Be careful out there... my opponent, thankfully, just "timed out" in a game that took 11 weeks to make 8 moves....
=== Dark Chess === is $ONE$ of my game$ ===
If you can get to it, or capture it… you can SEE it! Otherwise… you are playing chess in the dark. Unlike chess that has been analyzed ad infinitum… Dark chess is in its relative infancy…
There are of course certain fundamentals that apply, But the integral difference is “disclosure” Where chess is full and “above board” This mirrors the world we live in; dark secrets...
Chess quick mates apply- plus new helpmates! The more you know- the better your chances... Do your ‘homework’- research your opponent- “Stay here” after your move and miss nothing!
White can be more aggressive… Even bringing out the lady early;] Consequently Black is more defensive… But can set knight traps for ‘her’
Herein lies the “dark chess” conundrum… Is what you see, [or not see] A wicked, cunningly designed, Psychological trap OR…
Through stealth and misdirection, [Or just sheer stupidity, All the anathema of pure chess;] Blindingly good luck?
If so, whether it be luck or skill, Or a riverboat gambler's bluff- I wish it in equal amounts… For all we honorable players!
Why should i, or anyone play if the expected BKR changes are- win:(0), draw: (-110), loss: (-210)... am i such a n00b;?] OR- An amateur?
who plays for the sheer thrill, love of the game! :)) ======================================
Why do i fly no flag;?)
while i love my nation's ideals, and propaganda- i hate the lying, corrupt, incompetent government- and all those idiots who support and harbor them. -------------------- ===Propaganda Works Too===
Propaganda works When government dictates, What you see and hear.
Propaganda works When your leader keeps lying, And you swear to them.
Propaganda works When children are bondage born, Slaves to your tax debt.
Propaganda works When your government tells lies, That you teach your children.
Propaganda works Entice loyal old children, For flagged coffins.
Propaganda works If you see or hear enough, Does it not, reader;?)
===== My favorite quote ===== Actually came from Jonathan Winters interview in playboy! LOL- So for years I paraphrased his creed, mixed in a little Shakespeare and... Well here is my "original"
There comes a tide, In the affairs of humans, When taken at the flood- Leads on to victory and success
But if ignored- Leaves one stranded In the shallows Of defeat and failure
So it is not the critic who counts, Nor the ones on the sidelines- Who point out faults, Or say they can do better…
NO! It is the one, who is actually IN the arena, Whose face is covered by the sweat, dirt, and blood of battle! Who strives valiantly against overwhelming odds- But fails, gets up, and fails again, and yet again
But strengthened, bouyed by the worthy cause, Gives all, risking the ultimate sacrifice- Daring greatly to win freedom… Whether for self, family or us all!
And who knows that even in failure, It is far better than those cold and timid souls, Who have never failed, tasting neither defeat, Nor victory…
===== Years later I found =====
-The Man in the Arena -
"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who know the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."
° Theodore Roosevelt, Sorbonne in Paris, April 23, 1910 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
