How did you discover the OTF page and what do you like best about it?

How I discovered it? I was just on general chess discussion and as I scrolled down I saw something called off topic. When I first came to OTF I felt it wasn't for me, after all this was a chess site and I was here to play chess. So I ignored OTF for a few weeks, but slowly, I started going through the forums, and posting replies when I felt like it. Now I just can't get rid of this addiction.

I know what you mean - I went months without playing an actual person - I still played the bots but no living people. In the last week or so, I started playing REAL people again and I feel much more well-rounded.

The summer of 2022 was the most fun I've ever had on the forums - things were popping every day and it was crazy every day - I miss that.

It was better a while ago - now EVERYTHING is aimed at the lowest common denominator.

Are you fairly new to chess?

You'll get better - try the puzzles - they have really improved my game.

I accepted your game challenge but then I noticed it was the 7 day daily game which drives me NUTS. For some reason, I just DON'T get it. I'm happy to play a 10" rapid or a 5" blitz, though.

Sounds good!

I got bored then found it funny here. 🙂

It is EXTREMELY entertaining here - we have quite a cast of characters!

Yes there are 3 groups in OTF.

1. The one here for fun - a.k.a. AMAs, casual chat, etc. This one is entertaining because it goes like a casual conversation.

2. Discussing serious problems - a.k.a. New in cosmology, Socialism in chess, Global warming. These are the ones that are an actual debate.

3. Word Games - Still idk why I find them entertaining.