Chess.. Gift or Curse?!!

Originally posted by Mangy Mooose
"There is a class of men who gather in coffee-houses and play
with a desire that dieth not, and a fire that is not quenched.
The passion for playing chess is one of the most unaccountable in
the world. It is the most absorbing of occupations, the least
satisfying of desires, an aimless excrescence upon life. It
annihilates a man.
"You have ...[text shortened]... chaic, clumsy, and
unreliable -- but teach him, inoculate him with chess!"
-- H.G. Wells

Originally posted by Peachy
so in summery;

the key to successful game of chess & floods of pi$$ is all wrapped up in the mug of tea? claaaaaaaasss!!

Drinking doesn't work, you just end up making blunders while under the influence.

Originally posted by RjVA
Drinking doesn't work, you just end up making blunders while under the influence.

Do what I do and get a wireless laptop... make your moves whilst in a completely prone position in der K-size bed covered in blankets, kitties and shame.

*bang*

Originally posted by ohfreak
Do what I do and get a wireless laptop... make your moves whilst in a completely prone position in der K-size bed covered in blankets, kitties and shame.

*bang*

Thanks for the advice by the way ... nice one.

Originally posted by demonseed
Thanks for the advice by the way ... nice one.