Internet Chess is Ruined for Me!

After playing in my first chess tournament today ( and my first OTB game as well ), I'm sorry to say that internet chess just isn't much fun anymore.

i had a great time.. The whole experience was awesome, especially playing chess in front of a lot of people in New York City.. I even played two people who are members here.

Has anyone else felt the same?

I envy you. I haven't played an OTB tournament yet.

I've always said that 2D chess was a lot different-

I still like to use a board for at least one of my online games (not Live Chess-too fast...but I did try!)

Yes and no. The OTB experience is awesome. I've never had a tournament I didn't love being at. I used to be competitive in some sports, and I have to say even that didn't compare to chess for me. But it doesn't RUIN online chess for me, especially because I don't get the pleasure of finding many big tournaments these days.

True. I think it might be because the whole experience is still very new to me. This wasn't a large tournament by any means, it's held weekly.

I did fairly well considering there were some strong players there. I'm certaintly motivated to improve my play though.

Enjoy both!  I have to say though, OTB, when you spy a combination...and your heart rate skyrockets and you have to try to stay calm and figure it all out...that is a rush.  I don't get that from the internet.  But, there is so much here on the internet to love.  I wish I lived in an area where I could enjoy both.  I am glad you had a great experience.

he is right I was  there,we played each other wright in front of Macy's

It was great.

magnum; I am happy that you enjoyed playing OTB, I do as well!   If it's your intention to continue to play OTB and get better at it then you would be insane to stop playing online!!!  Chess.com has been a major contributing factor to my OTB play improving dramatically and such a resource would be very unwise to ignore.

Whatever you do, have fun!

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I'm the opposite. I don't mind playing OTB with a friend, or playing some casual games at the club, but I can't stand OTB tournaments. I get too attached to my games, and have a harder time just letting it go and moving on when I lose. I much prefer playing online.

lol I see internet chess as training for OTB tournaments

i havent played otb tournemanet in over 12 years and man do i miss them.  skittles games (casual games) are ok but lack the excitement of a tournament.  i live in a chess impoverished area so i have to get my kicks through the net.  however if i lived around tournaments or a chess club i would still continue to play online just for the sheer volume of games you can play and for the information exchange.

I'm the exact opposite of magnum_opus.  I have played in about a dozen OTB tournaments and countless OTB games with friends.  But I have found first postal chess, and now slow-play internet chess (just a better way of doing postal chess) far more enjoyable.  So much is missed in OTB games!  To me, it's not real chess, it's just a little contest to see who can make the fewest blunders.  Internet chess with plenty of time for analysis is real chess!  I can see the subtleties and beauty of the game.  The only drawback is that whatever life I would otherwise have is replaced by many hours of analysis.  That's why at Chess.com I'm only playing some games with my grandson and a few others and will not join a tournament.  And now I'm almost contradicting myself and saying that OTB chess is better.  Because internet chess is too good.  It can become an addiction.