Turn Based Chess - The Advantages and Disadvantages
Turn Based Chess - The Advantages and Disadvantages
By D Swain
Before the internet was born, people played chess games by sending postcards
to each other. Now most turn based chess games are played with email or on
dedicated servers. There are certain advantages and disadvantages that players
experience when they play this form of chess. This article will explain the
various disadvantages and advantages of playing turn based chess.
Advantages
One of the biggest advantages of turn based chess is the lack of time
pressure. In live games, players are usually given a specific amount of time to
complete the game or to make a move. In turn based chess, you can go days
without making a move. This gives you more time to analyze positions and reduces
your chances of making blunders.
Another advantage of turn based chess is the number of games you can play.
Most players don t have the ability to put on a simultaneous exhibition of live
games. In correspondence chess, you can play many games at once.
Disadvantages
One of the biggest disadvantages of turn based chess is the possibility of
cheating. Without anyone else there to watch over them, some players may be
tempted to cheat. These unscrupulous players use chess computers to come up with
their moves for them.
Another disadvantage of turn based chess is the waiting involved. If you re
an impatient person, you will not like this form of chess at all. It can take a
few weeks just for your opponent to make one move. A lot of turn based chess
games can last for several months.
Turn based chess is great for players who require a lot of time to think out
their moves. It also allows players to participate in many games at once. People
who are impatient will not like turn based chess very much because it can take
several months just to complete one game. Before you get started in
correspondence chess, you should weight these advantages and disadvantages and
see if this form of chess is right for you.
Stop by Supreme-Chess today to read over the chess
tutorials and become a better player. There are also chess
problems that will help you increase your tactical ability.
Comments (0) Added by admin March 4, 2008 (8:01PM)
Luck in Chess
Submitted by
SonofPearl on Sat, 02/23/2008 at 9:29am.
Chess is a game of perfect information - all the information about the game (the position) is available to both players. No pieces are hidden, no dice roll will determine how you can move next. Despite this, chess is so exponentially complex that no-one can foresee all eventualities - even Grandmasters or computers, so luck can play a role.
At my lowly level luck is even more evident - a good example is below from one of my casual blitz games.
[Date "????.??.??"]
[Result "0-1"]
[FEN "r3r1k1/p2q1ppp/2pb1n2/3p1P2/8/P1N1B2Q/1PP3PP/3RR1K1 b - - 0 1"]
[White "Opponent"]
[Black "Me"]
[Event "Casual Blitz Game"]
1... c5 { Overlooking the fact that the d5 pawn is now inadequately defended. } 2. Nxd5 { Which my opponent tries to take advantage of...but I now realised that in fact my pawn IS indirectly defended after all! } 2... Nxd5 3. Rxd5 Bxh2+ { Discovering an attack on the rook at d5 from my Queen. The fact that this combination existed was pure luck...if it hadn't I would have simply hung a pawn for nothing. } 4. Qxh2 Qxd5 { and I went on to win }
0-1
Comments (0) Added by February 23, 2008 (4:36PM)
No Chess Players in Heaven
Submitted by
kenytiger on Tue, 01/29/2008 at 9:26pm.
"Paladins of the chessboard, Alekhine and Bogolubov, each of Russian stock, maintained a grim, competitive relationship during their careers. They met often, and their games, full of fire and brimstone, reflected not only their naturally adventurous temperaments but also their adversion for each other.
Legend has it that once, when they met at a function, Alekhine was called upon to speak. After the usual amenities, he unfolded this tale: "Last night I dreamed that I had died. Like all good chess players, I wended my way to heaven, where I was met at the pearly gates by Saint Peter. He asked who I was, and I responded, "I am Alekhine, the Chess Champion of the World." Sadly, Saint Peter informed me that no chess players were permitted. I was, of course, dimayed. Before turning back, however, I thought I would have a quick look around, and whom did I spy? Why, none other than my dear friend, Bogolubov. I hastened to call this to Saint Peter's attention, and he shook his head and said, "He only thinks he is a chess player."
(Al Horowitz)
Below is a fine example of play between these Masters.
[Date "1913.??.??"]
[Result "0-1"]
[FEN "rnbqkbnr/pppppppp/8/8/8/8/PPPPPPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - 0 1"]
[White "Alexander Alekhine"]
[Black "Efim Bogolubov"]
[Site "Saint Petersburg"]
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 Nge7 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb4+ 7. Bd2 Bxd2+ 8. Qxd2 a6 9. Ba4 d5 10. exd5 Qxd5 11. Nc3 Qe6+ 12. Kf1 Qc4+ 13. Kg1 O-O 14. d5 Rd8 15. Qe1 Bg4 16. Bb3 Qf4 17. dxc6 Bxf3 18. Qxe7 Bxc6 19. h4 Rd2 20. Rf1 Re8 21. Qg5 { With a piece sacrificed by Black, the game has been exciting. It seems that Black is now at the end of his plan, bu it is only the beginning. } 21... Rxf2 22. Bxf7+ Kh8 23. Rd1 Qxf7 24. Rd2 h6 25. Rxf2 Re1+ 26. Kh2 Qxf2 27. Qg4 Bxg2 { White resigns. }
0-1
Comments (0) Added by admin February 7, 2008 (6:02AM)
GM Stevic Wins 2008 Croatian Championship
Submitted by
Patzer24 on Wed, 01/30/2008 at 2:25pm.
The 2008 Croatian Championship was held from January 16-29, 2008 in Split, Croatia. The event included the European U18 champion IM Ivan Saric, 2006 European Champion GM Zdenko Kozul, and three former World Junior Champions GM Hrvoje Stevic, GM Bojan Kurajica and GM Ognjen Cvitan. This was a category 12 event and had an average rating of 2538.
GM Hrvoje Stevic won the event with a score of 8/12, a full point ahead of second place! Lets take a look at one of his key games which lead him to win the event. Here is GM Zelcic - GM Stevic with full annotations and commentary:
Final Standings:
1) GM Stevic (8/12)
2) GM Zelcic (7/12)
3-6) GM Jovanovic, GM Jankovic, GM Hulak, GM Kurajica (6.5/12)
7-8) IM Saric, GM Cvitan (6/12)
9-10) GM Dizdar, GM Palac (5.5/12)
11) GM Kozul (5/12)
12-13) IM Rezan, GM Brkic (4.5/12)
Comments (0) Added by admin February 6, 2008 (6:06PM)
