Originally posted by phileasfoggUnderstand. Ever play RHP Unrated Fischer Random 960 Chess? I'd be pleased to invite our first casual conversational game.
Actually, my only criticism was of the inane ranting and mudslinging. I had never heard the word "argle-bargle". It seemed like a cool word so I tried to fit it in.
@GrampyBobby Thanks for the offer, but no. I played a game of FischerRandom once, and didn't really enjoy it.
And by the way, absolutely no offense taken in any way. You were not included in the "ranters", and I like your new words. "Gainsay" and "argle-bargle" were new ones for me.
Originally posted by phileasfogg@GrampyBobby "Thanks for the offer, but no. I played a game of FischerRandom once, and didn't really enjoy it..."
@GrampyBobby Thanks for the offer, but no. I played a game of FischerRandom once, and didn't really enjoy it.
And by the way, absolutely no offense taken in any way. You were not included in the "ranters", and I like your new words. "Gainsay" and "argle-bargle" were new ones for me.
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May I ask the reasons why?
I probably don't particularly like it for the very reason that Fischer came up with the idea in the first place. It's too labor intensive. Chess is a complex enough game, as it is. There are plenty of situations where intense calculation and imagination come into play, but there are also many situations where a player instinctively knows where to look for resources because of his vast experience.
Without the benefit of that experience, it's too easy to be blindsided. I liken it to an American driver driving on the left side of the road for the first time. You're always looking for the danger in the wrong places.
I'm sure you get over that in time, but I would rather spend my time trying to master regular chess.
Originally posted by phileasfoggIt's a refreshing change of pace and site rating neutralizing option; please let me know if and/or when you revisit your decision. Thread 163240
I probably don't particularly like it for the very reason that Fischer came up with the idea in the first place. It's too labor intensive. Chess is a complex enough game, as it is. There are plenty of situations where intense calculation and imagination come into play, but there are also many situations where a player instinctively knows where to look f ...[text shortened]... sure you get over that in time, but I would rather spend my time trying to master regular chess.
