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Yeah I know, an odd combo of a topic :D Well I always liked chess but never got to play it much and I finally got to play a few games today on my computer (My new laptop has some nice Chess game on it which is good for killing time)
So I was kicking the crap out of the computer because I am a baller and somehow I kept getting draws in situations where I obviously won. Is there a rule in Chess that you can't force a checkmate if you will lose a piece for it? I just don't get why I drew in these situations when Clearly I won and my King was not in jeopardy at all.
Pixx :D
+ Show Spoiler [Game 1] +
+ Show Spoiler [Game 2] +
Well all answers appreciated :D
Next thing!
What do you guys prefer Arizona Iced Tea or Arizona Sweet Tea? Me and my girlfriend were arguing over what drink we should put in my 5 gallon drink machine (It just keeps drinks cold and dispenses it while keeping the drink mixed) Its one of those things you see spinning lemonade at a pretzel stand or something. I will throw a picture up if anyone wants to see what it looks like.
So back to poll.
Poll: WHAT TEA U LYK?
(Vote): Arizona Iced Tea (Normal)
(Vote): Arizona Sweet Tea (Southern Style)
 
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FuDDx
United States5015 Posts
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well with the chess, the problem with those 2 games is that the king is not under attack, ie you have no piece that could take the king in those formations. Because Black has no legal moves left and the king is not under attack, it is a draw. You should be more careful with placement so you can get the win!
as for the tea i can't say since i don't drink AZ iced tea.
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United States24761 Posts
On August 11 2009 11:18 caldo149 wrote:
well with the chess, the problem with those 2 games is that the king is not under attack, ie you have no piece that could take the king in those formations. Because Black has no legal moves left and the king is not under attack, it is a draw. You should be more careful with placement so you can get the win!
as for the tea i can't say since i don't drink AZ iced tea.
Yeah, when you have no legal moves but are not in check it is a stalemate, which counts as a draw. You should just read the official rules of chess whenever you get confused... there are a few rules that are not that well known among casual players.
edit: if you were beating the computer despite not knowing what a stalemate is then you probably had the ai set to a pretty easy difficulty :p
edit: I also play chess vs whoever wants to on tl
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motbob
United States12546 Posts
What I would recommend would be to learn how to checkmate with just a king and a rook or a king and a queen. That will help you avoid this type of draw, which is called a "stalemate"
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my 5 gallon drink machine (It just keeps drinks cold and dispenses it while keeping the drink mixed) Its one of those things you see spinning lemonade at a pretzel stand or something.
You're pretty much living the dream
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The three firsts posts above me summed up the chess issue. Accidental stalemates are the bane of any learning chess player T_T
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Thanks a lot guys, I see what you mean. I was playing and forced him into a corner so that no matter where he moved he would of been in check mate, but he was not directly in check mate. Can anyone link me to a good site with the Chess rules? I figure I could google it by why not make you punks work :D
And yes, Drink machine is awesome. It is new BFF. In fact, I might have to break up with the girlfriend for this one.
I am also happy my side of the poll is winning. Sweet tea blows.
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haha, i once had a clear win in a club game (pic I'm white)
and moved to Ke6 instead of Ke5 T_T
but yeah, stalemate :/
I prefer southern sweet tea homemade, not Arizona
edit: btw, yahoo chess is pretty good. playing people > playing the computer. way more fun, chess.com is good too if you can't play a full game all in one sitting
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Calgary25996 Posts
You're really good at stalemating hahaha 
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Lol chill.
Rebirth, where did you get such a beautiful machine?
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United States24761 Posts
I suggest chess.com since it has both live play and online play (correspondence), as well as many other features.
Stalemates are annoying when there is a timer, but if you aren't rushed then you just have to take a second to find a legal move your opponent will have after you make the move you are planning.
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I'm Kwanroll at Chess.com.
Challenge me/add me!
Edit: That goes for anybody. (except micro.)
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Physician
United States4146 Posts
On August 11 2009 11:51 Lemonwalrus wrote:
I'm Kwanroll at Chess.com.
Challenge me/add me!
someone wants to newbie-bash : ) -
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On August 11 2009 12:05 Physician wrote:Show nested quote +On August 11 2009 11:51 Lemonwalrus wrote:
I'm Kwanroll at Chess.com.
Challenge me/add me! someone wants to newbie-bash : ) -
I'm 1271 with a 7-7-2 record, I think I'm still technically a newbie myself.
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On August 11 2009 11:28 FragKrag wrote:
arizona tea is so bad :/
So true, I got myself a whole cup because I'd thought it taste like Nestea Iced lemon tea, instead it tastes like fucking medicine T_T
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normal arizona iced tea is delicious I have no idea how you cannot like it lol
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United States24761 Posts
I'm ridiculously overrated on chess.com because either my opponent makes a dumb mistake or runs out of time almost every game lol
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On August 11 2009 12:22 micronesia wrote:
I'm ridiculously overrated on chess.com because either my opponent makes a dumb mistake or runs out of time almost every game lol
haha, me too. i can't wait to play someone around my new rank and get smoked lol
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