Do you play Chess?

my first poll........

I really enjoy playing Chess. My dad taught me when I was young, he played in many tournaments and did quite well locally.

I'm in the process of teaching the game to my 10 year old twins. They're getting fairly good.

Lets see the percentage of TW members that play Chess, and how old were you when you learned?

 

my dad also showed my how to play when i was young dont play anymore tho

 

its all about elementry school chess club baby

 

I know how to play. Not really interested in that though

 

I need a new table though. I've been looking for a good deal on a nice heavy (marble) or similar table.

I was taught by my father and at the time next door neighbor who was a german immigrant that escaped to the West side when the wall went up.

 

Like the game, but do not play as often as would like........not too many people play.

 

yahoo.games.chess .......every now and then

 

my grandpa was very good at it, he teached me a few moves, but i dont remember, i guess i just know the basic stuff, but i do like it a lot, but its hard to find someone to play with....

 

I play, but not often. I learned how to play the game when I was around 11 years old, but I wouldn't say I am very good at it.

 

Love the Game...you really have to think ahead before you make a move!!
Helps in real life...buy a taco or wait?.....Indigo Blue or Speed Way Blue?
Some guys set up at the Local Mall in the Food area and invite anyone to play..did it once and lost to the guy but it was a good game and had fun while the wife shopped!!

 

I learned from a cousin when I was somewhere between 8 and 10 years old. I was a pretty regular player in high school and college. In my twenties friends and I would spend afternoons playing chess and drinking beer / wine. When I was on the road (rock musician) I'd sometimes play for money (and almost always won).

About the time I turned 30 it seemed that both (a) none of my regular chess partners continued to have interest in the game and (b) I lost interest myself - something I've never quite been able to explain.

 

amazing how we can tie Chess in with many things in life. Even whether to buy a Taco or not.....

in teaching my kids, I've whipped the ol' check-mate in 4 moves on them to get them to be more aggressive. Funny to see their faces......

 

i played in middle school, actually beat this chinese kid that was the king at it once too. i swear it felt like a i had just upset the number one team or something haha

 

.............I'll probably be saying that about my 10 year old twins before long.........I catch them playing against each other all the time..........trying to get good enough to beat dad....

 

Yes, I do. Learned in the 4th grade. All great minds know how to play chess.

 

i'm awesome at stalemates but i have a hard time actually winning

 

I was taught when I was young, but I only play when we're bored at school.

 

My buddies and I used to play quite a bit a long time ago...I'm prolly a lil rusty

 

I learned around 12, but didn't play seriously until I was 21ish. Haven't played in a long time, but I see kids playing chess with each other over thier i-phones. Now I want an i-phone.