Chess

[realexplodingcat]

Anyone play chess? I was too tired to read last night. But my brain decided I wasn't too tired for chess. I made the mistake of playing the Chess game that came with OS X for the Mac. It killed me. Over and over. No matter what, it always had me at a disadvantage within three or four moves, followed by a slow death. It has been years since I've played with any regularity, so I'm not surprised by losing. But I would at least expect a few moments of glory. None. And yet I kept playing. After reading on some forums that the OS X chess game is nearly unbeatable, I didn't feel so bad. And I no longer wish to play it again. But now I'm itching for a game against an opponent, machine or otherwise, that isn't perfect. Even a long distance game, making one move a day via email or LJ comments would be cool.

Comments

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

I might be up for a long-distance game soon. I'm extremely rusty, so you kicking my ass might be what I need to get back in form. :-)

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

A friend of mine found an online email chess game on shockwave.com. It's working well for us. We could play that way. I'm not sure how many games I can handle at one time. I'm already in one. Maybe I should wait until the traffic has died down on this post and see what offers I have. Maybe I'll play more than one. When is a good time frame for you? Anytime? Or after the traveling?

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

After the travelling would be good, I think.