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Ha! I can't even play chess when there's a real chess board in front of me. Thanks for the offer though. Posts: 968 | Registered: Jul 2008
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satate, well - the offer still stands if you change your mind. It's more for fun anyway - we're not at a tournament. And if you mean you don't know how to play, we'd be glad to teach you the basics. They're worth knowing.
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No problem - I'm sure it was a pain with just one board. Zero, are you still in or should we all just call it quits?
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Zero, what's going on? I'm not trying to rush you, but I am most likely going to do what you're expecting me to do, so why don't you just give Big Blue a rest and move. Kasparov, I am not.
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That's OK, I've been incredibly busy as well - I've been buried under a lot of paperwork recently. BTW, I figured that (Bd6) would be your move. So, here it goes - I'll drawl first.
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I'm not a mind reader - it's just, that was what I would have done to protect my pawn. It's too bad extrinsic dropped out - I was up one knight, but he had my pieces scattered everywhere and my king was not very protected - it would have been an interesting game.
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When I do play, it is usually with my Chessmaster X. I once thought about joining the local chess club, but my time is very stretched as it is. I know there are sites where I can go and just start playing, but I don't like the time constraints - I have a hard time concentrating when under pressure.
Now back to our game - my mindreading ability has totally failed me, because I have no idea what you are trying to do.
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I'm gonna move my rook. Any guess as to where? I would do it now, but I'm only mostly sure about the position in my head, and I don't have a chessboard with me to verify it. And it is such an even game I'd hate to throw it away on account of accidentally making a stupid move.
But I'm pretty sure I'm going to move my rook.
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You actually should leave your rook there, and try and bait me to take the pawn with my queen. Then move your rook, force me to move my queen, and move your rook to your king side on row 5. But that's what I'd do.
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But of course, my suggesting that it might be a trick should make you think that it really wasn't a trick. But the fact that I know that you would think this, should make you think that it was a trick. But because you know that I know you would think this it might not be a trick. So what is it? Trick or Treat?
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As an aside, I 'mated my 4.5 year-old son last evening, but he had such anguish about losing (bawling and tears) that I handed him my rooks and let him beat me. I finished the game with a king and one pawn. Its cool to watch the little guy figure out chess, but oh I wish he could win and lose gracefully!
FYI: Don't let young children use chess clocks. It frustrates the child and the clock gets broken.
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My almost 5.5 -year-old grandson is all about winning.
I suspect that it might be part of their learning to feel capable in their environment, and letting them win is not too high a price to pay so that they can learn to enjoy the challenge.
However, I wouldn't recommend making it too easy for him, especially as he increases in skill.
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I suppose this will sound like bragging, but it is meant to inspire you regarding your child's interests. I learned to play chess when I was six and was quickly able to best my mom and step-father. We weren't very affluent, and I would stay at a daycare service provided by the Parks and Recreation over the summers. I could beat most adults by the time I was seven, and I won several tournaments (I lost once to a boy from India).
Sadly, the P&R lost their funding for the summer program, and my school system did not have a chess program (not back in the 70's). I went many years without playing very often. I started playing again occasionally while I was in college and finished runner-up the two years we had tournaments.
I would encourage you to fuel your chilren's interest in it. At the same time, I don't believe interests should be shoved down children's throats. Winning mattered to me, but at first I thought people were letting me win, which irritated me. I think it matters to children that you put forth your best effort, but give them a chance at the same time.
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No worries; you earned bragging rights. I brag on my boy!
My husband plays with our son, Smith, often. Smith practically begs us to play. My husband takes away his queen and both rooks, and gives hints along the way. He's a good teacher.
For some reason Smith is okay with losing to his dad, but not to me. Next time I'll be sure to do my handicap at the start.
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