I heard an interesting story at a league match this evening.
It seems that Alexi Shirov, who now lives in Spain, was playing in a match. On this particular evening, his team were a player short, and no reserves could be found.
However, Shirov had a Russian friend staying with him. The only problem was that the friend couldn't play chess. So, this guy was put on the bottom board, and shown how to play Nf3, g3, Bg2 and 0-0 and then told to offer a draw.
His opponent, facing an unknown Russian, thought he'd take the safe option and accepted!
Originally posted by RedmikeHilarious!Love it!😵
I heard an interesting story at a league match this evening.
It seems that Alexi Shirov, who now lives in Spain, was playing in a match. On this particular evening, his team were a player short, and no reserves could be found.
However, Shirov had a Russian friend staying with him. The only problem was that the friend couldn't play chess. So, this guy wa ...[text shortened]... draw.
His opponent, facing an unknown Russian, thought he'd take the safe option and accepted!
Our school chess team tried the fake out except we feigned the player was good by talking about new opening theory before the game.
eg.
Me: So are you going to try the Samisch variation today or you sticking to the Four Pawns?
Guy who has no clue: I don't know I think I'll give the Samisch a run. I did some last minute studying.
Me: So you found something new in the d5 variation?
Guy: Yeah I think I finally worked it out. Nice little sac solves it.
He then proceeded to play d4, c4, Nc3, e4, f3 Be3 and offer the draw. (I knew the opponent was a King's Indian player). It was declined. We lost on that board. Horribly. Apparently it tough to win with the Samisch when you don't know how the horsies move.
Originally posted by XanthosNZThat is so funny. A bit of bad luck too I suspect.
Our school chess team tried the fake out except we feigned the player was good by talking about new opening theory before the game.
eg.
Me: So are you going to try the Samisch variation today or you sticking to the Four Pawns?
Guy who has no clue: I don't know I think I'll give the Samisch a run. I did some last minute studying.
Me: So you found ...[text shortened]... Horribly. Apparently it tough to win with the Samisch when you don't know how the horsies move.
skeeter
Originally posted by XanthosNZYeah, those horsies are kind of useful sometimes.
Our school chess team tried the fake out except we feigned the player was good by talking about new opening theory before the game.
eg.
Me: So are you going to try the Samisch variation today or you sticking to the Four Pawns?
Guy who has no clue: I don't know I think I'll give the Samisch a run. I did some last minute studying.
Me: So you found ...[text shortened]... Horribly. Apparently it tough to win with the Samisch when you don't know how the horsies move.