Professional Chess Trashtalkers

Imagine what trashtalking would do to the game of chess. It could add that extra personal dimension that might spur an increased following of the game. Outsiders who aren't as familiar with the game would now be able to watch the sport, enjoy the commentary and understand better how chess unfolds.

If people could trashtalk during live (OTB) chessgames it would intrigue more people to play and watch the games. It would be the ultimate test to the chess player's tranquility or anger, mental fortitude or weakness, attention deficit or attribute.
^And all of this will contribute to the amount of blunders made, positions overlooked and butchered lines that you and your opponent make

The game would be fun for those who typically do not participate in chess games. Chess will grow to not just include the modern day (stereotyped) reserved chess player but also the agressive chess player.

It would be a verbal chess war for those who love debate and conflict. It would be chess equivalent to the physical chess war of "Chess Boxing"

If you want to really get to your opponent all you have to do is talk. It can be friendly talk, annoying whispering, insane pestering, banshee-like-screeching (or singing), or an aggressive verbal battle. You could talk and distract the player from the game by telling him move orders and try to convince him of moves. It might be fun

One rule - no cursing
(As you guys can probably can tell I do not like the "chat disable" button)

Im interested to hear the angry commentary :)

Smart players would just buy ear plugs and ignore the trash talking. One player at a tournament I just left had ear plugs even though the venue was relatively quiet

On our local chess team we had a few people who didn't know but the basics of chess and had huge mouths. They would say whatever was on their mind and it was funny how all the other teams hated them but never said anything back. One opponent actually did start commenting and arguing back about the game and then it got everybody in good spirits, cracking up and having fun.

chesspool, there are also ways to visually be annoying and that wouldn't be disallowed in my rule book :) It would be hard not to see the opponent while looking at the board.

Even the best of headphones cannot hold off all outside noise

i agree, ive actually had this view for a while, and trash talked a bit for inter school to get rivalry going. (not ingame of course). but before and after i think there needs to be more. I can picture shirov like kasparov? more like crapsparov, lol.

I love it. I've played in and seen many OTB games where it happens (no tournaments, though). Others have been there. If they are not fans of chess, they may like the banter, but they will still not become interested in the game simply because of it.

Your probably right, but if an arguing style of chess becomes publicized in its own rights, I feel like it could increase interest.

I'm not crazy about the idea of trash talking during a game but could see the value before a game in eliciting public interest. And you have to consider that the player who trash talks during a game isn't really paying attention (analyzing/calculating) so if the other player ignores him/her as best as possible, the trash talker would probably lose. Some players go beyond ear plugs and actually listen to music with headphones on, so the trash talking would have to be really loud. Waving arms and hands to block the other player from seeing the board probably wouldn't/shouldn't be allowed because what would be the point of playing if the other player could consistently prevent his opponent from seeing the board?

One thing's for sure - your proposal would definitely lead to fist fights, so then it'd change to the chess/boxing we have today, only without gloves

talk is cheap.

Thread officially over.

Hey Monster, what's your opinion on stalemate? Shouldn't that be a win instead of a draw?

cpoo and monster-have at it!

What a terrible idea for a thread.  You are a horrible human being.  I hope your chess is better than your thread making, you nitting pansy.  

Wait, I think I misread the topic.  You did say professional chess forum trash talkers right?

It's spelled knitting you moron.  Pocketing all the blank scrabble tiles in the world wouldn't help you.  PWN 

You are so wrong it's not worth my time writing an explanation. You wouldn't understand it.

creating more noise than the original person..

yes, just something I always found quite funny..

It's called coffeehousing or coffeehouse chess.  You can probably still find it at bars and outdoor park venues.  Try it in a tournament and you will be shown the door.

I remember something similar from school, 'Ultimate racing'. Typically 400m, and the winner was the first person to get to the finish line. Other than that there were no rules, you were allowed to do anything you liked. Not surprisingly the teachers weren't too fond of this game.