You made me chuckle . . . When i learned chess in 1952 you were expected to say " en Guarde" when the opposing Queen was attacked and could be taken the next move. . .
BUT that was when it was a gentleman's game . . .
Now it's expected that the opponent SHOULD be alert . . .
Hm. Nobody has said that to me in 70 years . . .
Yes, now that I remember I would usually say "Un Guard", since the summer after 6th Grade.
A Chess couch of mine in 9th Grade would just say "Guardie."
Only, it's 'En garde'.
That is it.
En garde is a French phrase meaning 'on guard'. Used to warn a fencer to assume the position preparatory to a duel, or to warn an opponent in chess that their queen is threatened.
Only, it's 'En garde'.
That is it.
En garde is a French phrase meaning 'on guard'. Used to warn a fencer to assume the position preparatory to a duel, or to warn an opponent in chess that their queen is threatened.
A while ago I was a first class Fencer.Great sport.
It's not something that I invented, but have only played against 2 people that I didn't tell them what it was, that used it.