Is checkmate really the goal?

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Cant-be-touched

Is checkmate really the goal?

TameLava

and having a good time doing it!

nurversagerhere

Well based on the rules it is. Checkmate ends the game.

That's at least the primary goal. 

There are some secondary goals but these goals are different for everyone.

DavidHHH

In blitz more rarely than in a long game. But checkmark is definitely the most beautiful part of the game and especially when it follows an unexpected attack with some sacrifices. That's the part if drama, suspense and a climax.

DavidHHH

checkmate, not chekmark, that spelling checker sucks.

incorrectname

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EscherehcsE
Cant-be-touched wrote:

Is checkmate really the goal?

If you're talking chess, yeah, I guess so. Other sports/games, maybe not.

claranow

A good long game with checkmate is the goal for me ...