Here are some of the questions and answers to an examination paper in chess that was given some time ago by Dr. TARRASCH. (...)"Q: What is the object of playing a gambit opening?A: To acquire a reputation of being a dashing player at the cost of losing a game. Q: Account briefly for the popularity of the Queen Pawn Opening in matches of a serious nature.A: Laziness. Q: What is the duty of an umpire where a player wilfully upsets the board?A: Remove the bottle.
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"I find that chess is very useful when travelling alone in Turkey. ...Take yourself to the nearest teahouse. Order a glass of tea, and another or Raki, and set up a chess problem. Within seconds Turks will appear. they won't play chess with you, but it starts a conversation. "I did this once and someone asked, "Can I practise my English with you?" His first question was: "How many princesses have you slept with?" So now you see the point of chess." |
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