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By *Misschiefx OP TV/TS
over a year ago

London

I just started learning chess, any of you lot play?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don’t play but do have a wonderful chess YouTube channel that I watch from time to time

https://m.youtube.com/@AnnaCramling

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By *valiceslutTV/TS
over a year ago

London

Yes - love it - am on chess.com - great for online real-time play and puzzles -just got slaughtered

also watch Gotham chess on YouTube / great videos and tactics - enjoy learning and playing.

Amazingly, there are even more possible variations of chess games than there are atoms in the observable universe.

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By *Misschiefx OP TV/TS
over a year ago

London

"Yes - love it - am on chess.com - great for online real-time play and puzzles -just got slaughtered

also watch Gotham chess on YouTube / great videos and tactics - enjoy learning and playing.

Amazingly, there are even more possible variations of chess games than there are atoms in the observable universe.

Been watching some Gotham on YouTube. Figured I would learn the basics then try some chess.com but then realised how much there is to learn and got a bit overwhelmed with it all so now just play the Dr. Wolf app lessons. He says encouraging things like "as your tutor it's not my role to crush you" when you play a bad move...

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By *Misschiefx OP TV/TS
over a year ago

London

"Don’t play but do have a wonderful chess YouTube channel that I watch from time to time

https://m.youtube.com/@AnnaCramling"

Ah yeah watched some of her vids, she's great.

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"I just started learning chess, any of you lot play?"
I play were you inspired by the recent news coverage?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I play, but can only win if I'm playing against someone who doesn't understand the rules properly lmao

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don’t play but do have a wonderful chess YouTube channel that I watch from time to time

https://m.youtube.com/@AnnaCramling

Ah yeah watched some of her vids, she's great."

She is that

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By *eather_uktvTV/TS
over a year ago

Manchester

I used to play chess a lot when I was younver but only ever played it with an opponent face to face. I've never played it on a computer or online at anything.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

I know how to play. I rarely play because no one else wants to play it these days.

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By *panishbull90Man
over a year ago

rochdale

I play everyday one or two games at least.

If you are on chess.com and you want a game my username is :

Bullspanish2

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
over a year ago

Coventry

I used to play. But likewise no one else to play against and I'm not a fan of online chess. Unfortunately it's not Mrs Misfits game.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don’t play but do have a wonderful chess YouTube channel that I watch from time to time

https://m.youtube.com/@AnnaCramling

Ah yeah watched some of her vids, she's great."

Wasn't it good?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don’t play but do have a wonderful chess YouTube channel that I watch from time to time

https://m.youtube.com/@AnnaCramling

Ah yeah watched some of her vids, she's great.

Wasn't it good?"

Oh, so good

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I'd love to play but I look at all the moves and think ...... fuck

I enjoy backgammon.

I might take up chess cos I found a site for chess for idiots a few weeks ago and it was well explained.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Don’t play but do have a wonderful chess YouTube channel that I watch from time to time

https://m.youtube.com/@AnnaCramling

Ah yeah watched some of her vids, she's great.

Wasn't it good?

Oh, so good

Wasn't it fine ?

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

I have a chess set in my room

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Played, wouldn't say I'm a fan but when in the mood really gets the brain working. I've beaten the computer on (difficult) checkmate in 3/4 moves and didn't realize was my pals computer and he wasn't happy as he'd been trying for days and kept getting beat on easy mode

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chess is one of those brain games that, in my experience, few people play now.

I enjoy it but it does need a lot of time to really get into. Another board game on the decline unfortunately.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

"Chess is one of those brain games that, in my experience, few people play now.

I enjoy it but it does need a lot of time to really get into. Another board game on the decline unfortunately. "

You'd be no good at the game risk

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Yes very much so. Was in the school chess club despite looking very much the stereotypical rugger bugger. That and Warhammer workshop were my playground

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

"I'd love to play but I look at all the moves and think ...... fuck

I enjoy backgammon.

I might take up chess cos I found a site for chess for idiots a few weeks ago and it was well explained."

I love Backgammon. Is there an online site we could play on?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Used to play years ago but not for long time

Have a glass chess set that was given as a Christmas present that's being unopened for almost 20 years

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By *ingle ex cuckMan
over a year ago

chester

Yeah I can play

I think if I was a chess peice I would be a pawn

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Used to be in the chess team at school, haven’t played in years though.

The mr

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By *tanley FunseekerMan
over a year ago

stanley

Strip chess yes?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn’t try and join a women’s tournament

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

yes i still play not as much as what i used to do whilst being online

yahoo chess was my goto played players all over the world.

"Strip chess yes?"

there is sex chess where the pieces have sex with the other opponants pieces

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can play chess but not well. I taught my kids to play many moons ago. Kept them occupied briefly. I really enjoyed watching Queen's gambit though.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Casual player. Easy to learn, lifetime to master.

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By *Misschiefx OP TV/TS
over a year ago

London

"I just started learning chess, any of you lot play?I play were you inspired by the recent news coverage?

Haven't been following the news coverage. Just downloaded a chess app on a whim and got really hooked.

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By *Misschiefx OP TV/TS
over a year ago

London

"I know how to play. I rarely play because no one else wants to play it these days.

Up for a game if you don't mind a beginner

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

My dad taught me to play when I was 8.

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By *ackandsashaCouple
over a year ago

West Dublin

Started playing again on holiday after many years. Got home and usually play daily on chess dot com, a brilliant site if anyone is interested. Rating usually hovers around the 950 mark.

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By *valiceslutTV/TS
over a year ago

London

"I can play chess but not well. I taught my kids to play many moons ago. Kept them occupied briefly. I really enjoyed watching Queen's gambit though. "

Agree the Queens Gambit was very good - loved the historic details (clothing / music / cars / architecture) albeit very loosely based on Bobby Fischer - I had thought there was a real Beth Harmon!

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By *valiceslutTV/TS
over a year ago

London

"Started playing again on holiday after many years. Got home and usually play daily on chess dot com, a brilliant site if anyone is interested. Rating usually hovers around the 950 mark."

Yes - am a platinum member (only for the reviews of the games which is extremely helpful - need to explore the other options available). Was hovering at the 1050 mark but have dropped to 920 mark as not been playing regularly. The brain needs to see the patterns as I haven’t really read the theory. Nor can I remember systematic openings! Lost 9 of last 10 games!!! Very annoyed.

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By *WantYourWifeMan
over a year ago

Nearby

Used to play a lot at school and uni. 30 years later bought a really cool set at a second hand shop. That sparked my interest again so started online. Though I remembered all the rules the structure of my game had totally gone. Also I think I prefer face to face playing. Looked online for local chess clubs but looks like they are a thing of the past.

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
over a year ago

Chichester

Yes I play chess it’s quite relaxing

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By *sianmale89Man
over a year ago

Stockport

Chess has always fascinated me for some reason, so many different strategies and outcomes which are determined either through planning or at random..

One or a number off moves can be the difference between victory or defeat, depending on one’s mindset or ability to correctly predict ahead a move which will lead to a check mate..

I have played it from time to time on the board game or online….and I have never seemed to have succeeded in winning a game off chess, maybe one day who knows?

Bit like a dog chasing a car the thrill off catching it is quite exhilarating but it never does and even it does manage to one day succeed in catching the car it has no idea what to do with it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can play but I'm not very good at it. I start off ok and then get progressively worse.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

"I know how to play. I rarely play because no one else wants to play it these days.

Up for a game if you don't mind a beginner "

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Anytime!

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By *valiceslutTV/TS
over a year ago

London

"I can play but I'm not very good at it. I start off ok and then get progressively worse."

I have found that the more you play, the more you see stratagems but to really progress, it’s more than the odd game. It is actually to understand / remember openings - or at least some of the principles. That’s been my stumbling block - can’t remember all the lines…. If you want to remember just a few - google the Fried Liver attack (YouTube best) and the counter to that is the Traxler counter gambit. The other one is the Stafford Gambit.

Both are good to know.

Hope you do carry on playing as it is rewarding when you can see your tactics paying off.

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By *valiceslutTV/TS
over a year ago

London

"Yes I play chess it’s quite relaxing "

Can also be frustrating when you’re in a middle of a downhill death spiral

managed to break my 9 defeats in 10 games to 6 defeats in 10. Need a few more wins and see where I am in a few days….

Wish me luck xx

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By *ackandsashaCouple
over a year ago

West Dublin

"Started playing again on holiday after many years. Got home and usually play daily on chess dot com, a brilliant site if anyone is interested. Rating usually hovers around the 950 mark.

I was on an awful run myself, but have turned it around. I play too many in games with the tv on, so sometimes lose concentration. But. I do enjoy a good game.

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By *mf123Man
over a year ago

with one foot out the door

Hairy

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By *hePerkyPumpkinTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol

I used to play quite a few games against my dad when I was a child.

He loves chess and takes it quite seriously.

I never once beat him.

But one time he told I was one move away from checkmate against him... I just didn't see it.

It's always bothered me that I didn't see it.

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By *KloganMan
over a year ago

Ramsbottom

Oh good yes, I love it and am part of a club up here, just recently discovered chess.com and got quite a few people into it too.

I was playing at around 1750 a week ago.

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

"I used to play quite a few games against my dad when I was a child.

He loves chess and takes it quite seriously.

I never once beat him.

But one time he told I was one move away from checkmate against him... I just didn't see it.

It's always bothered me that I didn't see it."

This is special. And why I stay on these forums. Life is often not seeing what's right in front of us. Or it was just a fun game where you nearly won. You can take your meaning depending on what mood you're in.

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

"I just started learning chess, any of you lot play?"

Yeah, I play.

I saw your chess[dot]com mention. Did you know that if you "Play against the computer" you can select beginner bots as your opponent.

Also, maybe start with a focus on one opening (e.g. the Scotch Game)? Ultimately, you don't want to limit yourself like that, but it can be a useful way to work on strategy, tactics, learn traps, etc.

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

"I can play but I'm not very good at it. I start off ok and then get progressively worse.

Both are good to know. "

Agreed. Not that the Fried liver is good, but studying it is a really useful series of lessons.

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By *ackandsashaCouple
over a year ago

West Dublin

"Started playing again on holiday after many years. Got home and usually play daily on chess dot com, a brilliant site if anyone is interested. Rating usually hovers around the 950 mark."

Down to 883

Seem to be on a gradual slide

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

"Started playing again on holiday after many years. Got home and usually play daily on chess dot com, a brilliant site if anyone is interested. Rating usually hovers around the 950 mark.

Down to 883

Seem to be on a gradual slide

Where's the weakness in your game?

Also, what ratings do you play against?

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Love playing just wish I could find someone or something that can beat me.

Tried playing multiple people at once and still won.

Super computer pfffttt I shit em.

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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago

Redhill

Husband is a Grand Master.

Wish I had the patience and attention span to play. I just don’t… I start imagining what would happen if I just swept my arm past the board knocking all the pieces… I actually felt this urge at a few events I spectated, so stopped going.

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By *ackandsashaCouple
over a year ago

West Dublin

"Started playing again on holiday after many years. Got home and usually play daily on chess dot com, a brilliant site if anyone is interested. Rating usually hovers around the 950 mark.

Down to 883

Seem to be on a gradual slide

Where's the weakness in your game?

Also, what ratings do you play against? "

The site pairs you up with players of a similar rank, so you shouldn't play against players much better, or much worse than you.

Not sure what my weakness is, used to be dessert every day, usually ice cream......... Oh.....you meant....

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By *ersiantugMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

The last game I played tired us both out. It can get like that I'm afraid. No pawns went down for the longest time, a strange game that was really close (both to check) but I just won. The woman (a middle aged woman visiting the games club) seemed pretty exhausted too.

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By *ersiantugMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Husband is a Grand Master.

wow

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By *valiceslutTV/TS
over a year ago

London

"Started playing again on holiday after many years. Got home and usually play daily on chess dot com, a brilliant site if anyone is interested. Rating usually hovers around the 950 mark.

Down to 883

Seem to be on a gradual slide

Am hovering 930 now…. But not getting a fair go. Think it must be lack of opening awareness as I tend to get flummoxed at the start some games. And run out of time! Am playing 10min games as I just can’t deal with time pressures on anything quicker. Still enjoy the adrenaline rush

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By *valiceslutTV/TS
over a year ago

London

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By *valiceslutTV/TS
over a year ago

London

"Husband is a Grand Master.

Wow no competition there ….. (in all respects … you’re amazing lol

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By *adbod2godbodMan
over a year ago

Manchester

I play on chess. Com.

Still prime to silly mistakes. Couldn't tell you the difference between a Scillian and a caro Kahn. But decent basics

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By *adbod2godbodMan
over a year ago

Manchester

In fact if anyone want to play me on their, just drop me a message and we can sort something out

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By *ilfCrumpet9Man
over a year ago

Wirral

Yes played since I was young used to be very good. Not played chess in a long time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can play and when I was at school I was in Chess club used to play lunchtimes and got pretty good. No one I know can play so haven’t played in ages. Wife bought me a chess game but unless it was in novice mode it always slaughtered me. I do have a lovely solid marble board wife bought me from Corfu many moons ago also got three very nice sets. All of which are just wrapped up and hidden away

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By *ackandsashaCouple
over a year ago

West Dublin

"Started playing again on holiday after many years. Got home and usually play daily on chess dot com, a brilliant site if anyone is interested. Rating usually hovers around the 950 mark.

Down to 883

Seem to be on a gradual slide

I usually play the 30 minute game. No pressure at all.

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By *echnosonic_BrummieMan
over a year ago

Willenhall

I play against the computer these days as hardly anybody I know either knows how to play or will actually play against me. I have a separate electronic set but the whole pushing the piece down with the right pressure so the thing knows what move has been made gets annoying. I should probably buy a new one as it's nearly 20 year's old anyway.

I think the whole "3D" aspect gets lost with a computer even if it's virtual 3D.

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By *ackandsashaCouple
over a year ago

West Dublin

"I play against the computer these days as hardly anybody I know either knows how to play or will actually play against me. I have a separate electronic set but the whole pushing the piece down with the right pressure so the thing knows what move has been made gets annoying. I should probably buy a new one as it's nearly 20 year's old anyway.

I think the whole "3D" aspect gets lost with a computer even if it's virtual 3D. "

You should chess dot com. Its free, and your matched with people of similar skill. And you determine you play a 15 minute game or a 30 minute game. I think you can even play shorter games if you want. Its very addictive.

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By *ister_EMan
over a year ago

Hayling Island

Don't play much anymore as I don't have any friends who play. I used to live in a small mountain village where we would often play it in the pubs. Many an epic bout of d*unken or 'stoner' chess was played in the "Duck and Trout" or the "Anglers Tavern" with epic pawn charges were made to the cheers and delight of the crowd.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I just started learning chess, any of you lot play?"

Is this a metaphor for ‘you just got married?’

I play chess, not to a standard of competition, but I enjoy a good game. My son would take me on quite often. My brother is also very good and we still play every so often.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I know where all the bits go but I'm crap at it. A bit like last night's shag. Shout out to Bombay sapphire for that one

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By *valiceslutTV/TS
over a year ago

London

"Started playing again on holiday after many years. Got home and usually play daily on chess dot com, a brilliant site if anyone is interested. Rating usually hovers around the 950 mark.

Down to 883

Seem to be on a gradual slide

Got up to 1060 or something last week

and then the snake…, down to 960 again damn

Concentrate you fool ….

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By *uperSalopian7Man
12 weeks ago

Shrewsbury

I'm currently at 1050 rating. I had a brilliant move in a win recently where I sacrificed my rook. I was dead chuffed with myself

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By *G74Woman
12 weeks ago

Blackburn

Love playing chess ... when I'm playing cheas I cant think of anything else but the game or I'd lose, I find it very therapeutic. My favourite opening is the Hippo 😅 and recently treated myself to a new board which the pieces move on their own a bit like Harry Potter Wizards Chess ... if anyone fancies a giggle should look up Chess Boxing ... not strip chess but still funny when these smart grandmasters of the game have a go at each other in the ring in between moves on the board 🤣🤣🤣

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By *C44Man
12 weeks ago

Ipswich

Play 2 or 3 times a day on chess. Com. Was hovering around the 1020 mark for a while but had a terrible run lately. Seems like it goes through phases where looking at the reviews you get paired with other 900-1100 that for a week or 2 seem to play 1600+ rating games. Wonder if it's new cheat methods come around then they stamp it out than a few months later there's another one. I played 2 900 players last week whose games rated 2000+

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By *uperSalopian7Man
12 weeks ago

Shrewsbury

"Love playing chess ... when I'm playing cheas I cant think of anything else but the game or I'd lose, I find it very therapeutic. My favourite opening is the Hippo 😅 and recently treated myself to a new board which the pieces move on their own a bit like Harry Potter Wizards Chess ... if anyone fancies a giggle should look up Chess Boxing ... not strip chess but still funny when these smart grandmasters of the game have a go at each other in the ring in between moves on the board 🤣🤣🤣"

I agree nothing makes me focus more than chess where not much else does in this day and age.

I'm a Queens Gambit and Caro Kann player myself.

I loved watching Andrea Botez do chess boxing that's for sure!

Strip chess sounds fun but chess in itself is pretty kinky. The goal is to mate your opponent. The best players are called "Masters". During the game you might be pinned and forked and end up sliding into their back rank! It's also preferred to play with a bishop pair

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By *uperSalopian7Man
12 weeks ago

Shrewsbury

"Play 2 or 3 times a day on chess. Com. Was hovering around the 1020 mark for a while but had a terrible run lately. Seems like it goes through phases where looking at the reviews you get paired with other 900-1100 that for a week or 2 seem to play 1600+ rating games. Wonder if it's new cheat methods come around then they stamp it out than a few months later there's another one. I played 2 900 players last week whose games rated 2000+"

Keep going. If they're cheating you'll get a rating refund when their account gets banned. Remember for every good player you get there's an equally terrible player. Just luck of the draw!

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By *eroLondonMan
12 weeks ago

Mayfair

I love chess ♟️ but I rarely play it. I rarely play it because I have no one to play with. No one seems to play chess these days. 😐

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By *jBarnsMan
12 weeks ago

Leeds

"I love chess ♟️ but I rarely play it. I rarely play it because I have no one to play with. No one seems to play chess these days. 😐"

Chess.com is the website to play chess on

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By *ynamicnatureMan
12 weeks ago

Doncaster

Win, lose or draw I love playing chess,♥️

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By *adbod2godbodMan
12 weeks ago

Manchester

If anyone fancies playing on chess dot com message me and we'll sort it out

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
12 weeks ago

Reading

No im too impatient

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By *uperSalopian7Man
12 weeks ago

Shrewsbury

Won 2 games with black today. Bounced back after losing 2 games with white yesterday

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By *hunky GentMan
12 weeks ago

Maldon and Peterborough

"No im too impatient "

What about draughts instead?

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