when and how did you guys start playing chess?

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armando73
I started a little more than a year ago, since I was bored and wanted to try something new. You guys?
return420

I started a few years ago my mom forced me to play and used to hit me with a stick everytime I lost a game

ChimichuriCat
Fake :P
return420

No cap

NiceCleverCake
#2 same but with my dad
cheswizard34
I was inspired to learn when I watched the scene form Harry Potter and the sorcerers stone when they play chess on the giant chessboard. I thought it looked cool so I decided to learn. That was about 6 years ago
BasixWhiteBoy
A few years ago, with my dad.
cheswizard34
Did your dad want to teach you?
cheswizard34
Wow funny coincidence
cheswizard34
You also were inspired by that scene?
FreeFriendlyDove

When I was 7 ;-; yeah I still suck more than people who started 2 years ago (looking at you Kai) but 1800 still good sooooo yeah

FreeFriendlyDove

Wait year, 2019

cheswizard34
FreeFriendlyDove is one of the best otf chess players
cheswizard34
Most people here are 600 rated and under
cheswizard34
I still do
cheswizard34
Now whenever I watch that scene I analyze the opening and game that they play
cheswizard34
It’s a Scandinavian defense (1.e4, 2d5)
FreeFriendlyDove

#14 i think I might tilt on my alt, I've been cutting down on chess to study

cheswizard34
I should create an alt where I don’t worry about my rating
FreeFriendlyDove

Yeah I did that in 2022 when my dad asked me to create a private one so none of my otb opponents knew how I played... But we didn't know we had to get it verified so I only verified it this year when I found out😅🥲