I've done it again, entered a Tournament, playing 11 games at once, only result My grading will plummet, so what, I'm addicted to chess and the buzz is what its all about, and I may win a few games, stranger things have happened. CHESS BUDDIES...
well at long last have broken through the 1400 rating ceiling. A small achievement in the grand scheme of things, but a satisfying feeling for all of that. Its been hard work, was getting clobbered on my more conventional openings so have been st...
What does your Avatar say about the real You ? I tend to use Spongebob Squarepants because I play chess like this character. Naive, simple, eager to please, best plans go wrong, but lives to fight another day. What about you? comments please. Wh...
I'm not cured, I'm still addicted to chess. Just signed up to a unrated Tourney, couldn't stop myslf. Just love playing, doesn't matter if I win or lose, the games the thing. Is this a British thing or do other nationalitys feel like this?
My addiction to chess is cured, How? by playing 3 tournaments at the same time, I've got Burn out, can't wait to finish so I can get back to playing games with my friends or anyone else who enjoys a game and a natter. 23 games at once is too much ...
Is chess addictive ? It is for me. I love playing, winning is nice but playing is the thing. ( A very British attitude .) I'm hooked on Tournaments, I luv em. You meet lots of new people see different approaches to your same old opening, and learn...
After my "tongue in Cheek" blog about Queens, had 2 games when my opponents brought their Queens out early, hoping to bully and intimidate me, Ho Ho soon sent them packing, Bringing out your Queen with no backup seems a mistake so many players mak...
Well, been an interesting time since my last blog, my ratings have risen even got above 1300 for a time, still making silly mistakes but enjoying my chess except for those who forever go on vacation when you make a good move. I actuall...
Well, take a look at my statistics, losses mounting up, and this after all my training, well as I said before, "pride comes before a fall". So whats the problem, as one opponent said he couldn't believe that I missed 3 chances to get...
As nobody took me up on starting a Spongebob Group, I suppose I will have to talk serious chess. I'm very impressed with the Chess Mentor and Tactics Training, I've played chess for many years but never really studied the game. So I...
Funny old game, sometimes you play like a grandmaster othetimes like a novice, against the same person. That's why I enjoy the tournaments, same person, 2 games, 2 different results. No wonder I'm hooked on chess. You may be won...
Have really enjoyed the chess.com Tournament 1001-1400, and have played better than I thought I would, just hope I get to the next round.I like to chat when I play but its obvious that many don't.Maybe its because they don't speak english ...
Thought I 'd have a go at a tournament, first time except for Ladder matches and KO tournament in the Circle Of Trust group. Bit of a shock to find I was playing 10 games at once,but I recovered and got stuck in, lost 1 but holding on in the o...
Although playing chess for many years, I have never had proper coaching or training. I did my best my reading books but could never remember the names of most of the openings or gambits, as a new friend says after 3-4 moves its a blank sheet and w...
There has been a lot of chatter lately about some players being disrespectful to their opponent by not reconizing their genius within a couple of moves, they have shown this by not resigning. Excuse me but I thought the object of the game of...
Been a strange few weeks. Firstly joined a group, " Circle of Trust" a group of players who promise to play by memory and not use any aids when playing each other in Tournaments and Contests. Of course private study is ok before games. ...
Must admit, in my last blog I was feeling rather smug and pleased with myself. Then biff bam wallop 5 losses in a row. I don't think I played badly but was out thought and out manoeuvred. Looking at the games castling eary seemed to be the pro...
Drawn the last 3 games, playing more end games, never got that far before, they're fun, adrenalin pumping, I think I'm improving.
Into the third month of membership. Had probs explaining why I spend So much time on the internet. I am not viewing porn, honestly, I'm playing chess. Really ! is it very poular then? the question I keep getting asked, Yes I reply over 20,000 ...
2nd Month of membership, rating up and down but 50-50 ratio of wins and losses (ok 1 Draw)Played well, played badly but every game was fun and enjoyable.Finding my way round the site lots of interesting articles, just wish my memory was better so ...
Well been a member for a month now. Very enjoyable, lots of games, occassionly played well, mostly not paying attention and losing. Start well get established, put opponent under pressure but cannot finish.( did beat the computer on easy setting) ...
Hi everone, just saying hello. like the look of this website and hope to meet and play a game or two sometime with you all. One advantage of being retired is I have the time to enjoy a game now, and I'm not tied to 9 til 5 anymore.C U around. ...
