Chess 960. Is it really worth playing?

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willbecomeaGM

So guys, is it really? And why?

Scottrf

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

willbecomeaGM
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.

Scottrf
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).

willbecomeaGM
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...

willbecomeaGM
franksmith wrote:

It's good:)

but annoying sometimes

willbecomeaGM
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