Do you prefer playing chess live or online?

ChessJam7 · 2009-11-11T18:22:55-08:00

I was just curious to see if you prefer to play chess in real life with a person or if some of you would rather play online. I could see pros and cons with both: online, it's usually easier to find an opponent and play on your schedule, but there's something about playing with a real pers

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qixel

Jan 11, 2010

#21

OTB is the best...there is nothing like a real board and real pieces and an opponent seated three feet away...but Live Chess is just so convenient, and it is great to play people from all over the world.

I don't play turn-based online. I like to get my games over and done with. On the other hand, I play chess variants almost exclusively using turn-based online. For some reason I like taking more time on chess variants than I do on regular chess. I have no idea why.

Amy

CerebralAssassin

Jan 11, 2010

#22

both are quite enjoyable...and have their advantages!!