From: Larry Kaufman <lkaufman <at> COMCAST <dot> NET>
Date: 28 oct 2002
Subject: Re: Thanks again for the info.

----- Original Message -----
From: "bogin" <bogin <at> YAHOO <dot> CO <dot> JP>
To: <SHOGI-L <at> TECHUNIX <dot> TECHNION <dot> AC <dot> IL>
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 11:19 PM
Subject: Thanks again for the info.


> Mr. Kaufman,
>
> Thanks for another reply. Achieving mid 3dan on the Shogi Dojo is really
> quite a good result. The cut off for 3dan is 1900 so mid 3dan would put
yuo
> in the 2000 area. That's only an area I can dream about. I've only been
> lucky enough to get to about 1750 which is not all that impressive.

     Everyone I know with a rating anywhere near 1750 is a 4 Dan, so if you
are only 2 Dan that's outstanding!

> Have you ever thought in entering the Jun-I Sen ladder on Shogi 24? I'm
> sure you'd do quite well.
>
     Since the explanation is in Japanese, I don't know anything about how
that works.

> What's your handle name? It's always nice to meet find fellow Americans on
> those sites. I've tried the English Yahoo!Shogi site but there's never
> anyone there. A lot of Japanese players don't like to analyze and go over
> games. That's too bad because it's really a good way to improve.

     If you want to exchange handles, message me privately at
lkaufman <at> comcast <dot> net.

>
> Are you aware of any other strong players who play on Shogi 24? Perhaps we
> can form our own league or something or have our own tournaments.
>
     If you mean non-Asians, there are some 4 Dans who play from time to
time, but I don't know of any who have non-provisional ratings higher than
1700.  If there are any of you out there above this figure, let us know!

> Anyway, thanks for all the info.
>
> Bill Gaudry
>
     Larry Kaufman
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