When Worlds Collide (Curious Circumstances)

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royercordova
artfizz wrote:
paul211 wrote: ... Whenever I went on vacation I always or almost brought my chessboard and pieces along as my dear one would generally take a 2 hour nap in the afternoon. 

You call her that, no doubt, because of her impact on your credit card.

I usually take a chessboard along when I'm travelling by plane. It's difficult to see the pieces when the cabin lights are dimmed during take-off and landing. When playing a passenger across the ailse, we have to keep a sharp look out for the drinks trolley.


artfizz
paul211 wrote: ... Whenever I went on vacation I always or almost brought my chessboard and pieces along as my dear one would generally take a 2 hour nap in the afternoon. 

 I had my credit card stolen, but I didn't report it because the thief was spending less than my wife used to.

artfizz

When playing chess in a cafe on a chequered tablecloth, it would be necessary to collect the salt and pepper cruets from all the other tables.

artfizz
kramakintews wrote: Does it count if only a few moves? Not being a blindfold player by any means, I had to sketch a board in church in my notebook to study a position. Looked like I was paying attention (have to look up to think) and taking notes. (anticipating:) No, it wasn't a Bishop I ended up moving.

Oh well, at least you didn't scribble it in the hymn book.

MyCowsCanFly
artfizz wrote:

What is the oddest place you've played chess or the most curious circumstances surrounding a game?

When I used to play chess on the bus, I found it slightly disconcerting to receive advice from the driver - especially as she had to turn round, and take her eyes of the road to study the board.

I suppose it was fair to call it a draw after a collision - with (chess) pieces scattered everywhere - even if one player was significantly in front at the time?  ARTREF:CHESS ON THE COACH


My favorte fishing spot is 100 miles up the Columbia River. There's no TV...one radio station but I have high speed Internet on my laptop so, I can play chess online.

It's a wonderful world.

artfizz

There must be some enthusiasts with a chessboard tattoo?

MyCowsCanFly

I don't think this guy planned far enough "ahead."

 

Chess board tattoo

Skipgugg
Every full moon I visit an old chess buddy at the local cemetary. Even though he is dead and 6 feet under the board , the games are still special and competitive. Thank you Ouija board!!!
artfizz
Skipgugg wrote: Every full moon I visit an old chess buddy at the local cemetary. Even though he is dead and 6 feet under the board , the games are still special and competitive. Thank you Ouija board!!!

Presumably you've switched off Automatically claim win on Time?