Re: The "swap rule" in chess...

The Maverick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> FD Games wrote:
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> > In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Allan Goodall
> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> >>On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 06:36:54 GMT, "Gabriel Antispam Velasco"
> >><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> >>>There are so many problems with Chess that I'm surprised people keep
> >>>playing it at all. 
> >>>
>  
> >>Okay, I'll bite, what problems?
> > 
> > Possibly over-analysis. It can be a big turn-off for many people.
>  
> Sounds like a problem with those players, not the game... 
> 
> 
> the Mav

Same thing I've said about many other games with "problems".

I think it's always just a matter of taste, but to me Chess is far
from perfect.  The biggest problem I have with Chess is the opponent
factor; it is so difficult to find a player who is better than you are
while remaining challenged by your play.  For me the game is only
interesting when it isn't an open and shut case from the opener.

You can probably tell I don't often play.