I went to my company picnic today. Someone brought a chess set. There was a couple of guys around it that thought they were good becuase they routinely beat the other guys in the break room during lunch.
Well, I went over and got in line as the losers rotated out. When I got up to play, I beat the current reigning winner and everyone was surprised. Then I beat most everyone else there while just glancing at the board. Poeple were watching in amazement as "the new guy" slaughtered all the regulars. A few of the guys from my office that know how much I play sat in the back and snickered.
Just funnny how much I suck here, but out in the general popuation I'm a chess god.
Anyone else have this expirience?
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Originally posted by Saint NickYup, it happens to most of us in that same situation I suspect. When asked at one of these scenarios if you "are any good"...the best reply I ever heard, many years ago, was "I can beat anybody who doesnt make a habit of the game"
I went to my company picnic today. Someone brought a chess set. There was a couple of guys around it that thought they were good becuase they routinely beat the other guys in the break room during lunch.
Well, I went over and got in line as the losers rotated out. When I got up to play, I beat the current reigning winner and everyone was surprised. Then ...[text shortened]... k here, but out in the general popuation I'm a chess god.
Anyone else have this expirience?
Originally posted by Bobla45That's the best response I've heard. I'll have to write that down......
Yup, it happens to most of us in that same situation I suspect. When asked at one of these scenarios if you "are any good"...the best reply I ever heard, many years ago, was "I can beat anybody who doesnt make a habit of the game"
At a pub close to me I saw some guys playing dominoes.
I knew one of them quite well (the owner) and asked if I could have a go, as I've never played dominoes before. (And BTW I was right all along - It's damn boring)
After the dominoes the other guy asked me if I can play chess. I humbly replied "Yeah, I can play a bit, but I'm not really good". He asked if I wanted a game, because he always beats everyone in the pub. He said something silly like "new blood" or somesuch....
I said "Sure. Why not? Lemme just get a beer."
I proceeded to actually promote 2 pawns before he eventually gave up.
Needless to say we were both quite surprised.
I beat him a further 3 times and another regular twice before they decided to give up trying.
It was a good day 😉