08-05-2007, 07:52 AM | #41 (permalink) |
pinche vato
Location: backwater, Third World, land of cotton
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Alabama's annual chess tournament was held in Montgomery yesterday. I wanted to post many of the pics they had of kids playing chess in order to boost the "image" of chess, but Grancey stopped me from it because you can't post pictures of kids on TFP. So pretend you're looking at a little freckle-faced guy in a ballcap with his tongue out while he's concentrating and another little guy with dreadlocks making a reach for his bishop.
For more images go to http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/...8040801&Ref=PH and take a look.
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08-05-2007, 03:07 PM | #42 (permalink) |
Browncoat
Location: California
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I think that everyone's opinion of chess could be changed by spending one night in Bangkok.
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09-17-2007, 08:15 AM | #43 (permalink) | |
Tilted Cat Head
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Location: Manhattan, NY
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Chess Hustlers, they make it have some street cred $5 at at time.
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09-17-2007, 02:13 PM | #44 (permalink) |
Sir, I have a plan...
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To change the image of chess:
Right click on the chess folder icon. Select "Properties". Choose the "Customize" tab to the far right. Under folder pictures click on "Choose File..." Point the browser to the image you wish to use.
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09-21-2007, 06:21 AM | #46 (permalink) |
Pissing in the cornflakes
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I played a lot of chess as a child but I'd rather play a game like company of heroes than chess these days.
Chess is an amazing game but its also simple enough that a computer can play it close to perfect. Something that can't be said for modern RTS games, too many variables and thats where a human mind makes the difference. Besides Knight takes Rook is fun, but Tiger takes Sherman is a bit more visceral
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09-21-2007, 06:24 AM | #47 (permalink) |
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I think it's dumb to think that you want to change the image of something you like to do. It shouldn't matter what image something has, because if you like doing it, then it doesn't.
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09-21-2007, 06:56 PM | #48 (permalink) | |
part of the problem
Location: hic et ubique
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i love chess, so much that i wish more people saw it as i did and loved it as i did, that is why i want to change whatever pejorative image it has..besides, if more people loved it, there would be more people to play...right now, i live in a place where no one plays (that i know of)...
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10-22-2007, 06:05 PM | #49 (permalink) |
Dumb all over...a little ugly on the side
Location: In the room where the giant fire puffer works, and the torture never stops.
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10-22-2007, 11:00 PM | #50 (permalink) |
Insane
Location: Memphis Area
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I don't think chess is referred to as a "nerd" sport so much because of those who typically participate, as it is to make those who are not talented (read intelligent) enough to participate (and significantly compete) feel better about themselves...
They may call you a nerd, but they're just sitting there waiting for a 6 move checkmate -Will
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10-23-2007, 04:56 PM | #51 (permalink) |
Master Thief. Master Criminal. Masturbator.
Location: Windiwana
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haha us punks sit out side of the local ice cream shop and play chess from time to time.
pogoing bishop takes skanking rook. check, you emo piece of shit
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