The Syndicate

Anyone like to play chess?

www.chess.com

My username is mikesteffler... it's a random collection of letters I thought sounded cool.

I would like to, but we'll have to find a time where we can both play some time.

I used to play more than I have in recent memory. I might be down at some point when time permits.

There are options for longer-term games that can last for a couple of weeks as well.

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 8:06 pm I used to play more than I have in recent memory. I might be down at some point when time permits.

I never played.

But at high school I did once get asked to play the regional chess championships. In a moment that fed deeply into stereotypes, it was three asian boys who were friends of mine and the tournament needed four. They made me the top seed, and over the course of several rounds we progressed all the way to playing the last game at the top table. My contribution was notably minimal, but it wasn't nil. I won at least one, maybe two. The rest cleaned up the lower seeds. I think we all lost at the top table though.

Last summer, after I hadn't played for a number of years, I went to the cottage with some friends. One of the friends had been playing more regularly, and he challenged me and beat me several times. I didn't like that outcome, and I signed up to Chess.com when I got home. I've been playing a few games a day on average since then, and my skills have increased to a point that I had never attained in my earlier life.

I like Chess, and recently taught all my children how to play. I like playing in person though.

A few holidays ago when I was home with my youngest siblings, we devised a chess board for 3 players. It was a hot mess, but it was fun.

Epignosis wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:34 pm I like Chess, and recently taught all my children how to play. I like playing in person though.

It feels different digitally/online, for sure.

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:52 pm A few holidays ago when I was home with my youngest siblings, we devised a chess board for 3 players. It was a hot mess, but it was fun.

Hexagons?

Long Con wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:54 pm

Epignosis wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:34 pm I like Chess, and recently taught all my children how to play. I like playing in person though.

It feels different digitally/online, for sure.

It's honestly the feel of the pieces. Wood, glass, stone, whatever.

It makes a difference to me. Clicking icons just isn't the same.

And hell, I played Battle Chess as a kid.

I loved Battle Chess.

Long Con wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:54 pm

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:52 pm A few holidays ago when I was home with my youngest siblings, we devised a chess board for 3 players. It was a hot mess, but it was fun.

Hexagons?

I think they were trapezoids that pointed toward a center circle or something.

Epignosis wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:20 pm

Long Con wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:54 pm

Epignosis wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:34 pm I like Chess, and recently taught all my children how to play. I like playing in person though.

It feels different digitally/online, for sure.

It's honestly the feel of the pieces. Wood, glass, stone, whatever.

It makes a difference to me. Clicking icons just isn't the same.

And hell, I played Battle Chess as a kid.

Agreed. One of my favorite possessions is a chess board I got in the UK modeled for the King Arthur story. I think I have played one game on it in four years.

Inspiration...

i havent played in like 15 years

I like it but never been able to go above a beginner level.

Also haven't played it in like 10 years.

Someone from here played me and kicked my butt, but wouldn't tell me who they were.

Oh hey guys, I play chess. I hover around 1600-1650 classical on https://lichess.org. Username is seal_eyeing if anyone ever wants to play me there.

I think somebody from here may have played me. Whoever it was, good game.

Charlie Blackmon wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:20 pm

Long Con wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:54 pm

Epignosis wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:34 pm I like Chess, and recently taught all my children how to play. I like playing in person though.

It feels different digitally/online, for sure.

It's honestly the feel of the pieces. Wood, glass, stone, whatever.

It makes a difference to me. Clicking icons just isn't the same.

And hell, I played Battle Chess as a kid.

How about playing over PM or email?

Marmot wrote: ↑Wed May 23, 2018 2:23 am

Charlie Blackmon wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:20 pm

Long Con wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:54 pm

Epignosis wrote: ↑Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:34 pm I like Chess, and recently taught all my children how to play. I like playing in person though.

It feels different digitally/online, for sure.

It's honestly the feel of the pieces. Wood, glass, stone, whatever.

It makes a difference to me. Clicking icons just isn't the same.

And hell, I played Battle Chess as a kid.

How about playing over PM or email?

It's not the same.

Unfortunately I rarely get the chance to play chess physically. My town does not have any chess clubs at all, so the best I have is teaching my friends or attending random chess events at coffee shops, which is a rarity for me as I don't always have the time. It's a shame as I feel that I have played my best games over the board.