Has the magic gone?

Computers aren't ruining chess.

The only reason people had fun before was because they were stupid. They didn't really know how to play positionally, instead all about tactics and flashy sacrifices/combinations. Now we prove we can play through space etc.

So what if computers are better than humans? We can't play anymore? Computers are only making online chess difficult. Oh wait. You NEED a computer to play online chess. Didn't think about THAT one did you?

Originally posted by briancron
When was someone last accused of going to the bathroom to consult a bulldozer before attempting the clean and jerk?

If the magic is not gone, it has certainly decreased since Tal's death.