Is there such thing as "luck" in chess?

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Kotshmot
CooloutAC wrote:
Kotshmot wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
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btickler wrote:

Any loss of any GM to any real beginner is going to be due to lapse of skill on the GM's part (such as missing a back rank mate in one or the like), not because the beginner choose the top engine moves "randomly" for 40 moves in a row.

Of course. But this theoretical thinking will help you materialize the role of luck in chess. There is a realistic probability for any beginner to play one stockfish move in a game without understanding the true effects of the move. This means a probability (alltho unrealistic) exists for a beginner to hit your example of 40 engine moves in a row. Im sure everyone would agree this would showcase extreme luck. We might not see this happen in a couple life times, but more common examples of this same effect happen in every game, maybe not always in decisive fashion.

 

The reason humans have streaks and slumps is not because they go on lucky streaks,  its because our ability ebs and flows which is what makes us human.   A player getting 40 stock fish moves in a row does not mean some force of luck determined his moves.   He determined those moves himself and was simply a genius playing at a high skill level for a day even if he does not know why he was doing them or remembered why afterwards.   

You seem to be stuck on this notion that anything one does not plan for is luck.    Yet you agree intuition is skill which contradicts your very point and I will keep reminding you of this.  As well as exercised skills like reflexes and muscle memory.  

According to your logic,  the better players get lucky more often.  But the truth is that is because no other force but their own actions is playing a role in their success,  hence the definitions of the words.

The only thing I care for you to pick up from my post is  that it is a fact that a beginner can play 40 stockfish moves in a row. That concludes that a beginner that normally plays at the level of a 700, can beat Magnus.

Now wether you want to think thats luck or not, is up to you. But objectely we can easily break this down and compare this to other real life examples and prove it should be called luck.

For anyone who understands probability this is clear as a day but Im putting in effort to force you to understand as well lol


Are you even listening to what you are saying.  The only thing you want me to pick up from your post is "a beginner can play 40 stockfish moves in a row".  Are you saying this with a straight face?   hahahaahaaa.    And if he did it you are asking me if I think that is luck?  Absolutely not if he was the one determining the moves.   Plain and simple.  The player would have had to have a stroke of genius my friend,  not some force of luck.  lmao....  I can't believe how crazy people are in this thread.   I guess thats what happens when we are debating something that can't be seen or measured,    or as Patriot called it an "unseen supernatural force".   

 

The problem is in the context of the game,  we can clearly identify and point to elements where it can exist.   Human ability is not one of them,  and is its antithesis by definition and which your whole argument contradicts.   You talk of probability,  which is not luck.   Chance and luck are two different things.   So I still don't' understand how you are arguing a word you don't even bother to define.  Nothing is more dishonest.

 

You cant even hand feed Coolout any logically sound conclusion because whatever he reads, the response is always the same.

"Ahah I think like this so you stupid, ahah." *Random rambling, random rambling.*

I guess we aren't continuing this for now.

Kotshmot
CooloutAC wrote:
Kotshmot wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
Kotshmot wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
Kotshmot wrote:
btickler wrote:

Any loss of any GM to any real beginner is going to be due to lapse of skill on the GM's part (such as missing a back rank mate in one or the like), not because the beginner choose the top engine moves "randomly" for 40 moves in a row.

Of course. But this theoretical thinking will help you materialize the role of luck in chess. There is a realistic probability for any beginner to play one stockfish move in a game without understanding the true effects of the move. This means a probability (alltho unrealistic) exists for a beginner to hit your example of 40 engine moves in a row. Im sure everyone would agree this would showcase extreme luck. We might not see this happen in a couple life times, but more common examples of this same effect happen in every game, maybe not always in decisive fashion.

 

The reason humans have streaks and slumps is not because they go on lucky streaks,  its because our ability ebs and flows which is what makes us human.   A player getting 40 stock fish moves in a row does not mean some force of luck determined his moves.   He determined those moves himself and was simply a genius playing at a high skill level for a day even if he does not know why he was doing them or remembered why afterwards.   

You seem to be stuck on this notion that anything one does not plan for is luck.    Yet you agree intuition is skill which contradicts your very point and I will keep reminding you of this.  As well as exercised skills like reflexes and muscle memory.  

According to your logic,  the better players get lucky more often.  But the truth is that is because no other force but their own actions is playing a role in their success,  hence the definitions of the words.

The only thing I care for you to pick up from my post is  that it is a fact that a beginner can play 40 stockfish moves in a row. That concludes that a beginner that normally plays at the level of a 700, can beat Magnus.

Now wether you want to think thats luck or not, is up to you. But objectely we can easily break this down and compare this to other real life examples and prove it should be called luck.

For anyone who understands probability this is clear as a day but Im putting in effort to force you to understand as well lol


Are you even listening to what you are saying.  The only thing you want me to pick up from your post is "a beginner can play 40 stockfish moves in a row".  Are you saying this with a straight face?   hahahaahaaa.    And if he did it you are asking me if I think that is luck?  Absolutely not if he was the one determining the moves.   Plain and simple.  The player would have had to have a stroke of genius my friend,  not some force of luck.  lmao....  I can't believe how crazy people are in this thread.   I guess thats what happens when we are debating something that can't be seen or measured,    or as Patriot called it an "unseen supernatural force".   

 

The problem is in the context of the game,  we can clearly identify and point to elements where it can exist.   Human ability is not one of them,  and is its antithesis by definition and which your whole argument contradicts.   You talk of probability,  which is not luck.   Chance and luck are two different things.   So I still don't' understand how you are arguing a word you don't even bother to define.  Nothing is more dishonest.

 

You can't force Coolout to make any logically sound conclusion because whatever he reads, the same response is always the same.

"Ahah I think like this so you stupid, ahah." *Random rambling, random rambling.*

I guess we aren't continuing this for now.

 

is that what I said?  really?  lol   wow bud,  you do realize people are reading these comments right?  It seems you have conceded the argument.

Yea, I will concede the argument after proving my point about 12 times. You've won as there is no way to force you to logical thinking. You're a star now in the eyes of these people.

I will comment if something relevant comes up

lfPatriotGames
CooloutAC wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
mpaetz wrote:

     Yes, Coolout, you endlessly explain the same thing over and over and over. Please notice that most other people don't agree with your conclusions. Just because you continue to claim your opinion is correct does not make it so.

You keep telling yourself that my friend.  Most of the people who disagree with me,  like you,  are on fake accounts and don't even play games here....  My opinion is the definition of the word,  something you ignorantly disregard.

But don't worry,  I will remember you for the rest of my life.  You are the guy who claimed mass shootings are part of country music concerts.  How can I ever forget that...  You're a top notch troll account.

I'm not sure what's going on in your head, but it's pretty obvious most people do NOT agree with you. Even if you believe otherwise. When you say things like "a sport by definition cannot have luck" most people just scratch their heads and figure as long as you just play with wooden spoons, no harm, no foul. 

You regularly make bizarre claims, like there cannot be luck in sports, yet you consider things like poker a sport, and you admit there is some luck in poker. And somehow, this all makes sense to you. So no, most people do not agree with you. Their experience and education and practical common sense prevent it. 


I guess its clear what you think in your head, but once again you are lying ot yourself.   The less then two month old account above me even said luck doesn't play a role in his argument.   I think most people,  especially those on this website,  do agree with me.  Because its the very thing that separates chess from other board games.   Most of the people who don't agree with me,  are people like you who don't even play chess games here.  Or people who don't like to gamble and are not very competitive and sporting.   People who actually read the definition of the word,  without dishonestly omitting the parts that don't suit their narratives like you do when lying to yourself,  will always agree with me.

Nope. You will have a hard time finding even ONE person who agrees with you when you say things like that. Lets talk about the example I just mentioned. Who is coming to your defense with your luck in sports/poker position? Nobody, that's who. 

You have said, many times, that there cannot be any luck in sports. None. You've said it many times. You've also said you consider poker a sport. OK. Then you go on to say there is luck in poker (randomizing devices I believe you said such as unknown cards). So, poker is a sport that has luck but there cannot be luck in sports. 

And what's worse is when you try to explain yourself when you make these contorted claims. Maybe instead of convincing yourself there is something wrong with everyone else maybe consider the possibility that you should examine some of the things you believe. 

 

they are all over this very thread.   In fact last night someone said there is no luck in chess and the only thing lucky for players is their genetics lmao.   Just because normal people don't troll these forums and spam posts doesn't mean they are not out there.   Its mostly people like you arguing against me, which only helps my points.  lol

And wrong,  I said I DON"T consider poker a sport, because it has elements of luck.  Just like you omit parts of definitions to suit your narratives,  apparently you also put words in peoples mouths.  Out of all the troll accounts,  I find you to be the most dishonest.

Well at least you have changed your mind about poker being a sport. That's progress. Now, what about if something has luck involved, it can't be a sport? Are you coming around on that one too? It's pretty much universally accepted that there are elements of luck in pretty much all sports, and many examples have been given. So, what about it? You've changed your mind about poker, what about sports?

I know this creates a bit of a problem, because holding absurd views always does. But it appears you now believe poker is NOT a sport, but chess IS. Is that correct?

lfPatriotGames
CooloutAC wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
mpaetz wrote:

     Yes, Coolout, you endlessly explain the same thing over and over and over. Please notice that most other people don't agree with your conclusions. Just because you continue to claim your opinion is correct does not make it so.

You keep telling yourself that my friend.  Most of the people who disagree with me,  like you,  are on fake accounts and don't even play games here....  My opinion is the definition of the word,  something you ignorantly disregard.

But don't worry,  I will remember you for the rest of my life.  You are the guy who claimed mass shootings are part of country music concerts.  How can I ever forget that...  You're a top notch troll account.

I'm not sure what's going on in your head, but it's pretty obvious most people do NOT agree with you. Even if you believe otherwise. When you say things like "a sport by definition cannot have luck" most people just scratch their heads and figure as long as you just play with wooden spoons, no harm, no foul. 

You regularly make bizarre claims, like there cannot be luck in sports, yet you consider things like poker a sport, and you admit there is some luck in poker. And somehow, this all makes sense to you. So no, most people do not agree with you. Their experience and education and practical common sense prevent it. 


I guess its clear what you think in your head, but once again you are lying ot yourself.   The less then two month old account above me even said luck doesn't play a role in his argument.   I think most people,  especially those on this website,  do agree with me.  Because its the very thing that separates chess from other board games.   Most of the people who don't agree with me,  are people like you who don't even play chess games here.  Or people who don't like to gamble and are not very competitive and sporting.   People who actually read the definition of the word,  without dishonestly omitting the parts that don't suit their narratives like you do when lying to yourself,  will always agree with me.

Nope. You will have a hard time finding even ONE person who agrees with you when you say things like that. Lets talk about the example I just mentioned. Who is coming to your defense with your luck in sports/poker position? Nobody, that's who. 

You have said, many times, that there cannot be any luck in sports. None. You've said it many times. You've also said you consider poker a sport. OK. Then you go on to say there is luck in poker (randomizing devices I believe you said such as unknown cards). So, poker is a sport that has luck but there cannot be luck in sports. 

And what's worse is when you try to explain yourself when you make these contorted claims. Maybe instead of convincing yourself there is something wrong with everyone else maybe consider the possibility that you should examine some of the things you believe. 

 

they are all over this very thread.   In fact last night someone said there is no luck in chess and the only thing lucky for players is their genetics lmao.   Just because normal people don't troll these forums and spam posts doesn't mean they are not out there.   Its mostly people like you arguing against me, which only helps my points.  lol

And wrong,  I said I DON"T consider poker a sport, because it has elements of luck.  Just like you omit parts of definitions to suit your narratives,  apparently you also put words in peoples mouths.  Out of all the troll accounts,  I find you to be the most dishonest.

Well at least you have changed your mind about poker being a sport. That's progress. Now, what about if something has luck involved, it can't be a sport? Are you coming around on that one too? It's pretty much universally accepted that there are elements of luck in pretty much all sports, and many examples have been given. So, what about it? You've changed your mind about poker, what about sports?

I know this creates a bit of a problem, because holding absurd views always does. But it appears you now believe poker is NOT a sport, but chess IS. Is that correct?


Thats a lie my dishonest friend.  I never said it was a sport.   And if something has elements of luck I don't consider it a sport.  period.   And you know this yet you pretend I have said otherwise.   Deplorable.    This all boils down to the fact I have wiped the floor with you over and over in other threads debating on whether chess is a sport.   You are so miserable inside its why you stopped playing games on this site.  This thread is just another chance for you to put the game down as well those who consider it competitive and sporting.   Shame on you.

I'm sure it wont take long for you to deny saying what you just admitted. But at least for now we'll assume you believe it. You apparently believe if something has elements of luck to it, you don't consider it a sport. So all the examples given you don't really care for. Because in your own mind, things like sports and luck have a special meaning that you adhere to. Which is fine, but just don't pretend a majority, or even any significant amount of people agree with you. They don't. 

How about we get some input. Maybe those that agree with you could weigh in. How about it, is there such a thing as luck in sports? Is there zero possibility that things like a "lucky shot" exist?

lfPatriotGames
CooloutAC wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
mpaetz wrote:

     Yes, Coolout, you endlessly explain the same thing over and over and over. Please notice that most other people don't agree with your conclusions. Just because you continue to claim your opinion is correct does not make it so.

You keep telling yourself that my friend.  Most of the people who disagree with me,  like you,  are on fake accounts and don't even play games here....  My opinion is the definition of the word,  something you ignorantly disregard.

But don't worry,  I will remember you for the rest of my life.  You are the guy who claimed mass shootings are part of country music concerts.  How can I ever forget that...  You're a top notch troll account.

I'm not sure what's going on in your head, but it's pretty obvious most people do NOT agree with you. Even if you believe otherwise. When you say things like "a sport by definition cannot have luck" most people just scratch their heads and figure as long as you just play with wooden spoons, no harm, no foul. 

You regularly make bizarre claims, like there cannot be luck in sports, yet you consider things like poker a sport, and you admit there is some luck in poker. And somehow, this all makes sense to you. So no, most people do not agree with you. Their experience and education and practical common sense prevent it. 


I guess its clear what you think in your head, but once again you are lying ot yourself.   The less then two month old account above me even said luck doesn't play a role in his argument.   I think most people,  especially those on this website,  do agree with me.  Because its the very thing that separates chess from other board games.   Most of the people who don't agree with me,  are people like you who don't even play chess games here.  Or people who don't like to gamble and are not very competitive and sporting.   People who actually read the definition of the word,  without dishonestly omitting the parts that don't suit their narratives like you do when lying to yourself,  will always agree with me.

Nope. You will have a hard time finding even ONE person who agrees with you when you say things like that. Lets talk about the example I just mentioned. Who is coming to your defense with your luck in sports/poker position? Nobody, that's who. 

You have said, many times, that there cannot be any luck in sports. None. You've said it many times. You've also said you consider poker a sport. OK. Then you go on to say there is luck in poker (randomizing devices I believe you said such as unknown cards). So, poker is a sport that has luck but there cannot be luck in sports. 

And what's worse is when you try to explain yourself when you make these contorted claims. Maybe instead of convincing yourself there is something wrong with everyone else maybe consider the possibility that you should examine some of the things you believe. 

 

they are all over this very thread.   In fact last night someone said there is no luck in chess and the only thing lucky for players is their genetics lmao.   Just because normal people don't troll these forums and spam posts doesn't mean they are not out there.   Its mostly people like you arguing against me, which only helps my points.  lol

And wrong,  I said I DON"T consider poker a sport, because it has elements of luck.  Just like you omit parts of definitions to suit your narratives,  apparently you also put words in peoples mouths.  Out of all the troll accounts,  I find you to be the most dishonest.

Well at least you have changed your mind about poker being a sport. That's progress. Now, what about if something has luck involved, it can't be a sport? Are you coming around on that one too? It's pretty much universally accepted that there are elements of luck in pretty much all sports, and many examples have been given. So, what about it? You've changed your mind about poker, what about sports?

I know this creates a bit of a problem, because holding absurd views always does. But it appears you now believe poker is NOT a sport, but chess IS. Is that correct?


Thats a lie my dishonest friend.  I never said it was a sport.   And if something has elements of luck I don't consider it a sport.  period.   And you know this yet you pretend I have said otherwise.   Deplorable.    This all boils down to the fact I have wiped the floor with you over and over in other threads debating on whether chess is a sport.   You are so miserable inside its why you stopped playing games on this site.  This thread is just another chance for you to put the game down as well those who consider it competitive and sporting.   Shame on you.

I'm sure it wont take long for you to deny saying what you just admitted. But at least for now we'll assume you believe it. You apparently believe if something has elements of luck to it, you don't consider it a sport. So all the examples given you don't really care for. Because in your own mind, things like sports and luck have a special meaning that you adhere to. Which is fine, but just don't pretend a majority, or even any significant amount of people agree with you. They don't. 

How about we get some input. Maybe those that agree with you could weigh in. How about it, is there such a thing as luck in sports? Is there zero possibility that things like a "lucky shot" exist?

 

How many times do I have to say it.  Something is very very wrong with you lol.  Yes,  I don't consider poker a sport because it has elements of luck.   Another revelation I came to in this thread,  is that if a game is not based soley on physics I also don't consider it a sport.  There is some more food for thought to drive your broken mind more insane.  lmao...

The guy on the last page thinks there is no luck because its all based on math.   A guy yesterday said the only thing lucky about chess is the genetics of the player.    Keep telling yourself i'm the only one that thinks there is no luck in sports,   when there is a reason we have labels for "games of chance"  or words like luck and skill.    Please get the help you need,  stop posting on the forums of a game you don't even play like child.  You are a grown woman,  go do something that makes you happy because lying to yourself is not healthy for you or anyone around you.

To be honest, I have never heard anyone ever make the claim that there is no luck in sports. You are the very first. I don't see how that's possible, since all sports have situations where things can happen that are lucky. 

But you are going by your own definitions, not the definitions most people agree on. Which is why most people don't agree with you. In your world things like poker are now NOT a sport, but chess is. We already talked about darts and golf, where you say no luck is ever present. 

So here is a question, why do you think it is that most, if not all definitions of sports do not include the word luck? Why is it not a prerequisite? 

DiogenesDue
Optimissed wrote:

I mean, btickler agrees with you, and that's certainly a bad sign.

Your memory is failing you again.

lfPatriotGames
CooloutAC wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
CooloutAC wrote:
mpaetz wrote:

     Yes, Coolout, you endlessly explain the same thing over and over and over. Please notice that most other people don't agree with your conclusions. Just because you continue to claim your opinion is correct does not make it so.

You keep telling yourself that my friend.  Most of the people who disagree with me,  like you,  are on fake accounts and don't even play games here....  My opinion is the definition of the word,  something you ignorantly disregard.

But don't worry,  I will remember you for the rest of my life.  You are the guy who claimed mass shootings are part of country music concerts.  How can I ever forget that...  You're a top notch troll account.

I'm not sure what's going on in your head, but it's pretty obvious most people do NOT agree with you. Even if you believe otherwise. When you say things like "a sport by definition cannot have luck" most people just scratch their heads and figure as long as you just play with wooden spoons, no harm, no foul. 

You regularly make bizarre claims, like there cannot be luck in sports, yet you consider things like poker a sport, and you admit there is some luck in poker. And somehow, this all makes sense to you. So no, most people do not agree with you. Their experience and education and practical common sense prevent it. 


I guess its clear what you think in your head, but once again you are lying ot yourself.   The less then two month old account above me even said luck doesn't play a role in his argument.   I think most people,  especially those on this website,  do agree with me.  Because its the very thing that separates chess from other board games.   Most of the people who don't agree with me,  are people like you who don't even play chess games here.  Or people who don't like to gamble and are not very competitive and sporting.   People who actually read the definition of the word,  without dishonestly omitting the parts that don't suit their narratives like you do when lying to yourself,  will always agree with me.

Nope. You will have a hard time finding even ONE person who agrees with you when you say things like that. Lets talk about the example I just mentioned. Who is coming to your defense with your luck in sports/poker position? Nobody, that's who. 

You have said, many times, that there cannot be any luck in sports. None. You've said it many times. You've also said you consider poker a sport. OK. Then you go on to say there is luck in poker (randomizing devices I believe you said such as unknown cards). So, poker is a sport that has luck but there cannot be luck in sports. 

And what's worse is when you try to explain yourself when you make these contorted claims. Maybe instead of convincing yourself there is something wrong with everyone else maybe consider the possibility that you should examine some of the things you believe. 

 

they are all over this very thread.   In fact last night someone said there is no luck in chess and the only thing lucky for players is their genetics lmao.   Just because normal people don't troll these forums and spam posts doesn't mean they are not out there.   Its mostly people like you arguing against me, which only helps my points.  lol

And wrong,  I said I DON"T consider poker a sport, because it has elements of luck.  Just like you omit parts of definitions to suit your narratives,  apparently you also put words in peoples mouths.  Out of all the troll accounts,  I find you to be the most dishonest.

Well at least you have changed your mind about poker being a sport. That's progress. Now, what about if something has luck involved, it can't be a sport? Are you coming around on that one too? It's pretty much universally accepted that there are elements of luck in pretty much all sports, and many examples have been given. So, what about it? You've changed your mind about poker, what about sports?

I know this creates a bit of a problem, because holding absurd views always does. But it appears you now believe poker is NOT a sport, but chess IS. Is that correct?


Thats a lie my dishonest friend.  I never said it was a sport.   And if something has elements of luck I don't consider it a sport.  period.   And you know this yet you pretend I have said otherwise.   Deplorable.    This all boils down to the fact I have wiped the floor with you over and over in other threads debating on whether chess is a sport.   You are so miserable inside its why you stopped playing games on this site.  This thread is just another chance for you to put the game down as well those who consider it competitive and sporting.   Shame on you.

I'm sure it wont take long for you to deny saying what you just admitted. But at least for now we'll assume you believe it. You apparently believe if something has elements of luck to it, you don't consider it a sport. So all the examples given you don't really care for. Because in your own mind, things like sports and luck have a special meaning that you adhere to. Which is fine, but just don't pretend a majority, or even any significant amount of people agree with you. They don't. 

How about we get some input. Maybe those that agree with you could weigh in. How about it, is there such a thing as luck in sports? Is there zero possibility that things like a "lucky shot" exist?

 

How many times do I have to say it.  Something is very very wrong with you lol.  Yes,  I don't consider poker a sport because it has elements of luck.   Another revelation I came to in this thread,  is that if a game is not based soley on physics I also don't consider it a sport.  There is some more food for thought to drive your broken mind more insane.  lmao...

The guy on the last page thinks there is no luck because its all based on math.   A guy yesterday said the only thing lucky about chess is the genetics of the player.    Keep telling yourself i'm the only one that thinks there is no luck in sports,   when there is a reason we have labels for "games of chance"  or words like luck and skill.    Please get the help you need,  stop posting on the forums of a game you don't even play like child.  You are a grown woman,  go do something that makes you happy because lying to yourself is not healthy for you or anyone around you.

To be honest, I have never heard anyone ever make the claim that there is no luck in sports. You are the very first. I don't see how that's possible, since all sports have situations where things can happen that are lucky. 

But you are going by your own definitions, not the definitions most people agree on. Which is why most people don't agree with you. In your world things like poker are now NOT a sport, but chess is. We already talked about darts and golf, where you say no luck is ever present. 

So here is a question, why do you think it is that most, if not all definitions of sports do not include the word luck? Why is it not a prerequisite? 

 

Because I'm going by the technical definition of the word.  Not the word used in a common phrase.    I'm someone who is a gambler,  very competitive, into sports,  and treat games with the same principles and respect  You are clearly none of these things or take none of them seriously.  Most people will tell you chess is a game based solely skill,  including the numerous people throughout this thread which you have blocked out of your crazy mind.   I have spent almost 30 years arguing for fair play and sportsmanship in online gaming communities and now I have recently taken up chess because it has all the aspects of a sport.    In fact someone in this thread recognized my name from another community in a post and already assumed what I'm doing here.

OK but that doesn't answer the question. It explains why YOU believe what you believe. But it doesn't answer the question. What exactly is the "technical" definition of sports? I've never heard of that, and where is it found? So my question again, is why is there no mention of luck in definitions of sports? Is it because it has nothing to do with defining sports and instead it's just something you've made up?

Because if it's something you've made up, and not found anywhere else, surely you can understand why most people are not going to agree with you. 

ria2019
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Kotshmot
btickler wrote:
Optimissed wrote:

I mean, btickler agrees with you, and that's certainly a bad sign.

Your memory is failing you again.

Btickler argues, imperfectly, that luck doesn't exist in chess but I don't believe hes ever made the even more insane claim that there is no luck in sports.

DiogenesDue
CooloutAC wrote:
Optimissed wrote:

I mean, btickler agrees with you, and that's certainly a bad sign.


he thinks the color selection is an element of luck.  But he disagrees with the fact I believe it to be the only element of random chance,  but not luck.

btickler is also just a troll on a fake profile,  who takes both sides of the argument.  He only agrees with me,  when he is trolling someone else,  then disagrees with me so he can troll me.  lol  He is another one that needs help.

You act as if there are only two possible stances...absolutely zero luck or tons of luck.  This is a failing on your part, not mine.  Most turn based games have luck involved for the selection of who moves first.  It's actually quite difficult to remove that luck without going to a game with simultaneous moves, ala Diplomacy.

Chess has the minimum amount of luck a game of it general design can have.

DiogenesDue
CooloutAC wrote:
is that what I said?  really?  lol   wow bud,  you do realize people are reading these comments right?  It seems you have conceded the argument.

That's a pretty good paraphrasing of all your arguments on the forums.

DiogenesDue
Optimissed wrote:

A restaurant? I believe that's one you made up. I've noticed you do it a lot. Everyone knows you're a complete ------- just a jealous guy? Probably unmarried. Need to get your kicks some other way. A restaurant. What did I say happened? I've eaten at a lot of restaurants and the strangest thing that ever happened was in Leicester. All of a sudden there was a leak in the roof and the people sitting at a table near us were deluged upon. I would think that the only story I ever told here about a restaurant was playing chess in an outdoor one in Goa, in the palm trees. Definitely one from the mysteries of your imagination, you sad so-and-so. Aren't you psychic?  Never mind. We all are. All of us but many people block it.

You claimed to have saved someone who was choking.  It's not hard to understand why you can't remember these anecdotes, since they probably never happened or are being exaggerated or appropriated by you.

As for marriage etc. I find it amusing that you have to go farther and farther afield when you are losing a discussion.  It's even more amusing in this case given the weekend I've just had.  Glad I'm not 71.

DiogenesDue
CooloutAC wrote:

it all depends on who btickler is dishonestly trolling in the moment.  Look at his most recent post and you will see he is contradicting your assertion.  He will argue there is luck in chess when arguing with me.  lol

But my friend.  You sound somewhat contradicting yourself,  when you say its crazy to argue there is no luck in sports,  but its not crazy to argue there is no luck in chess.   First of all,  you are diminishing your own arguments regarding chess.  Secondly, chess is another sport and you are confirming one of the most common motives many have in this thread.  You are simply not competitive and lack any sports sense, resenting those that do.

You're delusional, but so are some others here.  You definitely stated more than once that you don't consider Poker a sport, for example.  Now why can't you just admit that my position is consistently stated and has been all along?  Or that you were the one that changed outlook on luck vs. random chance for initial color selection?

There's a bunch of imprecise and forgetful posters on this thread, and you are one of them.  It's like shooting fish in a barrel.

Mike_Kalish

"The major flaw in your argument,  is you think humans are as predictable as computer programs.  They are not and that includes Magnus.    One thing I do agree with you though,  is that luck cannot be measured.  But luck is the topic of this thread my friend. The question posed is not are there chances in chess,  of course a beginner however you define it has a chance to beat magnus,  that is self evident and doesn't even need a complicated math equation.   How you define a beginner,  you are saying a 700 rated player,  is very important to your argument because that will determine the chance percentage or probability he will beat magnus.   But if he does,  it won't be by luck because the game has no elements of luck." 

I said nothing about luck, in fact I specifically said it had no place in mathematics.. and I already said instead of a beginner, use a random move generator that has no sense of the game, just what's legal. 

 

 

LilFishy999

No chess is a game off skill and has no luck.

Kotshmot
CooloutAC wrote:
Kotshmot wrote:
btickler wrote:
Optimissed wrote:

I mean, btickler agrees with you, and that's certainly a bad sign.

Your memory is failing you again.

Btickler argues, imperfectly, that luck doesn't exist in chess but I don't believe hes ever made the even more insane claim that there is no luck in sports.


it all depends on who btickler is dishonestly trolling in the moment.  Look at his most recent post and you will see he is contradicting your assertion.  He will argue there is luck in chess when arguing with me.  lol

But my friend.  You sound somewhat contradicting yourself,  when you say its crazy to argue there is no luck in sports,  but its not crazy to argue there is no luck in chess.   First of all,  you are diminishing your own arguments regarding chess.  Secondly, chess is another sport and you are confirming one of the most common motives many have in this thread.  You are simply not competitive and lack any sports sense, resenting those that do.

Luck and chess is a more complex debate and it's more difficult to distinguish skill from other variables, that's why I have more understanding if someone makes the claim that luck doesn't exist in chess. In fact chess does the best job of minimizing the element of luck out of any game/sports.

In sports like soccer it is incredibly easy to tell apart which event is caused by skill, and where luck is in play.

The example Ive given before is good. A player attempts a pass to his teammate, but a failed kicking technique results in the ball going straight in the net. No soccer player would ever claim that they scored by skill when this happens. Their level of skill did not have an effect on this finish. This is an easy argument.

lfPatriotGames

Nathan Solon, a FIDE master once had a comment about if there is luck in chess. He said most serious chess players will say yes, most non chess players will say no. 

DiogenesDue
Optimissed wrote:

All you're doing is admitting you're stupid. I wonder what sort of people take you seriously?

I was wondering .... I know you will probably prefer not to answer this question but given your belief that there's no luck in chess etc, I was wondering if you believe in determinism. Determinism is the idea that everything that happens in the universe, including even all of our thoughts, is the inescapable effect or outcome of previous causes, so that the universe is in effect an endless train of causality, which is inescapable.  That would mean that there is no free will and that all our actions and thoughts are predetermined by prior causes. There are even some scientists who believe it and I noticed, about 10 years ago, that the belief is becoming more prevalent. It's incorrect, as well as it being impossible to prove, although I think it can be proven to be untrue. But that doesn't stop people believing in it because they construct an edifice of thought, where the semblance of chance is something that's somehow artificially constructed, for whatever reason.

Lol.  You have asked me this question at least twice before and I answered.  I'm not going to answer it again.  Call it a decision not to succumb to determinism if you like wink.png.

The answer to your new question is:  the smart ones.

mpaetz
lfPatriotGames wrote:

     

Unfortunately that example is a good one. It has happened at more than one country music concert. So it's not as rare as anyone would like. Couple that with regular security checkpoints at almost all large concerts and it's reasonable to believe most everyone knows the risk and accepts that it "could" happen.  We don't like that such things could happen, or be a part of those events, but we know it's a possibility. 

     I work at concerts and can confirm your point that potential violence is something that most venues take seriously. The metal detectors and bag searches (or prohibition) extend to the workers who come in backstage, some performers demand that the route between the stage and their dressing rooms be completely cleared when they come onstage and leave.

     I worked at one show years ago when I came back (1/2 hour before the show was scheduled to end) to pack up everything after the show the arena and parking lot were deserted--when the performers saw guns being drawn when a fight broke out in the audience they ran straight to their limos and fled.

     Another tour featuring two feuding rap outfits had the two bands' crews fighting backstage. A couple of weeks later they had a bigger fight in a different city that escalated to gunfire and a fatality. 

     Some members of my union local just refuse to work at any event that features "gansta" style performers. 

     In that sense--the knowledge that violent incidents sometime occur at entertainment events and the presence of tight security--you could say that shootings affect concerts in general. Coolout is the only one who continues to mention mass shooting at a country music festival while complaining how disgusting it is to mention such things.

lfPatriotGames

The game where Ivanchuk missed a simple mate in one against Anand is an example where many consider it simply luck. Even though it was a blitz game he thought about his move for quite a while. He had plenty of time, it was a simple mate in one that most 1200 rated players would see instantly. Is it lack of skill that a grandmaster doesn't see a simple mate in one? Probably not, since he never would have become grandmaster if he's that unskilled. 

Sometimes luck is simply being in the right place at the right time, under the right circumstances. Or as the dictionary says "to prosper or succeed through chance or good fortune". There was an incredibly small chance Ivanchuk would not see the simple mate in one, infinitesimally small some would say. But it happened. In this case the chance happened. It resulted in good fortune for Anand. If that's not luck, even the dictionary definition of luck, what is?