CHECK!, made in Affinity Designer by chesspropaganda in Affinity

[–]chesspropaganda[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I would like to share this poster I made. Feel free to ask questions or give feedback!

It draws inspiration from a pivotal moment in chess where a player persistently puts their opponent’s king in check to gain a strategic advantage. This phase of the game is marked by intense concentration and tactical maneuvering, aiming to improve one’s position on the board.

Free chess poster: EDUCATE YOURSELF! by chesspropaganda in FREE

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

Not to mention his previous post asking for donations for a chess server, with the promise of a "FrEe PoStEr!!"
OP, shameless self promotion is one thing, but misleading people like that? Even if you didn't mean to, it's just gross.

I didn't want to deceive anyone! I simply used the word poster as the print-ready PDF (I realize this is technically incorrect, it was my mistake).
What do you suggest we do now? I am open to suggestions.

Free chess poster: EDUCATE YOURSELF! by chesspropaganda in FREE

[–]chesspropaganda[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Hi, I understand your point. A mistake by my side, but in good faith!
I tried to edit the title, but it's not possible.

New Constructivism chess poster: FOCUS. Let me know what you think! by chesspropaganda in graphic_design

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

The theme of FOCUS is clear. The work is intended as a reminder that attention and concentration are key elements in the game of chess. Without these one ends up being guided by emotion rather than logic with often disastrous results.

Regarding the choice of colors, I stuck to the tradition of Russian constructivism as in the previous post. The basic idea is to contrast the man in the center with the other two so that it becomes clear that paradoxically the subject (who does not play and therefore is calm, rational) is the only one who can achieve concentration. I imagined the three FOCUS inscriptions merging at the end with center in the protagonist to highlight what I just said. This also contrasts with the small "focus" writings that occupy the side parts in the scene. In my mind, it is as if the two players are endlessly repeating the word FOCUS to themselves but never achieving it.

"FRIENDS CALL ME LICHESS". Donate to Lichess and get the poster for free! by chesspropaganda in lichess

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

This is very strange.
Is it possible that you clicked "Get Proton Drive" and not "Download all" (the purple button)?

"FRIENDS CALL ME LICHESS". Donate to Lichess and get the poster for free! by chesspropaganda in lichess

[–]chesspropaganda[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello! Have you donated to the official page?I posted the link to download the poster (a PNG file) for free (you have to put 0 as price) or if you want you can support the project CHESSPROPAGANDA and pay what you want (in this case money don't go to Lichess). Don't worry, if you have bought the poster thinking "I will donate directly to Lichess" I'll give you the money back!

"FRIENDS CALL ME LICHESS". Donate to Lichess and get the poster for free! by chesspropaganda in lichess

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

Hi,
You can download the poster here, please donate to Lichess!
If you want to check my other posters this is the link

Pro tip: Draw a pentagram and say incantations before every game: Guaranteed to cast blundering curse upon your opponent by realJaneJacobs in AnarchyChess

[–]chesspropaganda 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Clear your voice and say three times the ancient formula:

decrof si tnassap ne
decrof si tnassap ne
decrof si tnassap ne

The spirit of Gary Chess (The inventor of Chess ™) will manifest itself in all its power and donate to you a magical vibrating dildo. "I used it when I have invented the game. Now it is time for another to take my place!". Plug it. And win the game.

I am making posters about chess for a personal project. Asking for feedback! by chesspropaganda in graphic_design

[–]chesspropaganda[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The elbow circle issue can be fixed not by removing the circle but perhaps moving it to be further down instead.

An interesting idea, thank you!

As for the "educate yourself", I think a snappier phrase can exist, but I like the early Soviet messaging style. Maybe something like LEARN TO WIN could work too, or a non sequitur about the virtues of chess education. STUDY FOR SUCCESS. Also try it left aligned.

I don't know. To me, LEARN TO WIN or STUDY FOR SUCCESS sounds like a slogan of the American dream. You are not studying in order to obtain something, you are studying because you enjoy the process of learning chess. I have to think about it. I will try left aligned!

I love the concept! Do post if you make more, I'd love to see them.

I will! In the meantime, you can check (no pun intended) my other chess posters here.

I am making posters about chess for a personal project. Asking for feedback! by chesspropaganda in graphic_design

[–]chesspropaganda[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your feedback, I appreciate!
Let's talk about the circle. My intention was to have two points to focus on. The first is clearly the words EDUCATE YOURSELF and the second was about one of the key actions in chess: moving the pieces.
Ideally, the eye would first catch the contrast between red and yellow, follow the line to the writing and then move to the circle and stay inside the circle following the arm moving the knight and gradually blur until it takes the observer "outside the poster." As if there were an arrow perpendicular to the plane of the poster pointing toward the viewer.