Do you consider a win against an opponent in an untimed game of chess more impressive...

[her209]

than one against a time game?

 

[zig3695]

what makes you think ive won a game of chess?

 

[DaveSimmons]

Apples and oranges to me. Turn-based vs. real-time are different skills, neither is inherently superior in my mind.

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Apples and oranges to me. Turn-based vs. real-time are different skills, neither is inherently superior in my mind.

Okay, what if the winner was timed and the loser was not?

 

[Throwmeabone]

Originally posted by: zig3695
what makes you think ive won a game of chess?

:thumbsup:

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: her209

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Apples and oranges to me. Turn-based vs. real-time are different skills, neither is inherently superior in my mind.

Okay, what if the winner was timed and the loser was not?

More impressive than if someone else beat the same opponent playing untimed?

I guess, but we don't know whether or not the other winner could have done the same. So a mild "good job" but no wild applause.

 

[yankeesfan]

Untimed.

 

[DangerAardvark]

Neither. THIS is impressive.

 

[dethman]

Originally posted by: DangerAardvark
Neither. THIS is impressive.

very nice trick.

 

[ConstipatedVigilante]

Very cool. But unfortunately, that requires a gift other than skill at chess: an incredible memory.

 

[chuckywang]

Originally posted by: dethman

Originally posted by: DangerAardvark
Neither. THIS is impressive.

very nice trick.

Julian Hodgson is an egotistical mofo.

 

[alkemyst]

non-timed is ok for skills as long as you aren't taking 5 mins+ each move. I think the timer is more to keep the game moving for those that lack skill.

 

[savvy]

I think timed is significantly more impressive because one must use more brainpower to think of a move in less time.

 

[KLin]

I suck at chess. I get beat by the computer most of the time when I play the one that comes with Vista(Chess Titans).

 

[Inspector Jihad]

i only play untimed chess...unless its online.

 

[Alistar7]

Less impressive if untimed. If you know how to play the timer will not be a factor.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: Inspector Jihad
i only play untimed chess...unless its online.

Same here.