What are mechanics in chess?

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WithNicearCk

Is chess a very mechanical or skill based game?  Is it broken into mechanics like APM,  Camera control,  Aim or positioning like in other esportsy games?  

Is chess a sweaty or tryhard game like valorant or Overwatch?  Or it it more chill like dead by daylight and among us?  

I am trying to start / get into it,  but I am good at games and like to put more in to get more out.  Is chess a good game for me?  

rooftopJippy
It is a sweaty game. Nothing in it is broken, the most fair measure of mental gymnastics (arguments for “Go” insert here) you might like it. Chess is best when picked up and put back down again. No need to commit yourself to gGrandmaster out the gate.
WithNicearCk
rooftopJippy wrote: It is a sweaty game. Nothing in it is broken, the most fair measure of mental gymnastics (arguments for “Go” insert here) you might like it. Chess is best when picked up and put back down again. No need to commit yourself to gGrandmaster out the gate.

Does grandmaster mean the same thing it does in games like LoL,  starcraft and overwatch?

CDavvy

Grandmaster is a title awarded by the main body in chess, FIDE, to players who achieve 3 tournament norms above 2500. They're the best of the best, in essence, and it takes years or even decades to get that good at the game.

sndeww
WithNicearCk wrote:

Is chess a very mechanical or skill based game?  Is it broken into mechanics like APM,  Camera control,  Aim or positioning like in other esportsy games?  

 

Is chess a sweaty or tryhard game like valorant or Overwatch?  Or it it more chill like dead by daylight and among us?  

 

I am trying to start / get into it,  but I am good at games and like to put more in to get more out.  Is chess a good game for me?  

It's broken down into moves and visualization and calculation and patience, unlike many esportsy games.