Chess at the Local

The Schlussbild, the final position, is beautiful.. the last couple of moves were Bb5-e8#, Kg5-h5, Rf8-g8+, c2-c4? I am playing a friend who learns to play, giving odds of several pieces. He told me how counterintuitive it seemed to him that he could not take the knight f5 with either his king or his queen after the rook check. And it's true, why can't we leave or put our king en prise if we could take the opposing king as well if our king were taken? I offered, the king is the piece that stands in for all other pieces and no king is going down in no game of chess Arguably, it is going down in a checkmate. But checkmate is also the well balanced moment of 'close enough for a final greeting yet untakeable because it's no longer anybody's turn'.

Only a few club members came today but it was nice anyway. White was in some serious trouble and eventually lost.

Thanks for posting, lovely folding board and pieces. I hope you enjoyed being out and about. 👍

Thanks! Yes absolutely, I also like the idea of this thread. But still not the easiest bringing nicer pieces to places where drinks can get spilled.

On a warm summer evening with three chess boards on a porch. No clocks, but hour glasses filled with beer and wine A 19th century French leather folding board premiere! And a fantastic first game with a lot of action in an improbable center after d6-d5 and f4xe5! A jazz pianist's fingers are awaiting their turn while I take the photograph.

Nice set. The board looks great. Can you tell us more about the pieces?

Very impressive set-combination, @uchebuike!! Those around you at this Locale surely know “real players” have arrived… Thank you for sharing, and kudos for bringing out the quality.

More, like this, if you please?! 🍻🏆

Hi Bamboo, it was sold as pre-war Russian from the 40ies.. and that was all the info. It is unweighted and I won't touch the deplorable patina This combination of forms.. i find it very beautiful. One of my favourite sets. See a few more pics here if you like: https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/pac-man-chess-tetris#comment-99839075

Thank you for the information. I might look out for a pre war Russian set 😉 And maybe a fold up French leather board.

I'd recommend a shot of palinka or Unicum with the IM Biro set.

Thanks, this is one of the older boards. I only brought my pieces. I feel that this is the most appropriate set when a lot of members are expected to come and things could get heated. They certainly do haha!

Thanks for the recommendation. But I am afraid I don’t drink alcohol…

It's not necessary. Wonderful set regardless

Great to see the Biro pieces out and about - they are made for playing - I must take mine out soon!

Hahaha great skills, thanks!

Chess with the Friendly Local "Community Engagement" Officer, a first for me.

He and his partner were in the area, saw me playing, and it was a pleasant day in the shade of Pritchard Park in Asheville, NC. Must say, he knew what he was doing; note the piece development... good on him. Officers Senyak and Pace (and later bike patrolman Hogan) let me know to spread the word that they meet (weather permitting) on WEDs from 1-3pm.

If you're ever in this local park, challenge them. [Obviously, be smart and leave your Open Container at your local Beverage House.]

That is awesome!