Fabiano Caruana, America Chess Champion

[La Mer]

Have you heard about Fabiano Caruana, :America Chess Champion?

He is amazing, a very talented young chess champion. How many of you are interested in playing chess? A good hobby for early retirement.

 

[braumeister]

Apparently you missed this very recent thread:
http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f27/shhh-there-is-a-world-chess-championship-thats-gone-to-overtime-94944.html

 

[easysurfer]

I used to love playing chess. Mostly against someone via computer more than actual board (though I think board is better, but sometimes difficult to find an opponent).

Unfortunately, I say used to as a chess partner I had passed away and just haven't found the joy in playing again. Kind of a shame, since I really did like playing.

When I did play, one benefit was I could almost feel my brain cells increasing .

So, for chess championship, is that an annual thing or is that more like boxing where there isn't a definite time for the championship bout? Just wondering.

 

[gerntz]

When I did play, one benefit was I could almost feel my brain cells increasing .

I feel similarly about duplicate bridge with comaraderie added in.

 

[easysurfer]

I feel similarly about duplicate bridge with comaraderie added in.

I'll take your word on that as I have not idea what that means .

 

[Elbata]

I'm not a chess devotee, but I've wondered, if either the chess programs advanced far enough or these chest masters get even better, wouldn't every game end up a draw? Kind of like checkers?