Philosophy


The essence of Chess is thinking about what Chess is. — David Bronstein What is the essence of Chess? Beyond idle speculations about its elements of game, art, science, or sport: why are children, adults, old people, men and women of all ages and cultural backgrounds so fascinated with a checkered board and a set of archetypal pieces? For a child, the sheer aspect of the board and pieces is enough to trigger the imagination. And...

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