“Black chess is not like European chess, where everybody sits there all quiet and doesn’t say anything,” said player Nathan Saunders, 42, general vice president of the Washington Teachers’ Union. “Black folks talk trash. You gotta have that sass to go along with the game. As a matter of fact, a lot of guys will ask each other as they sit down, ‘Are we going to play European chess or chess from the ‘hood?'”
What a hoot, huh? I think this has been going on awhile now, but putting a spotlight on trash talking chess games sounds like fun no matter when it started.
It reminded me to bring my chess board with me to Korea. I haven’t played in ages but I think it would be great to find some chess buddies in Seoul. Anyone game?
Here is the rest of the MSNBC article.
I’m terrible at this game but I want to learn!
Black Chess includes playing the dozens while making moves.
Hey. I am also in Seoul currently and looking to play chess with someone who's good. Are you still in Seoul, if so, would you be interested in playing? Let me know by emailing me!