Do you ever play or have you ever played chess?

[smahala1991]

I played 4 games tonight. Lost 3 but one ended in a draw. I found a chess club at my local library.

[Wharvey98]

I used to play frequently. Learning to play chess are some of the few positive memories I have of my father. It’s difficult for me to find people to play with though. Only one of my friends actively plays chess, but it gets pretty old playing against just him because we both know each others thought process so well we usually know what the other persons planning before they even make their move. Couple that with the fact that neither of us has ever had more than a 2 game lead ver the other and it gets a little dull. It’s pretty much an every other process between the two of us.

[SuperManiac]

I used to play a lot online on Yahoo chess and got over 2500 FIDE rating there (GM), but I've heard that online ratings are very unreliable. Like I heard someone say that they had 2300 online but only around 1500 UCF. So probably I'm not all that good in real life. These days I tend to find it somewhat stressful, maybe because I used to take it so seriously and would read all sorts of books on chess strategies.

I started switching to Poker and found it a lot more fun with more economic incentives since I make some modest money at it.

[311WasAnInsideJam]

I play it, but I don't know any techniques. The most "advanced" thing I've ever done is castling.

"I was in the chess club" - Todd Howard

[Whatthefluff]

Awesome! I don't think I'd win a game of chess against myself

[CoffeeWC]

I love chess! But I haven't played in a while because nobody I know would actually play and I'm not interested in online chess.

[newbyateverything]

My big brother taught me how to play when I was little. He always won, but I loved every minute of it, and he was always nice without patronizing me or being condescending. We would also do Snap Circuits, and he would ask "hand me this" or "put this back there for me, willya?" Great brother.

[AlexBlack007]

I love playing chess. I used to play a lot with my grandfather but he lived in a different city so we were only able to play when I visited him or he visited me. I also joined a chess club one summer. I don't play chess anymore because I don't have anyone to play it with. Maybe I'll join another club some day. 😄

[SomeGuyCalledTom]

The gender disparity in the comments is interesting, though not surprising-- almost all guys playing chess, or having played it in the past. And almost all girls having little or no interest in it. That said, I know girls who play chess, and they're the last kind of girls you'd expect to be chess geeks trust me lol.

I play online chess a fair bit. Trying to convince my sister to learn so we can play IRL (I can always give her rook odds or something at first to level the field more). Would be tempted to join a club just for the social aspect but I'm content with playing online for the most part. Would be nice to play chess in a park with strangers sometime, as some parks have permanent chess boards, seems like a nice way to share an unspoken connection with someone even if they speak a different language. Chess is its own kind of language, watch grandmaster games on youtube, you can see how their personalities show in their chess playstyle, how they react to threats, etc.

[SomeGuyCalledTom]

EDIT: my comment about girls in comments was not entirely accurate on second reading. The main theme I see is that many girls had someone teach them to play a long time ago, but if they do play it today, it's more a casual or sporadic thing. Men are more likely it seems to compete in a club or tournament or just to invest more time in learning tactics etc. Overall the difference is probably quite modest, although the distribution curve does show most high skill chess players are men, but average male and average female chess players are probably grouped closer together around the centre of the curve. It's probably at Club play and competitive scene that the gender disparities really show, in casual play men and women probably group together around the centre of the distribution curve.

[Rob171977]

yeah i have a while back my friend out in poland tried teaching me but i couldn't catch on until i played online then i learned the pieces and how to move them and once you do it's rather easy but can be tricky at times which is why i perfer to play it online so i don't mess up moving my pieces in the wrong spot

[StephenCF]

Many years ago occasionally, but one boy I was in school with was a national chess champion 😱😰 I only have one memory of seeing him play against one of our other prodigies, and I couldn’t believe how fast AND triumphant his tactics were 😵

[Walrus_au]

Been a while since I have played, but yes.

Ever played "Tri-dimentional chess" (the one thought up in Star Trek that Spock and Kirk play)

[smahala1991]

Id be up for it

[Walrus_au]

It's a bit of a mind-bender - makes things much more slippery - the battle boards are infuriating.

[Ganta2Igarashi]

For sure chess is a nice game I remember when I took my German friend for the first time in to a hookah bar and he told me let's play chess that was great 😂😂😂.

[UsernameUnknown1234]

I used to play it with my father and elder sister. Half of the time I'd win, the other half I'd lose.

[Jjpayne]

Yup in highschool and I still do on occasion.

Sweet score on the chess club

[Cybernizer]

I would say I have a 75% win ratio at chess, played about 40 games in my life so far.

I genuinely enjoy chess and it is a good game to enjoy while sharing some wine and telling stories.

[GiveitaShance]

I was in chess club but it was more of a board game club so i dont know that really counts lol

[kay1523]

My brother and i play it together when we go to the parents.

[No1MuffDiver]

Yes I love the game I play it all the time on my phone so when I get a chance I will play anyone.

[fauchelevent]

We play it sometimes, I'm not very good at it though :P

[AlienParasite]

I learnt to play two weeks ago. My boyfriend taught me. I'm yet quite bad at it.

[SydneySentinel]

Yes but I haven't played in more than a decade. I'd need to revisit the rules.

[Jean-Marie_Céline]

Sometimes. I used to play chess with my ex and my sister.

[GuidoThePizzaMaker]

Here is a basic pointer, try and maintain a central position on the board
Also I suggest watching you tube videos on different chess strategies

[Harmseygrace]

Yup and I suck at it. My brother, being really nerdy and smart, nearly always wins.

[Harmseygrace]

I would do much better if I cared to learn how to play it.

[Texaskid1]

I learned when I was a child. I used to play it some when I was in college. Great fun. It has been eons since I played though.

[hafinjun]

In college a lot, I even beat a computer once , course it was later determined that some one had brilliantly reprogrammed it so humans might win.😁

[Dchrls78104]

Yeah, I do; and I enjoy it. I played for my school when I was younger. There are even several apps you can download onto your computer or smartphone.

[BobbyC65]

Only with a girl's chest.
Never really got into played chess
Unless it invalid playing with titty's and nipple's. :)

[hafinjun]

Did you call out your moves?

[BobbyC65]

@hafinjun
LOL. yes and love her titty's.

[hafinjun]

Yup I can see that

[TacosRAwesome]

I used to play with my cousin as kids. Her dad was in the local chess club.

[Massageman]

I've played it and know the moves. I just don't really like it

[Kelnius]

I have played chess a few times, but even on occasions where I have won, I did not find the game enjoyable, and would unlikely to attempt it again in the future.

[wyatt2295]

I have played it both in person and online i feel in person is much more enjoyable, i never won online but have in person

[Pulimuli]

I play almost ever day, usually in the morning while having my Coffee

Its been my routine for the past 2 years and I enjoy chess a lot

[Tomriss]

I have but i’m not good at it so i don’t play chess anymore

[Therisinghero12]

Yeah, lost every single time I played, but i had fun xD

[Mossberg500]

Of course it's good for the brain. I played a lot in prison. Got pretty good.

[bolverk]

I play purely for relaxation or when I need to let my mind mull over a problem at work, luckily I' have a number of nephews ans nieces who'll give me a match when needed.

[Supernatural_fanatic]

Yes and it frustrates me so much but I’m too stubborn to give up practicing haha

[gregorysykes10]

I have. Not very good at it. I play it on the computer a lot but the computer always wins. 😂😂

[SirRexington]

Nerds!!!

I don't understand chess. Im too stupid to get it.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

I enjoy chess. It's fun.

[Lunch_Long_Legacy]

Chess is a great way to stimulate your brain, if you play it often. I haven't played in a while, so I don't have any go to strategies when I do.

[AshleyMadison00]

Yes and lost still trying to figure out some things tho

[Creepazoid]

no never have but i know i would be good at it due to my superior strategic mind

[adolescentswede]

Yes i have it got to the point in kindergarden that none would play with me

[Lauren-green]

I use to play a lot but haven't in ages now

[TheFlak38]

I was a very good player as a kid. I dont play anymore as it is an outclassed game.

[Neeceeb7]

I have played chess. it's fun but haven't in years

[stuntbrain]

I've tried. Mastery of the game is beyond my capability

[MoscowMitch]

I've played the odd game. I've tried playing online but there's too much cheating. I practice on The 100 Chess free app which is pretty good.

[WhiteShoulder]

I have. Not very good at it.

[Smith_22]

Yep i do occasionally

[Annie12234]

I’m past, i had and I’m not very good at.

[doctorwhofan23]

I play online all the time

[IIGrifterSixII]

Im a amatuer but I like the game

[Justbeyouandbehappy_]

A Longggggg time agoo

[clampfan101]

I think I’m decent at it.

[ChiTown33]

I have but i haven't played in years.

[Redstang88]

Played a lot in school, but it’s been a few years

[TheKack]

I enjoy it, but I'm not good at it.

[ChiPaPa]

I haven't played in years.

[kayaleyla285]

I have played but dont play it now

[Babygirl_S]

Yes, I have and I prefer other games.

[Gedaria]

Yes , but haven't played in years...