Photo: Pedro Ugarte /AFP
Nepalese children playing chess in a slum colony in Kathmandu in April 2008. When we see a picture like this, we should be thankful for what we have.
Special thanks to Phil for sending this in.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
God save the children
At least they can eat their chess board if they have to.
Paul Wallace, an Irish player, became champion of Kathmandu many years ago. He went there on holiday, and ended up playing a match against the current champion. He lost the first two games, because they played with no castling or en passant! He had a fantastic time there, including being bumped in the back by an elephant, while walking down the main street. He was robbed by bandits while camping, and penniless, he somehow managed to get home 3 months later.
Nice anecdote Jonathan.
“At least they can eat their chess board if they have to.”
It’s not funny. Be glad you don’t have to live in such conditions.
Anonymous said…
“At least they can eat their chess board if they have to.”
It’s not funny. Be glad you don’t have to live in such conditions.
Hey, don’t knock the nutritional power of chess boards. Especially those made in China. Those boards are made of real chinese citizens who have at least most of the nutrients you need to survive.