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How to play more chess by mayoroftheparty

"While staying at my friend Jeff's place, I noticed a chess board in his son's room, so we set it up and got down to business."

How I did it: While staying at my friend Jeff's place, I noticed a chess board in his son's room, so we set it up and got down to business.

For a while I was kicking his ass... he had three pieces left, I had eight or so. Then there was an unexpected turn of events when I foolishly set myself up for a checkmate. Ah!!!

It was actually pretty exciting.

Lessons & tips: Be careful... The tables can turn on you when you least expect it!


 

Feb 05, 11:34PM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer



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How I did it: Simple: Start playing.I asked a friend some times, but we didn't have enough time to start doing it. And the same week, I heard another friend talking about an online chess game. Of course, I would have prefered to play with a friend, a real one, not a computer, but I decided that it would be at least a start.So I downloaded the game and played some! It was fun, and I improved my skills. So know I'm even more primed to start with my frien… Read how I did it…

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    intoshadow

    I used to play this as a kid 4 months ago

    Not really sure why it dropped off. I also have to say, I’m not totally sure I really understand the game of chess. I know the rules, and I could probably randomly play a game (badly, I’m sure), but I’m not sure I understand the concept of looking at the chess board and planning ahead. That part intrigues me.

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    Gorneval Making a lot of ripples in following the flow

    Part of it 8 months ago

    I could not wait for my friend and started to play an online game. It’s great, although I would prefer a real match.
    But I missed a good chance this week. I was offered to come at the city Chess club on Friday, but I didn’t go. I was working on something else… but still, I will get sure to go next time I can!

    Mar 07, 03:54PM PST | 0 comments


    Gorneval Making a lot of ripples in following the flow

    Start again! 8 months ago

    I did long ago, and now that I have more spare times, I really want to start back. I’ve got a friend who want to go pro and he talk with me about all the good point of playing chess… I’m certain it would help me in various way in my life, and that it’ll be fun!

    Feb 26, 12:27PM PST | 0 comments


    TigerBear

    I like chess when I play it 11 months ago

    but I get really nervous about it, so I tend to avoid it.

    Dec 07, 2008, 02:41PM PST | 0 comments


    melissa You want to fight about it?

    Partner in chess-crime... 18 months ago

    Having a boyfriend who loves it as much as I do – and is also super-competitive like me – really helped out a lot on this. I’m getting better…slowly.

    Apr 29, 2008, 11:53AM PDT | 5 cheers | 1 comment


    karassa

    0-2 19 months ago

    So I played Casey the other day, and then again tonight. Lost both times. No surprise. I played much better the second time around though!

    Mar 27, 2008, 04:54PM PDT | 0 comments


    melissa You want to fight about it?

    Once upon a time, I was halfway decent at chess... 20 months ago

    Now…ehhh…not so much.

    I need practice, but I don’t really get into the anonymous online thing. I enjoy gloating too much for that. So what I really need is to convert one of my friends into a chess maniac. We’ll see how that goes…

    Mar 05, 2008, 10:36AM PST | 3 cheers | 0 comments


    drkn

    Might have to elevate this goal to.. 21 months ago

    ... make less silly mistakes and “improve at chess”.

    I def have that competitive streak in me – get bored very quickly of online and vs computer(especially) play.

    5-8 games per week is still an improvement on 0-0 games per week!

    Need to convince my room mate to play somehow – hes not having a bar of it, though he would be a very good player in time I’m sure.

    Might consider this one almost done if I can keep this up for another 2 weeks!

    Jan 23, 2008, 01:44PM PST | 2 cheers | 1 comment


    tjedic

    Chess 22 months ago

    It is really as simple as finding someone who wants to play with you daily. This is best with a competitive person who hates to loose and like to gloat when they win. This combination keeps them coming back for game after game.

    Jan 02, 2008, 02:35PM PST | 0 comments


    Zyfo

    Yepp 22 months ago

    Been playing more online than I usually do, and signed up for a 7 day over the board chess tournament!

    Dec 22, 2007, 02:57AM PST | 0 comments


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