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*whimper*
Chess Frustrations? Get PhysicsForums Help!
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around participants expressing their frustrations and experiences with playing chess, including personal anecdotes about skill levels, recent changes in the availability of chess on the forum, and challenges faced while playing.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses frustration about the perceived lack of chess activity on the forum, using self-deprecating humor.
- Another participant counters that chess has seen a resurgence with new matches being organized.
- There is a mention of chess being moved to a different section of the forum, which some participants seem to find significant.
- Several participants share their personal experiences and skill levels, with one noting a low win rate in games played.
- A challenge is issued by one participant, although they mention technical difficulties playing from a mobile device.
- Another participant recounts their experience in a chess club and tournaments, highlighting a struggle against a more skilled opponent.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the state of chess activity on the forum, with some believing it has improved while others express concern about their own skills and experiences.
Contextual Notes
Participants' claims about their chess skills and experiences are subjective and may depend on personal definitions of success in the game.
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what what? :D
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Greg Bernhardt said:
I took it to mean he's bad at chess.
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I was whining about not having chess here anymore. In a self-deprecating way though, so that it wouldn't be taken too seriously.
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We have chess, Pythagorean. It has recently made a resurgence, with lots of new matches springing up.
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Pythagorean said:
It got moved to under Fun, Photos & Games:
https://www.physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=198
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omg omg omg
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Pythagorean said:
Pythagorean is happy
...or maybe it's just sleep deprivation, from being a new daddy.- #9
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Well, given the evidence of my observation skills, now no one will probably want to play such an easy opponent.
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Pythagorean said:
I've won maybe 3 out of 30 games I've played in my life :(
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i challenge you!
:/ I get errors trying to play from my iphone though.
:/ I get errors trying to play from my iphone though.
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I joined a chess club when I went back to college for a semester after getting married. In that semester, I played in a few tournaments and got my rating up over 1450, and was feeling (perhaps) adequate to give my friend's brother a challenge. He crushed me over and over. :-( It didn't matter which offense or defense I threw at him (even odd defenses like the Pirc) - he always had an answer.Greg Bernhardt said: