Forum Overview :: Throne of Bhaal :: Creex is learning to draw (ha ha kinda) and I am learning to play chess.

[quote name="Zsenitan"]My dad is a chess expert, and great minds from every continent of Earth have attempted to draw me into the intricacies of the game. I like the idea of playing: specifically I like the idea of playing <i>in a castle</i>, in front of a roaring fire, using an exquisitely produced chess set, while swilling excellent brandy and wearing a very fancy nightgown. Preferably against a Hungarian or Indian of stormy temperament, sharp - aquiline - features, and dark rumpled hair which catches the firelight as s/he leans forward, his/her dressing robe falling open at the throat... However, Caltrops, I really suck at chess, maybe even worse than I suck at anything else. Today I completed a pile of tutorials and played two games: One against computer opponent ranked 600: lost, checkmated within 19 moves. One against computer opponent ranked 553: draw by stalemate in 66 moves, though I did manage to promote a pawn. Chessmaster's post game analysis: "Well, you should've won this one. Be more careful next time..." My principle areas of weakness appear to be: playing chess, thinking more than half a move ahead.[/quote]