Suggested new feature: take back move

AFKSV

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19 Oct 04 11:23

AFKSV

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19 Oct 04 11:23

Hi

I like your site and the rich sets of features.

What I would suggest is a feature that allows to take back a move. It is would be useful in following situations
- Learning to play chess
- Casual games between friends
- Good and even games where one makes a blunder/stupid move that "spoils" the game.

This feature should only be used if both players agree, and could be enabled/disabled at game start.

Any thoughts?

ThePENDRAGON

Federation of Kings

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19 Oct 04 11:39

I like the idea.

I know of a couple of instances where this would have come in handy. Especially if you're teaching newer players the nuances of the game.

I don't think it'd be too hard to set up and incorporate but, then again, I'm not so technical so I'll leave that one to the powers that be.

Rgds

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dsb3

Brooklyn, NY

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19 Oct 04 15:15

This has come up a number of times recently.

I think the answer is "just play slower".

flexmore

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Chesstralia

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20 Oct 04 11:48

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Originally posted by AFKSV
....What I would suggest is a feature that allows to take back a move. It is would be useful in following situations
- Learning to play chess
- Casual games between friends
- Good and even games where one makes a blunder/stupid move that ...[text shortened]... h players agree, and could be enabled/disabled at game start .....

i think you should take back your idea.

it is a great idea.
demonstrating the principle by retracting your idea would support your cause.

whatwhat

Joined: 24 Jan 08
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18 Feb 10 11:52

Hi, does thid mean that i would be able to take back a game that i woould have lost? im confused? would you like to change yur opening?

FabianFnas

Joined: 11 Nov 05
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18 Feb 10 11:54

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Originally posted by whatwhat
Hi, does thid mean that i would be able to take back a game that i woould have lost? im confused? would you like to change yur opening?

It took you more than five years to formulate this question? 😀

The only Mr T

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18 Feb 10 12:30

Originally posted by FabianFnas
It took you more than five years to formulate this question? 😀

lets wait 5 years and give xe the answer 😉

adramforall

THORNINYOURSIDE

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18 Feb 10 13:16

Originally posted by FabianFnas
It took you more than five years to formulate this question? 😀

They have only been a member for 2 years!!

Mctayto

Highlander

Planet Earth

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18 Feb 10 14:14

1 edit

Only folk that want this appear to be non sub 🙄

KingDavid403

King David

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19 Feb 10 03:57

Originally posted by AFKSV
Hi

I like your site and the rich sets of features.

What I would suggest is a feature that allows to take back a move. It is would be useful in following situations
- Learning to play chess
- Casual games between friends
- Good and even games where one makes a blunder/stupid move that "spoils" the game.

This feature should only be used if both players agree, and could be enabled/disabled at game start.

Any thoughts?

Any thoughts? My thought is it's a bad idea, and it's asked for about once a month or so and never has made it anywhere.
Also you should try the site idea's forum next time you come up with a site idea. You would have a better response there.

Essex 3

Joined: 29 Jun 05
Moves: 6907

19 Feb 10 11:21

Originally posted by AFKSV
What I would suggest is a feature that allows to take back a move. It is would be useful in following situations
- Learning to play chess
- Casual games between friends
- Good and even games where one makes a blunder/stupid move that "spoils" the game.
Any thoughts?

1/ As pointed out by KingDavid403, this thread really belongs in the 'Site Ideas' Forum.
2/ In any of the three cases mentioned, you can always go to 'New Game', and use the 'Set up your own board' option to continue from the position immediately before the error.