" Reti studies mathematics although he is not a dry mathematician; represents Vienna without being Viennese; was born in old Hungary yet he does not know Hungarian; speaks uncommonly rapidly only in order to act all the more maturely and deliberately; and will become the best chessplayer without, however, becoming world champion. "
Members' chess sets
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"Flip-Coin Chess: Does not pay attention to all (or sometimes even any!) of the threats generated by the opponent's previous move. Hope Chess: Does pay attention to all the threats generated by the opponent's previous move, but, before making their current move, does not check to make sure that all checks, captures, and threats by the opponent on the next move (in reply to that move) can be safely met. Real Chess: Not only deals with opponent's threats from the previous move but, before making their move, also makes sure that the opponent |
Dan HEISMAN |