3 Reasons Why Humans will Always Love Chess

Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2014

Hello everyone,

No matter what they say about computers destroying chess, human chess is unlikely to lose its appeal ever... yes, ever! Here are 3 reasons why... 

1 - Feeling lonely? Go play chess: Chess fulfills need for a human connection. Bots, computers can never fulfill the basic human "need" to connect to each other. Chess is like plugging straight into another mind - whether you play online or across the board. Chess always works as a great fix for loneliness. 
2- Chess a cool symbol of Artistic/intellectual Excellence: Chess has become an intrinsic part of our culture across the planet. It's thrilling to find a chess motif in movies, on television, in paintings, songs, theatre etc. Chess has become (and is likely to remain) a cool symbol and motif for the best there is in human endeavour in terms of artistic and intellectual pursuits. No video game has yet been able to replace that.
3- Chess forges exciting friendships: Chess is one universal language understood all over the globe. Chess can help you reach out to complete strangers with polar opposite cultural, political, social outlooks and yet, bond together in healthy competition and exciting friendship. 

We don't think humans will ever stop loving chess... don't you agree?

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Human Chess Pieces Scheduled to Play at Burnsville Library

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This looks like a fun chess event. Don't forget to share your photos if you attend this event. Human chess pieces will take over the Burnhaven Library Saturday, June 1, in Burnsville.

The event is a preview for the combat chess finals taking place later this month. The Six Elements Theatre Company will use fake weaponry in a family-friendly demonstration of combat chess at Burnhaven Library in Burnsville. 

Players line up as chess pieces on the board with the kings acting as captains. As players move they select weapons to "fight" over the square. The piece that wins the battle takes the square. The game draws its roots from the favorite sport of medieval kings and queens. The event will take place at 11 a.m. at the library, 1101 County Road 42 W., and is a free Legacy Amendment program for all ages.

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Human Chess Festival Video from Marostica, Italy

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According to tradition, a human chess festival is held every two years in the quaint village of Marostica, Italy. Here is the latest chess festival video from the beautiful show - creativity+romance+fun and lots of traditional costumes. Enjoy your chess.

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Cool human chess video of Gary Kasparov playing with African television personality

Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2011


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Here is a nice human chess video of chess great Gary Kasparov's recent visit to Africa as part of a Moves for Life campaign. The 13th world chess champion played the game with radio and television personality Wackhead Simpson.  Enjoy.

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