There should not be a problem because the purpose of this forum is for you to (bravely) announce to the world who your crush in the chessworld is. Having a crush or falling in love with someone is not a bad thing at all. Everybody has their reasons for liking someone, some people are physically attracted and there's nothing we can do about that. I just discourage frontal nudity here.
I was not commenting about the nature of the thread itself. I was just commenting on the way these things have a tendancy to degenerate. I saw how Rael's thread on the sexiest chess players quickly devolved into an argument about whether someone was a poof! As I recall, I was even attacked as a "poof" for saying it's rude to call people "poofs."
For purposes of marital bliss, I have to say that my chess crush is my wife. But if you exclude her, I have to say that Alexandra Kosteniuk is one of many, many beautiful, intelligent, and strong players. It is interesting that chess is getting to be a bit like women's tennis in that regard.
It takes some courage to admit you've got a "crush" on someone.
"Everything that has a beginning has an end."
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Not really a crush, but I think Arianne Caoili is beautiful. She's also a GM who seems to have a life outside of chess. Seems pretty cool.
Hmm. I would have bet money that it was. Unfortunately it's no longer with us to check . . . In addition to being accused of optimism, I've also been (accurately) accused of suffering early senility.
I just discourage frontal nudity here.
Are backsides ok?
And I thought it was only girls who gathered together to talk about their crushes.
In any case, let's mix it up a bit.
The stylish Vladimir Kramnik.
Gokukid, isnt that chess set a bit impractical? You'd think a GM would be able to find somewhere better than that to play a game.
hondoham, that's quite the waistline she's got!
catotheelder, I thought that. what about from behind... then i thought... what about, from below... is that allowed?
Natalie Portman is my chess crush. She is the GM of beautiful.
She's the Queen of brains as well. It's a tough combination to beat.
I just saw the pics, they're still there, check them out.
When my tie is crooked, it's because I'm without style, but Mr. Kramnik pulls it off well.
Dahan wrote: Not really a crush, but I think Arianne Caoili is beautiful. She's also a GM who seems to have a life outside of chess. Seems pretty cool.
have you seen her modeling photos?
http://www.ariannecaoili.net/gallery/index.htm
did you read the article about the fight between chess players at a club over her?
the glasses hide the unibrow well too.
kamapuaa,
I hadn't seen the modeling photos before. Wow! Very nice.
I had heard about the fight. An intense woman it seems. :)
I've always had a thing for HAL 9000... Best chessplayer in the universe!
nobody
Alexandra Kosteniuk, the new women's chess champion!
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