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chess is a microcosmic universe, a reflection of life within and without, of struggles and success, of plans that often go astray, of hopes and fears, of imagination and wonder, of sacrifice and giving, of how we, the humble participant, are a reflection of the movement of those constellations, as we try to forge our art and transcend that which is purely material. Chess is spiritual.
quotation attributed to robbie carrobie (false prophet, true prophet, lazy bum and vagabond)
19 Sep 10
Originally posted by robbie carrobieChess is warfare.
chess is a microcosmic universe, a reflection of life within and without, of struggles and success, of plans that often go astray, of hopes and fears, of imagination and wonder, of sacrifice and giving, of how we, the humble participant, are a reflection of the movement of those constellations, as we try to forge our art and transcend that which is p ...[text shortened]...
quotation attributed to robbie carrobie (false prophet, true prophet, lazy bum and vagabond)
The slow crushing of my enemy to death.
19 Sep 10
Originally posted by Proper Knobmmm and what about you dear Noobster, what happens when your enemy crushes you to death? when your chessmen are scattered from here to there, their general vanquished on the field of battle? does not your spirit cry for leaving? to transcend the rainbow bridge to the hall of the slain, Valhalla itself? does not laughter give way to mourning, is not the headdress exchanged for ashes, exultation and mirth become insanity and laughter becomes a release for pain. Triangles tingle and trumpets play slow, yes indeed, my dear friend, in love and in war, chess is spiritual.
Chess is warfare.
The slow crushing of my enemy to death.
19 Sep 10
Originally posted by galveston75ah yes, both spiritual concepts, to love and to hate! what is a stronger emotion than love? If one cannot appeal to others with the Good News of Gods kingdom through love, what else is left to make a stronger appeal? Who of us does not feels the wish for mercy when our chess men come crashing down around us, as we stand naked before the ominous and deadly march of our adversaries pieces! yes indeed, chess is spiritual! 🙂
I love chess and then I hate it..... Lol.
19 Sep 10
Originally posted by robbie carrobieIt depends on the manner of my loss.
mmm and what about you dear Noobster, what happens when your enemy crushes you to death? when your chessmen are scattered from here to there, their general vanquished on the field of battle? does not your spirit cry for leaving? to transcend the rainbow bridge to the hall of the slain, Valhalla itself? does not laughter give way to mourning, is no ...[text shortened]... ngle and trumpets play slow, yes indeed, my dear friend, in love and in war, chess is spiritual.
Being beaten by a better player, or succumbing to a brilliant piece of play i can deal with. When i lose as a result of a blunder, that pains me.
19 Sep 10
Originally posted by wolfgang59ah yes, the realisation that in all events, there is an equalisation, despite the serious business of life, there is an eventuality that awaits all men, an equalisitaion, chess is spiritual
Isnt there great pleasure in an evenly contested cut n thrust game that ends in an agreed draw?
19 Sep 10
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieThe difference to life is that life has infinite possibilities whereas chess only has...60 000 000 possible positions(?)
chess is a microcosmic universe, a reflection of life within and without, of struggles and success, of plans that often go astray, of hopes and fears, of imagination and wonder, of sacrifice and giving, of how we, the humble participant, are a reflection of the movement of those constellations, as we try to forge our art and transcend that which is p ...[text shortened]...
quotation attributed to robbie carrobie (false prophet, true prophet, lazy bum and vagabond)