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> I don't see how chess has become more social. It's always been a very social game. My impression of high-level chess is that the games are >1 hour, and the p
by michaelt 4y ago
> I don't see how chess has become more social. It's always been a very social game.
My impression of high-level chess is that the games are >1 hour, and the participants don't talk to each other, or anyone else.
In contrast, you watch a chess streamer on Twitch? They'll be talking constantly - as well as playing much shorter games.
So I can see why someone who hasn't experienced a chess club in person might identify the latter as more social.
- mtlmtlmtlmtl 4y agoI guess I can see that perspective yeah. Certainly there is no speaking during the game, since it's a game of concentration after all. And top players might not do this, but most everyone else does: we discuss the games with the opponent after the game. Club nights tend to be less formal; usually blitz will be played, banter and trashtalking during the game is common. But yeah I guess it must look like we all hate eachother and never speak to eachother, from the outside. That's funny.
- harph 4y agoIs watching a twitch stream a social activity? I guess you can participate in the chat, but we know what twitch chat looks like...