Chess 960. Is it really worth playing?

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So guys, is it really? And why?

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It's worth playing if you enjoy it, surely?

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Scottrf wrote:

It's worth playing if you enjoy it, surely?

probably. although its not proper chess. i mean, you wouldnt see real life tourneys of it would you? and you cant even play it live.

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brilliantbishop700 wrote:
Scottrf wrote:

It's worth playing if you enjoy it, surely?

probably. although its not proper chess. i mean, you wouldnt see real life tourneys of it would you? and you cant even play it live.

You do see real life tournaments of it.

Svidler for example is apparently very good at it (unsurprisingly I guess).

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Scottrf wrote:
brilliantbishop700 wrote:
Scottrf wrote:

It's worth playing if you enjoy it, surely?

probably. although its not proper chess. i mean, you wouldnt see real life tourneys of it would you? and you cant even play it live.

You do see real life tournaments of it.

Svidler for example is apparently very good at it (unsurprisingly I guess).

well I dont in Ireland...

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franksmith wrote:

It's good:)

but annoying sometimes

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paulgottlieb wrote:

This has to be the easiest question ever: If you enjoy it, it's worth it.

i think thats probably the best answer