The Ultimate Gift for Chess Egomaniacs

Scott Tortorice

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I found this interesting ad in the classifieds section of Chess Life:

"SAVE IT FOR POSTERITY
Artist will paint your favorite chess position or best move on canvas for all to admire your brilliancy! Basic chess painting $600. Satisfaction guranteed. Samples, go to AG Pader Art."
When I read that, I thought it was a very clever idea! I think any serious chess player has been in a desperate fight where victory is truly something to celebrate. For example, I once played against an opponent who was far better than me - with the sole exception of a draw, he beat me in every game over a period of years. When I finally beat him, twice in a row no less, it was a great day! :bounce: I printed out the board positions and now have them hanging on my wall! :laugh:

I think $600 is a bit much (I would go as high as $200), though. And I don't care for his flowery style - I would much rather have a militaristic theme. :D
 

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Sorry guys

That is the bigest waste of money having that artist doing it. He may have been good when he started but then he got as I say "to into him self and lost touch with reality".:(
 
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