Chess players?

[Chaotix]

chess is pretty complicated
i thought it was easy when i was a kid cuz i never said "check" or "checkmate". basically i was sneaking up on my opponent.

now i learn that u cant do that, and to win, u need to "trap" the king using 2 or more pieces. (a queen alone cant capture a king, unless its in a corner and the queen is in an adjacent space)

[jstr08]

just play with every ppl u can play with, u will learn thru experience..
im pretty good at chess.. i was a varsity on my high school but never read books about chess, but i play with old ppl on streets every day, they seems not good at first,
but when u play with them, ud say like OMFG, theyre better than my coach!

its all true, and is based on my experience, old ppl playing on streets and parks,
they are all good, trust me,

[Snuffles]

I wish my school had a chess team..

[Sylce]

I recently joined my school chess club, its pretty cool lol. I havn't had this much fun since my first video game. I'm new but im learning, anyone have tips or tactics?

Lol.. cool...

[Cloud13]

I play.

I don't memorize or use specific strategies, I just go with the flow. I'd say I'm above average with normal players. I'm sure I'd get slaughtered by the pros, though.

[Xenonight2]

I'm so good at chess I beat Deep Blue. Twice.

Jk I'm awful at chess, I only play it occassionally to kill some time with friends. I once had this extremely elaborate checkmate. I had to plan like seven moves ahead, and have like three contingency plans in case my opponent moved in the way I didn't expect/want him to. Maaaan, that took forever. I almost wish I had a camera, since it was such an awesome checkamte.

[jstr08]

yeah lol, i remember falling for the 4 moves checkmate, LOL
and u know the 3 moves checkmate?

[SURVIVALsp1]

Opening Tips

• Occupy the Center with Pawns
• Rim Paws should stay Close to Home
• The g-pawn does not Advance Past the 3rd Rank
• The f-pawn Stays Home
• Do not advance pawns beyaond the fifth rank
• Do not move a piece twice in the opening
• Move pieces rather than pawns
• Develop knights before bishops
• Bishops stay near the center zone
• Her Majesty stays in the Safety Zone
• Keep up with your opponent

Midgame Tips

• Simplify to win
• Attack where you have the pawn majority
• Make sure your pieces are mobile
• Provoke weaknesses
• Keep forces on both sides of the board when kings are

Endgame Tips

• Try to promote your pawns
• Exchange to win
• The endgame is the most important part of the game

Some Tactics you may want to rememorize

• Decoy
• Discovered attack/check
• Double attack/check
• Fork
• Forced moves
• overloading
• En Passant (for only pawns)
• Promotion
• Stalemate

Also, study the classics!!!
If you need a draw, play for a win!!!
If you need a win, be patient!!!