Bridge vs Chess
Bridge and chess have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Bridge | Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | With a group | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | Free | Free |
Choose bridge if
- More social
- Slower to reward you
Free to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose chess if
- Easier to do alone
- Quicker first wins
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Bridge: Free to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Chess: Tournament Chess Set, Chess Clock Full cost breakdown