Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

[Jack Maguire]

I duly note that Emma Cheng is a 1541 USCF rated player so I would think she clearly must be the betting favourite tomorrow (:

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/03/06/arnold-chess.html

[Felix Dumont]

Re: Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

I remember seeing a few articles about Arnold Schwarzenegger being a decent chess player, although this is pretty vague. There is a surprising number of people who have never played an official rated game but should be in the 1600-2000 range.

[Jack Maguire]

Re: Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

Here's a 2003 ChessBase story that has a few pictures of Arnold at a chess board.

http://en.chessbase.com/post/judgment-day-for-che-players

[Caleb Petersen]

Re: Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

"There is a surprising number of people who have never played an official rated game but should be in the 1600-2000 range."

Rather tough to say though. Several people estimated my rating to be about 1800 about a year ago, and it took me a full year of struggling to get perfect scores in U1600's before I finally got into U2000's. Now almost a year later (not quite) I'm still only 1821. I think I could get to 2000 from here pretty quickly, but It takes a while to get comfortable with tournaments. Often I'd say they usually have potential to reach such ratings, but it could take quite some time before they establish such a rating. Also the 25 provisional games you have to play slow you down a lot. After that you gain plenty of points, or at least that's what happened with me.

[Jack Maguire]

Re: Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

Here's a link to a vintage photo of Schwarzenegger playing chess with his friend and fellow body builder, Franco Columbu (:

https://www.google.ca/search?q=schwa...bm=isch&imgil= (far right, 8th row)

[Hans Jung]

Re: Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

I wonder what made Arnold accept this match? Who made the connection? Interesting.

[Jack Maguire]

Re: Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

I wonder what made Arnold accept this match? Who made the connection? Interesting.

I think you'll find your answer here, Hans.

http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/northwest/news/2015/02/16/arnold-kids-fitness-expo-youth-sports-get-separate-venue-for-2015-arnold.html

[Jack Maguire]

Re: Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

As to the actual 'game' ...

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/03/08/8-year-old-is-no-pawn.html

[Caleb Petersen]

Re: Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

He didn't even finish the game???? Why not? Sure he's busy, but if your going to play a chess game you should play the chess game!

[Hans Jung]

Re: Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

Im not surprised. It was all about Arnold. At least he didnt back out completely. But did you notice some of the "live tactics" - playing away from the stage - and "Ive got to go Im too busy" I admire her chutzpah talking him into playing further and then he leaves when he's losing. Well she was the moral victor and Arnold's no more than 1500 USCF - even though he plays the best openings.

[Bob Gillanders]

Re: Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

After the game, Arnold was cornered by journalists who asked him the tough question,
Did you stage that "I'm busy" excuse to avoid losing to a little girl?

His answer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCg-WDGSUOY :)

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

Re: Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

A girl is too little to know "I'll be back". But there were many adults who grew up with that. Thus adjourn a game and wait.

[Caleb Petersen]

Re: Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

After the game, Arnold was cornered by journalists who asked him the tough question,
Did you stage that "I'm busy" excuse to avoid losing to a little girl?

His answer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCg-WDGSUOY :)

That video is dated in 2013.....did he discover a time machine?

[Hans Jung]

Re: Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

Chuckle,chuckle. Good one Bob!

[Brad Thomson]

Re: Cheng vs Schwarzenegger

I predict that Arnie will be terminated.