Arachn
12-22-2005, 10:40 AM
From Cardplayer, a poker magazine:
There is a very simple test in chess that is a good indicator of natural talent for the game. It can be taken by anyone who knows how the pieces move, and it is particularly interesting to see how players of various abilities cope with it. Essentially, you have to maneuver a knight around the board, visiting various squares while avoiding certain other squares. It is not easy. The test is timed, and anyone who can do it in less than 10 minutes has great potential as a chess player. If you fancy your chances on the 64 squares rather than with 52 cards, have a look at www.jlevitt.dircon.co.uk/talent.
There is a very simple test in chess that is a good indicator of natural talent for the game. It can be taken by anyone who knows how the pieces move, and it is particularly interesting to see how players of various abilities cope with it. Essentially, you have to maneuver a knight around the board, visiting various squares while avoiding certain other squares. It is not easy. The test is timed, and anyone who can do it in less than 10 minutes has great potential as a chess player. If you fancy your chances on the 64 squares rather than with 52 cards, have a look at www.jlevitt.dircon.co.uk/talent.