Author: Sune Larsson
Date: 09:29:50 10/27/01
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On October 27, 2001 at 11:08:38, James T. Walker wrote: >I'd like to interject another thought into this discussion. I play 9-ball >(Billiards) a lot and practice at home on my own table. I often "Break & Run" >the rack. I have done it at home more than 5 times in succesion. I have NEVER >done it twice in a tournament ! There is something diffent about knowing that >your opponent is just waiting to pounce on your smallest mistake. Playing in >the comfort of your home with nobody else around is a nice "advantage" for most >people. Especially when nothing is really on the line. You have to be able to >perform under real tournament conditions to claim the prize. >Jim (Choke-up artist) Personally I find it be the other way around, as far as chess is concerned. Without human opponent and when nothing is at stake, it's harder, at least for me, to keep up the intensity, the concentration and the depth of play. Distraction and careless moves happen more often when playing for fun. But I guess this could be individual of course... Sune
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