What Kind of Chess Player Are You? - OzChess

**Gumshoe Mystery** · 08-21-2008, 06:57 AM

We all at times enjoy a nice casual game of chess, whether or not we prefer casual or competitive. If you are anything like me, you probably enjoy some friendly ribbing during a nice friendly game. There are players, however, that I have witnessed that take a simple game of chess and make it just as serious as if it were the finals in a large tournament! How are you when it comes to friendly games? Do you take it easy, or do you still treat it as a serious thing?

**Just2Good** · 08-21-2008, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Gumshoe Mystery

We all at times enjoy a nice casual game of chess, whether or not we prefer casual or competitive. If you are anything like me, you probably enjoy some friendly ribbing during a nice friendly game. There are players, however, that I have witnessed that take a simple game of chess and make it just as serious as if it were the finals in a large tournament! How are you when it comes to friendly games? Do you take it easy, or do you still treat it as a serious thing?

I think chess players usually have the type of character where they are just too competitive to only play a friendly game as though they don't care if they win or lose. Its just the nature of the game I suppose. And this competitive streak doesn't even end in old age. I have seen some older players get very cut at losing a supposedly friendly game of chess.

Best Regards,

AO

**Iconoclast** · 08-21-2008, 06:19 PM

I start friendlies with rubbish like 1. h4, 2.g4

Rated games I play to win ASAP. Getting as far as the endgame is a failure. Draws are for worms.

Win or lose, enjoy the game.

Unfortunately for my rating prospects, a lucky win feels bad while an unlucky loss feels OK. So, I relax when winning and play with 100% effort when behind - which usually too late and not with enough skill anyway.

**Gumshoe Mystery** · 08-22-2008, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

I think chess players usually have the type of character where they are just too competitive to only play a friendly game as though they don't care if they win or lose. Its just the nature of the game I suppose. And this competitive streak doesn't even end in old age. I have seen some older players get very cut at losing a supposedly friendly game of chess.

Best Regards,

AO

That might come from the fact that whether casual or not, players put a large amount of thought into each and every move made in the game. In the end, when it comes tumbling down and into a loss, it doesn't seem that surprising that they might forget it's a "friendly" game and become upset.

**vagrantnomad** · 08-28-2008, 08:01 PM

i dont mind losing a friendly game . chess is fun!!!!!

**Firegoat7** · 08-29-2008, 12:15 AM

Big Game Hunter

**Gumshoe Mystery** · 08-29-2008, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by vagrantnomad

i dont mind losing a friendly game . chess is fun!!!!!

From what I have observed, you seem to be one of the most social chess players on the forum vagrantnomad! I have enjoyed watching some of your chess games that you have posted and still look forward to watching more!

**Iconoclast** · 08-29-2008, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Firegoat7

Big Game Hunter

You like taking major scalps?

**YumYum** · 09-25-2008, 06:57 AM

I'm a casual not extremely competitive player. When I'm playing a nice friendly game I play a nice friendly game.

**mowcop** · 11-04-2008, 10:52 PM

I enjoy friendlies, and have even started a small group where we essentially play friendly games. It may grow to something larger but I enjoy the easiness, and the chance to make mistakes and take risks without rating penalties.

Saying that, when I play rated games, I generally play in exactly the same way

**Clutch Munny** · 11-05-2008, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by mowcop

I enjoy friendlies, and have even started a small group where we essentially play friendly games. It may grow to something larger but I enjoy the easiness, and the chance to make mistakes and take risks without rating penalties.

Saying that, when I play rated games, I generally play in exactly the same way

Is a friendly game one that is played without a clock?

**Chess-King** · 11-05-2008, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Clutch Munny

Is a friendly game one that is played without a clock?

No, what is means is that your game is not rated by the ACF but the touch move still applies to friendly games, and mostly they are also played with a clock as well.

**mowcop** · 11-05-2008, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Clutch Munny

Is a friendly game one that is played without a clock?

Can be...basically no strings attached games, some takebacks possibly, some banter, and no tournament stress.

**Jaydon** · 11-05-2008, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Chess-King

No, what is means is that your game is not rated by the ACF but the touch move still applies to friendly games, and mostly they are also played with a clock as well.

A "friendly game" is simply a non-rated game of chess. There are no specific rules attached; it is simply whatever the players agree on. If you want a clock you play with one.. If you dont then you dont..

It's really not that complex. lol

08-21-2008, 06:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gumshoe Mystery Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bundaberg Posts: 141	What Kind of Chess Player Are You? We all at times enjoy a nice casual game of chess, whether or not we prefer casual or competitive. If you are anything like me, you probably enjoy some friendly ribbing during a nice friendly game. There are players, however, that I have witnessed that take a simple game of chess and make it just as serious as if it were the finals in a large tournament! How are you when it comes to friendly games? Do you take it easy, or do you still treat it as a serious thing? __________________ “When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.”

08-21-2008, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,233 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Competitive Yet Friendly Game of Chess Originally Posted by Gumshoe Mystery We all at times enjoy a nice casual game of chess, whether or not we prefer casual or competitive. If you are anything like me, you probably enjoy some friendly ribbing during a nice friendly game. There are players, however, that I have witnessed that take a simple game of chess and make it just as serious as if it were the finals in a large tournament! How are you when it comes to friendly games? Do you take it easy, or do you still treat it as a serious thing? I think chess players usually have the type of character where they are just too competitive to only play a friendly game as though they don't care if they win or lose. Its just the nature of the game I suppose. And this competitive streak doesn't even end in old age. I have seen some older players get very cut at losing a supposedly friendly game of chess. Best Regards, AO __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~

08-21-2008, 06:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Iconoclast Immoderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wollongong NSW Posts: 2,302	I start friendlies with rubbish like 1. h4, 2.g4 Rated games I play to win ASAP. Getting as far as the endgame is a failure. Draws are for worms. Win or lose, enjoy the game. Unfortunately for my rating prospects, a lucky win feels bad while an unlucky loss feels OK. So, I relax when winning and play with 100% effort when behind - which usually too late and not with enough skill anyway. __________________ The individual is hopeless without the group. The group is hopeless without its individuals.

08-22-2008, 07:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gumshoe Mystery Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bundaberg Posts: 141	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One I think chess players usually have the type of character where they are just too competitive to only play a friendly game as though they don't care if they win or lose. Its just the nature of the game I suppose. And this competitive streak doesn't even end in old age. I have seen some older players get very cut at losing a supposedly friendly game of chess. Best Regards, AO That might come from the fact that whether casual or not, players put a large amount of thought into each and every move made in the game. In the end, when it comes tumbling down and into a loss, it doesn't seem that surprising that they might forget it's a "friendly" game and become upset. __________________ “When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.”

08-29-2008, 12:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Firegoat7 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Getting owned by White in the Dragon and trying to recover lost positions from shock paralysis OTB Posts: 2,044 ICC Handle: guest	Big Game Hunter __________________ "...What I meant? Dear Mr Ian Rout (ACF news publisher) could you please put Ozchessforum in the next news letter! There is no reason to hide this forum from the Australian chess public. What they meant? Sorry, No english!- Amir Karibasic

08-28-2008, 08:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
vagrantnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: qld at the moment Posts: 272	i dont mind losing a friendly game . chess is fun!!!!!

08-29-2008, 04:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gumshoe Mystery Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bundaberg Posts: 141	Originally Posted by vagrantnomad i dont mind losing a friendly game . chess is fun!!!!! From what I have observed, you seem to be one of the most social chess players on the forum vagrantnomad! I have enjoyed watching some of your chess games that you have posted and still look forward to watching more! __________________ “When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.”

08-29-2008, 06:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Iconoclast Immoderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wollongong NSW Posts: 2,302	Originally Posted by Firegoat7 Big Game Hunter You like taking major scalps? __________________ The individual is hopeless without the group. The group is hopeless without its individuals.

09-25-2008, 06:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
YumYum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 112	I'm a casual not extremely competitive player. When I'm playing a nice friendly game I play a nice friendly game. __________________ Panda is what the world was waiting for!

11-04-2008, 10:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
mowcop fireeater Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 825	I enjoy friendlies, and have even started a small group where we essentially play friendly games. It may grow to something larger but I enjoy the easiness, and the chance to make mistakes and take risks without rating penalties. Saying that, when I play rated games, I generally play in exactly the same way __________________ Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand I'm trying out a new blog site..... http://gorkachc.blogspot.com/

11-05-2008, 02:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Clutch Munny Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mouse hole Posts: 26	Originally Posted by mowcop I enjoy friendlies, and have even started a small group where we essentially play friendly games. It may grow to something larger but I enjoy the easiness, and the chance to make mistakes and take risks without rating penalties. Saying that, when I play rated games, I generally play in exactly the same way Is a friendly game one that is played without a clock?

11-05-2008, 02:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chess-King Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 17	Originally Posted by Clutch Munny Is a friendly game one that is played without a clock? No, what is means is that your game is not rated by the ACF but the touch move still applies to friendly games, and mostly they are also played with a clock as well.

11-05-2008, 06:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
mowcop fireeater Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 825	Originally Posted by Clutch Munny Is a friendly game one that is played without a clock? Can be...basically no strings attached games, some takebacks possibly, some banter, and no tournament stress. __________________ Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand I'm trying out a new blog site..... http://gorkachc.blogspot.com/

11-05-2008, 07:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 1,101 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Originally Posted by Chess-King No, what is means is that your game is not rated by the ACF but the touch move still applies to friendly games, and mostly they are also played with a clock as well. A "friendly game" is simply a non-rated game of chess. There are no specific rules attached; it is simply whatever the players agree on. If you want a clock you play with one.. If you dont then you dont.. It's really not that complex. lol

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