Why is it called, "PLAYING?" There is a forum topic. Playing implies having "fun."
Why isn't chess more popular?
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Wewsson wrote:
heheheh, you guys in silicon vallye are pretty lucky to have so many good players, here in florida, with an elo of 1350, i'm proud to say , i'm the best player in the state.
There is definitely a difference it seems to me to in the mind sets of peeps in those two states. I think if the geography and size of Florida were more comparable to Cali, you'd notice more competition, from your in state rivals.
chrisr2212 wrote:
chess needs more creative expression, instead of "same old... same old"
and more redheads like yourself, George!
Looks like a nice way to enjoy a game for two, in a secluded place. I would have to have slow burning candles though, but not because I can't play fast...
chrisr2212 wrote:
ab121705 wrote:
chrisr2212 wrote:
Riverlad wrote:
I haven't played chess for over 50 years. A friend convinced me that this would be a good way to rejoin the fun I used to have playing in school with friends, so I joined chess.com today and look forward to learning, but sense the spirit is perhaps a bit elitist and not as casual as I remember it years ago. I feel that many folks are "put off" by just that attitude and the deadly seriousness of the competition and feel uncomfortable in an environment where they may not be welcomed as intellectual equals. I hope I'm wrong about that here.
i only wish you were
welcome to the real world; i'm not a great player either but I still find it fun. as long as i can keep learning and improving my game, I'm okay with it. Don't worry about people who think you are not their "equal." they may not have much else going for them, other than bragging in forums like this
you quoted the wrong post
no, that was the post i meant to quote - the guy who felt he was in over his head with "intellectuals" etc on the website.
How do you pick a fight with a redhead?
Answer: Just say something.
How can you tell when someone is a thick and a bigot?
They make nasty jokes about red heads because they would not dare make one about any other group.
chrisr2212 wrote:
still mad about the boner pic, Chaz.. awwwww poor thing
you're still as thick as ever ab121705
what are you talking about? do you have me confused with someone else? I've hardly even posted in this thread.
ChazR wrote:
How do you pick a fight with a redhead?
Answer: Just say something.
Its a good way to almost always lose a fight too...well in your case...I'll have to make an exception...
Is this some kind of speed dating night for Goth enthusiasts? Sign me up.
The vast majority of the feedback pertained to non thinking as being the most popular reason as to why larger numbers utilise an array of board games more frequently.
I have concluded, (whether right or wrong), that chess is indeed a force and alive and healthy.
Salute!
I wish I knew sometimes a little bit ore about technology....then again I am more grateful I guess that I don't.
Interesting to find out what's going on here...hmmmmm?
Physics...sure! Doesn't everyone?
The shirtless one and nameo should go on a date.
TMIMITW wrote:
The shirtless one and nameo should go on a date.
Sounds like you have twisted fantasies if thats what you want to see....you sick puppy...
A LACK OS ABILITY=ON 
THOSE WHO WANT TO PLAY CHESS
"Boner pic" ???? what are you talking about? I never posted something offensive. I will say, however, if you have been playing chess for 50 years, your photo does not display that.
PatzerLars wrote:
ab121705 wrote:
chess requires thinking and is much harder to "master" than, say, Monopoly. People (esp in the U.S.) don't want to work that hard; we want to be entertained; there is not nearly as much luck in chess, other than blunders by an opponent. Poker does require skill, but you can win money, hence its popularity in the U.S., given our greed and materialism.
Chess is cerebral; we are too busy buying humvees and suv's and homes we cannot afford; no time for chess.
Damn, never read so much self-criticism.
Facts are Facts.
Facts keep Facts.
chrisr2212 wrote:
Riverlad wrote:
I haven't played chess for over 50 years. A friend convinced me that this would be a good way to rejoin the fun I used to have playing in school with friends, so I joined chess.com today and look forward to learning, but sense the spirit is perhaps a bit elitist and not as casual as I remember it years ago. I feel that many folks are "put off" by just that attitude and the deadly seriousness of the competition and feel uncomfortable in an environment where they may not be welcomed as intellectual equals. I hope I'm wrong about that here.
i only wish you were
Yeah. I also must say that (in my experience at least) the game was most elitist and least casual in grade school.
I haven't played chess for over 50 years. A friend convinced me that this would be a good way to rejoin the fun I used to have playing in school with friends, so I joined chess.com today and look forward to learning, but sense the spirit is perhaps a bit elitist and not as casual as I remember it years ago. I feel that many folks are "put off" by just that attitude and the deadly seriousness of the competition and feel uncomfortable in an environment where they may not be welcomed as intellectual equals. I hope I'm wrong about that here.
i only wish you were
Yes. Play whenever you want. There are many players here that stink, but choose to get into debates about openings, endgames, etc.
Just play.