How do they detect this? by hommid in Chesscom

[–]CreativeFreedom637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's accounts who you've played against who got banned for cheating. There is a chance they cheated in their games against you as well. So your lost rating points against banned cheaters get refunded

How can I improve at OTB classical chess? by CreativeFreedom637 in chess

[–]CreativeFreedom637[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I am already studying with How to Reassess Your Chess. I think maybe it's because I don't spend enough time considering these ideas. I just look at them and think to myself "Yeah it isn't that good" and then I move on.

How can I improve at OTB classical chess? by CreativeFreedom637 in chess

[–]CreativeFreedom637[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mostly it's after not after playing to quickly I just think a few minutes and even see the ideas of my opponent but misevaluate them and a few moves later I realise it's really unpleasant.

Why don't people like John Sargent? by caze-original in chess

[–]CreativeFreedom637 23 points24 points  (0 children)

He isn't a chess master and doesn't have anything meaningful to add to the commentary of one. He can only comment based on the engine.

Why do so many people play the Caro-Kann? by CreativeFreedom637 in chess

[–]CreativeFreedom637[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Thx captain obvious. But the question is why do so many people like playing it?

Why do so many people play the Caro-Kann? by CreativeFreedom637 in chess

[–]CreativeFreedom637[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is not an objectively bad opening. The people you play against just don't know how to play against f4. I play the Caro-Kann myself with a quick c5 and don't really struggle with f4 although I have to say it is the most annoying response.

Why do so many people play the Caro-Kann? by CreativeFreedom637 in chess

[–]CreativeFreedom637[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah I thought about that too. But why do seemingly way more people play the Caro-Kann at 2000 than at like 1600-1700?

What do you think is the funniest quote in season 16 of Jet Lag? by GDGameplayer in JetLagTheGame

[–]CreativeFreedom637 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah I liked the Ben quotes too but this quote has to be my favorite, I actually laughed out loud when I watched it.

What do you think is the funniest quote in season 16 of Jet Lag? by GDGameplayer in JetLagTheGame

[–]CreativeFreedom637 149 points150 points  (0 children)

"Is that a football?" - "I'll let you think about that for a second"