Kingscrusher’s Father the Welcomer – How He Helped New Players Feel at Home on ChessWorld

The Welcomer system is one of ChessWorld’s most cherished traditions, and it began with Kingscrusher’s father. As the very first Welcomer, he greeted new players with kindness, reassurance, and practical advice. His welcoming message template, still available today, became the foundation of how ChessWorld embraced its newcomers.

👨 A Father’s Role in Building Community

The First Welcomer

Kingscrusher’s father set the tone by reaching out personally to newcomers, ensuring they felt like part of a club rather than just another username in a database.

The Welcoming Template

He wrote the original welcoming message – a warm greeting combined with helpful information. This template was adopted by other Welcomers and continues to be used to this day.

♟️ His Chess Style and Influence

• Stonewall Attack: He especially enjoyed playing the Stonewall Attack as White, an opening he and Kingscrusher picked up from Leonard Barden’s Play Better Chess.
• Positional Bind: His philosophy was to build a bind first, restricting the opponent, and then use it as a springboard for attack.
• Shared Wisdom: This approach echoed advice from Kingscrusher’s old friend John Naylor, who also believed that strong attacking chess comes from first establishing control.

🏅 Recognition as a Top Welcomer

Roll of Honour

Kingscrusher’s father didn’t just start the Welcomer tradition – he excelled at it. For some time, he appeared among the Top 100 Welcomers Roll of Honour, a page celebrating those who referred or welcomed the most new players who went on to become full members.

Part of the ChessWorld Legacy

His name stood alongside many of the site’s most active community builders, a reflection of the lasting impact he had on the growth of ChessWorld.

🌱 The Legacy of Welcoming

• Continuity: The welcoming message he wrote still serves as the standard template for today’s Welcomers.
• Community Spirit: His efforts showed that kindness and encouragement are as vital to chess as strategy and calculation.
• Lasting Example: Future generations of Welcomers continue in his footsteps, ensuring every newcomer feels at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ What was his favorite chess opening?

The Stonewall Attack as White, which he used to create binds and attacking chances.

❓ Did he appear on the Welcomers Roll of Honour?

Yes, he was listed among the Top 100 Welcomers, recognized for introducing and welcoming many full members to ChessWorld.

❓ Is his welcoming message still in use?

Yes. The original welcoming message template is still available for today’s Welcomers to use when greeting new players.

👉 Kingscrusher’s father left his mark both as a Welcomer and as a chess player. From his Stonewall Attack philosophy of “bind before attack” to his pioneering role in community building, he shaped a culture that continues to welcome players with warmth and respect.

🔗 Related pages: Building Community | Fair Play | Origins