Chess is an amazing game

[Indiglow Meta (R$G)]

I like to castle to make the game mine and unfair for u even if you pick white pieces
Once I see you a pawn and horse killer (usually small time in real life)the queen and bishops bout to tear ya ass up.

you try the checkmate in 2 moves waaay too much, breh.

 

[George's Dilemma]

Anybody on Lichess?

 

[Inspect Her Deck]

Guys just some general tips for people who aren't so experienced (even myself):

- unless your opponent is a novice, do NOT go for a checkmate early
- control the centre (better chance to do this as white with the first move of the game advantage)
- develop your minor pieces ASAP (knights, pawns and bishops)
- castle early

once you establish those 4 points, even as a less experienced player you give yourself a better chance offensively thru centre control and defensively thru castling

sometimes find out how you can accomplish 2 or more of those 4 goals at once e.g. bringing a night out to protect a centre pawn is controlling the centre and developing a minor piece

in addition:

- when an opponent moves a piece in non-threatening fashion (i.e. not immediately targeting one of your pieces), think at least 1 or 2 moves ahead....why did he put that piece there, what are his surrounding pieces? try to figure out his plan and protect yourself against it or counter with some offensive arsenal of your own
- try and come up with moves that offer multiple strategies e.g. if you put your opponent in check and anticipate he'll defend against it a certain way, you already have a move lined up elsewhere that will give you advantage

there are 3 parts to the game: opening, middle game, end game

learn all 3. openings can be memorised to an extent but also learn why you are moving the pieces in the order you are, what is the goal of that opening. middle game you can kinda play thru it using general principles. end game learning could be useful. how to checkmate or learn how to prevent yourself from losing. how to get a stalemate from a losing position etc.

as I find great resources I'll link em here...

 

[Barbados Slim]

Learnt from my cousin as a kid but then stopped playing. Been about 15 years but now recently downloaded that same chess.com app mentioned above, it's the one.

Was always a decent novice but didn't know strategy (there's so many!) and the app has some nice tutorials and history about strategies - its good for the mind.
@KyokushinKarateka gimme a little more practice, then I'ma come looking for that challenge breh

 

[NormanConnors]

My 8 year old godson has started playing, about a year in now. I havent been going too hard on him but he almost checkmated me/caught me slipping last time we played. The kid is going to be nice if he stays with it. I didnt learn how to play until i was in the 8th grade. I'm now but happy i have someone to play with again, not too many in my circle mess with it

 

[⠝⠕⠏⠑]

I adore chess. I'm a very subtle player. People try to catch me in traps. They make a move not noticing that bishop I played 8 moves back is not blocking their aggressive escapes.

Also learn the art of aggression without sacrifice. There will be times I will make a move and people will be so eager to get the piece but can't b/c I have like 3 contingency plans. Good clever defense, obviation and keeping pieces safe but mobile.

 

[LinusCaldwell]

 

[Pazzy]

why dyou think you are losing?

Think it's because I'm not well versed with the strategies, openings, defenses and etc. Would be nice if I did. Almost put in work on some hard core dudes too where they had to give me props because i had them sweating like so I know I have potential. Just haven't tapped into it yet. playing off and on for almost 20 years too. I'm gonna get back into it and get a uscf membership again to rank nationally and internationally.

One thing though chess doesn't have any measure on intelligence. It's just a game.

 

[NormanConnors]

Chess is the goat board game back in the day. I still play online and prefer it over the actual board. It's a game of pure strategy and patience.

I prefer in person, my record offline is better, online im way too inconsistent for some reason

 

[Pazzy]

I prefer in person, my record offline is better, online im way too inconsistent for some reason

Online sucks. It's better playing in person with the pieces.

 

[Zero]

I'll just stay over here with my checkerboard

 

[Gravity]

Everybody should at least know how to play the game. It’s a game of strategy and obviously intelligence plays a part in that.

 

[newworldafro]

Nicest on thecoli.

End thread.

I love the game and like OP said teaches about planning ahead. Game to teach your kids....those "General Principles".

If you want to get that work. newworldafro_sohh on chess.com

Be a legend in your own mind brehs...

I am 50.1% wins newworldafro_sohh Blitz Chess Stats and Rating - Chess.com

I thought I had better record than that,but like I said if you on thecoli....

 

[Pineal Gland]

Haven't played in about a year, last game against my homie was a stalemate

Get at me when you platinum Bloodbourne

Done in two weeks

 

[Inspect Her Deck]

I adore chess. I'm a very subtle player. People try to catch me in traps. They make a move not noticing that bishop I played 8 moves back is not blocking their aggressive escapes.

Also learn the art of aggression without sacrifice. There will be times I will make a move and people will be so eager to get the piece but can't b/c I have like 3 contingency plans. Good clever defense, obviation and keeping pieces safe but mobile.

i'm more of a trade-happy player let's jump straight to endgame kinda guy, but your approach is wiser. i just hate when the middle of the board is clogged with pieces.