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

[red-frog.livejournal.com]

I play--I'm out of practice, but I know how and used to be good enough to be on the chess team. You should get in touch with Niece while she's in town, too. I bet she'd be very up for an evening of chess-playing at the tea place.

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

When is she in town? Is she staying with JB?

[red-frog.livejournal.com]

Arriving June 1. Staying with my sis, I think. I'll be around around then. Perhaps we can have a night out during the week I'm in town and you two can scowl over the chess set in front of the frogs.

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

I always enjoy a good scowl.