true meaning of chess

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Was chess made for fun? Was chess made to replace war?
Why the name chess?
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I know
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It was made for nerds to be able to be good at something
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O rlly?
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Every game was made for fun. Chess is not the exception.

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O ok
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I think chess was originally a mere pastime. Later it developed into a battle of intellectual superiority over the others. And I'M m one of the delusional people caught in a rating race.

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chess is meaningless.

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If chess was invented to replace war, it failed spectacularly. 

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True
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Nvm EVERYONE DON'T LOOK AT THIS THREAD
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The purpose of chess is to create the most beautiful sequence of moves leading to Mate. I hate people who only play to win.

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Um... Yeah
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dionajom wrote:
Was chess made for fun? Was chess made to replace war?
Why the name chess?

the perfect way to prevent war

  1. All murder, war, and robbery is strictly forbidden.
  2. All conflict no matter how great or small will be resolved through games.
  3. In games, each player will bet something that they agree is of equal value.
  4. As long as it doesn't violate pledge three, anything may be bet, and any game may be played.
  5. The challenged party has the right to decide the rules of the game.
  6. Any bets made in accordance with the pledges must be upheld.
  7. Conflicts between groups will be conducted by designated representatives with absolute authority.
  8. Being caught cheating during a game is grounds for an instant loss.
  9. In the name of god, the previous rules may never be changed.
  10. Let's all have fun and play together!
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Indeed. It wasn't bethrowed the "Royal game" for nothing. "The Game of Kings". Cool.