MENTAL sport discussion

[Davricle]

Why? It's fun, it stimulates your brain, encourages thought, generally brings out conversation with your partner, and depending on your frequency of play, can help you develop friendships.

Wasn't there also a study out there about stimulating neural growth when playing chess regularly?

[thomassmith]

I'm not going to deny anything about stimulating your brain. But lots of games can do the same thing and you don't feel like a nerd playing them.


Edit: I try to avoid making friends because I don't have time for them.

[Davricle]

I don't feel like a nerd playing chess.

[thomassmith]

I see your point but for people that rarely play board games going from monopoly to chess may be a big jump.

[ZarakiKujata]

Go > chess as far as games of strategy go.

[SephYuyX]

I havent played chess in years, I used to play it at least weekly :/

[Sythe]

I enjoy chess but boy do i ever suck at it. Mostly cause its hard as hell to find anyone to play with that's not already waaay better then me.

[Ksandra]

If CURLING is an Olympic sport, then Chess is a sport.

Also, blow jobs should be an Olympic sport, because they are HARDER than curling, and if you are any good at them, you deserve a medal.

too many people try to get away with quoting lewis black.

only he can do it, only him.


ontopic: I used to play check in hs and in college, but kinda stopped after since no one played, and I'm not exceptionally good at it lol

[Davricle]

too many people try to get away with quoting lewis black.

only he can do it, only him.

Lets steer this thread a bit differently. Post some of your favorite games, either played by you or someone else. Idc.

Then people can critique your style or ask what you were thinking.

1.  	e4  	e5
2. 	Nf3 	d6
3. 	Nc3 	Nf6
4. 	Bc4 	a6
5. 	d3 	b5
6. 	Bd5 	c6
7. 	Bb3 	a5
8. 	a4 	b4
9. 	Na2 	c5
10. 	O-O 	Ra7
11. 	Ng5 	g6
12. 	Nxf7 	Rxf7
13. 	Bxf7+ 	Kxf7
14. 	Bg5 	Be7
15. 	Nc1 	h6
16. 	Bxf6 	Bxf6
17. 	Qf3 	Kg7
18. 	Ne2 	Rf8
19. 	Ng3 	Bg5
20. 	Qe2 	Nd7
21. 	b3 	Nf6
22. 	c4 	bxc3
23. 	Qc2 	Bd2
24. 	h4 	Qb6
25. 	Ne2 	c4
26. 	dxc4 	Bb7
27. 	Nxc3 	Bxc3
28. 	Qxc3 	Ng4
29. 	Ra2 	Bxe4
30. 	Qg3 	h5
31. 	Kh1 	Bd3
32. 	Rd1 	Qxb3
33. 	Rad2 	Nxf2+
34. 	Rxf2 	Rxf2
35. 	Rxd3 	Qb1+
36. 	Kh2 	Rf1
37. 	Qe3 	Rh1+
38. 	Kg3 	Re1
39. 	Qa7+ 	Kh6
40. 	Rf3 	Qe4
41. 	Qb8 	Qg4+
42. 	Kf2 	Qxh4+
43. 	Rg3 	Qf4+
44. 	Rf3 	Qd2+
45. 	Kg3 	h4+
46. 	Kh2 	Kh5
47. 	Qe8 	Qg5
48. 	g3 	Re2+
49. 	Kg1 	Qc1+
50. 	Rf1 	Qe3+
51. 	Kh1 	Qe4+
52. 	Kg1 	Qg2#

Chess on Facebook

This was one of my better games, even though I lost. The guy is rated a good bit higher than I am.

[Plow]

My favorite chess game was an internet lightning game against an IM where I got him stuck with no repeatable moves that wouldn't screw himself while I moved my king back and forth in my castle instantly for like 12 out of 15 turns until he timed out.

Luckiest, and some of the funniest shit I've ever seen. He was not happy.

[Davricle]

Rofl. Lightning as in 1 minute on each side of the clock? That shits insane. I love a good game of Blitz (5 Mins to a side), myself. Bughouse is also a fun variation, as is Knightmare Chess (Card Game + chess Board). Played either of those anyone?

When I was in grade school, I made up my own version called Spell-O-Chess, and it actually caught on among my local chess community.

[Ksandra]

on a related note, I did watch Kasperov fight Deep JR. That shit was intesne, felt bad for the guy lol.


stupid IBM

[Plow]

Rofl. Lightning as in 1 minute on each side of the clock? That shits insane. I love a good game of Blitz (5 Mins to a side), myself. Bughouse is also a fun variation, as is Knightmare Chess (Card Game + chess Board). Played either of those anyone?

When I was in grade school, I made up my own version called Spell-O-Chess, and it actually caught on among my local chess community.

Yeah, lightning 1 minute game. Blitz (5 mins, occasionally 3 or 10) was pretty much the norm on that site.

I did play some bughouse on a few sites, but I don't remember exactly how it worked. Something like 2 chessboards and pieces you take move to the other board or something iirc?

[Davricle]

Bughouse Rules (from IllinoisChess.org)

1. The time control is Game 5 minutes. Each player is responsible for providing a clock. If neither player, in an individual game, has a clock both players receive a forfeit loss for that game.

2. The game is clock move. A move is not completed until the opponent's clock has been started.

3. Each match is concluded as soon as one of the players on a team wins their game

4. Illegal moves lose, providing they are caught on the first move after the illegal move has been made.
a. If an opponent makes a move and starts the opponent's clock, they have forfeited the right to claim that illegal move.
b. Before play begins both players should inspect the position of the pieces and the setting of the clock, since once each side has made a move all claims for correcting either are null and void. The only exception is if one or both players have more than five minutes on their clock, then the tournament director may reduce the time accordingly.
c. Illegal moves, unnoticed by both players, cannot be corrected afterwards, nor can they become the basis for later making an illegal move claim. If the King and Queen are set up incorrectly when the game begins, then you may castle short on the queen side and castle long on the kingside. Once each side has made a move, incorrect setups must stay.

5. When a piece is captured, the captured piece is passed to the partner only after the move is completed.

6. Move and drop rules: A partner has the option of either moving one of their pieces on their board or placing a piece their partner has captured on their board (“a drop”).
a. A captured piece may be placed on any unoccupied square on the board, with the exception that a pawn may not be placed on the first or last rank.
b. Pieces may be placed to create check or checkmate.
c. A promoted pawn, which has been captured, reverts to a pawn and is not passed as the promoted piece.
d. A pawn placed on the second rank may move two squares on its first move.
e. A rook placed on an original rook square may be used to castle, providing that the other requirements for castling are met.

7. A player may not attempt to hide pieces captured by their partner from the opponent. The first attempt will be a warning and the second attempt will result in forfeiture of the game. However, there is no proscription on when the partner must hand over a captured piece.

8. Partners may verbally communicate throughout a game. It is legal for one partner to make move suggestions to the other partner. It is illegal and grounds for forfeiting the match if one partner physically moves one of their partner's pieces, or touches the board, pieces or clock of the partner.

9. Each player must push the clock button with the same hand they use to move their pieces. Exception: only during castling may a player use both hands. When capturing only one hand may be used. The first infraction will get a warning, the second will result in the loss of the game.

10. Except for pushing the clock button neither player should touch the clock except:
a. To straighten it;
b. If either player knocks over the clock his opponent gets one minute added to his clock;
c. If your opponent's clock does not begin you may push their side down and re-punch your side; however, if this procedure is unsatisfactory, please call for a director;
d. Each player must always be allowed to push the clock after their move is made.

11. Neither player should keep their hand on or hover over the clock.

12. Define a win. A game is won by the player:
a) who has mated their opponent's king;
b) whose opponent resigns;
c) whose opponent's flag falls first, at any time before the game is otherwise ended, provided he/she points it out and neutralizes the clock while their own flag is still up;
d) who, after an illegal move, takes the opponent's king or stops the clock; e) an illegal move doesn't negate a player's right to claim on time, provided he/she does so prior to their opponent's claim of an illegal move. If the claims are simultaneous, the player who made the illegal move loses.

13. Defining a draw. A game is a draw:
a. By agreement between the teams during the game only.
b. If the flag of one player falls after the flag of the other player has already fallen and a win has not been claimed, unless either side mates before noticing both flags down. Announced checkmate nullifies any later time claims.

14. If a player accidentally displaces one or more pieces, he shall replace them on his own time. If it is necessary, his opponent may start the opponent's clock without making a move in order to make sure that the culprit uses his own time while replacing the pieces. Finally, it is unsportsmanly to knock over any pieces then punch the clock. For the first offense the player will get a warning (unless this causes his flag to fall, in which case the opponent will get one extra minute added to his clock). For a second offense a one minute add-on for the opponent will be imposed. For a third offense the offender shall forfeit the game. Thereafter, the tournament director may use other penalties or expel a player from the event for repeated offenses.

15. In case of a dispute either player may stop both clocks while the tournament director is being summoned. In any unclear situation the tournament director will consider the testimony of both players and any reliable witnesses before rendering his decision. If a player wishes to appeal the decision of a tournament director, the player must first appeal to the section chief then, if necessary, the player may appeal to the Chief floor director, whose decision in all cases is final.

16. The tournament director shall not pick up the clock; except in the case of a dispute.

17. Spectators and players in another match are not to speak or otherwise interfere in a game. If a spectator interferes in any way, such as by calling attention to the flag fall or an illegal move, the tournament director may cancel the game and rule that a new game be played in its stead, and he may also expel the offending party from the playing room. The tournament director should also be silent about illegal moves, flag falls, etc. (unless there is an agreement with the players, before the game, to call them) as this is entirely the responsibility of the players.

18. If a player promotes a pawn they must leave the pawn on the board and clearly indicate to their opponent to what piece the pawn is being promoted. The promoted pawn will be laid on it's side to indicate that it is a promoted pawn.

19. Only a tournament director may determine if a clock is defective and change clocks.

20. Excessive banging of pieces or clock will not be tolerated and the offending player may be penalized with loss of time.

21. Insufficient losing chances claims cannot be made in Bughouse games.

It's super fun!

[Viq]

Lets steer this thread a bit differently. Post some of your favorite games

Curling

[Denchi]

Notation with "x" makes my brain bleed. I don't need to read an x, if the space is occupied, I'm assuming the piece is being taken.

GAWD.

[Davricle]

Notation with "x" makes my brain bleed. I don't need to read an x, if the space is occupied, I'm assuming the piece is being taken.

GAWD.

Lol