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In reply to the discussion: Chess? [View all]JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)13. The fact that you do not (can not) understand chess, does not make it a "Gish Gallop" event.
I mean maybe from your perspective, Chess is nothing but a "Gish Gallop" event, but that appears to be because you don't understand Chess in the first place.
So, from your perspective ... its all gibberish.
Your problem in making that claim is that chess, both tactics and strategy, are actually very well understood. Its only a "Gish Gallop" for those who don't understand Chess in the first place.
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can't say I haven't made mistakes and lost a few, but never DELIBERATELY just give one away....
lastlib
Dec 2012
#15
The fact that you do not (can not) understand chess, does not make it a "Gish Gallop" event.
JoePhilly
Dec 2012
#13
Of course, I'd exchange the pawn for the win, but that's not a true "sacrifice."
lastlib
Dec 2012
#16
So what you just explained is a computer program that appears to make decisions
JoePhilly
Dec 2012
#34
Hey guy? Your large bold type makes me instantly skip over everything you post.
Chorophyll
Dec 2012
#28
That's all that needed to be said, but I'm sure the multidimensional brainfucking will continue.
adirondacker
Dec 2012
#39