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Originally posted by buckkyI dunno, i enjoy poker much more when playing for money. I never play for much mind, just a few quid in and winner takes the pot but i just adds some edge to it.
If you played chess for money ? I feel I would be more awake than I am now. More concerned about the outcome. Somehow I think the fun of the game would be sucked out of it for me if money entered the picture.
EDIT: although i suppose that is a game of chance opposed to a game of pure skill.
Over the internet, it wouldn't be fair. People would use chess programs. Besides, the money element would take a lot of the fun out of the game. As of now, money in chess is used as incentive for the super-GM's to play in tournaments, although "small" prizes are awarded at smaller chess tournaments.