What's the point of learning every opening ever played, or even of using chess software?
It's fine if you're harbouring ambitions of making some kind of a living from chess, but for the majority of people, chess is just a game, and as such, to be enjoyed.
I'm pretty rubbish at chess, but I enjoy every game.
I don't see how I could enjoy playing when I'm spending all my time analysing my opponent's move and trying to spot which opening they're using so I know which textbook response to apply.
I play each game by responding to what I see on the board in front of me, and by applying the (all too) rare flash of inspiration.
Several of my regular opponents have commented on how unpredictable my openings are, and I see this as nothing but a good thing.
Or at least I would if I won a game once in a while.
Originally posted by martin williamsOf course you can't learn every opening ever played. Still, it's fun learning more about the game and how to approach different positions. The more I learn, the more I appreciate the game and its complexity.
What's the point of learning every opening ever played, or even of using chess software?
It's fine if you're harbouring ambitions of making some kind of a living from chess, but for the majority of people, chess is just a game, and as such, to be enjoyed.
I'm pretty rubbish at chess, but I enjoy every game.
I don't see how I could enjoy playi ...[text shortened]... nd I see this as nothing but a good thing.
Or at least I would if I won a game once in a while.
Originally posted by martin williamsMaybe some people actually ENJOY getting better at a game, even though they only play it for fun.
What's the point of learning every opening ever played, or even of using chess software?
It's fine if you're harbouring ambitions of making some kind of a living from chess, but for the majority of people, chess is just a game, and as such, to be enjoyed.
I'm pretty rubbish at chess, but I enjoy every game.
I don't see how I could enjoy playi ...[text shortened]... nd I see this as nothing but a good thing.
Or at least I would if I won a game once in a while.
I never understood the concept of saying "it's just a game so don't bother improving, you can't possibly have fun if you are improving your play".