A little Mornington Crescent - anyone care to join in?

[OverAndAbove]

I just fancy a change of focus.

I'll jump right in with Great Portland Street - I think I'm entitled to do that, with it being beyond the autumn equinox, but before Halloween?

Any takers?

[ofcoursethisisanamechange]

I've debated this before and think a lot is left to regional interpretation but am going with Hammersmith

[Curioustiger]

Ofcourse

[ofcoursethisisanamechange]

yes curious- some may say that Hendigger's revisions rule it out, but I just don't think he applies to all situations- yes if you are in a small group and everyone has agreed beforehand to limit the game that way, but in this kind of forum you surely have to accept that the wider Anderson rules from '72 are the standard.

[Inertia]

Ooh. Controversial.

Fairlop.

[StayAwayFromTheEdge]

A somewhat controversial move to Ealing Broadway...

[ooerrmissus]

Hmm. Think I have no option but to go for Camden Town.

[StayAwayFromTheEdge]

I risky move ooerrmissus leaving Euston Square wide open - this could be a short game...

[WinningBread]

I think it is appropriate for me to enter the game at this point with Canada Water. See what I did there?

[ooerrmissus]

Aha Warwick Avenue! Always wanted to use the Markovizc Gambit but never managed it before

[ofcoursethisisanamechange]

beautiful move ooermissus! so pleased to see that manouever!

[KippyVonKipperson]

Oxford circus, I think that's the only move available (although possibly bayswater at a stretch)

[KippyVonKipperson]

I didn't know Canada water was allowed? I really must re-read the rules, they've probably been updated since I last played

[MooncupGoddess]

I'm going to go for a gambit suggested by Frecklington-Smythe in his classic work of 1954, but - oddly - not widely adopted.

Ruislip Gardens.

[ToffeePenny]

I'll take a one point change, avoiding the 3 point penalty under the 1977 ruling.

Cockfosters.

[StayAwayFromTheEdge]

I'm not sure Canada Water is valid - short rules don't apply with yesterday being a Thursday.

Giving the benefit of the doubt - Paddington...

[WinningBread]

Since Canada water most definitely is allowable under the amendment created as recently as 1999 by Happold et al, then the only viable move from here is...

Pinner.

Oh, yes.

[StayAwayFromTheEdge]

I was under the impression that Happold had been completely discredited under the 2001 revolt? Never the less Pinner is an impressive move.

I will play it safe with Covent Garden...

[Beastofburden]

Ahah stay I was waiting for someone to feel a false sense of security and play Covent Garden.

You have totally overlooked the 1986 Cadbury ruling, haven't you?

Stepney Green. I think you'll find that is definitive.

[StayAwayFromTheEdge]

You must be a very shrewd player to be aware of the Cadbury ruling.

It seems the stakes have been raised so I give you - Barons Court...

[ooerrmissus]

ooohhh, good one!

[trish5000]

Can I join? Need a reread of the rules. Hmm Kensal Green. Thats allowed isnt it?

[ooerrmissus]

Right, correct me if I'm wrong but I believe I can play Gunnersbury? 1986 Le Bon amendment?

[TheLateKateSMumsnet]

Ooh can't resist a good game of Mornington Cresent.

Assuming Trumpington's Ruse has been engaged via Barons Court, the Overground is wild so....Peckham Rye.

[ooerrmissus]

oh no, cross post. After Kensal Green I'll go Acton Central

[StayAwayFromTheEdge]

Swiss Cottage seems the obvious move...