Perhaps this is a famous painting depicting a famous game but it is new to me and, it seems, it is the sort of historical chess spectacle that appeals to you:
http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessplayer?pid=77027
Bonaparte's eyes seem to be pointed at neither the board nor the lady. What else could be be looking at?
Originally posted by FabianFnasHe has his moblie in his right hand and is texting the French master Deschapples
Why does he hide his right hand? What does he do with it? He looks rather content, despite his position, doesn't he?
for some help.
Anybody want to have a bash at trying to re-create the position on the board.
The Napoleon games on record are most likely all fakes, I think Mr Winter
will back me up that one.
Here is a wonderful piece of real chess research by The Master.
http://www.chesshistory.com/winter/extra/napoleon.html
Originally posted by FabianFnasThat's funny! I'm still going back and forth in thinking content as in "placidly happy" or content as in "adult content".
Why does he hide his right hand? What does he do with it? He looks rather content, despite his position, doesn't he?
A guy could go blind playing chess like that!