Discussion Forums > Gaming

Chess?

(1/5) > >>

daveLovesIt:
Anyone play? If so, do you have an opening that you favour?

I always thought chess was one of the best examples you could give in the tired "gameplay or graphics?" debate.

Sosseres:
I used to play it quite a bit but as with all things I quit when I stop progressing rapidly. Having to study theory to improve at any measurable rate killed all enjoyment. :/

I used to favour the E4/E5 openings since they tended to lead to clashes over the middle/kings. It often lends itself to aggressive play.

GO/IGO has started to gain some popularity now a days. Influence from the east and that people don't feel an inferiority complex compared to computers in it.

daveLovesIt:
I have a little familiarity with Go, I remember it was referenced a lot in the English Translation of Hagakure that I had.

With Chess, I'm a 1.d4 guy. I know what you mean about theory. Study sure takes all the fun out of learning! I've have studied a little theory in the past, but not a vast amount.

Sosseres:
1.d4 does have a higher win % than 1.e4 in high level play so it is slightly better. White in has something akin to 55% win chance while black has around 45%, excluding draws.

fohfoh:
I suck at regular chess. But I was one of the best in my highschool chess club at "Siamese Chess". The only person to actually defeat me in that was the teacher and he did so just barely once on the final match. I don't know if this is a good thing or not.

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page