19 May 06
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Originally posted by ChessJesterFirst thing you need to know is that you mean to say "draw" instead of "stalemate." A stalemate is just one of the many ways of reaching a draw.
If the objective of the game of chess is to achieve checkmate... then how is it that a perfectly played game will result in a stalemate? Isn't that a bit ironic?... or am I just confused?
Second, no, I don't find that ironic. Each player's goal is to reach checkmate. But since they are conflicting goals, it is stands to reason that if each player plays the best moves, they will cancel out and result in a draw.
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19 May 06
Originally posted by ChessJesterHow do you know a perfectly played game will end in a stalemate.......
If the objective of the game of chess is to achieve checkmate... then how is it that a perfectly played game will result in a stalemate? Isn't that a bit ironic?... or am I just confused?
It might end in a win, lose, draw....repetition etc......why must the perfectly played game end in a stalemate.....that also suggests (but not totally) one side has more material than the other.
19 May 06
Originally posted by ark13lol ok, you win.
First thing you need to know is that you mean to say "draw" instead of "stalemate." A stalemate is just one of the many ways of reaching a draw.
Second, no, I don't find that ironic. Each player's goal is to reach checkmate. But since they are conflicting goals, it is stands to reason that if each player plays the best moves, they will cancel out and result in a draw.
and yes, I meant draw... thanks.
19 May 06
Originally posted by ChessJesterWell, not all platitudes about life apply to the chess world, or even to every situation in life. It's a matter of style more than anything else. When people say that patience is a virtue, they mean that more people should be patient as the average person lacks the right amount of patience. However, there is such a thing as too much patience. Finding the right balance of patience in life, as well as in chess, is important.
If patience is a virtue then aren't defensive openings better then offensive ones as they are more virtuous?
lmao, ok, I am just on crack.
It's possible, but I think you probably would've known that before...
19 May 06
Originally posted by ark13You are very wise Ark13... thanks for the comment 🙂
Well, not all platitudes about life apply to the chess world, or even to every situation in life. It's a matter of style more than anything else. When people say that patience is a virtue, they mean that more people should be patient as the average person lacks the right amount of patience. However, there is such a thing as too much patience. Finding the r ...[text shortened]... chess, is important.
It's possible, but I think you probably would've known that before...