Tag: chess

  • The Chess Game’s Last Moves, a Play (RR)

    The Chess Game’s Last Moves, a Play (RR)

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    by Henry, ©2025 (Nov. 13, 2025) — Act I The house lights dim to the song of “Greensleeves” (1:56) as the curtain rises to the stage set as a giant chess board where the horses are pigmy horses and the castles are children’s backyard log cabins. The end game is being played. Black King: “I think one…

  • To be Proactive or Reactive, THAT is the Question

    To be Proactive or Reactive, THAT is the Question

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    “A RIGHT, DUTY AND PRIVILEGE” by OPOVV, ©2012 (Dec. 29, 2012) — Depending on the situation, I’m more likely to attack than defend a stagnant position. When playing chess, without a moment’s hesitation, I will use my King as an attacking piece. Some chess players like to sit around and “see what develops.” Not me; I…