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31st July 2008, 01:23am
#1
by micknek
Cochabamba Bolivia
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 159

I usually play online but, when I play in a real board I usually play better. I see the position and tactics better. I also tend to be more concentrated. 

Is it only me or do you guys feel the same.

31st July 2008, 01:37am
#2
by depthshaman
United States
Member Since: Nov 2007
Member Points: 280

I play best online because I dont have to worry about hitting the timer. On really long games I play best outside OTB (over the board).

31st July 2008, 02:45am
#3
by Sasha-Mulligan
Barrack Heights Australia
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 16

Yeah, I tend to play alot stronger OTB  (While at school during lunch breaks) especially when time is of the essence, it keeps me stimulated and i rarely make many mistakes, it all flows naturally through me. I also like the feel of "actual" pieces rather than displayed pixels, it makes me feel more involved in the game.

31st July 2008, 07:00am
#4
by rich
United Kingdom
Member Since: Jul 2007
Member Points: 27854

Well on a real board it's been known to not see pieces, because it's been hiding behind a taller piece ! But online the board dose look different because it's straight up it's hard to say.

3rd November 2008, 05:35am
#5
by luchovelez
trinidad-beni Bolivia
Member Since: Nov 2008
Member Points: 154

pues hombre, me gusta jugar en mi PC porque nadie me friega la vida cuando cometo errores y realmente no me importa que mi PC me revire todo lo que quiera. Eso si, hecho de menos la compañia de la gente cuando gano y me alegro y grito y no hay nadie alrededor mio con quien alaraquear...

3rd November 2008, 05:37am
#6
by luchovelez
trinidad-beni Bolivia
Member Since: Nov 2008
Member Points: 154

a proposito mick, a ver cuando nos hechamos una ciber partidita...Cool

31st December 2008, 08:22pm
#7
by rolef
International . Canada
Member Since: Apr 2008
Member Points: 2300

I like playing the board as I get a chance to play the man at the same time.

Genius Fischer played the man and of course he played the board also.

1st January 2009, 04:45am
#8
by BorgQueen
Adelaide, South Australia
Member Since: Aug 2008
Member Points: 19530

I don't know tbh.

I guess online, I have more time to think about it, but the atmosphere of an OTB game also tends to "spike" me, so ... yeah, not really sure.

In blitz, definitely OTB.

1st January 2009, 05:01am
#9
by phmilet
Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Member Since: Oct 2008
Member Points: 423

OTB is faaaaaaaaar better.

1st January 2009, 05:12am
#10
by Phelon
International
Member Since: Oct 2008
Member Points: 2293

OTB tournaments. I have drawn 2 1830 players and a 1900.

1st January 2009, 05:12am
#11
by theawesomeone
toronto Canada
Member Since: Dec 2008
Member Points: 27

otb is prbobly better for me because when I play online I tend to get tired and not concentrate as much.

18th February 2010, 02:22pm
#12
by DMX21x1
Scotland
Member Since: Oct 2009
Member Points: 688

You can't beat OTB, it creates its own atmosphere.  My most interesting correspondence game is played out on my board.  I'd like to play them all that way but it's involves way too much juggling of pieces and positions. 

18th February 2010, 02:28pm
#13
by Tricklev
Sweden
Member Since: Feb 2009
Member Points: 2189

Otb beats everything else.

18th February 2010, 02:29pm
#14
by Fromper
Boynton Beach, FL United States
Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 964

I much prefer OTB tournaments with a very slow time control.

18th February 2010, 02:29pm
#15
by PrawnEatsPrawn
Davy Jones' Locker England
Member Since: Sep 2009
Member Points: 11091

In my own mind (a common failing).

 

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