Anyone here play chess?

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Does anyone here play chess?

If you do, do you have a rating?
I’ve never competed in FIDE tournaments, although I play regularly on chess.com. I’m rating in the 700s currently, but it otherwise flunctuates.
 

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I dabbled in it back in the 80s, but it's not for me.
 

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I dabbled in it back in the 80s, but it's not for me.
Same (but 90s). Then my bestie started playing and he's super good at it. He mopped the floor with me, every single time. To the point where I just don't enjoy chess anymore, and would question my intellect, even.
 

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Yeah, that's not nice. I get that when playing shooters like Call of Duty online against kids with lightning reflexes who mop the floor with me. Really offputting.
 

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No chess friendships 4 me then here :( :P

@Hitcore would you be up for giving it another go just for meeee pleaseeeee? <bends down, holds ears, prays my dream of another chess friendship formed will come true>
 

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Really offputting.
Yeah, it would be something else if there'd be more of a balance with winning/losing. 50/50 would keep things very interesting. Or 40/60. Hell, I could even accept 20/80. But when it goes down to 1/99, then I'm out.

No chess friendships 4 me then here :( :P

@Hitcore would you be up for giving it another go just for meeee pleaseeeee? <bends down, holds ears, prays my dream of another chess friendship formed will come true>
That's super cute, but no @AllThingsTech ... my chess fun is over.

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Yeah, it would be something else if there'd be more of a balance with winning/losing. 50/50 would keep things very interesting. Or 40/60. Hell, I could even accept 20/80. But when it goes down to 1/99, then I'm out.


That's super cute, but no @AllThingsTech ... my chess fun is over.

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Aw c'mon, I think yer putting yourself down too much! Chess is a tough game, and losing all the time may signify you playing a bunch of super strong players as opposed to you being a weak player :P
 

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I use chess.com but don't have an account and just play the bots. On a good day I can beat a 1400 but I can equally lose to a 800
 

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Am I right in saying that a perfect game of chess would have many thousands of moves and always end in a draw?
 

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Ok, I just ran a couple of questions past Meta AI on WhatsApp and got some interesting answers:

Retro: What would a perfect game of chess look like?

AI: A perfect game of chess would involve optimal moves from both players, resulting in a game that showcases the best strategies and tactics. Since chess is a finite game, a perfect game could theoretically end in a draw, as both sides would be playing flawlessly.

Some characteristics of a perfect game might include:

- Precise opening moves: Both players would employ well-known, optimal opening strategies to control the center and develop their pieces efficiently.
- Strategic maneuvering: The game would feature intricate positional play, with each side responding perfectly to the other's moves, exploiting weaknesses, and defending strengths.
- Tactical brilliance: Both players would execute complex combinations and tactics flawlessly, always finding the best possible moves to attack or defend.
- Endgame mastery: The game would culminate in a perfectly played endgame, with each side converting advantages or defending disadvantages with utmost precision.

Given the complexity of chess, a perfect game is more of a theoretical concept, as the number of possible positions is estimated to be greater than the number of atoms in the observable universe! However, top players and chess engines can come close to perfect play, especially in specific endgames or well-known positions.

Would you like to explore specific aspects of chess strategy or discuss famous games that might approach perfection?

Retro: No, this is what I wanted to know. A perfect game would always end in a draw?

AI: Yes, that's the prevailing theory among chess experts. A perfect game of chess, where both players make optimal moves, would likely end in a draw. This is because:

- White's first-move advantage: While White has a slight advantage due to moving first, it's believed that Black can equalize with perfect play.
- Symmetrical or balanced positions: As the game unfolds, both players would aim to neutralize each other's advantages, leading to a balanced or symmetrical position.
- No weaknesses to exploit: With perfect play, neither side would have weaknesses that the other could exploit, making it difficult to launch a decisive attack.

Many experts believe that, with perfect play, chess would ultimately prove to be a draw, although this hasn't been proven conclusively due to the game's immense complexity.



Fascinating, isn't it? It's pretty much what I imagined it to be, but with a lot more detail. Interesting that it's never been proven due to the 2^64 possible moves.
 
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