Random Sample: December 2007

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Play me a game - CHESS

Some time back I was hit by an idea - to play the rest of the world in a game of chess. Quite a daunting challenge, but when taken lightly enough, it is fun. The forum I chose to host the game is Orkut – a social networking site. I have been interacting with my friends through this site and have also been a member of various communities but was disheartened by the lack of momentum in such groups. I am a member of a group on Chess which has more than 28000 members, yet the momentum is so very slow that it never seemed that anything was happening there.

And my love for the game saw me host a game of chess.

The rules are basic. I’m playing with White pieces while the Rest of the World is busy defending the Black King. The first move that is made for the Black pieces is the accepted move, and anyone (except me) can make that move. No takebacks allowed. And all players are requested to abstain from computer analysis. Once a move is made, others can continue to voice their moves/better moves, missed opportunities and provide analysis for the same. In short, others who missed out on making the move can continue to participate in the game to make it even more interesting.

The game has already started. Some moves have been made.

White: Ranjan
Black: Rest of the World
Site: Orkut

1. e4 e6 (Kunal)
2. d4 d5 (Kunal)
3. Nd2 a6 (Mohinder)
4. Ngf3 c5 (Ram)
5. e x d5

And the current position is shown in the picture below.

The whole idea is fun. So join along and get your brains working. To join in the game, please visit
Orkut

Also I would like to know whether you would like a separate and totally committed blog for this game and for any subsequent games or may I continue here itself. Please let me know what you think.