A new chess club started on the company I work, and I joined since the first day.
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How I did it: My little brother is really good at chess and he and my mom were playing in the backyard. I've always thought about learning and never have. He asked if I wanted to play him in a game and I said I didn't know how. He looked stunned and he goes, "well, I'll teach you if you want." It was the perfect opportunity. Whenever chess is brought up I'm tired of saying I don't know how and having people look at me like I'm crazy lol. I learne… Read how I did it…
stickycarnival is finally registered for her teaching course
How I did it: well when i was younger we used to visit my moms friends house. and she had a chess set on display in her sitting room and she taught me my brother and sister how to play in the beginnng i was really adicted to playing it. and i used to beg my dad to play it with me i even joined a chess club and took classes read books about it. then i got bored of it and couldn't stand it. My brother still plays it hes won alot of trophys for it aswell Read how I did it…
How I did it: I started out thinking that maybe chess club might work. It didn't. The people there were simply too intense and focused on beating me, not helping me.So i then set of in search of a different way to learn chess, i bought a board, but ended up putting it in my basement because no one in my family knew how to play. So finally, i got a chess game for a phone and i played it in my spare time as well and searching the web for "how to play chess". Read how I did it…
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oemal is a Creative Traveling De-Clutterer
My husband has a chess computer game on his new laptop and tried to teach me how to play yesterday. I still hardly know what I’m doing, and would still be almost completely lost without the guides that remind me what pieces can move where… But I’m hoping to stick with it and learn from habit and practice. We’ll see how it goes.
ETA: I won my first game against the computer (on level 1, of course) shortly after writing this. I beamed with pride for about 2 hours straight.
Well, I’m not that far on it yet. My brother got me the “Dangerous book for Boys” and it has a section on chess. So, so far, I’ve learned the formation of and what the rooks, pawns, queen, king, bishop, and knight are.
RagazzaRaffinata needs some motivation
I know the basics of chess. Well… actually… I have a hard time remember the movements of each piece, so I guess if I don’t know that then I don’t know much at all. But it would come with more practice I’m sure. My ex bf taught me some of the basic rules a long time ago, and we played a few games. I ended up beating him once! (And I’m pretty sure he didnt “let” me win.) I think that chess is such a classic game, I definitely need to know how to play.
One of my residents started to teach me to play. I need to meet with him more often, so I can learn more.
I learned how to move the pieces but I haven’t got a clue on strategy. i think that just takes practice.
rxntym is an Organized Fun Loving Health Nut & Creative Healthy De-Clutterer
I’ll consider this done when I have a chess set and know how everything in the game works. For now I know more than before but not enough to qualify myself as “knowing how to play the game”.
holly_3 is practicing patience.
except me. My son has challenged the family to a chess tournament this weekend. I have a software program that I’m going to use for a crash course in the basics. :)
LucySkye is excited for her second semester.
I accomplished this in my eighth year of school, after being forced to learn for a chess tournament. I’m pretty sure I forget, since it’s been two years.
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bluecatfalling asks,
“Does anyone know of a chess club in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area that I could join to teach me how to play chess? Thank you!!!!”
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