Bubo bubo

These fine games are quite well-known, but not famous enough to be listed among the all-time classics (although many of them would deserve that).

* Amazing: Game Collection: Amazing Chess Moves (Emms)

* First of each ECO: Game Collection: First of Each ECO

* How to Analyze: https://thechessworld.com/articles/...

* Recommendations: https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/wiki...

"Above the clouds I lift my wing
To hear the bells of Heaven ring;
Some of their music, though my fights be wild,
To Earth I bring;
Then let me soar and sing!" ― Edmund Clarence Stedman

Knock, knock. Who's there? Figs. Figs who? Figs the doorbell, it's not working!

"Life has, indeed, many ills, but the mind that views every object in its most cheering aspect, and every doubtful dispensation as replete with latent good, bears within itself a powerful and perpetual antidote. The gloomy soul aggravates misfortune, while a cheerful smile often dispels those mists that portend a storm." ― Lydia Sigourney

"It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." ― Harry S Truman, 33rd President of the United States, and former Colonel in the U.S. Army

Knock, knock. Who's there? Annie. Annie who? Annie thing you can do, I can do better!

"All of the real heroes are not storybook combat fighters either. Every single man in this Army play a vital role. Don't ever let up. Don't ever think that your job is unimportant. Every man has a job to do and he must do it. Every man is a vital link in the great chain." ― General George S. Patton, U.S. Army

* Monument: Wikipedia article: Monument to the Unknown Hero

* Unsung: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article...

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
William Wordsworth

I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:

For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils

* Cloud Types: Wikipedia article: List of cloud types

* Images: https://www.bing.com/images/search?...

Knock, knock. Who's there? Dozen. Dozen who? Dozen anyone want to let me in?

"Every Pawn is a potential Queen." ― James Mason

"Chess is everything: art, science and sport." ― Anatoly Karpov

"Chess is as much a mystery as women." ― C.J.S. Purdy

"Without error there can be no brilliancy." ― Emanuel Lasker

"Chess is all about stored pattern recognition. You are asking your brain to spot a face in the crowd that it has not seen." ― Sally Simpson

"Chess demands total concentration." ― Bobby Fischer

"Chess is mental torture." ― Garry Kasparov

''The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.'' ― General Norman Schwarzkopf, U.S. Army

"A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent." ― General of the Army, Douglas MacArthur

* Glossary: Wikipedia article: Glossary of chess

"I'm convinced, the way one plays chess always reflects the player's personality. If something defines his character, then it will also define his way of playing." ― Vladimir Kramnik

Knock, knock. Who's there? A little old lady. A little old lady who? How cool! I didn't know you could yodel!

"If we can use an H-bomb--and as you said it's no checker game; it's real, it's war and nobody is fooling around--isn't it sort of ridiculous to go crawling around in the weeds, throwing knives and maybe getting yourself killed . . . and even losing the war . . . when you've got a real weapon you can use to win? What's the point in a whole lot of men risking their lives with obsolete weapons when one professor type can do so much more just by pushing a button?' Zim didn't answer at once, which wasn't like him at all. Then he said softly, 'Are you happy in the Infantry, Hendrick? You can resign, you know.' Hendrick muttered something; Zim said, 'Speak up!' I'm not itching to resign, sir. I'm going to sweat out my term.' I see. Well, the question you asked is one that a sergeant isn't really qualified to answer . . . and one that you shouldn't ask me. You're supposed to know the answer before you join up. Or you should. Did your school have a course in History and Moral Philosophy?' What? Sure--yes, sir.'
Then you've heard the answer. But I'll give you my own--unofficial--views on it. If you wanted to teach a baby a lesson, would you cuts its head off?' Why . . . no, sir!'
Of course not. You'd paddle it. There can be circumstances when it's just as foolish to hit an enemy with an H-Bomb as it would be to spank a baby with an ax. War is not violence and killing, pure and simple; war is controlled violence, for a purpose. The purpose of war is to support your government's decisions by force. The purpose is never to kill the enemy just to be killing him . . . but to make him do what you want him to do. Not killing . . . but controlled and purposeful violence. But it's not your business or mine to decide the purpose of the control. It's never a soldier's business to decide when or where or how--or why--he fights; that belongs to the statesmen and the generals. The statesmen decide why and how much; the generals take it from there and tell us where and when and how. We supply the violence; other people--"older and wiser heads," as they say--supply the control. Which is as it should be. That's the best answer I can give you. If it doesn't satisfy you, I'll get you a chit to go talk to the regimental commander. If he can't convince you--then go home and be a civilian! Because in that case you will certainly never make a soldier." ― Robert A. Heinlein, Starship Troopers

<David's Father
Riddle: David's father has three sons: Snap, Crackle, and _____?

Rice Krispies: https://www.ricekrispies.com/en_US/...

Riddle Answer: David.>

* Tal's book: Game Collection: Life and Games (Tal)

Knock, knock. Who's there? Shore. Shore who? Shore hope you like bad jokes!

"The game of chess is not just an idle amusement. Several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired or strengthened by it… Life is a kind of Chess, in which we have often pointed to gain, and competitors or adversaries to contend with." ― Benjamin Franklin

"In order to improve your game, you must study the endgame before everything else. For whereas the endings can be studied and mastered by themselves, the middle game and opening must be studied in relation to the end game." — Jose Capablanca

Knock, knock. Who's there? Isabel. Isabel who? Isabel not working?

"In chess, we get a fighting game which is purely intellectual and excludes chance." Indeed, this is what draws some of us to chess! — Richard Reti

"Never play to win a pawn while your development is yet unfinished." ― Aron Nimzowitsch

Knock, knock. Who's there? Dishes. Dishes who? Dishes your mother, open up!

"The blunders are all there on the board, waiting to be made." — Savielly Tartakower

"It is not a move, even the best move, that you must seek, but a realizable plan." ― Eugene Znosko-Borovsky

Knock, knock. Who's there? Scold. Scold who? Scold outside, let me in!

"When you play chess the idea is to make good moves, not quick ones!" — Jeremy Silman

"Stay flexible. Be ready to transform advantages from one type to another." — John Nunn

Knock, knock. Who's there? Icy. Icy who? Icy you in there!

"Knowing which pieces you want exchanged is a great help in finding the right moves." — Graham Burgess

Knock, knock. Who's there? Anita. Anita who? Anita use the bathroom, please open the door!

Fabulous chess brilliancies:
https://www.chess.com/article/view/...

Source: page 58 of Poems and Chess Problems by J.A. Miles (Fakenham, 1882).

Blackburne our Champion's praise we sing,
Long may he reign of Chess the King;
And forth, triumphant from the fray,
Crowned with the Victor's wreath of bay,
King-like may come. On checker'd fields
Blindfold his battle-axe he wields;
Undaunted by the loss of sight,
Relentless he displays his might.
Now, covered with undying fame,
England exalts her Hero's name.

"Learn to play many roles, to be whatever the moment requires. Adapt your mask to the situation." ― Robert Greene

"Get a great education. That is something that no one can take away from you." ― Margie Hammargren, former CIA agent, 101 years old

<Head And Tail
Riddle: What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?

A brown trout?

Riddle Answer: A Penny.

My teenage daughter can't decide whether she wants to be a hairdresser or a short story writer... I guess she'll have to flip a coin.... Heads or Tales.>

The Old Man and the Ass

An old man, riding on his ass,
Had found a spot of thrifty grass,
And there turned loose his weary beast.
Old Grizzle, pleased with such a feast,
Flung up his heels, and capered round,
Then rolled and rubbed on the ground,
And frisked and browsed and brayed,
And many a clean spot made.
Armed men came on them as he fed:
"Let's fly," in haste the old man said.
"And why so?" the ass replied;
"With heavier burdens will they ride?"
"No," said the man, already started.
"Then," cried the ass, as he departed,
"I'll stay, and be – no matter whose;
Save you yourself, and leave me loose.
But let me tell you, before you go,
(I speak plain French, you know,)
My master is my only foe."

The Road Not Taken
Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

"Chess is a simple game, but it is that very simplicity that makes the player's personalities come out." ― Gamou Jirou

"The Japanese fought to win - it was a savage, brutal, inhumane, exhausting and dirty business. Our commanders knew that if we were to win and survive, we must be trained realistically for it whether we liked it or not. In the post-war years, the U.S. Marine Corps came in for a great deal of undeserved criticism in my opinion, from well-meaning persons who did not comprehend the magnitude of stress and horror that combat can be. The technology that developed the rifle barrel, the machine gun and high explosive shells has turned war into prolonged, subhuman slaughter. Men must be trained realistically if they are to survive it without breaking, mentally and physically." ― E.B. Sledge, With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa

"Chess is the art of analysis." ― Mikhail Botvinnik

"There is more to life than increasing its speed." ― Mahatma Gandhi

"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them." ― Dalai Lama

* Good Historical Links: https://www.saund.co.uk/britbase/in...

* Internet tracking: https://www.studysmarter.us/magazin...

* C-K for White: Game Collection: Caro Kann & French

* Cheating: https://www.chess.com/article/view/...

* Endgames of WCs: Game Collection: Endgames World champions - part two

* Teaching Moments: Game Collection: Teaching Moments in Chess

* The World's Great Chess Games, by Fine, Reuben (User: GeauxCool) Game Collection: 0 ♖♖♖ http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b...

"Life is fun. It's all up to the person. Be satisfied. You don't have to be ‘happy' all the time, you need to be satisfied." — Lucille Boston Lewis, eternal optimist 101 years old

"A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wither away." — Dr. Boyce

"Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear." — George Adair

"He who imagines himself capable should attempt to perform. Neither originality counts, nor criticism of another's work. It is not courage, nor self-confidence, nor a sense of superiority that tells. Performance alone is the test." — Emanuel Lasker

"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." — Colin Powell

"The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people." ― Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, and former U.S. Army Colonel

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Knock, knock. Who's there? Tank. Tank who? You're welcome!

REMATch:

Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? He's all right now.

* Assorted Good games Compiled by rbaglini: Game Collection: assorted Good games

* Cheating: https://www.chess.com/article/view/...

* GK's Scheveningen: Game Collection: Kasparov - The Sicilian Sheveningen

I was kidnapped by mimes once. They did unspeakable things to me.

<First And Last Author
Riddle: What belongs to you, but other people use it more than you?

By 2024 India will overtake China as the world's most populous country

China currently has 1.4 billion inhabitants, closely followed by India with 1.3 billion. Together they make up 37% of the world's population.

Riddle Answer: Your name.>

Is it ignorance or apathy that's destroying the world today? I don't know, and I don't care.

It's not the quantity that counts; it's the quality.

What do you call a woman who sets fire to all her bills? Bernadette.

This game an Indian Brahmin did invent,
The force of Eastern wisdom to express;
From thence the same to busy Europe sent;
The modern Lombards stil'd it pensive Chess.
— Sir John Denham

Why is England the wettest country? Because the queen reigned there for decades.

What did the full glass say to the empty glass? "You look drunk."

Drive sober or get pulled over.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luke 2:9, 10.

The Chess Poem by Ayaan Chettiar

8 by 8 makes 64
In the game of chess, the king shall rule
Kings and queens, and rooks and knights
Bishops and Pawns, and the use of mind

The Game goes on, the players think
Plans come together, form a link
Attacks, checks and capture
Until, of course, we reach a mate

The Pawns march forward, then the knights
Power the bishops, forward with might
Rooks come together in a line
The Game of Chess is really divine

The Rooks move straight, then take a turn
The Knights on fire, make no return
Criss-Cross, Criss-Cross, go the bishops
The Queen's the leader of the group

The King resides in the castle
While all the pawns fight with power
Heavy blows for every side
Until the crown, it is destroyed

The Brain's the head, The Brain's the King,
The Greatest one will always win,
For in the game of chess, the king shall rule,
8 by 8 makes 64!

"Be active. I do things my way, like skiing when I'm 100. Nobody else does that even if they have energy. And I try to eat pretty correctly and get exercise and fresh air and sunshine." ― Elsa Bailey, first time skier at age 100

"Don't look at the calendar, just keep celebrating every day." ― Ruth Coleman, carpe diem at age 101

When you die, what part of the body dies last? The pupils… they dilate.

<Luke 8:16-18 New King James Version The Parable of the Revealed Light

Jesus said:
16 "No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light. 17 For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light. 18 Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him.">

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What sits at the bottom of the sea and twitches? A nervous wreck.

A bear walks into a restaurant. He tells his waiter, "I want a grilled… cheese." The waiter says, "What's with the pause?" "Whaddya mean?" the bear replies. "I'm a bear!"

Why were they called the Dark Ages? Because there were a lot of knights.

Which branch of the military accepts toddlers? The infantry.

Did you know you can actually listen to the blood in your veins? You just have to listen varicosely.

Where do young trees go to learn? Elementree school.

Did you hear about the cheese factory that exploded in France? There was nothing left but de-Brie.

Why don't math majors throw house parties? Because it's not good to drink and derive.

What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.

What washes up on very small beaches? Micro-waves.

Why don't male ants sink? Because they're boy-ant.

How much space will free up in the EU after Brexit? Approximately one GB.

Why do oranges wear sunscreen? So they don't peel.

Where are average things manufactured? The Satisfactory.

What do you call a hippie's wife? A Mississippi.

Why do birds fly south? Because it's faster than walking!

What's a baby bear with no teeth called? A gummy bear!

What's orange and sounds like a parrot? A carrot! What's a pirate's favorite letter? Arrrrrrrr!

"The weak are always anxious for justice and equality. The strong pay no heed to either." — Aristotle

"A species that enslaves other beings is hardly superior — mentally or otherwise." — Captain Kirk

"Now, I don't pretend to tell you how to find happiness and love, when every day is a struggle to survive. But I do insist that you do survive, because the days and the years ahead are worth living for!" — Edith Keeler

"Live long and prosper!" — Spock

"The most important thing in life is to stop saying 'I wish' and start saying 'I will.' Consider nothing impossible, then treat possibilities as probabilities." — Charles Dickens

Why did the dinosaur cross the road? Because the chicken wasn't born yet!

Question: How many times will your heart beat over the course of your lifetime? Answer: Around 2.5 billion times

Thank you, Qindarka!

Question: Where is the smallest bone in your body? Answer: In your ear

In the Catholic Church, the Bishop of Rome is a title more commonly known as what? Answer: Pope

Known mainly for spreading a specific type of food, what Massachusetts-born 19th-century man was also fond of spreading religion throughout the country on his journeys? Answer: Johnny Appleseed

From 1944 to 1945, the Germans increased their troops surrounding the the Ardennes Forest for what World War II Battle and major counteroffensive? It gets its name from the rounded swelling of German troops in the region. Answer: Battle of the Bulge

Michael Joseph Blassie, who died in the Vietnam War, was identified through DNA testing in 1998 and was reinterred after having been buried in what specific location for the previous 26 years? Answer: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Which is the highest-grossing R-rated film in North America? Answer: The Passion of the Christ

In which city is Studio 54 located?
Answer: New York

What was the first Disney animated feature movie that was not based on an already existing story? Answer: The Lion King

How many Harry Potter books and movies are there? (Hint: They are not the same number!) Answer: 7 books & 8 movies

What is the longest-running Broadway show?
Answer: The Phantom of the Opera

What is Rihanna's real name?
Answer: Robin Fenty

What day is known as Star Wars Day?
Answer: May 4th (May the 4th be with you!)

Directing Schindler's List gave who their first Oscar for Best Picture? Answer: Steven Spielberg

What magic duo performed at the Mirage casino in Las Vagas from 1990 - 2003? Answer: Siegfried & Roy

How many Star Wars movies are there (not including spin-offs like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Solo)? Answer: 9

Who was Walt Disney's favorite princess?
Answer: Cinderella

Who was the actor to first portray James Bond?
Answer: Barry Nelson

What is the highest-grossing romantic comedy movie? Answer: My Big Fat Greek Wedding

What was the first cable television series to win an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series? Answer: The Sopranos

In which country did the first season of Survivor take place? Answer: Malaysia

Who won the first season of American Idol?
Answer: Kelly Clarkson

Before he was the frontman for Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl was the drummer for which band? Answer: Nirvana

Which duo won the first Grammy for Best Rap Performance? Answer: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

What singer holds the most Grammy nominations?
Answer: Beyoncé (88 nominations, including the 9 with Destiny's Child)

Who is the most recent person to achieve EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status? Answer: Viola Davis

Which country originated the sport of curling?
Answer: Scotland

3What is the national sport of Canada?
Answer: Lacrosse

In what year were the first Air Jordan sneakers released? Answer: 1984

What US city hosted the 1994 World Cup final?
Answer: Pasadena (California)

What sporting event is held every Memorial Day?
Answer: The Indy 500

Which athlete has won the most Olympic medals?
Answer: Michael Phelps (28 medals)

What is the national sport of Japan?
Answer: Sumo wrestling

Where is the largest bowling center located?
Answer: Japan

What is the signature food dish served at Wimbledon? Answer: Strawberries and cream

Which NFL player has scored the most touchdowns? Answer: Tom Brady

Who is the all-time leading NBA scorer?
Answer: LeBron James

The first sport invented was what?
Answer: Wrestling

How long is a marathon?
Answer: 26.2 miles

What is Muhammad Ali's real name?
Answer: Cassius Clay

Which country has the most Olympic medals in swimming? Answer: The USA

In bowling, three strikes in a row is called?
Answer: A turkey

Bruce Lee was famous in what sport?
Answer: Wushu

How many players are on each side of the net in beach volleyball? Answer: 2 players

Which athlete won the Tour de France every year from 1999 - 2005? Answer: Lance Armstrong

Who is the youngest golfer ever to win the U.S. Junior Amateur title? Answer: Tiger Woods

Ping-pong is an alternative name for which sport? Answer: Table tennis

In which sport can you win the Davis Cup?
Answer: Tennis

How old are the horses that run in the Kentucky Derby? Answer: Three years old

What was Wilt Chamberlain's record for most points in a single game? Answer: 100 points

Who is the all-time home run leader?
Answer: Barry Bonds (762 on steroids)

What is the only country to have played in every single soccer World Cup? Answer: Brazil

What sport were women allowed to play in the Olympics for the first time? Answer: Tennis

What six-letter word names both a seed company and an exercise that combines a squat, a pushup and a jump in the air? Answer: Burpee

Celebrated for its ability to improve athletic capacity and glucose metabolism, HIIT is typically a cardiovascular exercise strategy alternating periods of intense exercise with recovery. What does HIIT stand for? Answer: High-Intensity Interval Training

Greg Lemond, who won the Tour de France three times in the late 1980s, was the first cyclist to appear on the cover of which American sports magazine? Answer: Sports Illustrated

It can be played indoors or outdoors. It's notable for attracting a wide range of ages and fitness levels. It combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Its highest governing body is the IFP. What sport is it? Answer: Pickleball

Since he pitched 749 games in his 22-year career (including a perfect game in 1904), which MLB player has an award for great pitchers named after him? Answer: Cy Young

Mount Whitney is the finish line for the ultramarathon race that starts 135 miles earlier at Badwater, the scorching basin of what national park? Answer: Death Valley