARING FOR THE NEXT WORLD CHESS OLYMPAD!!

PICTURE BELOW (NIGERIAN CHESS PLAYERS WITH ODION ON BLUE ) ODION'S WEBSITE IS WWW.ODIROV.COM

[color=#990000]Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka is currently looking into the Odions gold medal problem[/color]. He has been in touch with the Minister of Sports, Gimba and Caifas on this issue already. To quote Prof Soyinka, "Odion won his gold medal and he should have it".   THIS WAS  EARLY THIS YEAR!!




Meanwhile, here is an interesting story on Soyinka that is not known to many chess players:

"In his younger days, Wole Soyinka used to play chess very well. He was also a chess enthusiast who followed keenly the Fischer-Spassky match of 1972. Incidentally, in September of 2007, at an International festival in Mantua, Soyinka was in Italy with Boris Spassky and others for the 2007 Festivalettaratura.

Spassky who was playing chess with a number of people at the time wanted Soyinka to sit to have a game of chess with him but Soyinka declined. He later joked that he did not want to be one of ‘Spassky’s sacrificial lambs’. “ I didn’t think I would last even one microsecond against him after a deliberate lay-off (from chess) of nearly 35 years! ". Soyinka and Spassky formed a good relationship in Italy. See the U tube video of Spasskys Simulteneous chess in Mantau on the left.

RichyBlacK:
@chessguru,

Where is Odion now? Those days when I use to play against him in Lagos he was pretty good.

Hey!!  Whats up?? Odion is argueably the best chess player Nigeria ever produced a least he is confirmed the FASTEST EVER IN BLITZ

INTERNATIONAL MASTER ODION AIKHOJE[/color] is in Europe right now and just qualified (from zone 1 europe) to represent Nigeria in the next [color=#990000]WORL CHESS OLYMPIADS !!

CHESS IS IMMORTAL!!
FINAL NIGERIAN REP

Men
IM Odion Aikhoje (Zone 1, Europe)
IM Oladapo Adu (Zone 2, US)
Adebayo Adegboyega (Zone 3, Nigeria)
Charles Campbell (Zone 3, Nigeria)
Bomo Kighigha (Zone 3, Nigeria)

Ladies

Nike Ogunremi (from Zone 1 and 2)
Racheal Edward-Dappa (Zone 3, Nigeria)
Tolu Jeje (Zone 3, Nigeria)
Folasayo Togun (Zone 3, Nigeria)
Obasi O. Uwa (Zone 3, Nigeria)





@ gamine
Bobby fischer is dead, died at 65 in january!!

@post
It has bn on the downward move ever since,

well i guess yradua is more likely to win

, ladies!!

sistawoman:
@nawee

I don't need to prove anything to you. You don't deserve it.

Holy rook!! see bomb blast!!

@nawwee
Take it easy, reduce the swear words and insults, in the long run the Good guys are the great guys even in 99% of movies!! ever seen anyone in love with "jason"?? ,

@ POST
[s], I AV SEEN BEAYTY IN MY LIFE BUT BABY YOU ARE A DISCOVERY!![/s]

@ NAWEE
PLS, (JUST PLEADING) CUT DOWN A BIT ON THE INSULTS AND SEAR WORDS, tHANKs

@post
  No hard and fast rule about reasons Some guys never call after getting numbers from chicks, there are as many reasons as there are guys who didnt call, so no number of replies can possibly cover that on this thread, cos it depends on so many factors, some of those guys who did not call would call some other numbers probably, except if he is not good at calling people, for exmple  i dont call you except there is a reason to do so, there must be a reason to call!!