Only Chess
04 Jan 06
04 Jan 06
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Originally posted by vmc303Not sure really, but the population of China is 1.3 billion with Chinese people also in other parts of the world. They are by far more Chinese than any other race. It is still possible that chinese chess is played by more people in the world than "international" chess.
This website claims that Chinese chess is played by more people than "International" chess: http://www.xmission.com/~gastown/afi/ch_index.htm
Somehow, I'm a bit dubious.
04 Jan 06
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Originally posted by lauseyI suppose it's possible. If true though, that would likely make it the most popular game in the world, and it's odd that it's not more visible worldwide than it is. Heck, even Chinese checkers is more well-known to the average Westerner.
Not sure really, but the population of China is 1.3 billion with Chinese people also in other parts of the world. They are by far more Chinese than any other race. It is still possible that chinese chess is played by more people in the world than "international" chess.
05 Jan 06
Originally posted by vmc303international chess is a hybrid of chinese chess. so in truth, you have heard of the game, just not in the same format.
I suppose it's possible. If true though, that would likely make it the most popular game in the world, and it's odd that it's not more visible worldwide than it is. Heck, even Chinese checkers is more well-known to the average Westerner.
05 Jan 06
Originally posted by lauseyDid the population go down? I recall our teachers saying 2 billion 10 or so years ago.
Not sure really, but the population of China is 1.3 billion with Chinese people also in other parts of the world. They are by far more Chinese than any other race. It is still possible that chinese chess is played by more people in the world than "international" chess.