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Can someone explain the TEAM system here?

#1

Recently someone direct messaged me requesting that I join their team. I didn't know this person, but I thought maybe they saw a lot of my posts in the forums or my blogs. I do tend to write a lot.

When I asked if they knew me somehow or if this was a random request for their team, they confirmed they did not know me. I didn't join the team. But now I want to know the purpose of teams. I joined a few on my own because I knew some of the players and I liked their forums. I joined a couple more just because I liked the title of the teams... but what is the benefit for building teams? What happens if teams win tournaments? Or are there other benefits I am missing?

Recently someone direct messaged me requesting that I join their team. I didn't know this person, but I thought maybe they saw a lot of my posts in the forums or my blogs. I do tend to write a lot. When I asked if they knew me somehow or if this was a random request for their team, they confirmed they did not know me. I didn't join the team. But now I want to know the purpose of teams. I joined a few on my own because I knew some of the players and I liked their forums. I joined a couple more just because I liked the title of the teams... but what is the benefit for building teams? What happens if teams win tournaments? Or are there other benefits I am missing?
#2

If so, I'm missing them too. :) And I have no idea what a "Team" on here means...it's not geographical or anything. So what's the point? I used to think it was the c.c equivalent of "Friends"--except that evidently you are expected to play in leagues as well.

If so, I'm missing them too. :) And I have no idea what a "Team" on here means...it's not geographical or anything. So what's the point? I used to think it was the c.c equivalent of "Friends"--except that evidently you are expected to play in leagues as well.
#3

Not everything needs a reason in life....

Not everything needs a reason in life....
#4

@EvilPyrokar said in #3:

Not everything needs a reason in life.

.so your answer is teams are pointless? :-D

@EvilPyrokar said in #3: > Not everything needs a reason in life. .so your answer is teams are pointless? :-D
#5

Sort of, depends on what you expect from being in a team and who you team up with.

I can higly recommend to team up with people you know already to stay in contact and meet each other online. E.g. you love to play chess with your local chess group but it's hard to meet because at the moment lots of you are at different locations... you get the idea. Teams are a nice tool to meet and play online. If that's what you want, they are useful. If you want to learn to know new people and get into a random team chances are high you will stay alone, especially in bigger teams.

Streamer teams from Streamer communities you are firm with however are a great place to learn and meet new people and find old friends.

In the end it totally depends on you and your expectations I'd say.

Cheers Mate!

Sort of, depends on what you expect from being in a team and who you team up with. I can higly recommend to team up with people you know already to stay in contact and meet each other online. E.g. you love to play chess with your local chess group but it's hard to meet because at the moment lots of you are at different locations... you get the idea. Teams are a nice tool to meet and play online. If that's what you want, they are useful. If you want to learn to know new people and get into a random team chances are high you will stay alone, especially in bigger teams. Streamer teams from Streamer communities you are firm with however are a great place to learn and meet new people and find old friends. In the end it totally depends on you and your expectations I'd say. Cheers Mate!
#6

@Letpchess said in #1:
but what is the benefit for building teams? What happens if teams win tournaments? Or are there other benefits I am missing?

When I joined Lichess, I didn't know what teams were either, and just played the Lichess arenas and quick pairing. A series of brief chess encouners with strangers, most of whom I never saw again. One night at 2am on a night shift break, I was playing in such an arena, and I was paused and just chatting in the chat about random stuff, I think the topic of interest was how come I had an Irish flag when I was English or something...

Anyway, one of the guys, @rankrotten sent me a nice friendly dm after and we chatted and he invited me to check out his team and play for them in the Liga, so I checked it out. Long story short, being a member of such an amazing team has transformed my chess experience here, and I have made so many new friends through that, and even in the other teams I joined that were closely "related" that I would almost describe it as a massive international family, so much more than just an online gaming platform.

I chat here with my friends daily, we are interested in each other's real lives, struggles, holidays, pets and all sorts of stuff.

Sure, we organise tournaments and championships, and that is hard work and also great fun, but the sense of friendship and community really does go to another level with Teams. When we win or get promoted in team battles, there is a sense of unity and achievement, we have the best craic and banter during the Liga and rapid league, and it's a bonus if we can win some games too!

In short, yes, you are missing out on LOADS if you aren't in a good team, but please note, all teams are NOT the same. I have enough teams now, I often get asked to join teams by random strangers, but I politely decline. The ones I am in, and the ones I help to lead are so rich and fulfilling I don't need any more.

That all sounds so cheesy but it's true... xD

@Letpchess said in #1: but what is the benefit for building teams? What happens if teams win tournaments? Or are there other benefits I am missing? When I joined Lichess, I didn't know what teams were either, and just played the Lichess arenas and quick pairing. A series of brief chess encouners with strangers, most of whom I never saw again. One night at 2am on a night shift break, I was playing in such an arena, and I was paused and just chatting in the chat about random stuff, I think the topic of interest was how come I had an Irish flag when I was English or something... Anyway, one of the guys, @rankrotten sent me a nice friendly dm after and we chatted and he invited me to check out his team and play for them in the Liga, so I checked it out. Long story short, being a member of such an amazing team has transformed my chess experience here, and I have made so many new friends through that, and even in the other teams I joined that were closely "related" that I would almost describe it as a massive international family, so much more than just an online gaming platform. I chat here with my friends daily, we are interested in each other's real lives, struggles, holidays, pets and all sorts of stuff. Sure, we organise tournaments and championships, and that is hard work and also great fun, but the sense of friendship and community really does go to another level with Teams. When we win or get promoted in team battles, there is a sense of unity and achievement, we have the best craic and banter during the Liga and rapid league, and it's a bonus if we can win some games too! In short, yes, you are missing out on LOADS if you aren't in a good team, but please note, all teams are NOT the same. I have enough teams now, I often get asked to join teams by random strangers, but I politely decline. The ones I am in, and the ones I help to lead are so rich and fulfilling I don't need any more. That all sounds so cheesy but it's true... xD
#7

@QueenRosieMary said in #6:

but what is the benefit for building teams? What happens if teams win tournaments? Or are there other benefits I am missing?

When I joined Lichess, I didn't know what teams were either, and just played the Lichess arenas and quick pairing. A series of brief chess encouners with strangers, most of whom I never saw again. One night at 2am on a night shift break, I was playing in such an arena, and I was paused and just chatting in the chat about random stuff, I think the topic of interest was how come I had an Irish flag when I was English or something...

Anyway, one of the guys, @rankrotten sent me a nice friendly dm after and we chatted and he invited me to check out his team and play for them in the Liga, so I checked it out. Long story short, being a member of such an amazing team has transformed my chess experience here, and I have made so many new friends through that, and even in the other teams I joined that were closely "related" that I would almost describe it as a massive international family, so much more than just an online gaming platform.

I chat here with my friends daily, we are interested in each other's real lives, struggles, holidays, pets and all sorts of stuff.

Sure, we organise tournaments and championships, and that is hard work and also great fun, but the sense of friendship and community really does go to another level with Teams. When we win or get promoted in team battles, there is a sense of unity and achievement, we have the best craic and banter during the Liga and rapid league, and it's a bonus if we can win some games too!

In short, yes, you are missing out on LOADS if you aren't in a good team, but please note, all teams are NOT the same. I have enough teams now, I often get asked to join teams by random strangers, but I politely decline. The ones I am in, and the ones I help to lead are so rich and fulfilling I don't need any more.

That all sounds so cheesy but it's true... xD

Sounds like you found some chatty teams...

I am friends with a few on a team where I was invited, but the friendships happened before the teams I think in my case.

What do you mean "promoted in team battles"?

@QueenRosieMary said in #6: > but what is the benefit for building teams? What happens if teams win tournaments? Or are there other benefits I am missing? > > When I joined Lichess, I didn't know what teams were either, and just played the Lichess arenas and quick pairing. A series of brief chess encouners with strangers, most of whom I never saw again. One night at 2am on a night shift break, I was playing in such an arena, and I was paused and just chatting in the chat about random stuff, I think the topic of interest was how come I had an Irish flag when I was English or something... > > Anyway, one of the guys, @rankrotten sent me a nice friendly dm after and we chatted and he invited me to check out his team and play for them in the Liga, so I checked it out. Long story short, being a member of such an amazing team has transformed my chess experience here, and I have made so many new friends through that, and even in the other teams I joined that were closely "related" that I would almost describe it as a massive international family, so much more than just an online gaming platform. > > I chat here with my friends daily, we are interested in each other's real lives, struggles, holidays, pets and all sorts of stuff. > > Sure, we organise tournaments and championships, and that is hard work and also great fun, but the sense of friendship and community really does go to another level with Teams. When we win or get promoted in team battles, there is a sense of unity and achievement, we have the best craic and banter during the Liga and rapid league, and it's a bonus if we can win some games too! > > In short, yes, you are missing out on LOADS if you aren't in a good team, but please note, all teams are NOT the same. I have enough teams now, I often get asked to join teams by random strangers, but I politely decline. The ones I am in, and the ones I help to lead are so rich and fulfilling I don't need any more. > > That all sounds so cheesy but it's true... xD Sounds like you found some chatty teams... I am friends with a few on a team where I was invited, but the friendships happened before the teams I think in my case. What do you mean "promoted in team battles"?
#8

This reminds me of a tiny team created by someone who has closed his account.
He invited me to join, because he has known me from previous discussion/sharing via DM.
I joined, but when I was about to start to take part in his team forum, I found the forum was closed. That happened a few days before he closed his account.
Ah... I feel I miss him.. and I think you guys know him too. :)

This reminds me of a tiny team created by someone who has closed his account. He invited me to join, because he has known me from previous discussion/sharing via DM. I joined, but when I was about to start to take part in his team forum, I found the forum was closed. That happened a few days before he closed his account. Ah... I feel I miss him.. and I think you guys know him too. :)
#9

My main reason to join a team is to get opportunities for taking part in simuls they host.
We know that some simul hosts don't require us to be a member of their team, but some do.
Who does not want to play against a well-known, formidable GM like Sergei Zhigalko, although only in a simul ?
I am glad I was given the opportunity a few days ago... and with a good result. He offered me a draw, I simply accepted without much thinking. :)
I posted the game on this thread : https://lichess.org/forum/game-analysis/my-game-against-gm-sergei-zhigalko?page=1
In his streaming video of that simul on youtube, I can see certain parts of my game. I enjoy watching his expression during those parts, although I don't understand what he said, because he speaks in Russian. :)

My main reason to join a team is to get opportunities for taking part in simuls they host. We know that some simul hosts don't require us to be a member of their team, but some do. Who does not want to play against a well-known, formidable GM like Sergei Zhigalko, although only in a simul ? I am glad I was given the opportunity a few days ago... and with a good result. He offered me a draw, I simply accepted without much thinking. :) I posted the game on this thread : https://lichess.org/forum/game-analysis/my-game-against-gm-sergei-zhigalko?page=1 In his streaming video of that simul on youtube, I can see certain parts of my game. I enjoy watching his expression during those parts, although I don't understand what he said, because he speaks in Russian. :)
#10

Teams in general are for being socially active: to get used to different set of members, to know your members well and work as unit to progress the team to success.

Teams in general are for being socially active: to get used to different set of members, to know your members well and work as unit to progress the team to success.

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