Regarding the list:
I'm not aware of a single indication that George Washington even knew how to play chess whereas Josip Broz Tito, who was well-noted as a chess player isn't mentioned. It mentions Bono, but not Sonny Bono.
This is a proof he didn't play chess. She would knew it
So if you doubt that Washington played chess, then so do I.
I don't know that he did or didn't play. I'm just saying there is no proof, or even an indication - of which I'm aware - that he did play chess or even own a chess set.
I played against him once. He sucks. He's a hell of a General thow.
Washington saw what chess did to Franklin and Jefferson and said, "No thanks; I'll stick to women."
Washington saw what chess did to Franklin and Jefferson and said, "No thanks; I'll stick to women."
I thought Franklin and Jefferson were the playboys.
Not compared to George. He got the nickname "Father of His Country" for a reason, bud.
I once saw LL Cool J playing. He wasn't very good.
I play on here. I'm a celebrity.
some post celebrities that play chess
here is many more
http://monroi.com/chess-info/44-in/446-celebrities-play-chess.html
Not compared to George. He got the nickname "Father of His Country" for a reason, bud.
Oh, dear.
Serial Killers Who Played Chess (one tried to kill 64 people -- one for each square). He almost got there before getting caught. One played chess in the manner in which he hunted his victims.
@Batgirl, good point -- owning a chess set does not prove that a person played chess. And as you mention, even his ownership of a chess set is in doubt.
I have no doubt that you know much more chess history than me. So if you doubt that Washington played chess, then so do I. I don't remember where I got that list (maybe Wikipedia); not sure how reliable it is.
Even if he did play chess, he definitely didn't play on chess.com. :)
steve davis - (he even co-wrote a book with GM David Norwood (I think)
Steve Davis was president of the british chess federation or something.
Connor, connor. Being Scottish you are naturally a celeb. In fact celebs have a thread going "how many Scottish people play on chess.com?"
Connor, connor. Being Scottish you are naturally a celeb. In fact celebs have a thread going "how many Scottish people play on chess.com?"
yeah....but....
None of them live in the highands.
Or come to think of it.... have 3 houses
@Batgirl, good point -- owning a chess set does not prove that a person played chess. And as you mention, even his ownership of a chess set is in doubt.
I have no doubt that you know much more chess history than me. So if you doubt that Washington played chess, then so do I. I don't remember where I got that list (maybe Wikipedia); not sure how reliable it is.
Even if he did play chess, he definitely didn't play on chess.com. :)
Are you crazy? Of COURSE George Washington played on chess.com! ;) A link to his profile is provided here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(Internet)
@Batgirl, good point -- owning a chess set does not prove that a person played chess. And as you mention, even his ownership of a chess set is in doubt.
I have no doubt that you know much more chess history than me. So if you doubt that Washington played chess, then so do I. I don't remember where I got that list (maybe Wikipedia); not sure how reliable it is.