Simple question for everyone out there!!!

Why do you/we love this game?

all the combos different things that pieces can do

how they can work together if played right

because

It's art.

It is alot of things : Art , Science ,Combat ,  Game , A noble way to spend time .

cos it keeps my thoughts sharp

chess is one of few things in the world that appeals to all: intellectuals, maniacs, enthusiasts, clubbers, players, and the average fellow. It's something that's simple enough that your dad might teach it to you, yet complex enough that some people devote their entire life to writing about the validity of a single move in an opening.

The Gambit King

"some people devote their entire life to writing about the validity of a single move in an opening."  Thats just sad.

phishcake5 wrote: "some people devote their entire life to writing about the validity of a single move in an opening."  Thats just sad.

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Just to contextualise it, what may I ask have you devoted your life to?  I know that I have devoted mine to just getting by, but how have you devoted yours to the extent that other peoples devotions appear sad?

As recently suggested many times here--its sexy.  Was trying my best to abstain from that post and topic but since I can weigh in here what the hell.  Yes chess is sexy.  Nothing sexier than intelligence imho. 

Please lighten-up a little bit homer. 

p.s If you really want to know I'll tell but not here.

phishcake5 wrote:

Please lighten-up a little bit homer. 

p.s If you really want to know I'll tell but not here.

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I believe I already sent a private message, still waiting for a response BTW.

It relaxes me and I meet great people here.

Basically CHESS is a hobby and serves as relaxation, but theres a system to it that makes it intruiging, our style of play could reflect our personalities-this is NOT scientifically proven just an idea. CHESS is also a way of exercising and seeing our mental powers as compared to the other individual/s or computer/s. We play war without having to kill somebody or destroy things, in that little piece of time we are the General, Emperor, King etc... its a fantasy world.It's Fantastic.

Are you kidding......? The ladies, money, and fame of course!

I love playing chess because it's all about thinking what your opponent next move is.  The best chess players know how to play both side of the board at any times.  In many ways, you are your opponent.

Good point Ruah.  I should start doing that.

For the money, obviously.

 

Ha. 

i think this game is good for the mind... u have 2 concentrate and think 2 win, one mistake during the game and its game over thats why i like it