It always fascinates me that people have the patience to play a chess game in a crowded city as Amsterdam.
The game was between the man with the hat at the left and the one at the right with the blue shirt. I just missed the rapid move he made and after that it took to much time for me to wait for the next move. It is mostly an eldery men's game, have never seen a woman playing here.
Interesting find. It is a wonderful game regardless of the board size.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI think you need to start a trend of quick chess moves played by women. That will confound the male species.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenPensioners men's afternoon hobby. A nice place to congregate, and to be in the open air.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis is a wonderful idea and would be so fun to play chess like this. I would definitely challenge someone, were I there. Great captures.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI've seen similar boards in some other cities across the world. I don't know how to play it either as I find it too time-consuming and boring. Maybe ideal for a pensioner with plenty of time on their hands!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLarge outdoor chess boards make chess a bit of a spectator sport. Chess is not as popular here as it used to be.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenChess requires too much thinking and planning ahead. Heck, I can't remember what I came into this room for.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenUnusual to see a board of this size. There's a park here that has two or three embedded boards on tables. When the weather's warm, it's not uncommon to see at least one game going on.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenEen mooie manier om even te onthaasten.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI wonder if the size of the board makes a difference in seeing moves. I would not like to have that audience second-guessing me.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI would be at a distinct disadvantage not being able to see the "board" from above. :-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI would have to be in the audience as I don't have the patience to play chess even on a regular sized board.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNice street photos. I liked that.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI used to enjoy playing with my dad but think it would be tricky on a big board like this :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI used to enjoy playing with my dad but think it would be tricky on a big board like this :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWe have one chess set like this at Union Depot in downtown St. Paul.
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