Hi folks,
These questions stem from some recent games I've been playing, and in particular a set peice against Fievel where we've discussed some moves. I'd like to have more game discussions with opponents but I'm ignorant of any established etiquette in this area.
Is there any set way to start a discussion? I've thought of just asking at the start if the opponent wants to talk about the game. What do you do?
A more thorny question - do you point out mistakes unasked? I'd like to do this also but I don't know how people would react. I flatter myself that I can word it in an unpatronizing way but would the opponent take the act itself as patronizing? I'm hoping not. Again, what do you do?
So, your thoughts/experiences on either matter above would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Paul.
Paul,
I usually try to gauge the person and ask if they like to discuss moves and positions as we go. I have found some people that love to discuss things and we point out mistakes as we go. A sort of running discussion back and forth.
Not many have said no but some haven't responded so I left it at that.
Bryan
Originally posted by chewieHi Paul! I have discovered that it is best to point out mistakes and also give an example of another move they could have done. All the people that I have done this to are quite apprecitive. People on this site are very nice and most will not get offended. I have even been asked by a certain member of this site to be his mentor! It pays to talk 😉.
Hi folks,
These questions stem from some recent games I've been playing, and in particular a set peice against Fievel where we've discussed some moves. I'd like to have more game discussions with opponents but I'm ignorant of any established etiquette in this area.
Is there any set way to start a discussion? I've thought of just asking at the start ...[text shortened]...
So, your thoughts/experiences on either matter above would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Paul.
Zach
Some people seem not to like to talk at all.
Often I won't send a message in games and my opponent doesn't either.
Sometimes I send a message and they don't reply.
Usually, I comment on a move made by either pointing out a mistake I made (too often) or a good move they made. Or something like 'this game is really complex', 'i haven't played this opening before' or something quite neutral like that.
It seems to work well.
Originally posted by FeivelFeivel
I will talk to any opponent about the game if they seem receptive. Some people take any chess comment as criticism and then there are those that have a very difficult time with English.
Amici Sumus
Feivel the Freethinker
You can, and do, always teach me a lesson when we play. 🙂
trekkie
Originally posted by chewieI have played Belgianfreak for almost a year now. Not only have we become good friends, we make it a point to tell each other about moves, good or bad that we have made, and suggestions to improve our games. We even played a series of unrated games and discussed each move. I have done the same thing with Gburl, and now I am starting to beat Gburl (the student gets revenge 😉
Hi folks,
These questions stem from some recent games I've been playing, and in particular a set peice against Fievel where we've discussed some moves. I'd like to have more game discussions with opponents but I'm ignorant of any established etiquette in this area.
Is there any set way to start a discussion? I've thought of just asking at the start ...[text shortened]...
So, your thoughts/experiences on either matter above would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Paul.
My suggestion is to ask someone you play on a regular basis, higher rated than you helps, and are friendly with, to play a series of games discussing each move. Usually if you are friendly with someone, they do not mind if mistakes are pointed out. I don't.
Originally posted by willatkinsHey, we never played, could we play once, maybe you can point out some mistakes of me!
I have played Belgianfreak for almost a year now. Not only have we become good friends, we make it a point to tell each other about moves, good or bad that we have made, and suggestions to improve our games. We even played a series of unrated games and discussed each move. I have done the same thing with Gburl, and now I am starting to beat Gburl (the ...[text shortened]... lly if you are friendly with someone, they do not mind if mistakes are pointed out. I don't.
Olav
