Who plays chess out there?

[Roll It]

I find chess to be one of the most challenging games I have ever played.

It is quite a thrill to test yourself against other players, whether a computer or a person.

Chess is one of the few skill games where you lose little by playing online - its all about strategy and thinking ahead.

Mark

[ixgames]

Chess is a very simple game yet so complicated, impressive game.
Im not good at chess but remember playing with my family when I was a kid. I stay away from online money chess games, im too much a newbie.

[Roll It]

I have never played Chess for money, its more for the challenge than anything else.

I find it makes you think more and focuses the mind - something which you can use in normal life.

Not as easy as people would sometimes have you believe.

[Wayne68]

Never played chess for money but agree that it is a very challenging game to play. Some people say that if you can grasp chess you can grasp any game.
I love the game for making me think way ahead in terms of moves. Very satisfying indeed.

[halo]

It is totally a mind game. There is so much strategy involved-very truly said simple yet complicated. I wasn't aware you could play it for money too. Though I love the game I wouldn't play to unwind myself, it builds up a kind of tension.

[ljk19]

Does anyone know of any good websites for chess strategies? I know the basic moves of chess, but don't know any good strategies which makes it almost impossible for me to win if I ever play anyone who actually knows how to play.

[DraX]

Originally Posted by Roll It

I find chess to be one of the most challenging games I have ever played.

It is quite a thrill to test yourself against other players, whether a computer or a person.

Chess is one of the few skill games where you lose little by playing online - its all about strategy and thinking ahead.

Mark

I can believe it's very exciting to play against others online for money. But i don't dare my bankroll with chess for money. Poker is more ok.

[Wayne68]

Hi ljk19
I always thought it was just hours of practice that made the brilliant chess players so good. I didn't know there were set strategies involved in the game just experience?

[Cain]

I can play but I always got confused as to what check mate meant? Someone gave me there interpretation when I was a teenager which confused although looking back it was just an attempt by him to not loose and force a draw. Took me years to figure he was fooling me but I still love the game

[Shane]

The times I have played chess it really depended upon how good my opponent was as to whether I enjoyed it or not. With the wrong opponent it was rubbish to get them in check mate quickly. Much better to play against an opponent who was a match to your experience.