Researching a Theory - Do you play chess

[JowGaWolf]

I'm curious. How many people here play chess or used to play chess?

 

[Ademadis]

As in have actually studied it and play it seriously or dabble? Because I believe I myself am a tactical dabbler.

 

[Dirty Dog]

I'm a geek. Of course I play chess.

 

[JowGaWolf]

As in have actually studied it and play it seriously or dabble? Because I believe I myself am a tactical dabbler.

Either one works. lol.

 

[Monkey Turned Wolf]

I was a very serious chess player when I was in high school, I was that guy who would go compete places.

For your theory, remember to take into account that the people who don't play aren't as likely to comment or open up this thread to respond.

 

[JowGaWolf]

I was a very serious chess player when I was in high school, I was that guy who would go compete places.

For your theory, remember to take into account that the people who don't play aren't as likely to comment or open up this thread to respond.

That's fine.

 

[Buka]

I never learned to play chess. I know the relative movement of the pieces, but have never played.

Play lots of other games, though.

 

[JowGaWolf]

I never learned to play chess. I know the relative movement of the pieces, but have never played.

Play lots of other games, though.

What were these other games?

 

[Ademadis]

What were these other games?

Does Risk count, love me some risk? I am a biiiig time tactical game player (Civ V & Stellaris currently, if you're looking for videogames too).

 

[Touch Of Death]

I play chess, but chess is about winning, or learning to win. That should not be the goal, in a lot of cases.

 

[Rough Rider]

I do, but I'm terrible at it.

 

[JowGaWolf]

Does Risk count, love me some risk? I am a biiiig time tactical game player (Civ V & Stellaris currently, if you're looking for videogames too).

I'll have to get back to you on that one.

 

[Gerry Seymour]

I'm curious. How many people here play chess or used to play chess?

I used to play a bit in my teens. Was a solid defensive player, and could hold off better players longer than I should have been able to.

 

[ks - learning to fly]

I play chess - competed a little in high school.. still play here and there..

 

[JR 137]

I was in the chess club in high school. My school would have a day where all the clubs were called into various rooms to have their pictures taken for the yearbook. Every teacher and all my classmates thought I was just trying to get out of class when the chess club was called over the PA. One teacher my senior year started laughing and said "come on, seriously?" There was another guy from the chess club in that class who said "yeah, he is serious." I played football and wrestled, so I guess didn't fit the stereotype. Most of the other guys were in school band.

I was the second seed my senior year.

Haven't played in about 10 years though.

 

[Buka]

What were these other games?

Stratego, Risk, Monolpoly, Uno, Trivial Pursuit, competitive cut throat Scrabble, various Whists, Hearts. I am the world's worst Poker player (think retarded kid) but play Gin Rummy for money so well I can no longer get games.

 

[JowGaWolf]

I was in the chess club in high school. My school would have a day where all the clubs were called into various rooms to have their pictures taken for the yearbook. Every teacher and all my classmates thought I was just trying to get out of class when the chess club was called over the PA. One teacher my senior year started laughing and said "come on, seriously?" There was another guy from the chess club in that class who said "yeah, he is serious." I played football and wrestled, so I guess didn't fit the stereotype. Most of the other guys were in school band.

I was the second seed my senior year.

Haven't played in about 10 years though.

That's fine if you haven't played in 10 years.

 

[JowGaWolf]

Stratego was one of those games I had a difficult time mainly because the commercial had me thinking one thing and things like Stratego and chess don't play out in my mind like that. Too much action in the commercials and my brain was like (Where Da soldiers at) lol.

 

[Steve]

Chess club through 8th grade and played a lot when I was in high school. We would skip classes and head to the university district. Hang out at a coffee shop called the Last Exit, smoke cigarettes and generally try to look cool. Pretty sure it didn't work.

 

[geezer]

Nope, ...never played, except to lose. Never really learned the game. My son used to beat me when he was about 10 years old. I'd have been even more proud of him if I wasn't such a push-over.

So what's your theory, Jow-Ga??