King of Gold
Play by Donation
Do you have what it takes to seize the crown? Race for gold against the inventor of Mur, Desmond Davies, in a private, one-on-one correspondence duel — designed for players who want a focused, flexible match with expert-level engagement. This offering is part of our campaign to support the ongoing development of Mur, while giving serious players an opportunity to test their skill in a premium format — on a donation basis.
How It Works
Each challenger plays as White in one correspondence game of Advanced Mur against Desmond Davies.Games are played over Telegram via text-based Mur notation.
You’ll receive a custom game ticket after each turn, showing:
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Current game position
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Dice values
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Previous turn notation
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Any relevant notes
Donation
Your donation directly supports the development and promotion of Mur through the Mur Federation. We are currently raising funds to create an online version of Mur — making it more accessible worldwide and enabling us to host fully online tournaments in the near future.
How to Join
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Send your donation via e-transfer to: murfederation@gmail.com
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Email murfederation@gmail.com with the subject line: “1 on 1” along with your last name. For example “Re: 1 on 1 Garcia”. Please include in the body of your email your first and last name and your Telegram username.
Once we receive your donation and email, you'll receive confirmation and be added to the queue.
Play from Anywhere
This is a fully remote event. Play from your home, your office, or your favorite café — as long as you make about one play per day, you're in.
This is your chance to engage in strategic naval combat with the creator of Mur — not in a group, not in a tournament, but in a one-on-one arena.
Ready to play?
Spots are limited.
Sign up today, send your donation, and take your shot at the inventor. See you on board!