The Schmidlap Maneuver is a relatively obscure but highly effective tactic found to be extremely useful in certain types of endgame positions in which the outcome is both inevitable and unfavorable.  If executed properly and under the right conditions, the Schmidlap has the ability to end the game swiftly and in dramatic fashion.  There are several variations in existence but all variations share one common theme:  The forceful ejection of chess pieces from the chess board followed by an angry outburst and a sullen walk (or sprint) out of the room.

The two most common variations are:

Tipitover Variation - The primary characteristic of the Tipitover Variation is a chess board somersaulting through the air sending pieces flying, opponents fleeing and security scurrying.

Bichslaap Variation - The Bichslaap Variation is part of the ultra-hypermodern-neoclassic set of theory where chess pieces, in addition to their normal properties, also act as projectiles.  The trajectory, velocity and ease of aiming make this variation a popular candidate when incompetent tournament officials, unsupportive family members or ex-girlfriends are in the vicinity.

Whether or not you choose to add the Schmidlap to your repertoire probably depends on your disposition.  If you're the type of person who's prone to paranoia or if you always insist on having the last word in any dispute and you don't mind having to evade police or security from time to time then the Schmidlap just might be what you need to take your game to the next level.

Happy April,

Gonnosuke

No wonder many people think chess players are intelligent.

I'm glad someone liked it!  This is a tough crowd.... *is it getting hot in here or is it just me?*