Does Anyone Here Play Chess? :)

DaltheJigsaw

Does anyone here play Chess? If so, please go to SparkChess (http://www.sparkchess.com/) you can play it by downloading it to your Chrome browser as an "App" or you can go to the website provided above. If anyone cares to play, my name is LeonBasin on there.

Jeffrey

Maybe some time later (coming down with my Christmas family flu). I used to play chess quite a bit. Probably forgot a whole lot!

DaltheJigsaw

Jeffrey said:

Maybe some time later (coming down with my Christmas family flu). I used to play chess quite a bit. Probably forgot a whole lot!

Okay! Awesome! Let me know when you do!:)

lobster

Maybe Red Hot Pawn will be of interest
I would play . . . but have decided to resign from game playing. I believe this is essential for wannabe Bodhi's? Do you feel the increased concentration would be useful or would I be better employed in competitive dharma debate? Just need to check mate . . .

:bawl: Oops still playing word games . . . oh well . . .

DairyLama

I used to play chess but it made my brain hurt so I stopped.

BhikkhuJayasara

I use to like chess.. but I gave it up for GO.. much more interesting, got to love those Chinese.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_(game)

DaltheJigsaw

Check out: http://www.chesscube.com

DaltheJigsaw

PedanticPorpoise said:

I used to play chess but it made my brain hurt so I stopped.

That means it's working!!

DaltheJigsaw

Jayantha said:

I use to like chess.. but I gave it up for GO.. much more interesting, got to love those Chinese.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_(game)

I also play GO! Let's play sometime: http://goshrine.com/ (Where do you play)?

DaltheJigsaw

This is seriously a great place to play: http://www.chesscube.com

DaltheJigsaw

lobster said:

Maybe Red Hot Pawn will be of interest
I would play . . . but have decided to resign from game playing. I believe this is essential for wannabe Bodhi's? Do you feel the increased concentration would be useful or would I be better employed in competitive dharma debate? Just need to check mate . . .

:bawl: Oops still playing word games . . . oh well . . .

I am definitely noticing a difference in my logic/common sense.

BhikkhuJayasara

LeonBasin said:

Jayantha said:

I use to like chess.. but I gave it up for GO.. much more interesting, got to love those Chinese.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_(game)

I also play GO! Let's play sometime: http://goshrine.com/ (Where do you play)?

I haven't played it online in ages! I'll check that link out.

MaryAnne

My husband and I used to play chess all the time (back in the day). I really like the game, but I would lose at least 8 games out of every 10. I'm a Looooooser!
But I'm a graceful loser. Wouldn't complain much, would just pout a few minutes and wonder why the hell I couldn't beat my husband! But being as competitive as I am, I would be eager to play again, sometimes in the same night.

When I would win, it was such a rare event, I would dance around the house and sing about it for the rest of the evening.
I haven't played chess in about 20 yrs now. Hey- got bad knees, can't dance around the house anymore... takes the fun out of winning dontchyaknow! ;-)

DaltheJigsaw

Jayantha said:

LeonBasin said:

Jayantha said:

I use to like chess.. but I gave it up for GO.. much more interesting, got to love those Chinese.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_(game)

I also play GO! Let's play sometime: http://goshrine.com/ (Where do you play)?

I haven't played it online in ages! I'll check that link out.

Highly suggest it! And let me know if you want to play a game!

DaltheJigsaw

MaryAnne said:

My husband and I used to play chess all the time (back in the day). I really like the game, but I would lose at least 8 games out of every 10. I'm a Looooooser!
But I'm a graceful loser. Wouldn't complain much, would just pout a few minutes and wonder why the hell I couldn't beat my husband! But being as competitive as I am, I would be eager to play again, sometimes in the same night.

When I would win, it was such a rare event, I would dance around the house and sing about it for the rest of the evening.
I haven't played chess in about 20 yrs now. Hey- got bad knees, can't dance around the house anymore... takes the fun out of winning dontchyaknow! ;-)

LOL! You have made my day! Well, you can dance in your chair. So let us play together sometime:)
Let me know when your up for a game! www.chesscube.com is the place!

sova

Leon! I have been using chesscube for a while now, let's play sometime! My username on there is sovakuliana

jll

i usedc to play, nut not good at it.

DaltheJigsaw

sova said:

Leon! I have been using chesscube for a while now, let's play sometime! My username on there is sovakuliana

Awesome!
I'm LeonidBasin on there! Let me know when you are usually on there!

DaltheJigsaw

jll said:

i usedc to play, nut not good at it.

Come play with us on ChessCube!:)

TheEccentric

I used to play it but I got bored of it and I was mediorce, My Brother is good at it and really into it, I think he plays spark chess

Jeffrey

I haven't played in like 15 years. I still remember the first move of the game i use is the right knight. And then black is just different compromises to defend e2 to e4. I vaguely remember fianchetto of the bishop as another tactic. I have a little talent as I beat everyone I played against in my dorm freshman year including a materials science major who was russian. But then again I am bad because I lost like 99 out of 100 matches against this guy from India we had subletting. I learned a lot of chess on those losses but unfortunately I haven't played since.

I never was good at the end game and I don't remember any openings. Maybe the middle game can be doable.

DaltheJigsaw

TheEccentric said:

I used to play it but I got bored of it and I was mediorce, My Brother is good at it and really into it, I think he plays spark chess

Well, please let your brother know. I would love to play him!

DaltheJigsaw

Jeffrey said:

I haven't played in like 15 years. I still remember the first move of the game i use is the right knight. And then black is just different compromises to defend e2 to e4. I vaguely remember fianchetto of the bishop as another tactic. I have a little talent as I beat everyone I played against in my dorm freshman year including a materials science major who was russian. But then again I am bad because I lost like 99 out of 100 matches against this guy from India we had subletting. I learned a lot of chess on those losses but unfortunately I haven't played since.

I never was good at the end game and I don't remember any openings. Maybe the middle game can be doable.

Let's play a game or two on ChessCube.com - You will enjoy it! I promise! I am still learning the game, I used to play with my dad when I was younger and then stopped and now I am trying to get back into it.

Jeffrey

Leon, I'm over my flu mostly. I tried to go to chesscube and I couldn't find how to create an account. If you know where I should click let me know. Otherwise I guess I'll look at it again later to see if I can figure it out.

DaltheJigsaw

Jeffrey said:

Leon, I'm over my flu mostly. I tried to go to chesscube and I couldn't find how to create an account. If you know where I should click let me know. Otherwise I guess I'll look at it again later to see if I can figure it out.

On top of the website you can create an account. Do you see it? It's to the right side? Up on top? Do you have Facebook? You can log with your Facebook account.

Jeffrey

Found it now. I am NBJeffrey if you want to play but I have to eat atm.

DaltheJigsaw

Jeffrey said:

Found it now. I am NBJeffrey if you want to play but I have to eat atm.

Okay, let me know when you are ready!

Jeffrey

How do I search for you on the chesscube Leon?

Jeffrey

I tried to send a message to Leon Basin and LeonBasin on chesscube

DaltheJigsaw

Jeffrey said:

I tried to send a message to Leon Basin and LeonBasin on chesscube

It's LeonidBasin on there. I cannot play right now, but we will in a day or two.

Jeffrey

Ok cool. I'll see if I can add you as a friend.

DaltheJigsaw

So, I just got Chess.com - Premium Acccount and I'm loving it! I highly recommend it!! http://www.chess.com/ - Add me on there LeonidBasin - It was $99 for the whole year! It's like a cup of coffee or a Netflix account, but at least here you are working out your brain!:)

Lee82

I used to play a lot, my dad first taught me when I was 7 or 8, got quite good but haven't played in ages so can't remember much of the tactics.

I'd be interested in playing but not going to pay for it as I'm trying to cut costs where possible.

Thinking of starting to teach my son, he's 7.

DaltheJigsaw

Lee82 said:

I used to play a lot, my dad first taught me when I was 7 or 8, got quite good but haven't played in ages so can't remember much of the tactics.

I'd be interested in playing but not going to pay for it as I'm trying to cut costs where possible.

Thinking of starting to teach my son, he's 7.

It's free! I'm paying for it to get extra features. So definitely sign up! It's Free!!

Lee82

LeonBasin said:

Lee82 said:

I used to play a lot, my dad first taught me when I was 7 or 8, got quite good but haven't played in ages so can't remember much of the tactics.

I'd be interested in playing but not going to pay for it as I'm trying to cut costs where possible.

Thinking of starting to teach my son, he's 7.

It's free! I'm paying for it to get extra features. So definitely sign up! It's Free!!

Already had an account and didn't know, show's how much I've used it!

Sent you a FR. Not sure when I'll get chance to play but sure we can sort something out.

cptshrk

I LOVE chess! My white-side is pretty weak, but I'm awesome at defense...

Sabre

e5

GAME ON!

DaltheJigsaw

Lee82 said:

LeonBasin said:

Lee82 said:

I used to play a lot, my dad first taught me when I was 7 or 8, got quite good but haven't played in ages so can't remember much of the tactics.

I'd be interested in playing but not going to pay for it as I'm trying to cut costs where possible.

Thinking of starting to teach my son, he's 7.

It's free! I'm paying for it to get extra features. So definitely sign up! It's Free!!

Already had an account and didn't know, show's how much I've used it!

Sent you a FR. Not sure when I'll get chance to play but sure we can sort something out.

Lol! It's all good! Whenever you have time. We can start a game and we can set it for every 5 days, basically you have to move one piece from 1-5 days.

DaltheJigsaw

cptshrk said:

I LOVE chess! My white-side is pretty weak, but I'm awesome at defense...

It's all good! I'm still learning. I'm going to go to a Chess Club tomorrow, will let you know how it goes. However, I highly suggest you get on there and just play.

DaltheJigsaw

Sabre said:

e5

GAME ON!

You added me? We are playing? What is your username on there?

cptshrk

I'm online right now, same username

DaltheJigsaw

cptshrk said:

I'm online right now, same username

I couldn't find you?? Add me LeonidBasin

cptshrk

Oh I was on the first website you posted about. Is is possible to play for free on the other site? If not we could play on FICS, look it up online.

DaltheJigsaw

cptshrk said:

Oh I was on the first website you posted about. Is is possible to play for free on the other site? If not we could play on FICS, look it up online.

www.chess.com - LeonidBasin - It's Free!

lobster

Jhana to Taras castle.

How do we develop concentration in the Kali yoga?
Find what you love and 'play' as if your life depends on it.

“The chessboard is the world, the pieces are the phenomena of the
Universe, the rules of the game are what we call the laws of Nature
and the player on the other side is hidden from us”
(Thomas Huxley)

Nevermind

I just signed up and played on my phone. Beat some fool and my rating went up to 1300

Nevermind

Played a couple more games and my ratings at 1362 blitz

DaltheJigsaw

Nevermind said:

Played a couple more games and my ratings at 1362 blitz

I'm not doing well on there, add me if you would to play. LeonidBasin

cptshrk

Game on player! My username is cptshrk108, if anybody else want to play

DaltheJigsaw

cptshrk said:

Game on player! My username is cptshrk108, if anybody else want to play

We are playing??

cptshrk

We are, I'm beating the crap outta you!