20 Aug 08
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Originally posted by schakuhrI don't think the game of chess is an art, but what people make of it and do with it.
it's an art
Originally posted by Dragon Fire
I think the wife would be happier if I was searching for porn.
The game of chess itself is just a game, held together by rules, but because it's such a complicated game, some people can study it all their lives to try to beat another person who's studied it all his life as well, and make some money over it.
On Dragon Fire's post:
The fact that I'm even in doubt if she would be or not, is already a bad thing.
26 Mar 09
Originally posted by bill718A game with 32 pieces, 16 for each side, in which the goal is to checkmate the opponent's King using various tactics and strategies
I'm in a light hearted mood tonight. So here is a fun one:
How would you describe chess? I would label it:
"A really interesting, sadistic little game"
Would any other lables fit? )🙂
😉
27 Mar 09
Originally posted by dzirilliBobby Fischer told Boy Scouts chess is like boxing, it's knowing how to punch and when to duck.
I've heard that chess is a battle and go is war.
That's from go players, of course.
Battle or war, grandmasters like Reti, Saidy, and Kotov have defined chess as a contest between two ideas.
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