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Benedict Arnold

Is chess really all about killing kings and queens or does it have any practical value or is it a skill in itself?

Posted - February 20, 2019
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  • 6023
    The "practical value" is to teach patience and planning.
    The best players win by capturing (and sacrificing) as few pieces as possible.
      February 20, 2019 2:06 PM MST
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  • My husband is a big chess player.  It's all about strategy .. and that takes a lot of skill and patience.  I don't know if it's about killing Kings and Queens, or just capturing and controlling them.  
      February 20, 2019 2:07 PM MST
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  • 2219
    Although the ultimate aim is to kill off the king, a whole lot of subtle (skilful) manoeuvring takes place before then. 
      February 20, 2019 2:45 PM MST
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