Author Topic: Yahoo Chess! (Read 699 times)

-ammo- · « **on:** September 01, 2003, 01:36:29 PM »

How many of you enjoy Yahoo Games, more specific, Yahoo Chess? I love it. So far I am 15-3-1 (wins/losses/draws). My dad taught me to play at a very young age and I have played avidly since. I am just coming off a 8 year hiatus and very rusty, but having fun:)

hyena426 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 01, 2003, 02:27:32 PM »

played it a few times,,,but not with anyone good yet,lol most girls dont like chess,,and most of my guy freinds play3d games like medal of honor,,,not many people wanna put time in chess,,but i enjoy it when i can make some one sit down for a game,,lol

WldThing · « **Reply #2 on:** September 01, 2003, 02:57:33 PM »

I like yahoo chess.. Dont get beat too often, but ive been playing since the young age of 6.

T0J0 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 01, 2003, 06:03:57 PM »

Yahoo chess..Where everyone uses the same lossing moves they think will win in 10 moves! I don't see how a 1 minute game of chess attracts so many, but they seem to enjoy it... I was 20-0-0
but what does that mean, I beat 20 8 year olds at 5 minute games of chess?!
When you get tired of playing with the 8 year olds check out http://www.uschess.org/ and you will find some links to better players online and getting rated with the USCF and or Internationally rated...

T0J0

-ammo- · « **Reply #4 on:** September 01, 2003, 09:59:22 PM »

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Originally posted by T0J0
Yahoo chess..Where everyone uses the same lossing moves they think will win in 10 moves! I don't see how a 1 minute game of chess attracts so many, but they seem to enjoy it... I was 20-0-0
but what does that mean, I beat 20 8 year olds at 5 minute games of chess?!
When you get tired of playing with the 8 year olds check out http://www.uschess.org/ and you will find some links to better players online and getting rated with the USCF and or Internationally rated...

T0J0

Actually, there arent many minors playing in Yahoo chess. Yahooligans, yes. But to create an account in yahoo games, you must be either 18 years of age, or provide your parents consent with credit card info just for verification.

I have played three types. Those that are mediocre at best (I am in that group) and those that are really good. And the others that are middle of the road. I try to play those that have a high rank for the challenge.

Trikky · « **Reply #5 on:** September 02, 2003, 04:00:15 AM »

Not the same as playing other people I know but I downloaded GNUChess from http://www.tim-mann.org/xboard.html a couple of months ago and started playing again for the first time in years. It's got some cool features, except I cant find a difficulty level setting and it kicks my arse each and every time

T0J0 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 02, 2003, 02:56:42 PM »

Yahoo is ok for the quick game, I shouldn't be so hard on them...
The type of play it promotes is not good for tournament players to learn anything from, you will learn bad habits, but who cares about bad habits if you are having fun right!!
I never needed a credit card to play or sign on to yahoo....
you click a button that promises that your above the age of 18,
then your in....
Enjoy!!
T0J0

Eagler · « **Reply #7 on:** September 02, 2003, 03:21:49 PM »

hate when their king double jumps backwards and takes my pieces