Anyone play chess?

[dumbseizure]

I played chess when I was in primary school and early high school and loved it, represented my school and most area competitions with my friends and decided recently I might get back into it and try my hand at some tournaments.

But I have seen so many new strategies lately that it is difficult to get a feel for it now, with the last time I played a proper chess tournament 4+ years ago so it seems I need to explore the newer strategies and counters.

Anyone else play chess? Have you played in any recent tournaments? how did you fare against the competition?

 

[Marter]

Not for real.

I played against, like, my grandfather and some friends. But we all sucked. And I never played it seriously (or took it seriously).

 

[Evil Smurf]

I have not in ages!

 

[Ruedyn]

Yes... wait well? Fuck no.

Quite good at flipping tables though.

 

[Kae]

Yes I used to play with my brothers and my father, but never seriously, I never knew any strategies and I was never good at it, I do believe I used to have an antique chess set, but I'm pretty sure I lost one of the many times I've moved.

 

[Exius Xavarus]

I was in Chess Club back in elementary school. That was the last time I'd played though. Not because I hate it, because I don't. I just never have the time to sink into a chess game. Or someone to play it with.

 

[klown]

I play all the time with my dad, but it's just because we enjoy playing chess. I'm by no means good, and I wouldn't be able to hold my own against anyone who plays in a tournament?

 

[Erja_Perttu]

Not for real.

I played against, like, my grandfather and some friends. But we all sucked. And I never played it seriously (or took it seriously).

I'm the same as this. My grandpa taught me chess and draughts but only informally. No strategy beyond what our own little brains could think up.

 

[SlaveNumber23]

Dabbled in it a little when I was younger, don't really have the patience for it though.

 

[the darknees abyss]

I love chess and I beat the crap out computer I've never done tournament

 

[Bat Vader]

I tend to play Chess whenever I get the chance. When I was in high school my English teacher and I would always play Chess every Friday. It was pretty fun.

 

[thespyisdead]

well... casually, yes... with friends, and grandfathers mostly

 

[Guffe]

A few years back pretty frequently with friends but never any more than that. Was a fun waste of time.

 

[Goofguy]

I haven't played in several years now and never professionally. I used to be alright at it but I'm pretty sure I'd be terrible if I played a match today.

 

[Dandark]

I casually played it against family and some school friends ages ago but we all sucked at it. It seemed fun but I would have no idea what to do in it if I tried now, I would probably just randomly move pieces for a bit.

 

[Sam Warrior]

I miss chess, nobody to play with anymore

 

[King of Asgaard]

Yes, but quite badly.
I think I've got a grand total of 1 victory, against my brother, and I'm not even sure how I got that.