Any one on here play Chess?

[MoonSylver]

I wasn't THAT impressed , I just couldn't predict what you were going say two posts ahead. . . . . YABBAGABBAGABBAGOO!!!! You actually couldn't even predict ONE post ahead. My post from earlier today got gobbled up, which I didn't see coming. I like to play a defensive game. Let the opponent open and watch their setup. Get a sense for what they are trying to do. Look for opportunities to take pieces for a gain. I tend to play long games. I don't go for the quick kill. Bide my time and try to make few mistakes. Look for opportunities. I think that's all good advice. In games I do well in it's from not trying to go for a quick KO but developing well, protecting pieces under attack to the point that exchanges would go in my favor or avoiding early exchanges all together. I think (so far) if you develop strong & protect your pieces you can look for (or make) opportunities in the middle game.

[clanglee]

YABBAGABBAGABBAGOO!!!! Gabba Gabba Hey!!!

[BillyRay]

Gabba Gabba Hey!!! Gabby Gabby Hayes!

[MoonSylver]

Gabba Gabba Hey!!! Gabby Gabby Hayes! Issac Hayes! OK, before this thread descends into TOO much silliness, first let me thank everyone for the replies. Second, another question: which do you prefer playing as: White or Black? Or does it matter? Since I play a lot vs the computer & practice games I play white a lot, which means I have a harder time playing black (need to work on that).

[mista_mo]

I've finished Chess before.

[blind2d]

I usually play as black, so I can counter everything. Then, when all the set-up part of the game is over, I've got everybody where I want them... actually, I've been trying to quit after my 1,500th game against the comp. Now I play solitaire. Chess is a little more challenging mentally (I think), but it makes me swear like a sailor, so... yeah, I got the patch.