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The GM would easily figure out at what chess level he is though. No one expecting him to beat the GM of course.
by alexf95 6y ago
The GM would easily figure out at what chess level he is though. No one expecting him to beat the GM of course.
- DocTomoe 6y agoThe point is that that still is pretty meaningless. You can enjoy a game of chess even if you are not very good at it, much like you can enjoy a game of golf for the aspect of walking around in a well-kept park and having a chat, and see some improvement in your handicap over time. I would not expect someone who puts chess on a resume to play competitively, which is a whole different beast.
- LudwigNagasena 6y agoSure, only like 100 top GMs can play competitively, but there are over 1000 GMs who do it as a hobby while they work at Google, Microsoft or any other company.
- bidirectional 6y agoBut it's impossible to play chess or golf at even the most leisurely level without improving at least a little, as you say with handicap. I'm sure an expert can tell the difference between an earnest hobbyist and someone who learnt the rules as a child but hasn't played since.