Any recommendations for a good place to play chess online?
chess.com is OK, ICC (chessclub.com) is where its at, but has a subscription fee.
http://lichess.org/ is another free alternative.
How to Get Good at Chess, Fast
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Re: How to Get Good at Chess, Fast
#82I'm part of this "renewed interested in chess", as I've played competitively when I was in high school but then stopped for several years until I came across this year's championship a few weeks ago. I've tried several things to get back into chess but so far I've gotten the most "bang for the buck" on http://chesstempo.com/ , go to Training > Chess Tactics. It's fabulous, it feels very useful and it's even highly ad…
Chessmaster - not that great of an app by itself - shipped with video tutorials by Joshua Waitzkin, now these were truly great
Re: How to Get Good at Chess, Fast
#83Earlier quoted context omitted.
Stockfish (ranked #2 on the various computer rating lists) runs on Mac, Windows, Linux, Android. It's also free and open source! http://stockfishchess.org/ https://github.com/mcostalba/Stockfish
What's the best open source GUI for it?
Arena and Lucas chess are good. I like Lucas for it's simplicity though. And it is fun for my kid to play with. It comes with a tutor option also.
http://www.playwitharena.com/?Download
Edit: Not sure if all of these are Open source though. But they are free.
Re: How to Get Good at Chess, Fast
#84> "One big mistake is to rely heavily on computers for chess analysis. Computer analysis should be done only after you analyze the game on your own." This isn't correct information anymore, in my opinion. Chess engines have improved tenfold over the last four years (when the author says he stopped playing). The increase in the strength of chess engines has subsequently caused an increase in the "humanity" of chess en…
The idea that "computer analysis should be done only after you analyze the game on your own" does not come from the notion that computer analysis is not accurate enough (which is obviously wrong, as you pointed out), but that you develop your skills way better if you put effort into working the solution out on your own rather than having it served on a plate by the chess engine.
Re: How to Get Good at Chess, Fast
#85Good chess player - sign of a great mind. Great chess player - sign of a wasted mind.
Wasted in what sense? What do you consider a better use that could have been made of a great chess player's mind?
Re: How to Get Good at Chess, Fast
#86http://youtu.be/46CwTDLkHA8 - very interesting insights into the aesthetics of chess, by a Scottish grandmaster Jonathan Rowson.
I think it's inspiring for every chess player, or even those who don't play (yet).
Part II: http://youtu.be/f8ErcUCQoUs
Re: How to Get Good at Chess, Fast
#87Earlier quoted context omitted.
Well, as you are someone who has found their way onto this forum, I must assume you: 1. Are competent at reading. 2. Have visited, and used, the internet before. Thus, the answer to your question, "Who is this guy" can be found on his WP site under the tab, 'About'. There, it states that he is: 1. Narula is a 19 year old sophomore at the University of Georgia studying Computer Science and Political Science and 2. Gau…
When someone asks an obvious question, the interpreter of the question has two paths to choose. (a) Assume the author is very stupid and then tell him the very stupid and obvious answer. (b) Interpret the question as rhetorical. People who take (a) are the type of people who think they're smarter than everyone else, but who are actually, in fact, dumber. Usually they lack empathy, are undersocialized, and probably sh…
> are the type of people who think they're smarter than everyone else, but who are actually, in fact, dumber. Usually they lack empathy, are undersocialized, and probably show on the autism spectrum.
Projecting? Everything about both of your comments (above) suggest you fit this model perfectly.
In the opening of the article the author says:
> many people mentioned that they enjoyed playing chess but quit because of the sheer time commitment it took to get “good” at chess
So it's obviously not aimed at someone of your (supposed) skill level, but at others here who may be casual players. No need to be so nasty.
Re: How to Get Good at Chess, Fast
#88Earlier quoted context omitted.
Well, as you are someone who has found their way onto this forum, I must assume you: 1. Are competent at reading. 2. Have visited, and used, the internet before. Thus, the answer to your question, "Who is this guy" can be found on his WP site under the tab, 'About'. There, it states that he is: 1. Narula is a 19 year old sophomore at the University of Georgia studying Computer Science and Political Science and 2. Gau…
When someone asks an obvious question, the interpreter of the question has two paths to choose. (a) Assume the author is very stupid and then tell him the very stupid and obvious answer. (b) Interpret the question as rhetorical. People who take (a) are the type of people who think they're smarter than everyone else, but who are actually, in fact, dumber. Usually they lack empathy, are undersocialized, and probably sh…
Well, my impression is that NathanthePie's answer was rhetorical, too - in other words, interpretation (a) was chosen deliberately and with full awareness of what you actually meant, for no other reason than rhetorical effect :)
Did you miss that?
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#89who is this guy and why should i take him seriously? he doesn't explain why his advice is worth a damn
He seems to be a Class A player:
http://chess-db.com/public/pinfo.jsp?id=3012928544
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elo_rating_system#United_States...
Also have a look at: http://www.amazon.com/Chess-For-Novice-Player-Beginning/dp/0... (Eidtorial Reviews / About the Author)
That's not bad at all. I think he's perfectly entitled to give advice to beginners. They don't really need it coming from a GM, for the same reason why primary school students don't need to be taught by academic professors.
Your notion that chess teachers need "decades of experience" or else they are not the "correct authority to instruct us on the best methods to learn chess" is rather silly. How are they supposed to ever obtain this experience then, while they are not yet fit to teach anyone and according to you should shut up? :)
Also, would you recommend against going to a doctor who doesn't yet have "decades of experience"?
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#90Anyone care to provide similarly practical tips for Go?
I'd suggest the list here [0]. And I'd add a couple of my own notes: - For replaying pro games, it's actually far easier than it sounds. I'd suggest to pick a pro with a "peaceful" playstyle: Shusaku, Shuwa for old go, Lee Chang-Ho or Go Seigen for more modern games. Try not to copy their opening/ joseki blindly, but getting a feeling of the conventional/ good shape in play is always good. Strong players with a aggre…
> Lessons in the fundamentals of Go
It's worth noting that, like many books with words like "fundamentals" in the title, that (excellent) book is not really intended for beginners.