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This is 100% me trying to play OTB these days (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by The_Picard_Maneuver to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 2 months ago (1 children)

We have a local storefront that’s been closed for years but people (maybe the owner or with permission from since it’s so consistent?) set up multiple chess tables in front of it most days and it’s always wholesome to pass people playing on an otherwise rather depressing city street.

[–] The_Picard_Maneuver 17 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's what I love about chess. The barrier for entry is so low that anyone can play it pretty much anywhere.

You'll find it in wealthy areas, poor areas, schools, prisons. Kids play it, their parents play it, their grandparents play it, etc.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

Go is even easier to learn though. The only thing chess is better at is memes