Only Chess
25 Aug 12
25 Aug 12
I think I've reached the end of what CC can usefully do for me chess-wise and have decided to play on one of the timed sites. I played on both in years past, but don't have a clear recollection that one was superior to the other. ICC is a bit more pricey at $69.95 while Playchess has a basic membership around $41 and a premium of $62. Cost isn't a huge factor, but hey I don't like paying more for nothing of significance.
So please any other players who have played on both could you give me your opinion? Thanks.
25 Aug 12
Originally posted by no1marauderI think they are both very good. But a thing to think about is that ICC has a large American membership where Playchess is more European. So the peak login times are different. Though both will still have many hundreds online even in the quiet times.
I think I've reached the end of what CC can usefully do for me chess-wise and have decided to play on one of the timed sites. I played on both in years past, but don't have a clear recollection that one was superior to the other. ICC is a bit more pricey at $69.95 while Playchess has a basic membership around $41 and a premium of $62. Cost isn't a huge f ...[text shortened]... So please any other players who have played on both could you give me your opinion? Thanks.
If i had to choose, I'd go for ICC, simply because that's where the top Grandmasters are.
27 Aug 12
2 edits
Originally posted by Pacifiquelucky you, sometimes i have a problem getting beat up by 1100 rated players. But I
I know, but they are more in ICC and Playchess. And sometimes I have a problem to find blitz opponent rated over 2100 in chess.com.
have learned that I need time to calculate accurately, blitz simply does not facilitate
this, in fact, its really harmed my development to be honest, not that i would be much
better, but at least i would not play purely on instinct all the time, without attempting to
ascertain the possibilities in a position.
27 Aug 12
Originally posted by PacifiqueI'm really not that interested in playing IM and GM level players. I do prefer a larger pool as I really don't like blitz and try to get 30-60 minute games if I can. I seem to remember that being very difficult on FICS.
Chess.com live chess area isn`t bad. It`s main drawback is lack of strong players (IM and GM level) to compare with ICC and Playchess.