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In reply to the discussion: Chess? [View all]lastlib
(23,142 posts)15. can't say I haven't made mistakes and lost a few, but never DELIBERATELY just give one away....
if I'm going to give up a pawn, I want something for it--at LEAST another pawn, or preferably something larger; sometimes a strategic square is the trade-off. But I NEVER just toss one to the winds!
And no, I don't claim to be a master, but I've won a few games against competent players.
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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