Chess is an old game, and didn't always used to look like chess. So, last week we learned about Shatranj , and tried to solve Dilaram's mate (an old Shatranj puzzle ), and invite you to try playing Shatranj online .
Quotes
(another personal favourite)" A combination composed of a sacrifice has more immediate effect upon the person playing over the game in which it occurs than another combination, because the apparent senselessness of the sacrifice is convincing proof of the design of the player offering it. |
Richard RETI, Modern Ideas in Chess. |