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Some other stupid rules in chess
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A place where people take this subject somewhat seriously which is no longer possible after the opening post. I have started and contributed to rule threads myself and will do so in the future.
Good to know,thanks.
Jan 2, 2020
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Why are there no strip chess tournaments? Chess doesn't seem to be as popular today as it used to be. My idea to make it more popular would be to have players take off an article of clothing every time a piece is exchanged. The first player to get naked loses. I sure this would be very popular on tv.
DrFrank124c wrote:
............ The first player to get naked loses. I sure this would be very popular on tv.
Considering the physical state of the average chess player I'd say that his opponent is the one who loses.
Better idea: https://www.chess.com/forum/view/fun-with-chess/searching-for-befana#comment-45297834
FBloggs wrote:
It took me 2 years to realize the OP's post was satire. What was I thinking?
TremaniSunChild wrote:
Number 5: If they could move back, then there wouldn't be much deliberation over pawn moves. It's like taking back a move.
The OP asks some sincere questions but do you respond with thoughtful answers? No. Instead you interrupt a serious discussion with sarcasm. I think we've all had it up to here with your tomfoolery!
Arisktotle wrote:
The purpose of game rules is to attribute to an attractive game. By claiming that rules are stupid, you actually claim that chess is an unattractive game. Which makes you both a poor observer and a poor player - or a perfect player which I doubt.
Nevertheless there are some stupid rules in chess and they are stupid only because they cause confusion and thereby make the game less attractive. But I won't discuss them in this thread. Bra, this is just a joke. We all love chess and most of us are very good or are becoming very good relax a little.
azariyahowens wrote:
...... Bra, this is just a joke. We all love chess and most of us are very good or are becoming very good relax a little.
We live in the post truth era. Never know if someone is serious, sarcastic, ironic or flatout lying. I always make sure to provide a reply in each one of these categories 
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Arisktotle wrote:
azariyahowens wrote:
...... Bra, this is just a joke. We all love chess and most of us are very good or are becoming very good relax a little.
We live in the post truth era. Never know if someone is serious, sarcastic, ironic or flatout lying. I always make sure to provide a reply in each one of these categories .
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The purpose of game rules is to contribute to an attractive game. By claiming that rules are stupid, you actually claim that chess is an unattractive game. Which makes you both a poor observer and a poor player - or a perfect player which I doubt.
Nevertheless there are some stupid rules in chess and they are stupid only because they cause confusion and thereby make the game less attractive. But I won't discuss them in this thread.