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cJw314United States flag
Jul 14 2005 05:10 PM

Greets; first post so be nice. :)

I've been doing tons of reading online since I decided to 'really' play chess. I've seen many references to a 'sharp' game or a 'sharp' move, yet to definition of it's use in this context...

Can anyone help me out?

tia

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cJw

MikeDohertyCanada flag
Jul 14 2005 06:59 PM
double edged, can go either way I believe

I am fairly new to chess myself, anyone back me up?

cJw314United States flag
Jul 14 2005 07:26 PM
Ah, that seems like it could make sense; confirmation anyone?

razomanPhilippines flag
Jul 14 2005 10:51 PM
How about "precise"?

cJw314United States flag
Jul 14 2005 11:00 PM
Wouldn't all chess games be considered 'precise', though? I could see the other extreme, being 'sloppy/unordered', but I'd think most 'real' games would be 'precise'... but I don't know, so, thanks for the input! :D

tpstarUnited States flag
Jul 15 2005 01:56 AM
Hello cJw314! This is a very friendly site where everyone is nice. =) For chess purposes, "sharp" is synonymous with "tactical" or even "tricky" because there are good possibilities for both sides to either make the best move or else go astray. Many variations of the Sicilian Defense are razor sharp, in that one misstep gives your opponent the advantage. Gambits such as the Two Knights Defense or Evans Gambit are also sharp by nature since you must be on your toes throughout the opening. Good luck with your games!

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