Have you ever played chess? If so are you good at it?

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D_Bone_Steak · Accepted Answer

My autistic child beats everyone but me. I played everyday in high school. Learning to put you in checkmate or to avoid it in 4 moves or less was like a stepping stone about 30 of us all learned pretty fast. It was funny because our history teacher had us for about 2 hours and would let us take 29 minutes break to do this. I mean I still learned evil white men raped the aztecs for about 300 years before the first British set foot in America... but for some reason I just give more fucks about kicking your ass in chess.

Shiprex · Accepted Answer

I have, and my crowning glory as a teenager I came second in my club chess championship. It was a boxing club lol.

I met Grand masters when I was 7 as they were staying at the same hotel in Benidorm Spain when my family took our first international trip. UK and Swedish grand masters played with us as we all had some interest at that time.

Haven't played for years/decades though.

DeeDeeDeVour · Accepted Answer

When I used to join chess tournaments, I'd often win all the way to championships.

Those few and only times I was beaten in the finals were in the hands of my brothers who I've never beaten in competitions.

At least, I'm glad to say that I've never been beaten by anyone outside of my family.

However, I've beaten both of my brothers on separate occasions at home even though I think they intentionally threw the games to make me feel good.

Yet, 'til this day, none of us have ever won a game against dad.

Rei13 · Accepted Answer

I’m generally good enough to beat someone the first time we play together and then I’ll lose every time after that. I don’t really have the patience for chess most of the time so I’ll make questionable moves just for fun that lead to me losing lol

Cinematic Lily · Accepted Answer

I have dabbled in chess from time to time. While I wouldn't call myself a chess expert, I do enjoy the strategic thinking it requires. It's a fascinating game that, much like art, demands creativity and patience. While I wouldn't say I'm particularly skilled, I certainly appreciate the mental challenge it offers. 😊

Sunrising · Answer

I went visiting someone and they had an expensive chess set on a table.

I thought it was just like an ornament, because I didn't think they played chess.

I have played but not seriously but I remembered vaguely some moves from a book I looked at when I was a child.

I jokingly asked I'll have you a game, and we started playing standing up.

The first move of my opponent was a strange move, and I naturally went on the attack.

Obviously they knew what they were doing, and I had them in checkmate in 4 or 5 moves.

One of my other hosts asked having heard my request, why we weren't playing chess, and my opponent answered that I'd won.

The game only lasted 2 minutes at the most, my games usually with bad opponents can last hours.

ChrisMorrison · Answer

I was decent at it as a teenager, but haven't played in a while. Definitely not the best, but I beat most of my friends at it.

Unfortunately, I currently don't have any friends who enjoy playing it and my passion for it isn't too high anymore.

Purpleronnie · Answer

I played chess a long time ago , it interested me because of the strategy aspect but became more about memorizing “plays” and then I found that not many people I was around either knew how to play or wanted to so I fell away from it.

To say I was any more than average at it would likely be a lie , but it want about being good it was just interesting for a bit.

nolabels · Answer

I have played chess.
I've never found a willing opponent who would play on a regular enough basis for me to actually learn the game, though.

When I was a kid, I recall my dad and his dad playing for hours at a time.

I have Dad's set, but it sits unused.

Bricealan · Answer

@thegreenyogi I keep my chess board always set up in the Solarium, with comfortable chairs but do not have a clock. Have not played in some time and should play against myself. I have worked on several 'openings' and have tried to set up an offence, or perhaps it is a defense, but have not tried it in a game.

DishLady · Answer

Yeah to both. I used to play competitively (nerd alert). But nowadays if I'm sitting with someone unpleasant I just try to get through the game a little quicker (even if it means losing).

abc3643 · Answer

No, generally I am not good, but I do chess puzzles everyday. When I play machines a lot, I do get better, but, no, I don't have the skills of a good player; certainly below Master.

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

I'm decent. I always wanted to learn some openings and get ranked but it seems like learning enough for it to be a battle of the witts again would take a long time.

RandomGirl42 · Answer

Actual simulation of Random playing online chess This.

Zack-Bann · Answer

Learned when I was young I’m good at it casually  But not the type to memorize moves and strategies and turn into a while chess master  It’s a very fun game though

4ngelic · Answer

i used to a lot at like 8-11yo, i was part of a chess club and got even some trophies. i have barely played it since then, i'm pretty meh now

MemeSupreme · Answer

yeah, im okay i just dont play enough to get good at it. ik its a lot of repetition and training yourself to see patterns

Curiousbenjamin90 · Answer

Yes I have - I’ve only played maybe 50 times and have won and lost, but I definitely wouldn’t say I’m good against someone who really knows what they’re doing.

petitedollbabee · Answer

I love chess. I’ve never played professionally because I’m not THAT good, but I enjoy casual playing.

Massageman · Answer

Yes. Fair, at best. My oldest grandson was just in his first chess tournament and actually won one of his four rounds. Apparently, this doesn't happen often for the "first timers", so we'll take that.250 batting average as a win.

Noredcarpet · Answer

Yes they say I was once but I don't know if that is true, I dont know now, long time ago, probably not so good

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Yes, a long time ago, when it was really cool to know how. I guess I was in the mid-range, somewhere. I was a little better at Smess, The Ninny's Chess.

MisterPandemonium · Answer

I've played it. I'm horrible. To be good at chess, you have to be thinking ahead by multiple moves, and I don't have the attention span for that.

On_cloud_wine · Answer

Haven’t played it in a long time but it’s honestly the best strategic board game out there

mysteriousNicholas · Answer

@thegreenyogi I suck at it.  Prefer checkers - I like games that are actually fun to play - and simple

AviatorTom · Answer

I played chess a lot when I was younger, haven't played much recently. I'm an okay player, not good enough to ever enter a tournament.

aceleon · Answer

i don't know, i was 11 when i last played it.

Apulu_backagain · Answer

I do love playing chess but I have an embarrassing chess rating of 400 elo.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

I have played chess and i’m proficient, but i struggle against skillful strategists.

AngryCarl2 · Answer

I've played on and off since my early 20s. I'm a pretty average amateur player, that's to say I'm not nearly as good as a regular club player would be.

Cidknee · Answer

I have. I've only played with one, the friend who taught me how. We played 30 plus times and I finally beat him the last time we played. That was around 95-96.

Twalli · Answer

Yes, and I suck at it. I went to highschool (a few years above) with a kid who was really good at chess. He once beat two people in our chess club at the same time while blindfolded.

WhitneySnow · Answer

I have. I’m ok at it. Would be better if I practiced more.

Vishalking · Answer

I have played it many times as a fun, not seriously, and am not v good in it

exitseven · Answer

I played a little in college. One of my friends taught me how to play. I was not very good.

msc545 · Answer

I play chess, and I'm fairly good at it. I think I would be better if I played more often, but I don't have time for it.

Godihateyou · Answer

I have. I was much better as a child. I think instinct is better than competence in chess. Thats why you get these pre teens dominating. They aren't genius they are in their prime.

DrPepper12 · Answer

It's good to be the king... But it's better to be the queen!!

Alex-Snow · Answer

I play it occasionally. I guess I'm average... win some lose some.

jamesgoldman · Answer

No, me and my brother just threw the pieces at each other

shortster · Answer

Yes, I am decent. I learned about Stratego early in life and found it more challenging than chess. So I stopped playing chess regularly.

YesIWouldLikeFries · Answer

I'm a forward thinker so I'd be able to beat most people.

Sal_Monella · Answer

I played with her chest. Is that the same thing?

Anonymous · Answer

Yes I have played many games. No I'm eternally stuck at the level between beginner and intermediate.

noohair · Answer

I play chess and the computer beats me all the time...

dragoblack · Answer

Yea, and yes. Im not master chess level, but i am intermediate.

Anonymous · Answer

Online chess made it to advanced level but tbh I'm more of a novice beginner maybe intermediate

strateguy632 · Answer

I played but i am not good.

queenofcardio · Answer

Years ago. I'm terrible at it

236color · Answer

I have played, no I'm not good at it.

beenherebefore · Answer

Never played chess.

Miristheiss · Answer

All the time About a 1500 level.

Spencer10 · Answer

Yes I have and no I am not.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

I have. I'm not very good

loveslongnails · Answer

Yes, and no, I'm not good at it.

Xawyx-2 · Answer

Yes, I'm good but not as I used to be.

fish5505_87 · Answer

Love Chess, not very good! :-(

RedInnocent69 · Answer

Yeah. Not really

robocop666 · Answer

Useless but good at other stuff.

NervousIndividual · Answer

I am not good at chess.

ShyAndFun · Answer

I tried it and not smart enough to play it haha

HighSchoolCustodian · Answer

I haven't in over 20 years.

Unycorn · Answer

Yes No

AgentG111 · Answer

Yes and nope.

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