Online Chess

Discussion in 'Blazers OT Forum' started by Eastoff, Jan 23, 2013.

  1. Eastoff

    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

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    Who wants to play? We could set up a tournament even. I'm thinking via yahoo, because its free and i dont know other free servers.
     
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  2. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    I'd love to. I'd love to play a bit before any tournament started though
     
  3. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    HOW CAN I GIVE YOU AN ONLINE WEDGIE?
     
  4. Eastoff

    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

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    You can try to do the real thing next time we're both at Hayden's. But I'm pretty sure I could get away.
     
  5. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    NOT IF YOU TOOK A SIP OF YOUR DRINK.
     
  6. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    The first time I remember ever playing chess was in grade school, 4th grade maybe. Sleepover at my friend Morgan’s house, and he taught me how to play. I’ve never been very good at it. I’d spend more time playing dominos, pool, and checkers on Yahoo! Games.

    In my mid 20’s I had a hankering to play chess, and see if as an adult I was any good at it. I sucked… Downloaded a chess app and played 3-5 minute games; which in hindsight might not be the best for an inexperienced player. Got frustrated with being so bad, and stopped playing.

    Last week I downloaded an app and began playing again. Have played more 10 minute matches and have been alright. I feel like I’m getting better, and somewhat attribute it to the way I open my board now. I feel like perhaps a lot of my issue was in where/when I moved my pawns.

    The app is on the iTunes Store and it’s free with optional in app purchases. If you search for chess the app is called “Chess - Play & Learn”.

    It has an online multiplayer. Revitalizing this thread to suggest downloading that app if people want to play against one another.

    My username is “TotalNoob77”
     
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  7. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Also, Hayden’s permanently closed. What a bummer, they made a pretty good Jagerschnitzel.
     
  8. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Sounds fun
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Do you have an iPhone? Idk if it’s cross platform
     
  10. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Was playing a few one minute games and having fun. Won a decent amount of them because people would make mistakes and I was able to decide fairly quick. But my MMR is probably pretty low. I’ve seen people like 1300 which is probably even low, and mines like 300 lol
     
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  11. MickZagger

    MickZagger Well-Known Member

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    Just play nba2k. Instead of bitching about how bad the blazers suck just scheme the way you think it should go
     
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  12. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Android
     
  13. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    So in other words a lot of people creating a 7’10 PG last name Wenbenyama with all sliders at 100
     
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  14. MickZagger

    MickZagger Well-Known Member

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    Im not a talking about creating players. Just maximize with what you got
     
  15. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Just download it.

    My dad taught me chess. I've have taught several chess classes from Kindergarten to Adult. I'm not to shabby at playing it.
     
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  16. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Sent you a friend request on the app. I'm Budagambit17
     
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  17. BLAZINGGIANTS

    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

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    Hayden’s closed. I think it’s a Brix Tavern now.
     
  18. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Sent you a game request and added you but the friends system seems wonky
     
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  19. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Trying to play with you

    Your move
     
  20. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Says it’s your move for me, but I was able to accept your friend request and you should see me on your friends list now.

    I probably won’t play much longer today.
     
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