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Is chess a physical test?

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Is chess a physical test?
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Is chess a physical test?
August 19, 2023 at 9:49 pm
I think so. It quickly exhausts me.
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RE: Is chess a physical test?
August 20, 2023 at 1:53 am
Only if you play with live size chess pieces made of lead.
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RE: Is chess a physical test?
August 20, 2023 at 2:06 am
If you play, play with all your heart.
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RE: Is chess a physical test?
August 20, 2023 at 4:42 am
Maybe if it's this kind of chess:



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RE: Is chess a physical test?
August 20, 2023 at 4:48 am
(August 19, 2023 at 9:49 pm)MarcusA Wrote: I think so. It quickly exhausts me.

I can understand why it would, what with the load it must place on both of your brain cells.

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RE: Is chess a physical test?
August 20, 2023 at 5:09 am
That's like 3 too many BSBIV.
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RE: Is chess a physical test?
August 20, 2023 at 5:36 am
It can be tiring to concentrate intensely for hours.
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RE: Is chess a physical test?
August 20, 2023 at 9:36 am
Mental exhaustion is a complately different animal than being physically exhausted.
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RE: Is chess a physical test?
August 20, 2023 at 11:15 am
(August 19, 2023 at 9:49 pm)MarcusA Wrote: I think so. It quickly exhausts me.

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RE: Is chess a physical test?
August 20, 2023 at 11:51 am
(August 20, 2023 at 5:36 am)FrustratedFool Wrote: It can be tiring to concentrate intensely for hours.

But Marcus said it ‘quickly’ exhausts him.

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