there's no competition here; it's racing kings!
The best variant is which suits you best.
In my opinion it's Atomic. ;)
In my opinion it's Atomic. ;)
I don't even play variants. I can barely handle regular chess. What variants should I play and how will it benefit me as a chess player?
@Dukedog said in #14:
> I don't even play variants. I can barely handle regular chess. What variants should I play and how will it benefit me as a chess player?
I think crazyhouse can develop reflexes used for standard chess.
including prophylaxis and protection of your king. From a tactical point of view, there are also valuable skills in both, such as recognizing checkmate patterns.
I don't want to be mean, but if you want a variant that makes you progress in standard, it won't be atomic, nor antichess, nor horde, nor KOTH, maybe Three check, but still, the aim of this game is quite far from standard chess.
If you want something where you only have checkmate to win or lose, Crazyhouse is the solution.
> I don't even play variants. I can barely handle regular chess. What variants should I play and how will it benefit me as a chess player?
I think crazyhouse can develop reflexes used for standard chess.
including prophylaxis and protection of your king. From a tactical point of view, there are also valuable skills in both, such as recognizing checkmate patterns.
I don't want to be mean, but if you want a variant that makes you progress in standard, it won't be atomic, nor antichess, nor horde, nor KOTH, maybe Three check, but still, the aim of this game is quite far from standard chess.
If you want something where you only have checkmate to win or lose, Crazyhouse is the solution.
@Dukedog said in #14:
> I don't even play variants. I can barely handle regular chess. What variants should I play and how will it benefit me as a chess player?
I would also suggest antichess. It gets you good at move combos and calculating the best moves, even if their moves about consecutive sacrifices. On second thought, play it if you wanna be worse.
> I don't even play variants. I can barely handle regular chess. What variants should I play and how will it benefit me as a chess player?
I would also suggest antichess. It gets you good at move combos and calculating the best moves, even if their moves about consecutive sacrifices. On second thought, play it if you wanna be worse.
Crazyhouse on lead
apes variant
there are many...
there are many...
Antichess is the best
Blitz Chess
Pros: Fast-paced, tests quick thinking and instinct, popular for online play.
Cons: Can be stressful, less time to think deeply about moves.
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Pros: Fast-paced, tests quick thinking and instinct, popular for online play.
Cons: Can be stressful, less time to think deeply about moves.
Checkmate Your Opponents, Cash in Your Wins on Chess2Play .
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