Princess Bride Sicilian Challenge

Start Date: Mar 10, 2015

Finish Date: Dec 18, 2016

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The Princess Bride is one of the best movies ever made. One of the my favorite quotes comes as part of a chess-like battle of wits. Vizzini boldly announces, "You fool! You fell for one of the classic blunders - The most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia' - but only slightly less well known is this: 'Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line!'".

Death isn't on the line, but dare you go against the Sicilian in a battle of wits? Who will win? The hero? The Sicilian? What hidden tricks and traps has your opponent planned? Are you ready for this duel?

If you haven't seen the movie, here is the scene.

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Tournament Starts!

packerpastor | Mar 10, 2015, 8:46 AM

We've started. Is there any better picture to wish everyone luck in the Princess Bride Tournament than this one?

Princess Bride Sicilian Challenge

packerpastor | Mar 9, 2015, 9:55 AM

The tournament is filling up and should start soon. Hopefully some of you read Gserper's article "A Sicilian Idea You Must Know". (http://www.chess.com/article/view/you-must-know-this-idea-if-you-play-the-sicilian-defense).

I'm looking forward to some great games!