chess_ka_khiladi wrote:
The current chess programs like Houdini and Rybka will trash any Chess Gradmaster (GM) including the current "World Champion" Magnus Carlsen in chess match. The Elo ratings of those programs are like at least 500 more than that of highest rated human, and modern day chess players (especially at highest level tournament play) seem to lack originality and just seem to consult chess engines for new ideas to beat their fellow human competitors. Whatever "new" idea or variation they (at GM level play) implement is analyzed on the engine first and hence the computer should get the real credit for their wins. They execute their plans by memorizing those lines, and the one with the best memory wins, unlike olden times when players tried new things over the board and used their skills and originality to win the game.
Such being the case, is chess finally dead? Even Bobby Fischer seemed to have had the same opinion: "...Now chess is completely dead. It is all just memorisation and prearrangement. It’s a terrible game now. Very uncreative."
Such being the case, is chess finally dead? Even Bobby Fischer seemed to have had the same opinion: "...Now chess is completely dead. It is all just memorisation and prearrangement. It’s a terrible game now. Very uncreative."
I think I am quitting tournament chess from today. I might still play it as a hobby from time to time, but I'm not going to participate or follow any tournaments as there seems to be little point in doing so. What are your thoughts?
- There is still a point when you play a game of chess, for one you do not have to use an a i computer, when you play chess.
You still can play against other people in person, you can also ReDiscover and develop your own defenses, and most of all have fun with the game.
The point is in exercise your brain, so you can think faster, and keep your brain to function better.
There's many other points like that, for example chess is a very good conversation piece, you can eat dinner, and play chess, while having a conversation with your opponent.
The main point, when you play chess is to have F U N FUN, that's right!
I hope this is of some help to you, and maybe others.
Thank you for reading This, Have Fun with chess
and focus mainly on the ideas