Of course you can get better! Humans are a LOT more fun to play against than computers so just dive in and play a game. And you're on the right track with trying to learn from the Chess Mentor. Whole bunch of free courses that will get you off to a good start. The Tactics Trainer here is pretty tough, but you can play it in unrated mode and even choose to play just puzzles you've already failed. Best of luck and welcome to the Game!
I've never played against a human..
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Thanks baddogno! I've run threw a few of the tactics lessons, but I see the clock ticking and get nervous because I have no clue what I'm supposed to do. Is it supposed to be the best move possible according to the situation? I am not at that level to be able to read the board like that. I want too, but I just don't see it and it bugs me.
Computers are not like humans. they play much differently.
baddogno wrote:
Of course you can get better! Humans are a LOT more fun to play against than computers so just dive in and play a game. And you're on the right track with trying to learn from the Chess Mentor. Whole bunch of free courses that will get you off to a good start. The Tactics Trainer here is pretty tough, but you can play it in unrated mode and even choose to play just puzzles you've already failed. Best of luck and welcome to the Game!
I disagree...
twighead wrote:
Hahaha! My FRIEND! Worry not! Dive into the fray! You may be better against humans than computers!
And if he's not?
at least you do not intimate no one to resign on you.
ZumrutAnka wrote:
at least you do not intimate no one to resign on you.
Intimidate not intimate
dodger you did not intimate with me but u did intimidated me... thanks for the correction of my misspell
I am a human and I just challaged you. Accept it if you are serious.
Klr729 wrote:
Thanks baddogno! I've run threw a few of the tactics lessons, but I see the clock ticking and get nervous because I have no clue what I'm supposed to do. Is it supposed to be the best move possible according to the situation? I am not at that level to be able to read the board like that. I want too, but I just don't see it and it bugs me.
lol yeah, you are supposed to make the best possible move
LM_player wrote:
Computers are not like humans. they play much differently.
Especially the algo here, one can really take advantage of the same weird moves No normal chess beginner would do but the algo here on different levels does. Means playing against the computer here it can be really hard and not easy to win, nethertheless between two brilliant moves the computer luckily sacrifies pieces without advantage thereafter or marching against his pawns ... like a schizo player, brilliant in chess but dumb as rotten meat for a second.
HessianWarrior wrote:
I am a human and I just challaged you. Accept it if you are serious.
Don't be fooled. HessianWarrior is a bot.
Dodger111 wrote:
ZumrutAnka wrote:
at least you do not intimate no one to resign on you.
Intimidate not intimate
Intimation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Klr729 wrote:
I'm new here, if you couldn't tell.
I've played chess against computers, and lose most of the time. According to my Chessmaster 2010 game, I'm rated at a solid 500. I want to learn. Is there any hope for me? Does anyone want to play? I know I can get better. I know I can.
Help me.
I've played chess against computers, and lose most of the time. According to my Chessmaster 2010 game, I'm rated at a solid 500. I want to learn. Is there any hope for me? Does anyone want to play? I know I can get better. I know I can.
Help me.
What helped me the most, initially, was playing Majestic Chess (a PC video game about chess) and reading Chess for Dummies book. If you end up buying Majestic Chess, just an FYI, remember to use Windows compatibility mode (it's an old game).
If you are in the K-12 age group, then I'd also suggest checking out some scholastic chess clubs near you. These clubs are better for learning than the normal chess clubs because they also teach in addition to chess play.
Sorry, been away for the holiday. I'm old. Pushing 50! I ain't worried about that. I just want to get better and be the best I can at this. Just to keep my antique mind active, if nothing else. Just for fun.
Klr729 wrote:
Sorry, been away for the holiday. I'm old. Pushing 50! I ain't worried about that. I just want to get better and be the best I can at this. Just to keep my antique mind active, if nothing else. Just for fun.
Don't worry about an antique mind, my mind has been banging around in there for 68 years now.
Ok, I'm playing. I'm sure I will blunder, but I will try.
Klr729 wrote:
Ok, I'm playing. I'm sure I will blunder, but I will try.
Yes you are and thanks, if you blunder I just hope I notice it.
I've played chess against computers, and lose most of the time. According to my Chessmaster 2010 game, I'm rated at a solid 500. I want to learn. Is there any hope for me? Does anyone want to play? I know I can get better. I know I can.
Help me.