Why can't i play chess?

Question

why is it so hard for me to learn the game of chess? I can play video games like halo 3 and resident evil 4 and even checkers but i just can't get the hang of playing chess. does anyone no a sure way how to get good at it?

Thanks

Answer 1

You have to put it in a different perspective.  Look at it like Halo.  There is a battle ground in chess and it consist of 64 squares 8 by 8.  You have an army with different weapons.  Basic concept controll the center squares.  In Halo you have to know how your guys moves and how well you can utilize his weapons.  Same in chess.  Your guy is your army.  The weapons are the pawns and bishops and the queen etc.  You have to learn how your weapons work and in what conditions are best.  Keep playing the game learn from your mistakes and controll that center.

Answer 2

Maybe bc you have no interest.

Answer 3

It's because today's generation is the digital one that was reared on video games, so they are impatient and action-oriented. Chess is a thinking man's game, and if you're not patient and think ahead, you will probably lose.

I play both video games and chess; they both have their merits, although chess exercises the mind more.

Answer 4

keep playing, then you might get it

Answer 5

Hi,

     Just click on my personal chess web page - link below?  Everything you ever wanted to know about chess but were afraid to ask!  Extensive - lots of tips & advice on how to play.  You can also PRINT a copy of any orthodox chess set & board in the world - free!  I hope this is helpful for you.

Yours sincerely,

Chesmayne.

Answer 6

go to www.uschess.org and click on new to chess lots of info

Answer 7

It is because when you play chess your brain is concentrating not on the chess board but on video games. Try substituting all the hours you play Video games for chess! You should also check out http://www.uschess.org/ as that is the us chess website! For motivation play with your parent(s) and once you learn the moves go to tournaments for even more motivation!

Answer 8

Halo 3, RE4 and Chess are all games I love.  BUt there is a huge difference, Halo and RE are reactionary games that does not require a lot of forethought.  Chess is a game where you need to think ahead 5-7 moves.  Also if you die in HALO or RE, you know where the enemies are coming from the next time you play them, no chess game is ever played exactly the same, the human element comes into effect.