I find that correspondance chess is a great way to learn how to play the game well... the best part about it is that you can research lines on the internet while you are playing them against real opponents, this seems to commit them to memory alot easier... and thus helps improve OTB play!
Agree or disagree?
Originally posted by ChessJesterThat's why i'm playing CC 🙂
I find that correspondance chess is a great way to learn how to play the game well... the best part about it is that you can research lines on the internet while you are playing them against real opponents, this seems to commit them to memory alot easier... and thus helps improve OTB play!
Agree or disagree?
Originally posted by ChessJesterI've become a slave to my databases, and now stink at OTB. RHP has ruined my game.
I find that correspondance chess is a great way to learn how to play the game well... the best part about it is that you can research lines on the internet while you are playing them against real opponents, this seems to commit them to memory alot easier... and thus helps improve OTB play!
Agree or disagree?
Originally posted by ChessJesterFor me, it's a bit of both. CC has given me increased positional understanding and some extra theoretical knowledge in a few cases. However, I tend to analyse tactics slowly in correspondence play using WinBoard, and now when it comes to calculating OTB I find it a lot harder to visualize tactics than before. I also feel like the game is rushed in OTB games, although perhaps that pressure is quite useful.
I find that correspondance chess is a great way to learn how to play the game well... the best part about it is that you can research lines on the internet while you are playing them against real opponents, this seems to commit them to memory alot easier... and thus helps improve OTB play!
Agree or disagree?
Originally posted by ChessJesterActualy, i made a rash move yesterday, after logging in and looking at my games. I missed a pawn capture with check!
I find that correspondance chess is a great way to learn how to play the game well... the best part about it is that you can research lines on the internet while you are playing them against real opponents, this seems to commit them to memory alot easier... and thus helps improve OTB play!
Agree or disagree?
Seems like playing a slow game, even 30 min OTB, is better then a CC game.
Yes, you can research lines, and even use an engine, if you have no morals, but it seems like players who cant play OTB, play CC.
I havent played a "real" tournament in years, and thus i play here.
I would rather play serious OTB tourneys, and dabble here for fun.
Dont get me wrong, CC is great!
Many players who play "real" CC, get titles, and a resurgence in skills, and respect by switching to CC as opposed to OTB.
The best way to learn, is to research a line, and be able to play it against someone. Hopefully someone strong, so you learn something.
I try to do this here, but have poor concentration, and end up playing some opening im allready familiar with.
My experience with OTB, was mixed. Mostly the strange characters i ran into in the clubs offered entertainment, and frustration, and a desire to play online.
Now i find myself thinking about returning to touching the pieces, interacting with the characters, and trying out some new lines against an opponent face to face.
Doing both, online and OTB, offers a comparison, that everyone should experience.
This way you can find the best way for you, to improve
I agree and disagree at the same time. Correspondence chess allows you to learn how to analyse games. It does not allow you to go researching on the internet or memorise lines. That is a fallacy.
The problem with blitz is that it forces you to analyse only two or three moves and play very bad chess just to win on time. Is it then a concidence that the so called succesful players in speed chess rarely outdo the slow coaches in tourney chess?
My opening knowledge has seriously taken a hit due to playing hodge podge openings at top internet blitz sites.There is also nothing as bad as bltzing your way through and missing an important line.
z00t z00t!
Is English a foreign language to you or what? What do you understand by being a fallacy. Play chess without consulting the internet or chess books.
When I was learning chess there was no correspondence chess with the allowance for consulting opening books, you had to learn it properly and be hammered over the board. I've never seen a tournament chess game where you can move the pieces or consult a chess opening book; if you have heard of one tell me.
Originally posted by z00tExcept that correspondence chess is still chess. It is different in some respects to classical chess but it's still chess. And in correspondence database and book use is allowed. Encouraged even.
[b]Is English a foreign language to you or what? What do you understand by being a fallacy. Play chess without consulting the internet or chess books.
When I was learning chess there was no correspondence chess with the allowance for consulting opening books, you had to learn it properly and be hammered over the board. I've never seen a tournament che ...[text shortened]... you can move the pieces or consult a chess opening book; if you have heard of one tell me.[/b]