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10 interesting facts about CHESS
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Interesting. And the pieces total 39 points on a side. (not counting the infinte king of course)
11 Chess has been known to make elephants and gnats bathe and drink freely.
12 Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men spend lots and lots of money.
13 Chessplayers (and their families) apparently have no great love for vowels.
14 Chess is justly regarded as the sport of games and the king of sports.
15 A little-known fact: the word "chess" derives from an ancient Chicagoan term meaning "blues record."
14 chess like music like love has the power to make you smile and cry
After you said originated in India all facts became biased..
People argue where it was originated from, but you being Indian had to mention its from India.
False facts.
SerbianChessStar wrote:
After you said originated in India all facts became biased..
People argue where it was originated from, but you being Indian had to mention its from India.
False facts.
"It is believed to originate out of India"
Read closer next time.
SerbianChessStar wrote:
After you said originated in India all facts became biased..
People argue where it was originated from, but you being Indian had to mention its from India.
False facts.
what???? pliz check it once again, you need this
probinS wrote:
Chess is often cited by psychologists as an effective way to improve memory function
Chess is often cited by psychologists as an effective way to improve memory function
They must be wrong! I have a very average (is that a thing?) memory, and it has definitely not gotten better since I've taken up chess as a hobby.
Nice list. Where did you copy it from?
waffllemaster wrote:
probinS wrote:
Chess is often cited by psychologists as an effective way to improve memory function
Chess is often cited by psychologists as an effective way to improve memory function
They must be wrong! I have a very average (is that a thing?) memory, and it has definitely not gotten better since I've taken up chess as a hobby.
lol
"It is believed to originate out of India
You only made this so you can say it is out of India.. eh false facts.
Well-done !
TOP facts:
1. Chess did not come from India
2. Anand is one of the worst World Chess Champions in history
3. This thread was only made because this guys Indian and wanted to show people chess is from India, when infact its not proven.
Those darned Serbians (always causing trouble)...
16 Chess has never gone to the moon.
17 If you spell "chess" backwards, it gets kinda hard to pronounce.
18 There has never been a chess world champion nicknamed Shecky.
19 Philidor did not play the Philidor Defense, and a dragon has never played the Dragon.
20 All rook and pawn endings are drawn out.
AND --- You can play Chess in the swimming pool lol. There is a famous photo out there somewhere of Bobby Fischer and GM Larry Evans doing just that ( trying to keep your head above water in a game of Chess, Hmmm ).
20 All rook and pawn endings are drawn out?
This I did not know.
Here are 10 of the most interesting facts about chess:
10. The History Of Chess
Chess has a very long and distinguished history. It is believed to originate out of India during the Gupta empire, and subsequently made its way to the West in the 9th century. Of course there have been many different advancements between the time periods of then and now, which has made chess what it is today.
For instance, allowing pawns to advance two squares only from its original position was introduced in 1280 in Spain. Pawn promotion rules were limited for quite some time, such as in the 18th and 19th century when it was limited to a previously-capture piece. Of course, now a pawn may be promoted to a knight, bishop, rook, or queen (there may be more than one queen now, as opposed to earlier times).
9. Short and Long Games
In chess it is amazing to consider how short or long a game may be. To the former the quickest mate is as follows: 1. f3 e5 2. g4 Qh4++ This is known as Fool’s mate (there are other variations of this mate). And yes, a draw or resignation may occur before a move is played, which can occur in the case of a tournament standings scenario or a player that fails to show up for his or her game, respectively.
The longest tournament game of chess lasted for 269 moves (20 hours, 15 minutes), which ended in a draw. Theoretical estimates for a longest game are varied and extreme (5,000+ moves), which are complicated by special rules (and bad play!); i.e. the 50-move rule and 3-move repetition.
8. The Dynamic Queen
There could be a top 10 list just on the queen, which has undergone a number of changes over history.
Starting out as being able to move only one square diagonally, it was later able to move two squares – and further along the road, able to move like a knight. Of course now, thankfully, the queen is able to move diagonally, horizontally, and vertically to the scope of another piece.
Originally the queen was the “fers,” a counselor or prime minister, the king’s advisor. The Europeans later changed it in the 1400s to become the strongest piece in chess.
7. Can You Play Chess Blindfolded?
Blindfold chess is real and documented in world records. It is as it sounds: a player makes all of his or her moves without looking at a board. Usually there is a “middle man” of sorts to give and receive moves for the game.
Blindfold chess is an impressive skill that many stronger chess players possess. It certainly requires a keen ability to see the board clearly, which can get difficult after many moves. The record was set in 1960 in Budapest by Hungarian Janos Flesch, who played 52 opponents simultaneously while blindfolded – he won 31 of those games.
6. Endless Possibilities
After three moves – that is three moves by each side (each “move” in chess takes into consideration a move by White and Black) – there are over nine million possible positions. Similar calculations have been made; if you’re mathematically-inclined, look up Shannon number for estimates on the complexity of chess.
The possibilities in chess add to its beauty. You surely don’t have to worry of the same position when you play, which lends to the importance of pattern recognition and position-specific strategies. In other words, you have to think when at the board – it’s definitely not all the same.
5. Care for Opening Theory?
Opening theory goes nicely along with the “endless” possibilities regarding chess. An opening is defined as a series of moves to start out a game, which can include many different sub variations. There are well over 1,000 different openings, including variations within larger openings/defenses that one can learn.
Openings are a unique aspect of chess as well. It also allows chess players a way to “prepare” for an opponent or play to their chess style. For instance, there are many different types of defenses that one can learn to suit an aggressive or positional style of play; i.e. the King’s Indian or the Queen’s Indian defenses respectfully against 1. d4.
4. The Onset of Chess Variants…And Boxing?
To no surprise the market of chess variants is wide and varied (sorry, pun intended). There are a number of variants that alter the pieces, the board, and anything from putting three chess boards on top of each other. You can even put two chess boards side-by-side and play Bughouse – where you capture a piece and hand it to your opponent for placement.
Chess boxing has emerged in recent years, mixing in a round of boxing for a pre-defined time on a chess board. You fall on one front and you lose. It brings another interesting aspect to the world of chess and its variants, which certainly appeal to some people looking for a new twist.
3. Chess Computers – Deep Blue and Others
Chess computers are now a very important part of chess. Most famously Garry Kasparov, world champion and known as one of the strongest players in the history of chess, was defeated by IBM’s Deep Blue in 1997 in a six-game match. Aside from claims of cheating, this was a major shock to the chess world.
In 2006 world champion Vladimir Kramnik was defeated by Deep Fritz, furthering the statement of the strength of chess computers. Today chess programs are easily available to chess players that are essential in analyzing games and improving. They commonly rate within the same strength of Grandmasters.
2. Chess and Your Brain
Chess is often cited by psychologists as an effective way to improve memory function. Also allowing the mind to solve complex problems and work through ideas, it is no wonder that chess is recommended in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Some contend that it can increase one’s intelligence, though that is a more complex topic.
The effects of chess on young individuals had led to chess being introduced in school districts and various countries. It has been shown to improve children’s grades and other positive effects as well.
1. The Turk – A Chess Machine
The Turk was an 18th century chess machine, or so people thought. Victimizing a number of people such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Benjamin Franklin, it was actually not a machine.