princetonlion wrote:
like who?
(Slightly more on topic)
I like live because the games don't take months. In online chess I sometimes forget my plan :P
lol Thanks for the answer!
Live or Online?
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cfvb wrote:
princetonlion wrote:
cfvb wrote:
kleelof wrote:
cfvb wrote:
and your rating won't really tell your overall ability if you just keep playing weak players over and over...
Why do you think you are playing against 'weak'players in online chess? Do you know most all of the strongest chess players played correspondance chess (what Online Chess is modeled oafter)? They all say it helped make them stronger players.
im not thinking about that its just ive noticed many sore losers play against people not as strong as them and then they show off that they've won like 10 straight games or someting that's all im saying
And what do you mean as "sore loser?" Someone you can beat?
no a sore loser is someone that plays someone who they know they can beat and they brag about it
My page didn't refresh :P
I thought that was a random sentence you put...
cfvb wrote:
princetonlion wrote:
kleelof wrote:
cfvb wrote:
and your rating won't really tell your overall ability if you just keep playing weak players over and over...
Why do you think you are playing against 'weak'players in online chess? Do you know most all of the strongest chess players played correspondance chess (what Online Chess is modeled oafter)? They all say it helped make them stronger players.
I think cfvb means that he thinks that (chess.com) rating determines skill level
read my post
I did
princetonlion wrote:
I like live because the games don't take months. In online chess I sometimes forget my plan :P
It seems there are generally 2 types of players in Online Chess; Those who, basically, play 'blitz' style by having tons of games going at once and those who use it as a larning tool.
If you play it as a learning tool, then it is helpful to record your thoughts and ideas. It is a bit tedious at first. But once you get into it, you can really start to see deeper into the game and your live chess wins will increas.
cfvb wrote:
that's not u by the way ur a nice hobbit.... most of the time lol
I am not a hobbit.
Jan 23, 2015
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lol okay are u an elf? or are u neutral i like to think of myseelf as a hobbit i guess it rubbed off on u
What you think of yourself does not apply to me.
Can you stop implying that I'm an Idiot?
Jan 23, 2015
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and im not u know that technology doesnt apply emotion it is different than talking to u
If it makes you happy, then I'll just stop posting
So I'll stop posting in this thread. Happy?
Jan 23, 2015
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Getting back to the main question in the OP... I play online/correspondence mostly. It's just a matter of limited spare time. I like to consider moves carefully. So when I get 10 minutes to spare, I'd rather spend it considering a few moves carefully in correspondence type games, as opposed to trying to play a full game in that time. On top of that my net connection isn't consistent. It's a bit of a shame really. As it's a neglected area in which I could use more practice - working with time pressure.
GeoffreyBurrows wrote:
Getting back to the main question in the OP... I play online/correspondence mostly. It's just a matter of limited spare time. I like to consider moves carefully. So when I get 10 minutes to spare, I'd rather spend it considering a few moves carefully in correspondence type games, as opposed to trying to play a full game in that time. On top of that my net connection isn't consistent. It's a bit of a shame really. As it's a neglected area in which I could use more practice - working with time pressure.
I've got a few Aussie friends. They tell me the internet is WAY over priced there. If so, it would seem you'd have better service.
Jan 23, 2015
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kleelof wrote:
kleelof wrote: I've got a few Aussie friends. They tell me the internet is WAY over priced there. If so, it would seem you'd have better service.
I'm using a prepaid dongle most of the time. $50/month for 3Gb. I'm thinking of switching to ADSL 2 for about $73/month for 50Gb. Some can get it cheaper from different providers, but it depends on if they can provide it in your area. As for service.... The mobile/dongle frequently disconnects and has slow speeds. Sometimes it really feels like it's on par with dial-up. And if you need to contact customer service, expect to speak to someone in another country who is trying to neutralize their native accent by sounding like an American. No disrespect intended.
GeoffreyBurrows wrote:
Getting back to the main question in the OP... I play online/correspondence mostly. It's just a matter of limited spare time. I like to consider moves carefully. So when I get 10 minutes to spare, I'd rather spend it considering a few moves carefully in correspondence type games, as opposed to trying to play a full game in that time. On top of that my net connection isn't consistent. It's a bit of a shame really. As it's a neglected area in which I could use more practice - working with time pressure.
I've got a few Aussie friends. They tell me the internet is WAY over priced there. If so, it would seem you'd have better service.
and your rating won't really tell your overall ability if you just keep playing weak players over and over...
Why do you think you are playing against 'weak'players in online chess? Do you know most all of the strongest chess players played correspondance chess (what Online Chess is modeled oafter)? They all say it helped make them stronger players.
im not thinking about that its just ive noticed many sore losers play against people not as strong as them and then they show off that they've won like 10 straight games or someting that's all im saying
Well, I suppose something like this happens in any type of chess. I know a guy right now who has a 1900+ rating but only plays people 300+ points below him.
But this is the minority, for sure. You will find lots of serious chess players in Online Chess. You might have to actively seek them out at times, but they are there.
As for your OP; I play 3 time controls: 3day/move, 30/0 and 10/0. For me, each of these time controls serves a purpose in my chess development.
Thanks for the answer! so u like to learn chess in depth,cool!