Chess

I'm sure there are some other avid chess fans here on Sythe. I've always loved Chess but just got back into it recently and I have to play online a lot because my friends all suck / don't play.

It's surprising how much the "meta" of Chess has evolved, but I still can't get enough. It's a good way to give your brain muscles a good stretch, practice strategy, and hone your critical thinking skills, all of which I believe carry over to other areas of life.

What do you think? Do you play? How long have you been playing? etc.

OFFLINE CHESS PRACTICE
Lucas Chess

ONLINE CHESS PLAY
http://www.sparkchess.com/

Sythe Online Chess Users:
ChaotiiiKid - throatyogurt​

 

I find it interesting even though I'm awful at it. I tried to sit down and learn moves and sequences a few times but it just doesn't seem to be something I'll be good at.

 

The learning curve is very steep. It's a bit easier to get a handle on once you learn the basic principles and strategies behind piece movement and board control. Memorizing specific sequences of openings is for the more advanced players. If you're ever in the mood shoot me a quick message I'd be glad to sit down and have a game or give you a few tips.

 

My father taught me how to play when i was younger, I'm fairly alright if you ever want to play online I'd be glad to verse you.

 

I'd be more than happy to. Not home at the moment but I'll shoot you a PM tomorrow/soon and we can go at it.

 

i like it but for some reason i never understand it

 

There's a fair bit of piece movements to memorize, as well as general board set-ups and strategy. Like I said, the learning curve makes it tough if you aren't genuinely interested in playing.

 

I used to play competitively when I was younger, I won a 200 person tournament once, and placed 18th in state one year. If your familiar with ratings, I had a 1450 rating at one point. I don't play competitively now, but I play for fun.

 

its difficult tbh.. i used to play whnen i was younger, find it boring these days

 

I attempted to learn how to play, but you're correct on the steep learning curve...

I couldn't beat an easy-mode AI -_-

 

I play nearly 1 game a day for almost a year, so I'm not that good but I love it. P.s if you use "chess live" (android or iOS) pm me.

 

I used to play a lot of chess, hell I've read a few chess books. I'm not any good and can't remember strategy to save my life.

 

There's a pretty cool chess site I use that has online multiplayer if anyone wants to play with me.

http://www.sparkchess.com/

My username is throatyogurt.

 

Chess.com is really good as well.

 

Chess.com is awesome.

@OP, you say that the meta of chess has changed a lot recently. What do you mean by that?

 

Well, not so much recently, but between the time I used to be into competitive chess and now a lot of new things have come forth. In particular I was referencing new movesets, openings, and strategies coined by specific individuals. Such as the Bobby Fischer trap, the Fried Liver attack, Slav Defense (pawns at d5 and c6 against pawns at d4 and c4), etc.

 

I go to a chess club in my school, it is a good way to test your brain and help learn strategies.

 

Wtf is sparkchess? At least use like chesscube or something if not ICC. I play casually so if you want to play sometime lmk.

 

Chess is cool, learned it while I was young and played it for fun. Never really thought about the competitive seen with it as much, but I was pretty skilled. Haven't played in a while now though. We should have a match sometime

 

I find chess to be a great game due to the fact that you really need to think about every move you make and your opponent makes but I don't really play it often as I don't have anyone irl to play with but I might try that online one you posted.