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astinkyfart 22-Aug-12, 21:27	An actual chess thread Wow weird that this seems off topic. Just curious how you guys feel about chess compared to when you first started playing. When I was first learning to play I had no problem thinking 5-6 moves deep even tho I wasn't that good. I had an extreme interest in chess. Lots of patience. Now chess is almost a chore to me. I don't feel the same excitement at all. I wish I did. I have actually been this way for a few years. Perhaps its on line competition that makes me this way. By no means do I take advantage of the on line style here. Pretty much my opponent makes a move, I make a move. No studying the positions or looking for the best move, just habit. I have reduced my games to take a break from chess. I am coming to the realization that I don't have the time or patience to become a great chess player.
aussiespud 23-Aug-12, 03:41	I can relate to this....one of the reasons I came over to this site was that, on my other site, I found myself playing 220 plus simultaneous games and just really going through the motions, like you said, they move, you move. The only thing that was keeping me there was the social side, the chats, the Tourneys and the like. Once that started to wane I got restless. The chess by itself ain't enough for me.
itchynscratchy 23-Aug-12, 05:29	I still try very hard when I'm playing face to face and there are no distractions, I find it fun immersing myself in a game. A few months ago I started playing my games here seriously and got to a standard that was roughly the same as my OTB rating. I have lapsed a bit recently though, and had a few timeouts due to work and me forgetting. I try to have no more than half a dozen games now at once.
aussiespud 23-Aug-12, 05:33	Maybe that's what I need to ...get some OTB games going...haven't had one for over 10 yrs
victord 23-Aug-12, 05:39	It's because we're not actually sitting across the board from each other IMO The subtle ways one can influence an opponent face to face I only play a few (private) games these days with close friends across the globe .. More social than serious. GK rocks When I really feel like a game, I call my friend Tony, buy a good bottle of the red, break out the stash and order a pizza.
softaire 23-Aug-12, 07:12	I usually sign-on, see who moved, move, and then go back to work... no time for thinking, but lack of thinking doesn't stop me from posting in the threads either. I do get excited a little when I'm winning (just like when the football Chargers are winning) but that goes away fast when I'm losing (just like when the football Chargers are losing). So, I like all of these things to do but there are so many, many things to do that I just don't devote enough time to any of them. As a result, I sometimes lose interest or make hurried moves just so I can move on to the next thing. Glad to see I'm not alone in this. Maybe I'll try Vic's idea and get some of the red and a pizza while turning off the clock! That does sound like a solution.
deadofknight 23-Aug-12, 09:16	I used to hate losing more than anything. It used to drive me. Especially to stinky. I still hate it. But, I have had health issues that broke my love for playing. I remember when it was great---now it is like I come; I have a few compulsory games ---wish I was better---wish I hadn't timed out when I was sick---and now, I play because it is part of our community but I come here to see you guys and to see if the country is going to explode today, if Iran is going to attack, if Obama is going to join China or Russia, or if thumper is getting a new gun… Frankly, I got sick of fighting the old boys, and am happy to be here. Anyone is welcome here but I like the way we try to keep things level-headed. We argue issues not people. But the chess…I don't love it like I used to. Maybe it will come back. Maybe. Most Loves do. DoK
deadofknight 23-Aug-12, 11:10	One thing I miss is team play! I am not really well enough to feel like I won't let a team down. That makes my chess experience here less exciting. I used to want to win for the team! Not for the money... www.youtube.com DOK

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